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VFCR Round 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gaetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matti Wanhanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Link Gaetz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matti Wanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaetz throws out the jab.
Wanhanen lands a body shot.
Gaetz misses with a body shot.
Wanhanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaetz to the mat! Gaetz manages to get full guard.
Wanhanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaetz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaetz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wanhanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wanhanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wanhanen throwing strikes but missing.
Gaetz wants to stand but Wanhanen is controlling the position.
Gaetz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wanhanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wanhanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wanhanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wanhanen postures up in Gaetz's guard and throws a big left but Gaetz blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Wanhanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wanhanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Wanhanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaetz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wanhanen drops back looking for a leg! Gaetz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaetz manages to kick Wanhanen off! Wanhanen jumps back into Gaetz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanhanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wanhanen prevents Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
Wanhanen throwing strikes but missing.
Gaetz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wanhanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wanhanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaetz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wanhanen trying to control but Gaetz is working from the bottom.
Gaetz wants to stand but Wanhanen is controlling the position.
Wanhanen distracts Gaetz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanhanen looking to pass the guard.
Wanhanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wanhanen prevents Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
Wanhanen trying to control but Gaetz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaetz is looking to stand up but Wanhanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Gaetz is breathing heavily.
Wanhanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wanhanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wanhanen prevents Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
Gaetz keeping full guard, as Wanhanen tries to pass.
Wanhanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wanhanen working some strikes from top position.
Wanhanen with a nice head shot there.
Wanhanen prevents Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wanhanen manages to pass to side control.
Wanhanen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gaetz.
Gaetz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wanhanen working the ground and pound from side control.
Wanhanen working the ground and pound from side control.
Gaetz tries to escape but Wanhanen is in control.
Wanhanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaetz is defending well.
Wanhanen cracks Gaetz with a big right hand but Gaetz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanhanen wants to control but Gaetz is keeping him busy.
Gaetz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wanhanen is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanhanen is looking to take a break and control but Gaetz 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.
Matti Wanhanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wanhanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gaetz's head.
Gaetz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gaetz misses with a straight left.
Gaetz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wanhanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaetz quickly recovers to half guard.
Wanhanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wanhanen wants to take a breather but Gaetz is having none of it.
Gaetz taking some punishment here, with Wanhanen in his half guard.
Gaetz wants to improve his position but Wanhanen is controlling well.
Wanhanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wanhanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaetz is trying to stand up here but Wanhanen is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wanhanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaetz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wanhanen connects with a nice short shot to Gaetz's temple.
Gaetz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wanhanen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gaetz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wanhanen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Wanhanen.
Wanhanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gaetz pushes Wanhanen off looking to stand but Wanhanen dives back in and keeps control.
Wanhanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wanhanen working Gaetz over with strikes.
Wanhanen stops Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wanhanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wanhanen lands a nice short elbow.
Wanhanen controlling the action here.
Wanhanen is pressing down on Gaetz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaetz is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Wanhanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wanhanen winds up and cracks Gaetz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Wanhanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wanhanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaetz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wanhanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Wanhanen is looking to take a break and control but Gaetz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Wanhanen there.
Wanhanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matti Wanhanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaetz is trying to stand back up but Wanhanen is controlling him
Wanhanen winds up and cracks Gaetz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz is trying to stand back up but Wanhanen is controlling him
Gaetz taking some punishment here, with Wanhanen in his half guard.
Wanhanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wanhanen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wanhanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaetz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wanhanen is looking to take a break and control but Gaetz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wanhanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wanhanen 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.
Wanhanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaetz is trying to stand back up but Wanhanen is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanhanen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaetz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaetz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaetz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaetz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wanhanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaetz's guard.
Wanhanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wanhanen passes Gaetz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaetz is staying active underneath Wanhanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wanhanen works his way into full mount!
Wanhanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaetz looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that Gaetz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wanhanen is landing with some decent strikes but Gaetz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen looking to control but Gaetz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wanhanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gaetz is rocked!
