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Hell on Earth 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Dydra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Dydra!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dydra has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Dydra.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Dydra counters by moving into the clinch.
Dydra gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dydra looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dydra passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Dydra has control of the leg.
Ryan won't allow Dydra to pass to mount.
Ryan scores with a few weak punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan moves into full guard.
Ryan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ryan keeping full guard, as Dydra tries to pass.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Dydra postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dydra lands a head kick!
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Dydra moves into the clinch.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dydra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryan uses from the top position.
Dydra is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ryan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dydra's body to avoid the submission. Dydra has instead reached around Ryan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dydra arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammy Dydra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kasparov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasparov keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Kasparov is controlling the position.
Kasparov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kasparov has Austin pushed against the cage.
Kasparov manages to break the clinch.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kasparov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Austin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haraldsson's entrance music is Amon Amarth - Asator. A fine choice. Jackson Hawk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor Haraldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haraldsson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hawk! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hawk is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Hawk has been cut.
Hawk has an active guard here but Haraldsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Haraldsson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haraldsson not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haraldsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Haraldsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haraldsson trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk pushes Haraldsson off looking to stand but Haraldsson dives back in and keeps control.
Haraldsson is thwarting Hawk's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Haraldsson has control of the leg.
Hawk is trying to maintain the position but Haraldsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawk rushes Haraldsson and presses him up against the cage.
Haraldsson breaks the clinch.
Hawk clinches.
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haraldsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
Haraldsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but Haraldsson is having none of it.
Hawk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haraldsson tries to buck Hawk off but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk stands up.
Haraldsson lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
Haraldsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haraldsson's waist but Haraldsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
Haraldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haraldsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawk's head.
Haraldsson closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haraldsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haraldsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Haraldsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haraldsson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hawk can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Haraldsson and Hawk drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Haraldsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Haraldsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Crackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Tank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Crackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Tank!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crackman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tank tries to land a front kick but Crackman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crackman tries to keep at a distance but Tank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crackman stops a takedown attempt from Tank.
Tank manages to break the clinch.
Tank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tank has closed the distance and engaged Crackman in a clinch.
Crackman tries a body shot but Tank blocks it.
Tank leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tank breaks from the clinch.
Crackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Crackman closes the distance but Tank moves to the side
and Tank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank wants to control from the top but Crackman keeps moving.
Tank preventing the sweep.
Tank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crackman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crackman is breathing heavily.
Tank gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tank swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Tank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crackman has Tank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tank has closed the distance and engaged Crackman in a clinch.
Tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tank moves into the clinch.
Tank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tank punishes Crackman's body with a nice straight punch.
Tank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Tom Crackman has been cut.
Tank throws a sloppy head kick and Crackman moves out of range easily.
Crackman misses with an uppercut.
Tom Crackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackman throws a body punch but Tank moves out of range.
Crackman throws a one two combo.
Crackman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tank counters with a series of strikes that sends Crackman to the canvas! Tank follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Crackman is rocked!
Crackman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tank wants to get up but he can't break Crackman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oh Crackman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tank escapes and throws Crackman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tank stands up and beckons Crackman to his feet.
Crackman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank gets a clinch.
Tank has Crackman pressed against the cage.
Tank has hold of one of Crackman's legs. Crackman is fighting the takedown attempt but Tank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tank wants to control from the top but Crackman keeps moving.
Crackman has his foot on Tank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tank works his way back into a safe position though.
Tank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tank postures up.
Tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tank tries to free his leg and advance position but Crackman is retaining full guard.
Crackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crackman keeping moving, preventing Tank from controlling successfully.
Tank looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tank connects with a nice cross there... Crackman is looking wobbly and Tank recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Crackman to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tank jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Tank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zygote Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Podrezov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine - DMX. Podrezov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. South Park - La Resistance! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fedor Podrezov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zygote Fedor's chin.
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zygote Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Podrezov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor is looking to clinch but Podrezov is avoiding it.
Fedor tries to clinch up.
Podrezov throws a head kick that misses.
