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Rise of the Pegasi 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brucia Ancora. This should be fireworks!
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182 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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184 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Kos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simeone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kos tries to get out of the position.
Simeone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Simeone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Simeone controlling from the full mount.
Simeone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kos is looking to escape.
Kos tries to hold on but Simeone postures up.
Simeone unloading with bombs!
Simeone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kos is squirming around, avoiding Simeone's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos working to try and regain half guard.
Kos tries to lock up and control but Simeone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simeone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simeone prevents Kos from getting the reversal.
Simeone avoids the attempt from Kos to control.
Kos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simeone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simeone unloads with some shots from mount but Kos bucks and avoids them well.
Simeone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simeone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Simeone breaks from Kos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kos is rocked!
Simeone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simeone tries to control but Kos wriggling away.
Kos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simeone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simeone looking to finish Kos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kos!
Kos wants to hold on but Simeone pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Simeone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone trying to control but Kos is having none of it.
Kos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Simeone.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simeone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kos is looking to escape.
Simeone throws some wild stikes that Kos manages to avoid easily.
Simeone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Simeone's lack of action.
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.
Simeone wants to pass to mount but Kos is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simeone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kos sprawls well. Kos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simeone gets slowly back to his feet.
Simeone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kos avoids it really well and circles away.
Simeone leaves Kos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simeone has his takedown stuffed
and Kos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kos.
Josh Kos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Simeone.
Simeone wants to get back to his feet but Kos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Simeone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kos misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kos's guard.
Simeone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kos wants to sweep here but Simeone controlling him for the moment.
Simeone wants to pass the guard but Kos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simeone throws a strike but Kos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simeone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simeone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kos is retaining full guard.
Simeone with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simeone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simeone stops Kos from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simeone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kos is keeping the position for now.
Simeone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kos misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kos's guard.
Simeone stands and throws Kos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simeone takes a little break here. Kos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Simeone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Simeone lands a nice forearm strike.
Kos dodges the ground and pound from Simeone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone wants to control but Kos is keeping him busy.
Simeone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Simeone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Simeone moves into full mount!
Kos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simeone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kos's head.
Simeone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simeone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simeone throwing strikes here but Kos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simeone cracks Kos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simeone looking to control but Kos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Simeone.
Kos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kos tries to lock up and control but Simeone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simeone unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simeone shoots and misses
and Kos counters with a shoot takedown. Simeone fights it but they end up in guard.
Simeone wants to stand up but Kos is controlling him.
Simeone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Diego Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeone gets the takedown into side control.
Simeone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kos is avoiding damage well.
Kos is not content to let Simeone control the position.
Simeone advances to mount.
Simeone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simeone wants to control the pace but Kos is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos tries to lock up and control but Simeone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kos taking shots to the head.
Simeone trying to control but Kos is having none of it.
The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simeone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Simeone thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone lands a big elbow.
Simeone lands a big shot there that rocks Kos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Simeone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kos is looking to escape.
Kos is desperately trying to improve his position but Simeone has a good base and remains in mount.
Kos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simeone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simeone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simeone punching from mount but Kos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simeone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simeone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kos hang on?
Simeone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Simeone tries to control but Kos wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone with good strikes from the mount here!
Kos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Josh Kos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kos working to try and regain half guard.
Simeone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kos hang on?
Diego Simeone 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.
Simeone cracks Kos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simeone 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Simeone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Westside's choice of entrance music: Queen - Another One Bites The Dust. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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182 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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26
178 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Warren Westside!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westside tries to clinch up.
Westside is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drwal throws a lazy right hand but Westside sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westside shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drwal as he avoids it easily.
Drwal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Westside counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drwal has his feet on Westside's thighs here. He's pushed Westside off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Westside screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Drwal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen's entrance music is Duran Duran - WIld Boys. A fine choice. Eduardo Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
205 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
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24
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
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, Eduardo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaikkonen throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaikkonen swivels and escapes.
Rua defending well as Kaikkonen loads up on a big left hand.
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaikkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaikkonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaikkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua stops Kaikkonen from standing up.
Rua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaikkonen wants to get back to his feet but Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaikkonen has wrist control.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaikkonen is retaining full guard.
Rua throws and elbow that misses. Kaikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rua's guard. Nice move by Kaikkonen!
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Rua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaikkonen won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Kaikkonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaikkonen tries to stand but Rua is controlling from the bottom.
Kaikkonen won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Kaikkonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rua's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua looks gassed!
Kaikkonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rua is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaikkonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Otto Kaikkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua scores with a jab to the head.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaikkonen as he avoids it easily.
Kaikkonen slips under a jab.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaikkonen.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
Otto Kaikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Rua.
Kaikkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Kaikkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rua gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rua prevents Kaikkonen from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Rua 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.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Otto Kaikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaikkonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaikkonen tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaikkonen to the ground. Kaikkonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaikkonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaikkonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaikkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua throws a series of punches but Kaikkonen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kaikkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaikkonen defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Kaikkonen slams his shin into Rua's torso.
Kaikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaikkonen throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaikkonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Otto Kaikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Rua.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up.
Kaikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Kaikkonen throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Rua.
Rua scores with punches from side control.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaikkonen, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Rua.
Kaikkonen is trying to get back to his feet.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rua lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Kaikkonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaikkonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaikkonen is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up.
Rua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaikkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rua.
Rua seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kaikkonen has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Kaikkonen blocks nicely.
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaikkonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaikkonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaikkonen!
Kaikkonen wants to stand but Rua is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaikkonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaikkonen walks into a straight right hand from Rua.
Kaikkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua is working for a kimura but Kaikkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen has one foot on Rua's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rua looks for a takedown but Kaikkonen sprawls well.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaikkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Kaikkonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Otto Kaikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Rua.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaikkonen clinches with his opponent.
Rua tries for a takedown but Kaikkonen manages to get underhooks.
Kaikkonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Kaikkonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Kaikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaikkonen is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaikkonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rua working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rua wants to take a breather but Kaikkonen is having none of it.
Rua is working for a kimura but Kaikkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Rua drops an elbow to the side of Kaikkonen's head.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rua not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rua winds up and cracks Kaikkonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rua not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaikkonen is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
Rua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Otto Kaikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaikkonen throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Eduardo Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Rua.
Rua stalks Kaikkonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kaikkonen's face. Kaikkonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Rua feints and as Kaikkonen raises his hands in defense, Rua changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Beryia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beryia's entrance music is I Will not Bow by Breaking Benjamin. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Beryia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blake Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Beryia shows good takedown defense.
Beryia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.
Beryia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beryia feints and as Stevenson raises his hands in defense, Beryia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beryia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beryia postures up.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beryia stops Stevenson from standing up.
Stevenson trying to strike off his back.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Beryia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beryia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beryia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beryia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stevenson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stevenson just trying to survive but Beryia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stevenson rolls, trying to escape but Beryia keeps control of the position.
Stevenson trying to control but not successfully.
Beryia tries to get the hooks in deep but Stevenson pushed the leg off.
Stevenson trying to control but not successfully.
Beryia is looking to control Stevenson but Stevenson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stevenson trying to control the position but Beryia manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beryia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevenson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevenson for a finish.
Beryia is breathing heavily.
Stevenson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beryia controlling from mount.
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevenson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Stevenson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beryia looking to hold on to the position here but Stevenson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Beryia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stevenson gets the takedown into side control.
Beryia is looking for a sweep.
Stevenson tries for a kimura but Beryia is defending well.
Beryia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beryia struggling a bit here.
Beryia tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Beryia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beryia instigates a clinch.
Beryia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Beryia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Beryia drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Beryia dominated that 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.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Beryia circles away easily
and Beryia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beryia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beryia gets to his feet - Stevenson follows without any prompting.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Beryia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beryia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beryia is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Stevenson is not content to let Beryia control the position.
Stevenson tries to get to full guard but Beryia has control of the leg.
Beryia is looking for a kimura but Stevenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beryia to get the leverage.
Stevenson wants to control but Beryia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beryia working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Beryia keeps him under control.
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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beryia.
Beryia moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beryia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nikolai Beryia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blake Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beryia defends it nicely.
Nikolai Beryia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Stevenson.
Stevenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beryia is fending him off so far but Stevenson persists. Nope, Beryia circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Beryia throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Beryia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevenson gets control of Beryia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevenson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beryia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevenson, up you get!
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beryia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Beryia is staying active underneath Stevenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beryia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beryia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevenson's back!
Stevenson breaks Beryia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beryia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beryia trying to control the position.
Beryia has a closed guard, preventing Stevenson from standing up.
Nikolai Beryia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Beryia is retaining full guard.
Beryia wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Beryia 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. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Beryia.