Wanhanen is landing with some decent strikes but Gaetz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Gaetz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wanhanen lands a big shot there that rocks Gaetz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Gaetz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wanhanen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gaetz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wanhanen looking to finish Gaetz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaetz!
Wanhanen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gaetz?
Wanhanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanhanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wanhanen lands a big shot to the head and Gaetz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matti Wanhanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Rodrigo y Gabriela - Orion Cover. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Saint Randy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Randy tests Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint Randy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baptiste sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saint Randy somewhat.
Saint Randy throws a series of punches but Baptiste avoids them all with ease.
Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baptiste closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baptiste looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saint Randy trying to control from the bottom.
Baptiste working over Saint Randy with some ground and pound. Saint Randy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baptiste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saint Randy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baptiste prevents Saint Randy from standing back up.
Baptiste working over Saint Randy with some ground and pound. Saint Randy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baptiste is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint Randy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baptiste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saint Randy is trying to maintain the position but Baptiste is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Randy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baptiste kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baptiste lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saint Randy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Baptiste pushes past his half guard into mount!
Saint Randy looks gassed!
Baptiste looking to secure an arm triangle but Saint Randy defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baptiste cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baptiste looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Baptiste is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saint Randy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baptiste lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baptiste landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baptiste looking to secure an arm triangle but Saint Randy defends it well.
Baptiste with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Baptiste has control of Saint Randy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Saint Randy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Saint Randy wants to hold on but Baptiste pushes him away.
Baptiste is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saint Randy can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste avoids the attempt from Saint Randy to control.
Baptiste working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baptiste can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saint Randy is looking to escape.
Baptiste is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saint Randy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saint Randy wants to control but Baptiste is having none of it.
Saint Randy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baptiste dominating with strikes here.
Baptiste looking to secure an arm triangle but Saint Randy defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baptiste putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baptiste raining down shots from the mount!
Baptiste trying to control but Saint Randy is having none of it.
BOOM! Baptiste connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Randy wants to hold on but Baptiste pushes him away.
Baptiste is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saint Randy is surviving well by controlling Baptiste's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baptiste with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saint Randy gets caught flat footed, as Baptiste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baptiste lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baptiste with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saint Randy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baptiste working some strikes from top position.
Baptiste wants to control from the top but Saint Randy keeps moving.
Baptiste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baptiste has managed to get both his arms back between Saint Randy's legs - danger averted.
Baptiste trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baptiste slips nicely into half guard.
Baptiste wants to pass the guard but Saint Randy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Randy has hold of Baptiste's hands but Baptiste slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baptiste in particular looking to stall.
Saint Randy is looking to escape.
Baptiste lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baptiste connects with a nice short shot to Saint Randy's temple.
Saint Randy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baptiste working the head and body with strikes.
Baptiste 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.
Baptiste passes to full mount!
Saint Randy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baptiste.
Saint Randy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baptiste punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baptiste looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baptiste landing strikes from the mount and Saint Randy is in trouble!
Saint Randy wants to hold on but Baptiste pushes him away.
Saint Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baptiste working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Saint Randy looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Baptiste! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Baptiste!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tohump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christus Pylqoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pylqoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HALLELUJA PRAISE JESUS. Ivan Tohump could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christus Pylqoe's chin.
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tohump!
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, Christus Pylqoe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohump shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tohump.
Pylqoe wants to clinch up but Tohump keeps it at a distance.
Pylqoe moves in looking to clinch but Tohump pushes him off.
Tohump tries to bum rush Pylqoe with a series of wild strikes but Pylqoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tohump misses with a two punch combination.
Tohump throws a series of punches but Pylqoe avoids them all with ease.
Pylqoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tohump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pylqoe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tohump to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tohump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pylqoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tohump thows a big elbow that misses.
Tohump prevents Pylqoe from getting back to his feet.
Tohump is in close to Pylqoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pylqoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylqoe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tohump off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pylqoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Tohump has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pylqoe uses from the top position.