Fedor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podrezov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Podrezov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Podrezov cracks the inside of Fedor's front leg.
Podrezov throws a head kick that misses.
Podrezov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Podrezov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fedor is rocked!
Podrezov slow jab from Fedor misses its intended target.
Oh Fedor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podrezov drops Fedor with a huge uppercut! Fedor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Podrezov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Podrezov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oschino Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac Shakur - Never had a Friend Like Me. Kaikkonen has chosen Duran Duran - WIld Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Otto Kaikkonen enters the cage!
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203 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oschino Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch there but Swift circles away.
Otto Kaikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up but Swift circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaikkonen slips under a jab from Swift.
Kaikkonen is looking to clinch but Swift is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Swift.
Good standup being displayed there by Swift as he connects with a hook.
Kaikkonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Swift.
Swift cracks Kaikkonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaikkonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Swift finish him?
Kaikkonen is rocked!
Kaikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Swift.
Kaikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Swift finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaikkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaikkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
Kaikkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Swift.
Swift avoids the head kick by Kaikkonen.
Swift catches Kaikkonen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kaikkonen to the canvas!
Swift wants to control from the top but Kaikkonen keeps moving.
Swift 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.
Swift scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swift trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swift content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swift slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaikkonen wants to get back to his feet but Swift is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swift controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaikkonen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Swift is now in half guard.
Swift thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swift sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaikkonen defending well though.
Kaikkonen has hold of Swift's hands but Swift slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swift 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.
Oschino Swift dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swift misses with a looping left.
Kaikkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swift throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kaikkonen tumbling to the canvas!
Swift wants to control from the top but Kaikkonen keeps moving.
Swift landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swift works over Kaikkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaikkonen's head.
Swift with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swift wants to control from the top but Kaikkonen keeps moving.
Kaikkonen keeping full guard, as Swift tries to pass.
Swift is pushing down on Kaikkonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaikkonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Swift has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swift is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift wants to free his trapped foot but Kaikkonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaikkonen pushes Swift off looking to stand but Swift dives back in and keeps control.
Swift escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kaikkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swift scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift moves into range and connects with a jab.
Swift wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swift bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaikkonen's head backwards.
Kaikkonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Otto Kaikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaikkonen is breathing heavily.
Swift catches Kaikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Swift throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swift lands with a straight right. Kaikkonen didn't see that one coming.
Swift walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kaikkonen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Swift swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kaikkonen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oschino Swift!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Foster Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Valentino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foster Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentino.
Barkley moves out of range as Valentino throws a body kick.
Valentino tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barkley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentino is fending him off so far but Barkley persists. Nope, Valentino circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley fails to land the takedown.
Valentino's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Valentino duly obliges.
It looks like Foster Barkley has been cut.
Valentino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barkley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Valentino shows good takedown defense.
Barkley walks into a straight right hand from Valentino.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Barkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentino as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Valentino throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Valentino lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into rage.
Valentino swinging wilding here.
Valentino scores with a three punch combo!
Valentino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Valentino throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Valentino throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease.
Valentino looks to land a combination. Barkley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valentino throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Barkley moves out of range as Valentino strikes.
Valentino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Valentino.
Valentino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valentino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barkley takes one to the side of the head.
Valentino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barkley's calf.
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barkley misses with a takedown attempt - Valentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Valentino tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentino connects with a looping right hand.
Barkley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentino tries to avoid it but Barkley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentino to the ground. Valentino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valentino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Valentino does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Barkley. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentino misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentino lands with an overhand left.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barkley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Valentino throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Valentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley closes the distance and clinches up with Valentino, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes Valentino against the cage but Valentino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley shoots for a takedown but Valentino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentino misses with a wild body shot.
Valentino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley closes the distance and clinches up with Valentino, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes Valentino against the cage but Valentino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Tony Valentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentino throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barkley seems to be looking for submissions.
Barkley is looking for a kimura here.
Barkley is looking for a kimura here.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Valentino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Foster Barkley's cut.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valentino misses with the combination.