Stevenson shoots in but Beryia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beryia counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Beryia advances to half guard.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep. Beryia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson is not content to let Beryia control the position.
Beryia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beryia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevenson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beryia lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beryia get's back to his feet.
Beryia wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beryia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Nikolai Beryia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Stevenson.
Beryia instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Beryia wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Beryia jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with Beryia around his waist. Beryia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stevenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beryia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beryia uses from the top position.
Stevenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beryia is aware though and is defending well.
Stevenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beryia postures up.
Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beryia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Beryia trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson strikes from his own guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beryia clinches but Stevenson breaks the clinch
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beryia thinking.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Beryia.
Beryia closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Beryia pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beryia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body
and Beryia counters with a takedown into side control.
Beryia blocks the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Beryia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beryia moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Beryia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beryia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beryia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Beryia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beryia 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Beryia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Angel. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anders Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Mamuh!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamuh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Anders Anderson has been cut.
Mamuh tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamuh.
Mamuh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamuh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamuh swivels and escapes.
Mamuh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamuh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamuh tries to clinch up.
Mamuh doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Mamuh moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Mamuh misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Mamuh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Mamuh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Mamuh does no damage.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Mamuh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamuh tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Mamuh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mamuh wants it to stay on the feet.
Mamuh stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mamuh looks gassed!
Anderson rushes Mamuh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Mamuh has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mamuh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamuh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Mamuh sprawls well.
Mamuh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamuh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamuh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Mamuh is working away.
Anderson prevents Mamuh from standing back up.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamuh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamuh is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson wants to control but Mamuh is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamuh leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mamuh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Mamuh closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Mamuh.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamuh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamuh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamuh has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Mamuh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Mamuh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anders Anderson'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.
Mamuh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mamuh!
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mamuh turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Mamuh isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamuh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Mamuh any problems.
Mamuh trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to stand up but Mamuh is controlling him.
Mamuh wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamuh is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mamuh misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Mamuh throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mamuh is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamuh keeps working.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Mamuh is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamuh tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson wants to control but Mamuh is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anders Anderson'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. And we move into the final round!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Mamuh shows good takedown defense.
Mamuh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mamuh's guard.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anders Anderson.
Mamuh tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Mamuh backing up. Mamuh nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mamuh pinned against the cage. Mamuh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mamuh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamuh, pushing him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mamuh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mamuh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mamuh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamuh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to trip Mamuh. He has hold of a leg but Mamuh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anderson trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
Mamuh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Mamuh keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Mamuh is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamuh is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamuh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamuh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Mamuh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mamuh tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Mamuh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamuh misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anders Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Mamuh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamuh manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Mamuh's guard.
Mamuh keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Mamuh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Mamuh keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Slootweg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vrach ybiyca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slootweg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lux Atearna. Olaf Slootweg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to vrach ybiyca's chin.
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210 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olaf Slootweg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vrach ybiyca!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for ybiyca.
ybiyca scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
ybiyca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ybiyca misses with a wild combination.
Slootweg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ybiyca throws a combination. Slootweg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
vrach ybiyca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ybiyca just misses with a punch to the body.
ybiyca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by ybiyca. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ybiyca throws a series of punches but Slootweg moves out of range.
ybiyca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slootweg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in ybiyca's guard now.
Slootweg controlling from the top position.
ybiyca has control of Slootweg's left arm, preventing Slootweg from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slootweg trying to control the position from guard on top but ybiyca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
ybiyca pulls Slootweg in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slootweg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slootweg trying to control the position from guard on top but ybiyca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ybiyca pulls Slootweg in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ybiyca looking for a sweep. Not yet ybiyca, not yet.
Slootweg wants to control from the top but ybiyca keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vrach ybiyca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slootweg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slootweg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ybiyca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ybiyca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ybiyca keeps the fight on the outside.
ybiyca digs a good hook to Slootweg's body.
ybiyca lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olaf Slootweg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ybiyca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slootweg counters with a leg kick.
ybiyca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slootweg counters with a single leg into guard. ybiyca didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slootweg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slootweg controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ybiyca wants to control but Slootweg postures up.
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.
ybiyca is looking to reverse the position.