Tohump keeping moving, preventing Pylqoe from controlling successfully.
Pylqoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tohump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tohump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tohump lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pylqoe!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylqoe tries to lock up and control but Tohump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pylqoe is trying to escape the mount.
Pylqoe taking shots to the head.
Pylqoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pylqoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Tohump has a good base and remains in mount.
Pylqoe looks gassed!
Tohump lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tohump lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tohump working Pylqoe over with strikes here.
Pylqoe is rocked!
Pylqoe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tohump cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pylqoe is still in real trouble! Can Tohump finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tohump! Pylqoe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Tohump!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Edblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Drummond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Edblad!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edblad misses with a wild body shot.
Edblad rushes Drummond and presses him up against the cage.
Edblad stalls.
Drummond wants a takedown but no success here.
Edblad struggles to land a body shot inside as Drummond controls his hands.
Edblad misses with a punch to the body.
Edblad tries to land knees in the clinch but Drummond avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drummond.
Drummond taking a breather.
Edblad tries to throw a body punch but Drummond avoids it by throwing Edblad back against the cage.
Edblad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drummond is defending well for now.
Drummond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drummond wants to stall.
Drummond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edblad avoiding damage.
Edblad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drummond lands a hook that snaps the head of Edblad backwards.
Edblad throws a head punch that misses.
Drummond looking to slow down the pace here.
Edblad is looking to control Drummond's arms but Drummond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edblad has his back to the cage.
Edblad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drummond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drummond is looking to slow Edblad down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drummond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edblad checks it well.
Drummond looks to land a body kick but Edblad moved away.
Drummond connects with a solid leg kick.
Drummond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edblad takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Edblad moves out of range of the body kick from Drummond.
Drummond feints and then cracks Edblad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edblad down.
A clash of legs there as Edblad blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drummond 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.
Drummond connects with a solid leg kick.
Edblad just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond scores with a head kick.
Edblad looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edblad.
Drummond is looking to slow Edblad down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edblad misses with a shot to the body
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drummond tries to score with a low kick but Edblad moves his leg out of the way.
Drummond tries to score with a low kick but Edblad moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Drummond misses.
Edblad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drummond counters with a head kick.
Drummond swings for the body but Edblad moves out of range.
Edblad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drummond. Drummond obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edblad. Drummond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edblad throws a sloppy body shot
and Drummond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edblad checks a low kick from Drummond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edblad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drummond, pushing him back against the cage.
Drummond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edblad pushes Drummond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edblad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drummond has picked Edblad up - he's going for a ride! Drummond dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drummond throws a strike but Edblad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Edblad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drummond won't allow Edblad to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Drummond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drummond is looking to clinch.
Drummond lands a body shot.
Edblad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Edblad.
Drummond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drummond thumps Edblad with a low kick.
Drummond throws a solid leg kick but Edblad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drummond.
Edblad misses with a body shot
and Drummond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drummond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drummond throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond is looking to slow Edblad down with leg kicks.
Edblad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drummond thows a body shot but no joy.
Arnold Drummond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edblad. Drummond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drummond wants to slow Edblad down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Drummond.
Edblad forces Drummond back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drummond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edblad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edblad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drummond prevents a body shot from Edblad.
Edblad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Edblad thows a huge punch but Drummond dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edblad tries to pass to full mount but Drummond defends it.
Edblad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edblad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drummond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edblad.
Drummond is looking for a sweep. Edblad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edblad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edblad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edblad working Drummond over with strikes.
Edblad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drummond's head.
Edblad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drummond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edblad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond tries to roll over but Edblad keeps him under control.
Edblad lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Edblad.
Drummond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edblad.
Drummond tries to get to full guard but Edblad has control of the leg.
Drummond looking for a kimura from the bottom but Edblad passes into side control!
Edblad working the ground and pound.
Edblad is chipping away with strikes.