Valentino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Valentino - just one landing.
Valentino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Valentino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barkley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Foster Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentino looks to land a combination. Barkley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valentino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Valentino.
Valentino throws a series of strikes that have Barkley backpedaling.
Valentino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentino.
Tony Valentino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentino throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino is breathing heavily.
Valentino swinging wilding here.
Valentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentino tries to sprawl out of it but Barkley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkley shoots in but Valentino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barkley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentino cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentino.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentino throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentino lands a two punch combo.
Valentino scores with a nice head shot.
Barkley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Valentino.
Valentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Barkley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentino swivels and escapes.
Valentino lands with a straight right. Barkley didn't see that one coming.
Valentino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentino misses with a two punch combination.
Valentino throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Valentino.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentino throws a head kick that misses.
Valentino misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Valentino lands a head shot.
Barkley is rocked!
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Valentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentino scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentino works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Barkley moves out of range as Valentino throws a body kick.
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkley misses with a takedown attempt - Valentino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Valentino misses.
Valentino throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentino pinned against the cage. Valentino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentino tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barkley seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Valentino both land. Nice combination.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentino.
Barkley slips a jab and a cross from Valentino.
Valentino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barkley's head.
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Valentino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentino is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Valentino.
Valentino throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Valentino.
Barkley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Valentino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Foster Barkley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valentino misses with the combination.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentino as he jumps to the side.
Valentino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Valentino throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Nice body punch from Valentino.
Barkley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentino misses with a two punch combination.
Valentino misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino catches Barkley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentino pinned against the cage. Valentino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentino sprawls well. He's pushed Barkley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valentino.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley takes one to the chin there.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentino but Valentino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valentino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Valentino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barkley fails with the takedown.
Valentino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Valentino misses with a few strikes there.
Barkley looks for a takedown but Valentino sprawls well.
Valentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentino throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley fails to land the takedown.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Valentino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentino tries to sprawl out of it but Barkley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentino throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley fails with the takedown.
Valentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Barkley. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valentino's guard.
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barkley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentino tries to escape but Barkley is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Barkley.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet but Barkley drags him back down.
Barkley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valentino some visible discomfort.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet.
Barkley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet but Barkley drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Valentino.
I've got Valentino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Valentino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vassily Kuvaldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuvaldin comes to the cage accompanied by Hardline - Hot Cherie. McBraddish has chosen Stricken as his entrance music. Vassily Kuvaldin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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130 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vassily Kuvaldin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny McBraddish!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kuvaldin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBraddish staying out of range there.
Kuvaldin throws a leg kick but McBraddish moved away.
McBraddish moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuvaldin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McBraddish to the mat! McBraddish manages to get full guard.
Kuvaldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBraddish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuvaldin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuvaldin tries to move to mount but McBraddish blocks the move with his legs.
Kuvaldin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McBraddish is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvaldin trying to control the action but McBraddish is working from the bottom.
Kuvaldin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBraddish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuvaldin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McBraddish has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuvaldin but great work by McBraddish.
Kuvaldin is trying to escape the position but McBraddish is controlling the position.
Kuvaldin tries to improve position but can't.
Kuvaldin looks to move to half guard but instead McBraddish has passed into mount! Damn!
Kuvaldin is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
McBraddish content just to control the position here.
Kuvaldin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuvaldin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuvaldin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin has his foot on McBraddish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McBraddish works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuvaldin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McBraddish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuvaldin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McBraddish is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuvaldin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McBraddish's back instead.
Kuvaldin looking to break McBraddish's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McBraddish remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuvaldin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuvaldin is breathing heavily.
Kuvaldin is looking for a rear naked choke here but McBraddish reverses the position brilliantly into Kuvaldin's guard!
McBraddish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuvaldin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McBraddish uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin is looking to reverse the position.
Kuvaldin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBraddish in particular looking to stall.
McBraddish wants to stand up but Kuvaldin is controlling the position.
McBraddish is thwarting Kuvaldin's attempts to control the position.