Slootweg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slootweg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ybiyca has escaped the position, nice work there.
ybiyca gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ybiyca is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slootweg thows a huge punch but ybiyca dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vrach ybiyca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by ybiyca.
ybiyca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ybiyca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ybiyca throws a body punch but Slootweg moves out of range.
ybiyca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slootweg counters with a shoot takedown. ybiyca fights it but they end up in guard.
ybiyca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slootweg passes ybiyca's left leg - he's now in half guard.
ybiyca moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slootweg wants to stand but ybiyca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
ybiyca managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slootweg trying to control but ybiyca is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
ybiyca is pulling down on Slootweg's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to vrach ybiyca.
I've got ybiyca winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vrach ybiyca!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Summer Madness (Extended Version) Remix blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a head shot.
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a head shot.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gracie slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Gracie trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Brown swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
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.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
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.
Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rich Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Gracie prevents Brown from improving his position.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rich Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Brown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Kurmotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taisto Kurmotus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurmotus.
Kurmotus wants to land a leg kick but Trotter is out of range.
Taisto Kurmotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurmotus throws out a loose jab but Trotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurmotus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Kurmotus.
Trotter slips under a jab from Kurmotus.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurmotus throws out the jab.
Kurmotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurmotus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Kurmotus.
Trotter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurmotus pushes Trotter off looking to stand but Trotter dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurmotus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurmotus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurmotus wants to get back to his feet.
Kurmotus wants to get back to full guard.
Trotter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trotter is working for a kimura but Kurmotus is defending it quite comfortably.
Trotter stalling away here and it's allowed Kurmotus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trotter motions for Kurmotus to come forward. Trotter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurmotus, as that shot connected.
It looks like Albert Trotter has been cut.
Trotter shoots in but Kurmotus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kurmotus lands with an uppercut that bounces Trotter off the cage and back into rage.
Kurmotus throws a big shot that misses.
Kurmotus feints and then cracks Trotter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trotter down.
Kurmotus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus throws a looping overhand right but Trotter ducks down to avoid it.
Trotter moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurmotus.
Trotter staying out of range there.
Kurmotus sizes up Trotter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurmotus darts in and clinches Trotter up against the cage.
Kurmotus manages to break the clinch.
Trotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurmotus.
Kurmotus is looking to clinch.
Kurmotus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trotter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurmotus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trotter checks it well.
Kurmotus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurmotus misses with a leg kick
so Trotter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter trying to control but Kurmotus is working from the bottom.
Trotter slips nicely into half guard.
Kurmotus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trotter is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter wants to control but Kurmotus is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Kurmotus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Trotter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kurmotus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trotter blocks a leg kick.
Kurmotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trotter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kurmotus's guard now.
Trotter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trotter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kurmotus for as long as he can get away with.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurmotus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmotus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trotter is controlling him.
Trotter wants to control from the top but Kurmotus keeps moving.
Trotter advances position into side control!
Trotter trying to control the action but Kurmotus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Trotter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurmotus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trotter tries to score with some ground and pound. Kurmotus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter tries to move to mount but Kurmotus blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus is not content to let Trotter control the position.
Kurmotus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kurmotus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kurmotus throws the kick towards the body but Trotter avoids it.
Kurmotus misses with a low kick.
Kurmotus throws out a loose jab but Trotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurmotus scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmotus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurmotus misses with a straight left.
Taisto Kurmotus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurmotus misses with a low kick.
Kurmotus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurmotus is breathing heavily.
Kurmotus misses with a looping left.
Trotter gets the takedown into side control.
Trotter controls the position from side control.
Trotter trying to control the position but Kurmotus is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Trotter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Trotter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurmotus throws a nice looking combination but Trotter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trotter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trotter clinches up with Kurmotus and pushes him back against the cage.
Trotter breaks from the clinch.
Taisto Kurmotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurmotus misses with a leg kick
and Trotter counters with a shoot takedown. Kurmotus fights it but they end up in guard.
Trotter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurmotus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter is pushing down on Kurmotus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurmotus is fighting to maintain full guard but Trotter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kurmotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter seems to be working for a kimura but Kurmotus defends the submission attempt.
Trotter uses his free foot to push down on Kurmotus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kurmotus.
Trotter wants to finish this one by submission but Kurmotus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trotter.
Trotter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
You get the feeling that Kurmotus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kurmotus tries to hold on but Trotter pushes him away.
Trotter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kurmotus is on top in guard.
Trotter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurmotus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trotter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurmotus.
Kurmotus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trotter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trotter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trotter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter trying to control the action but Kurmotus is working from the bottom.
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.
Trotter working the strikes but Kurmotus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trotter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kurmotus is trying to stand up here but Trotter is controlling him well.