Drummond is trying to buck Edblad off.
Edblad scoring with punches and elbows.
Edblad cracks Drummond with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edblad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edblad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edblad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Edblad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Drummond taking a bit of punishment here - Edblad scoring with strikes.
Edblad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edblad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drummond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Edblad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edblad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drummond keeps working.
Edblad in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Edblad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edblad was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Drummond wants to land a leg kick but Edblad is out of range.
Drummond tried to score with a low kick but Edblad checks it.
Edblad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edblad blocks the body kick.
Edblad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Edblad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edblad tries to clinch but Drummond moves out of range.
Edblad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drummond.
Arnold Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond throws a shot to the body.
Drummond throws a low kick, looking for Edblad's leg but Edblad calmly moves out of range.
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Edblad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edblad misses with a body punch
and Drummond counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Edblad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edblad throws a sloppy body shot
and Drummond counters with a low kick, right behind Edblad 's knee.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Edblad moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edblad. Drummond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drummond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edblad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Drummond. That one must have hurt.
Edblad checks a low kick from Drummond.
Edblad misses with a body shot
and Drummond counters with a right hand to the body.
Drummond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edblad checks it well.
Drummond is looking to wear down Edblad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drummond.
Edblad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Edblad advances to full mount.
Edblad with shots to the head and body - Drummond looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edblad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drummond is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Edblad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drummond is looking to improve his position but Edblad isn't that keen on the idea.
Edblad raining down shots from the mount!
Edblad breaks from Drummond's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edblad with the ground and pound from mount.
Drummond tries to reverse the position but Edblad maintains control.
Edblad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Edblad raining down shots from the mount!
Edblad with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edblad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drummond hang on?
Edblad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drummond's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edblad landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drummond wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sebastian Edblad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edblad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Edblad raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edblad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drummond's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edblad landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Drummond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edblad scoring with strikes but Drummond is staying in there.
Drummond is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Edblad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edblad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Edblad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Gavrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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25
172 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Gavrik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Gavrik's guard.
Gavrik is looking to stand up but Shlemenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Gavrik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Gavrik keeps moving.
Shlemenko prevents Gavrik from getting back to his feet.
Gavrik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gavrik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shlemenko on the ground.
Shlemenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shlemenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shlemenko is fighting to break Gavrik's control of his arms but Gavrik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gavrik is wriggling around but Shlemenko manages to pass to half guard.
Gavrik wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavrik trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
Gavrik tries to get to full guard but Shlemenko has control of the leg.
Shlemenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gavrik!
Shlemenko has hold of Gavrik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavrik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gavrik reaches up to try and control the position but Shlemenko seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gavrik rolls and tries to escape and now Shlemenko has his back!
Gavrik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shlemenko gets his way!
Shlemenko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gavrik!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavrik has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shlemenko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gavrik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shlemenko looks gassed!
Shlemenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavrik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shlemenko.
Gavrik trying to get back to his feet but Shlemenko is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shlemenko not allowing Gavrik to control his hands.
Shlemenko controlling well, preventing Gavrik from escaping the position.
Shlemenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gavrik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gavrik can't escape the position.
Gavrik controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gavrik controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Shlemenko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gavrik doesn't escape.
Shlemenko not allowing Gavrik to control his hands.
Gavrik is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shlemenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gavrik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavrik wants to clinch.
Shlemenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gavrik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shlemenko blocks the elbow strike.
Gavrik lands an elbow that stopped Shlemenko in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Gavrik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko avoids the elbow strike from Gavrik, against the cage.
Shlemenko blocks an elbow strike from Gavrik.
Shlemenko blocks an elbow strike from Gavrik.
Shlemenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavrik.
Shlemenko is trying to break the clinch but Gavrik has him pressed against the cage.
Shlemenko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavrik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavrik.
Shlemenko blocks an elbow strike.
Shlemenko scores with a knee to the head.
Gavrik tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gavrik throws an elbow that misses.
Shlemenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Gavrik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gavrik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shlemenko avoids the elbow strike from Gavrik, against the cage.
Gavrik throws an elbow but it misses.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shlemenko dodges an elbow strike from Gavrik.
Shlemenko pulls Gavrik into guard.
Gavrik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shlemenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavrik has managed to get both his arms back between Shlemenko's legs - danger averted.
Gavrik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gavrik wants to get up but he can't break Shlemenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Gavrik throwing strikes but missing.
Gavrik landing some decent shots from guard.
Shlemenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shlemenko, not yet.
Gavrik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavrik throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Shlemenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gavrik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gavrik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Gavrik in close.
Gavrik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavrik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavrik landing with the ground and pound.
Gavrik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gavrik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gavrik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavrik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard here.
Gavrik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gavrik throws a strike but Shlemenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gavrik seems keen to control Shlemenko's posture.
Shlemenko stops Gavrik from standing up.
Shlemenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gavrik is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Gavrik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavrik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shlemenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavrik leaves Shlemenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shlemenko rushes Gavrik and presses him up against the cage.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Gavrik gets an underhook and turns Shlemenko into the cage.
Shlemenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gavrik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shlemenko avoids the elbow strike from Gavrik, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gavrik.
Gavrik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavrik misses with an elbow over the top.
Shlemenko blocks the elbow strike.
Shlemenko blocks an elbow strike from Gavrik.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavrik tries to clinch up
and Shlemenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gavrik!
Gavrik is looking to get to half guard.
Shlemenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gavrik is looking to escape.
Gavrik wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gavrik is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavrik tries to improve his position but instead Shlemenko has taken his back!
Alexander Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gavrik wants to escape the position.
Shlemenko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gavrik is trying to stand back up.
Shlemenko trying to control momentarily.
Gavrik holding both Shlemenko 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko gets his hands free as Gavrik looks to control.
Shlemenko is punishing Gavrik with strikes - can he finish him?!
Shlemenko is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavrik is controlling his hands well.
Gavrik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gavrik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shlemenko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shlemenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gavrik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavrik is trying to get back to his feet but Shlemenko has full control of the position and if anything, Gavrik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gavrik wants to escape the position.
Gavrik staying busy and making it hard for Shlemenko to control.
Shlemenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shlemenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Shlemenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The best Alex, is Lebedev. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makhnov closes the distance and pushes Lebedev back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makhnov.
Lebedev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makhnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhnov jumps into guard, dragging Lebedev to the mat.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lebedev throws a strike but Makhnov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Makhnov trying to control but Lebedev is working from the bottom.
Makhnov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lebedev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lebedev tries to get out of the position.
Makhnov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lebedev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Makhnov has Lebedev in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lebedev thows a big elbow that misses.
Lebedev postures up in Makhnov's guard and throws a big left but Makhnov blocks it.
Lebedev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lebedev looking to sit in guard and control but Makhnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makhnov stopping the sweep attempt from Lebedev.
Makhnov works a leg free and moves into half 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.
Lebedev tries to roll over but Makhnov keeps him under control.
Makhnov is working for a kimura but Lebedev is defending it quite comfortably.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lebedev defends it well.
Makhnov wants to control but Lebedev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lebedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhnov is thwarting Lebedev's attempts to control the position.
Lebedev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Makhnov stops Lebedev from getting back to his feet.
Makhnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lebedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makhnov is looking to advance position but Lebedev won't allow it.
Lebedev is refusing to be controlled, as Makhnov sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhnov trying to control but Lebedev is working from the bottom.
Makhnov looking to pass the guard.
Makhnov looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhnov advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lebedev shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lebedev.
Lebedev is looking to clinch.
Alex Lebedev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lebedev is looking to clinch but Makhnov is avoiding it.
Lebedev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lebedev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebedev is in close to Makhnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhnov wants to stand up but Lebedev is controlling him.