Kuvaldin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vassily Kuvaldin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuvaldin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuvaldin misses with a takedown attempt - McBraddish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from McBraddish as Kuvaldin shoots in.
Kuvaldin misses with an uppercut. McBraddish saw that one coming.
Kuvaldin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuvaldin looks to land a body kick but McBraddish moved away.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vassily Kuvaldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuvaldin slow jab from McBraddish misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Kuvaldin.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin misses with an uppercut. McBraddish saw that one coming.
Kuvaldin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish gets caught flat footed, as Kuvaldin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuvaldin trying to control the position from guard on top but McBraddish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBraddish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuvaldin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuvaldin wants to pass the guard but McBraddish is keeping the position.
McBraddish pulls Kuvaldin in close to prevent any damage.
McBraddish wants to stand but Kuvaldin is controlling the position.
Kuvaldin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuvaldin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McBraddish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McBraddish has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuvaldin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuvaldin working a defensive guard here.
Kuvaldin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McBraddish has picked Kuvaldin up and slammed him! Kuvaldin can't keep hold of the triangle and McBraddish manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An elbow from McBraddish crashes against the mat.
Kuvaldin is trying to get back to half guard.
McBraddish stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McBraddish.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin shoots in looking for a takedown. McBraddish tries to sprawl out of it but Kuvaldin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBraddish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McBraddish blocks a jab.
McBraddish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuvaldin misses with an uppercut. McBraddish saw that one coming.
Kuvaldin throws a body kick that misses.
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.
McBraddish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin misses with a low kick.
McBraddish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuvaldin.
McBraddish moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuvaldin misses the shot to the body.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBraddish as he jumps to the side.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBraddish as he jumps to the side.
Kuvaldin misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McBraddish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuvaldin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a double leg but McBraddish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuvaldin tries to land a front kick but McBraddish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuvaldin missing with a left hand there. McBraddish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnny McBraddish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBraddish moves away from the strike by Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBraddish's waist but McBraddish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuvaldin off to one side.
Kuvaldin misses with a few strikes there.
McBraddish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBraddish manages to avoid it.
Kuvaldin looks to land a left hand but McBraddish moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kuvaldin misses.
Kuvaldin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McBraddish.
McBraddish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuvaldin loads up on a big right hand but McBraddish slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvaldin misses with a low kick.
Kuvaldin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuvaldin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuvaldin shoots in looking for a takedown. McBraddish tries to sprawl out of it but Kuvaldin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBraddish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vassily Kuvaldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBraddish slips under a jab.
Kuvaldin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBraddish manages to avoid it.
McBraddish slips under a jab.
McBraddish moves out of range as Kuvaldin throws a body kick.
Kuvaldin throws a hook to the side of McBraddish's head but McBraddish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuvaldin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.
Kuvaldin throws a wild body kick that McBraddish sees coming a mile off.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBraddish as he avoids it easily.
Kuvaldin misses with a hook.
Kuvaldin throws out a loose jab but McBraddish uses good head movement to avoid it.
A choreographed right hand from Kuvaldin misses the target.
A big left from Kuvaldin misses.
Kuvaldin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuvaldin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBraddish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuvaldin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuvaldin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBraddish's waist but McBraddish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuvaldin off to one side.
Kuvaldin thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuvaldin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin shoots in but no luck this time.
McBraddish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McBraddish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuvaldin throws out the jab.
Kuvaldin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBraddish circles away.
Kuvaldin misses with a takedown attempt - McBraddish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuvaldin misses with a straight right.
Kuvaldin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBraddish manages to avoid it.
Kuvaldin throws a looping overhand right but McBraddish ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Kuvaldin misses with a hook.
McBraddish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws a hook but McBraddish blocks it.
McBraddish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuvaldin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBraddish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuvaldin looks to land a right hand but McBraddish moved out of range.
Kuvaldin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuvaldin lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuvaldin tries to free his leg and advance position but McBraddish is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johnny McBraddish just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Kuvaldin misses.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin misses with a takedown attempt - McBraddish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuvaldin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuvaldin misses with an uppercut. McBraddish saw that one coming.