Trotter is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurmotus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kurmotus connects with a high kick.
Albert Trotter's cut is getting worse.
Kurmotus leaves Trotter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurmotus misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Trotter.
I think Trotter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Trotter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Old Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Matikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matikainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Terveisiä perseestä. 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Old Papi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Old Papi throws a series of strikes that have Matikainen backpedaling.
It looks like Pentti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Old Papi avoids nicely.
Pentti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Old Papi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matikainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Old Papi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Old Papi scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Old Papi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Old Papi lands a left and a right that send Matikainen crashing to the mat, dazed. Old Papi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Matikainen is rocked!
Old Papi feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Matikainen crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Old Papi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolya Kozakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria has chosen Kronos - Phaeton as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolya Kozakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maria's sensitive parts.
Joaquim Maria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maria.
Kozakov throws a solid leg kick but Maria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kozakov.
Kozakov tries a low kick but Maria avoids it.
Maria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozakov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maria is defended easily by Kozakov.
Kozakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maria looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria slips a jab from Kozakov.
Maria shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozakov sprawls well. He's pushed Maria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tolya Kozakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Maria.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maria.
Maria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tolya Kozakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozakov misses with a head kick.
Kozakov thuds a left hand into Maria's body.
Maria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozakov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maria.
Maria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kozakov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kozakov throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Kozakov tries a low kick but Maria avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kozakov as Maria shoots in.
Kozakov tried to score with a low kick but Maria checks it.
A jab from Kozakov finds it's way through Maria's defenses.
It looks like Joaquim Maria has been cut.
Kozakov throws a hook to the side of Maria's head but Maria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maria has a takedown stuffed.
Maria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozakov is fending him off so far but Maria persists. Nope, Kozakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Kozakov. No joy for Maria on that attempt.
Maria moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozakov leaves Maria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maria.
Kozakov lands a big uppercut and Maria crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maria looks OK. Kozakov waves Maria back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Kozakov misses.
Maria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozakov is fending him off so far but Maria persists. Nope, Kozakov circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozakov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maria is out of range.
Maria fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolya Kozakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquim Maria's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kozakov tries to score with a low kick but Maria moves his leg out of the way.
Kozakov throws a head kick that misses.
Kozakov throws a head kick but Maria moves out of range.
Kozakov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maria.
Maria shoots in for a double leg but Kozakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozakov throws a leg kick but Maria moved away.
Maria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kozakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maria.
Tolya Kozakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Maria.
Maria shoots in for a double leg but Kozakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tolya Kozakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maria is breathing heavily.
Kozakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maria manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maria might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kozakov has got the better of the exchanges.
Maria has a takedown stuffed.
Kozakov throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Kozakov throws the kick towards the body but Maria avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kozakov stuffs the takedown.
Maria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozakov.
Maria fails to land the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Maria.
Kozakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozakov swings for the body but Maria moves out of range.
Maria is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kozakov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range.
Kozakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maria.
Maria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozakov as he jumps to the side.
Maria fails to land the takedown.
Kozakov throws a solid leg kick but Maria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kozakov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maria.
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.
Maria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kozakov misses with a leg kick.
Maria checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolya Kozakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joaquim Maria's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maria tries to move into range but Kozakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kozakov throws a low kick but Maria avoids it.
Maria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kozakov as he avoids it easily.
Kozakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozakov looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Kozakov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozakov tries to work over Maria's front leg with a kick but Maria checks it.
Maria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maria avoids the head kick by Kozakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kozakov as Maria shoots in.
Kozakov throws a chopping leg kick but Maria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozakov but Kozakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tolya Kozakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Maria.
Kozakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range.
Kozakov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kozakov.
Kozakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Joaquim Maria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Maria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maria tries for a takedown but Kozakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maria fails with a takedown attempt.
Maria moves out of range as Kozakov throws a body kick.
Maria takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kozakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozakov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kozakov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kozakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Kozakov blocks the low kick.
Maria fails with the takedown.
Maria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozakov tries to land a front kick but Maria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria shoots in for a double leg but Kozakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozakov connects with a right hand. Maria shakes it off.
Kozakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kozakov circles away.
Kozakov thows a body kick. Maria tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kozakov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozakov scores with a nice body kick.
Tolya Kozakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozakov punishes Maria's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tolya Kozakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozakov 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 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolya Kozakov!
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