Lebedev preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev cracks Makhnov with a solid left hand.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebedev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhnov on the ground.
Makhnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebedev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebedev stands up over Makhnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makhnov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lebedev tries to hold on but Makhnov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov goes for an armbar but Lebedev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lebedev.
Makhnov is breathing heavily.
Makhnov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebedev.
Makhnov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lebedev is trying to reverse the position but instead Makhnov has taken his back - oops!
Makhnov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lebedev's chin but Lebedev turns very nicely into Makhnov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lebedev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebedev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lebedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lebedev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makhnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makhnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lebedev manages to get himself to full guard.
Makhnov gets to his feet. Lebedev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lebedev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makhnov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makhnov regains half guard, as Lebedev was trying to land strikes.
Makhnov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhnov tries to get to full guard but Lebedev has control of the leg.
Makhnov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lebedev.
Makhnov is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lebedev connects with a nice short shot to Makhnov's temple.
Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Lebedev there.
Lebedev is nestled in close to Makhnov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lebedev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lebedev instigates a clinch.
Makhnov goes for a takedown attempt but Lebedev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lebedev takes the fight into the clinch.
Lebedev can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebedev has hold of one of Makhnov's legs. Makhnov is fighting the takedown attempt but Lebedev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lebedev landing some decent shots from guard.
Lebedev throwing strikes but missing.
Lebedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev throws and elbow that misses. Makhnov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebedev's guard. Nice move by Makhnov!
Lebedev keeping moving, preventing Makhnov from controlling successfully.
Lebedev wants to stand and escape but Makhnov is having none of it.
Makhnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makhnov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lebedev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lebedev has escaped and now he's on top!
Makhnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lebedev throws and elbow that misses. Makhnov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebedev's guard. Nice move by Makhnov!
Lebedev controls Makhnov momentarily but Makhnov frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lebedev holds on and takes a little breather.
Makhnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebedev is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Lebedev is looking to stand up but Makhnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makhnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Makhnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebedev is keeping the position for now.
Lebedev managing to control the 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.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Lebedev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lebedev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebedev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lebedev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhnov tries for a takedown but Lebedev circles away easily
and Lebedev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makhnov won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lebedev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lebedev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Lebedev!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reilly Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reilly Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauri Pekkarinen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pekkarinen.
Bell looks to move to half guard but instead Pekkarinen has passed into mount! Damn!
Bell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pekkarinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bell tries to hold on but Pekkarinen pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen controlling the pace for now.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to control but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
Pekkarinen blocks Bell's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bell can't escape the position.
Pekkarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Pekkarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pekkarinen landing strikes from the mount.
Bell can't escape the position.
Pekkarinen controlling his opponent.
Pekkarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pekkarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pekkarinen trying to control the pace.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bell is holding on to half guard well.
Bell wants to improve his position but Pekkarinen is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Pekkarinen not doing much here.
Pekkarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Pekkarinen is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pekkarinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pekkarinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pekkarinen connects with a big shot to the side of Bell's head.
Pekkarinen controls the position.
Bell tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pekkarinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but Pekkarinen blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bell regains guard.
Pekkarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Pekkarinen defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen advances to half guard.
Pekkarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pekkarinen trying to control from Bell's half guard. Bell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pekkarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauri Pekkarinen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pekkarinen moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen stalls.
Pekkarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekkarinen digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pekkarinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Pekkarinen swinging wildly here.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the head.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to Bell's midsection.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Bell moved out of range.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Pekkarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pekkarinen winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pekkarinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of elbows.
Pekkarinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pekkarinen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pekkarinen content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bell's guard.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekkarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Bell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pekkarinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mauri Pekkarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekkarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Pekkarinen in his half guard.
Bell controlling the position for now.
Bell wants to control but Pekkarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pekkarinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bell tries to hold on but Pekkarinen pushes him away.
BOOM! Pekkarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pekkarinen content just to control the position here.