Kuvaldin closes the distance and clinches up with McBraddish, looking for a takedown. Kuvaldin pushes McBraddish against the cage but McBraddish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vassily Kuvaldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuvaldin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vassily Kuvaldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuvaldin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBraddish circles away.
Kuvaldin misses with a takedown attempt - McBraddish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from McBraddish. No joy for Kuvaldin on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuvaldin misses with a hook. McBraddish ducked under it nicely.
McBraddish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuvaldin closes the distance and clinches up with McBraddish, looking for a takedown. Kuvaldin pushes McBraddish against the cage but McBraddish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuvaldin looks for the body kick but McBraddish saw that one coming.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown but McBraddish shows good takedown defense.
McBraddish staying out of range there.
Kuvaldin misses with a straight right.
McBraddish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuvaldin closes the distance and clinches up with McBraddish, looking for a takedown. Kuvaldin pushes McBraddish against the cage but McBraddish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBraddish avoids the body shot from Kuvaldin.
McBraddish moves out of range of the body kick from Kuvaldin.
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.
Kuvaldin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuvaldin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuvaldin.
McBraddish slips a jab from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuvaldin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuvaldin feints and as McBraddish raises his hands in defense, Kuvaldin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McBraddish keeping moving, preventing Kuvaldin from controlling successfully.
Kuvaldin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuvaldin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBraddish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McBraddish is trying to buck Kuvaldin off.
Kuvaldin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBraddish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McBraddish wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuvaldin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBraddish keeps working.
McBraddish wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuvaldin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBraddish, who protects the arm well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuvaldin swings for the body but McBraddish moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBraddish as he jumps to the side.
Kuvaldin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vassily Kuvaldin had his way with Johnny McBraddish in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuvaldin takes a swing at McBraddish's ribcage but misses.
Kuvaldin misses with a low kick.
Kuvaldin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuvaldin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuvaldin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuvaldin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuvaldin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Kuvaldin does no damage.
Kuvaldin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin slow jab from McBraddish misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish moves out of range of the strikes.
McBraddish blocks a jab.
McBraddish avoids the head kick by Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws a chopping leg kick but McBraddish manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBraddish takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from McBraddish. No joy for Kuvaldin on that attempt.
Kuvaldin misses the jab.
Kuvaldin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McBraddish's head.
Kuvaldin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vassily Kuvaldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuvaldin swings for the body but McBraddish moves out of range.
Kuvaldin throws a body punch but McBraddish moves out of range.
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.
Kuvaldin throws a body punch but McBraddish moves out of range.
Kuvaldin tries for a takedown but McBraddish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuvaldin misses with a wild body shot.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBraddish as he avoids it easily.
Kuvaldin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuvaldin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBraddish.
Kuvaldin misses with a two punch combination.
Kuvaldin throws a hook to the side of McBraddish's head but McBraddish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBraddish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuvaldin throws a low kick, looking for McBraddish's leg but McBraddish calmly moves out of range.
Kuvaldin misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuvaldin. Kuvaldin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin fails with the takedown.
McBraddish stuffs the takedown.
Kuvaldin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown but McBraddish shows good takedown defense.
Kuvaldin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McBraddish swivels and escapes.
McBraddish thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuvaldin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBraddish as he jumps to the side.
McBraddish moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBraddish shoots in for a double leg but Kuvaldin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldin fails with the takedown.
Kuvaldin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBraddish counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from McBraddish as Kuvaldin shoots in.
Kuvaldin misses with a double jab
and McBraddish counters with a left to the body.
McBraddish displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuvaldin misses with a right hand
enabling McBraddish to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuvaldin misses with a lunging right hand
and McBraddish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuvaldin misses with a hook
and McBraddish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuvaldin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuvaldin shoots for a double leg takedown but McBraddish sprawls well. He's pushed Kuvaldin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuvaldin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny McBraddish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McBraddish 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny McBraddish!
Johnny McBraddish is the new bantamweight champion!
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