Bell wants to control but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
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.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pekkarinen breaks from Bell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pekkarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pekkarinen landing punches.
Pekkarinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Pekkarinen has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Pekkarinen.
Bell wants to hold on but Pekkarinen pushes him away.
BOOM! Pekkarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pekkarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pekkarinen looking to finish Bell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bell!
Bell is rocked!
Pekkarinen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bell in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bell to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauri Pekkarinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Versace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cano comes to the cage accompanied by Disembodied. Versace has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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25
162 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Versace!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versace throws a hook to the side of Cano's head but Cano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Versace wants it to stay on the feet.
Cano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Versace managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cano.
Cano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Versace, who protects the arm well.
Cano tries for a kimura but Versace is defending well.
Versace prevents Cano from moving into mount.
Cano trying to control the position but Versace is working away.
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.
Cano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cano happy to just control the position for now.
Cano swings around for an armbar but Versace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cano's guard.
Versace wants to pass the guard but Cano is keeping the position.
Versace throws a strike but Cano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Versace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Versace is looking to stand up but Cano isn't so interested in that idea.
Cano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Versace dives on top into guard.
Versace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Versace throws and elbow that misses. Cano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Versace's guard. Nice move by Cano!
Versace wants to stand and escape but Cano is having none of it.
Cano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Cano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cano trying to move into half guard but instead Versace has managed to sweep!
Versace wants to control from the top but Cano keeps moving.
Versace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Versace throws a big right hand that misses.
Cano keeping moving, preventing Versace from controlling successfully.
Cano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Versace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Versace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versace won't allow Cano to sweep him here.
Versace chips away with some ground and pound.
Versace stopping the sweep attempt from Cano.
Versace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Versace is aware though and is defending well.
Cano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Versace throws a big right hand that misses.
Versace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Cano dominated that round.
That's time! Cano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cano misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Versace.
Versace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Versace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Versace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cano.
Versace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cano shoots in and drives through. Versace sprawls well.
Versace throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
Cano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown by Cano or perhaps it was just good defense by Versace which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Versace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cano.
Versace looks to score with a jab to the body but Cano is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano ducks under a wild hook from Versace.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Versace. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Versace swinging wildly here.
Versace missing with a left hand there. Cano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Versace loads up on a big right hand but Cano slips the punch.
Versace swinging wildly here.
Cano slips a straight right by Versace.
Cano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Versace looks to throw the jab but Cano is out of range.
Versace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cano tries to work over Versace's front leg with a kick but Versace checks it.
Cano misses with a low kick as Versace jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Versace.
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.
Versace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Versace throws a one two combo.
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Versace but Versace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Versace misses.
Versace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Versace misses its intended target.
Cano takes one to the side of the head.
Cano fails with a takedown attempt.
Cano throws a leg kick but Versace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cano takes one on the button.
Cano is rocked!
Versace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Cano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Versace dances in with a quick combination. Cano is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Versace snaps Cano's head back. Cano stumbles backwards against the cage. Versace steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cano's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cano just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marko Versace!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Bienvenueve has chosen Bounty Killer by Depthcharge as his entrance music. Herb Everyday had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bienvenueve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everyday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bienvenueve misses with a series of wild punches.
Everyday scores with a sloppy right hand. Bienvenueve should have avoided that one.
Everyday with a nice cross.
Bienvenueve misses with the combination.
Bienvenueve misses with a looping right.
Everyday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bienvenueve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bienvenueve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Everyday with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Bienvenueve.
Bienvenueve misses with a double jab.
Bienvenueve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Everyday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Everyday looking to pass the guard.
Bienvenueve can't keep his opponent in guard - Everyday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Everyday is looking to advance position but Bienvenueve won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everyday wants to work for an arm triangle but Bienvenueve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bienvenueve looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bienvenueve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bienvenueve looks gassed!
Bienvenueve is trying to stand up here but Everyday is controlling him well.
Everyday trying to mount his opponent but Bienvenueve defends it.
Everyday throwing shots but Bienvenueve is blocking nicely.
Bienvenueve is trying to stand.
Everyday is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everyday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bienvenueve keeps working.
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.
Bienvenueve is defending against the submission attempts here by Everyday.
Everyday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bienvenueve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Everyday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bienvenueve's head.
Everyday is looking to advance position but Bienvenueve won't allow it.
Bienvenueve trying to control here.
Everyday trying to mount his opponent but Bienvenueve defends it.
Bienvenueve wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bienvenueve has his hands clasped together around Everyday's back. He's all about the action.
Bienvenueve looks like he's trying to stand up.
Everyday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bienvenueve pushes Everyday off looking to stand but Everyday dives back in and keeps control.
Everyday is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bienvenueve sees it coming and defends easily.
Everyday seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bienvenueve is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Herb Everyday!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Borris Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Travis Hunter enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Beefcake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Beefcake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Beefcake tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beefcake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beefcake looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake misses the jab.
Beefcake lands an overhand right.
Borris Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake misses with a hook.
Hunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beefcake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beefcake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beefcake slips a jab from Hunter.
Beefcake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beefcake with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beefcake misses with a wild combination.
Beefcake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beefcake.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Beefcake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefcake. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beefcake throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Beefcake throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter throws a hook but Beefcake blocks it.
Beefcake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Beefcake scores with a hook.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Beefcake.
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.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Beefcake.
Beefcake's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Beefcake duly obliges.
Beefcake checks a low kick from Hunter.
Beefcake cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beefcake wants it to stay on the feet.
Beefcake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Beefcake 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.
Some wild striking there from Beefcake.
Beefcake slips a straight right by Hunter.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter swings for the body but Beefcake moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Beefcake moves out of range and Hunter only half commits.
Beefcake misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Beefcake lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Beefcake.
Beefcake catches Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beefcake ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Travis Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beefcake lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Beefcake with a nice cross.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Beefcake.
Beefcake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Beefcake.
A combination from Beefcake does no damage.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Borris Beefcake is winning the standup battle so far.
Beefcake lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Beefcake there.
Beefcake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beefcake looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Beefcake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunter!
Hunter shoots and misses
and Beefcake counters with a nice uppercut.
Beefcake misses with a combination
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Beefcake defends it.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Beefcake dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Beefcake won't allow it.
Hunter is working for a kimura but Beefcake is defending it quite comfortably.
Beefcake wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Beefcake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Beefcake won't allow it.
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.
Beefcake is looking to escape.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Beefcake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beefcake is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Beefcake defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefcake's head.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefcake is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Beefcake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.
Beefcake wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beefcake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
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.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Beefcake is keeping the position.
Beefcake controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Beefcake is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter really 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.
Beefcake misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Beefcake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Beefcake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beefcake throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Beefcake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Beefcake throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Beefcake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter slips a straight right by Beefcake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Hunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beefcake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borris Beefcake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefcake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beefcake's guard.
Hunter throws a strike but Beefcake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beefcake preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beefcake stacks Hunter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beefcake!
Hunter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beefcake tries to stand but Hunter is controlling his head.
Beefcake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Beefcake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beefcake looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Beefcake misses its intended target.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Beefcake.
Beefcake throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beefcake staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter slips a jab from Beefcake.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Beefcake sprawls well.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Beefcake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Beefcake just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Beefcake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beefcake counters with a series of strikes. Hunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beefcake connects with a nice looking jab.
Beefcake throws a series of strikes that have Hunter backpedaling.
Beefcake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hunter is rocked!
Beefcake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefcake lands with an overhand left.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Beefcake jumps back.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Beefcake.
Beefcake missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter with a poor takedown
and Beefcake counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Beefcake to counter with a crisp jab.
Borris Beefcake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borris Beefcake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beefcake 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borris Beefcake!
Borris Beefcake retains his bantamweight title!
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