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Death Before Dishonor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Valnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valnokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Valnokov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valnokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valnokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Valnokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Valnokov dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Valnokov closes the distance and clinches.
Jones jumps guard but Valnokov stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valnokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Valnokov breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valnokov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Jones!
Jones is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Valnokov finish him?
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Valnokov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valnokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valnokov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valnokov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Valnokov sits in half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is staying active underneath Valnokov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a combination that misses
so Valnokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Valnokov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valnokov is controlling him.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Valnokov misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Valnokov counters by clinching up.
Valnokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Valnokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valnokov just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valnokov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Valnokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valnokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valnokov closes the distance and clinches.
Valnokov breaks from the clinch.
Valnokov darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Valnokov stalling in the clinch.
Valnokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurt Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valnokov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valnokov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valnokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valnokov.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valnokov is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valnokov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand but Valnokov is controlling the position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones has his hands on Valnokov's head, controlling the position.
Jones has his feet on Valnokov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Valnokov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Valnokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valnokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Valnokov persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Valnokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones misses with a combination
and Valnokov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valnokov looking to stall.
Valnokov tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Valnokov drops back down to his feet.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Valnokov 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.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valnokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones clinches.
Valnokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Valnokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Valnokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valnokov tries to clinch up.
Valnokov throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Valnokov only half commits.
Valnokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valnokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Valnokov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Valnokov looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Valnokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Valnokov is out of range.
Valnokov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valnokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valnokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Valnokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valnokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valnokov throws a left that rocks Jones and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Valnokov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jones regain composure!
It looks like Kurt Jones has been cut.
Valnokov misses with the ground and pound.
Jones is not content to let Valnokov control the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones parries the strikes from Valnokov easily there. Valnokov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Valnokov.
Valnokov is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valnokov in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valnokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valnokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boris Valnokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valnokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valnokov manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Valnokov moves out of range.
Valnokov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Valnokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Valnokov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Valnokov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Valnokov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valnokov manages to pull guard.
Valnokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Valnokov from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valnokov!
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Valnokov from getting the reversal.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones throwing strikes here but Valnokov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones looking to control but Valnokov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Valnokov taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kurt Jones's cut.
That's time! Valnokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valnokov darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Valnokov's takedown attempt.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valnokov breaks the clinch.
Valnokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valnokov counters by moving into the clinch.
Valnokov prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Valnokov blocks it.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Valnokov keeps him there for the moment.
Valnokov landing knees to the body.
Valnokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valnokov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Valnokov working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valnokov's guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valnokov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valnokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones wants to control from the top but Valnokov keeps moving.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valnokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov wants to get back to his feet.
Valnokov gets back to full guard.
Valnokov is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab-cross combination lands for Jones and sends Valnokov crashing to the mat! Jones follows him down to the mat - Valnokov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Valnokov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Valnokov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Valnokov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Mintusovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mintusovich comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlite Sonota. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remy Mintusovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karelin stalling.
Karelin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mintusovich won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Mintusovich wants to get back to his feet.
Karelin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karelin is nestled in close to Mintusovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karelin wants to free his trapped foot but Mintusovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin wants to control but Mintusovich is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mintusovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mintusovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mintusovich keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mintusovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karelin working the body and head with strikes.
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karelin working the ground and pound from side control.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mintusovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karelin looks gassed!
Mintusovich lands a decent little punch to the body.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
Mintusovich taking a bit of punishment here - Karelin scoring with strikes.
Karelin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karelin working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintusovich wants to get back to his feet.
Karelin is chipping away with strikes.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
Mintusovich is pushing Karelin's head away, looking to escape. Karelin manages to hold on to the position though.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Mintusovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mintusovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karelin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mintusovich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mintusovich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Karelin is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mintusovich misses with a takedown attempt - Karelin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mintusovich blocks a head kick by Karelin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mintusovich, as that shot connected.
Karelin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karelin works over Mintusovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Karelin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mintusovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Mintusovich wants to stand but Karelin is controlling the position.
Mintusovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Mintusovich won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Mintusovich is pushing down on Karelin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karelin is fighting to maintain full guard but Mintusovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mintusovich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karelin controls his leg.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mintusovich wants to stand but Karelin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin dominated that round.
That's time! Mintusovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mintusovich lands with a kick to the temple. Karelin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alex Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin scores a takedown into full mount!
Mintusovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mintusovich is rocked!
Karelin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mintusovich has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oh Mintusovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mintusovich?
Karelin lands a big shot to the head and Mintusovich winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Karelin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Meitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Meitus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meitus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Romanov - the referee stops the clock and Meitus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Romanov. Meitus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meitus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meitus is looking to control Romanov's arms but Romanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meitus has his back to the cage.
Meitus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meitus throws a front kick aimed at Romanov's knee but Romanov avoids it well.
Romanov gets caught flat footed, as Meitus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meitus trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov is trying to keep Meitus in close.
Romanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meitus trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Meitus stopping the sweep attempt from Romanov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meitus forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romanov.
Meitus cracks Romanov with a solid left hand.
Romanov controlling Meitus's posture.
Meitus wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Meitus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meitus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanov has Meitus pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Romanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Meitus tries to sprawl out of it but Romanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meitus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meitus tries to clinch there but Romanov circles away.
Meitus wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.
Meitus tries to clinch there but Romanov circles away.
Romanov thuds a left hand into Meitus's body.
Meitus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meitus to the mat! Meitus manages to get full guard.
Meitus is trying to keep Romanov in close.
Meitus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Meitus trying to control the position.
Romanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Meitus is looking to sweep but instead, Romanov has passed into half guard.
Romanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meitus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Meitus trying to hold on to Romanov's head to control him but Romanov postures up.
Romanov blocks the strikes from Meitus.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romanov tries to clinch but Meitus moves out of range.
Meitus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Meitus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meitus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meitus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanov closes the distance and clinches up with Meitus, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes Meitus against the cage but Meitus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meitus doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
Romanov darts in and clinches Meitus up against the cage.
Meitus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meitus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meitus avoiding damage.
Meitus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Meitus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meitus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meitus lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Romanov - that landed with a thud.
Romanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meitus.
Meitus is trying to break the clinch but Romanov has him pressed against the cage.
Meitus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Meitus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meitus tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Meitus doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
Fyodor Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Meitus 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.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Romanov.
Horrible takedown by Meitus or perhaps it was just good defense by Romanov which made him look bad.
Meitus connects with a high kick.
Meitus tries to clinch
and Romanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romanov.
Meitus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meitus tries to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling the position.
Meitus lands with a right to the head.
Meitus tries to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling the position.
Romanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meitus prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Meitus.
Meitus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meitus misses with a punch on the inside.
Meitus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Meitus manages to end up in side control.
The strikes coming from Meitus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Romanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Meitus connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov is trying to control Meitus's posture but Meitus avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meitus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Romanov tries to bench press Meitus off him but Meitus keeps the position.
Meitus trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Meitus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Romanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Romanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meitus is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romanov lands with a shot to the body.
Fyodor Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Meitus tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Meitus doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away.
Romanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meitus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romanov wants to get back to full guard.
Meitus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romanov is refusing to be controlled, as Meitus sits in half guard.
Meitus throwing shots but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Romanov is trying to control but can't.
Meitus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meitus is trying to control the action in half guard but Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meitus trying to mount his opponent but Romanov defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romanov shoots in for a double leg but Meitus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meitus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meitus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romanov pulls guard effortlessly.
Romanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Romanov, not yet.
Romanov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Romanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meitus is looking to escape.
Meitus is looking to improve his position but Romanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Romanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Romanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Meitus working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov controlling from mount.
Meitus tries to hold on but Romanov postures up.
Meitus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Romanov tries to control but Meitus wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meitus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Meitus 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meitus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meitus, right into the meat.
Meitus is looking to score with low kicks.
Meitus tries to clinch but Romanov moves away
and Romanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romanov.
A short left from Meitus.
Meitus blocks a body shot from Romanov.
Nice body punch from Romanov.
Meitus is trying to break the clinch but Romanov has him pressed against the cage.
Romanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meitus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meitus misses with a kick to the body
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romanov closes the distance and clinches.
Meitus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romanov goes for a takedown attempt but Meitus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meitus misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meitus gets a takedown into half guard.
Meitus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meitus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romanov is looking for a sweep. Meitus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romanov gets back to full guard.
Meitus landing some decent shots from guard.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet but Meitus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meitus wants to control but Romanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladimir Meitus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Meitus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Meitus punching from the bottom.
Romanov wants to take a breather but Meitus is having none of it.
Meitus trying to control here.
Romanov tries to pass to full mount but Meitus defends it.
Romanov trying to control the action but Meitus is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Romanov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meitus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romanov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meitus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meitus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meitus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meitus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanov lands a body shot.
Meitus is trying to maintain a safe position but Romanov gets an underhook and turns Meitus into the cage.
Romanov fails to pull guard.
Meitus is trying to break free.
Meitus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meitus.
Romanov stalls.
Meitus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Meitus tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Meitus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov pulls Meitus in close to prevent any damage.
Meitus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meitus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanov is keeping the position for now.
Meitus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Meitus controlling him for the moment.
Meitus wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meitus sprawls well initially but Romanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romanov prevents Meitus from improving his position.
It looks like Romanov is going to stand back up.
Fyodor Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Meitus.
I've got Meitus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Meitus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoHan Bluntenpets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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171 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vin Seppala!
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, JoHan Bluntenpets!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluntenpets clinches up with Seppala and pushes him back against the cage.
Bluntenpets breaks from the clinch.
Bluntenpets throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bluntenpets there.
Bluntenpets connects with a solid leg kick.
Seppala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bluntenpets closes the distance and clinches.
Seppala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bluntenpets gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bluntenpets scores a nice knee to the body.
Seppala is breathing heavily.
Bluntenpets with a knee to the head.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seppala fails to land the takedown.
Bluntenpets scores with a nice right hand.
Seppala tries to move into range but Bluntenpets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bluntenpets cracks the inside of Seppala's front leg.
Bluntenpets lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Seppala is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bluntenpets scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluntenpets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bluntenpets lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Seppala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppala tries to pull guard but Bluntenpets won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vin Seppala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala tries to break the clinch but Bluntenpets is controlling the position.
Seppala seems to have got his legs back now.
Bluntenpets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seppala avoiding damage as Bluntenpets throws knees to the body.
Seppala managing to block the knees to the body from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets'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.
A short uppercut from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Seppala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seppala is looking to clinch.
Bluntenpets rushes Seppala and presses him up against the cage.
Bluntenpets tries to land knees in the clinch but Seppala avoids the damage to the body.
Seppala takes an elbow to the temple.
Seppala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bluntenpets fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets closes the distance and clinches.
Bluntenpets comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bluntenpets lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seppala tries to score a body lock takedown but Bluntenpets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
JoHan Bluntenpets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bluntenpets drives through and clinches with Seppala against the cage.
Seppala tries to pull guard but Bluntenpets won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bluntenpets.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets landing knees to the body.
Bluntenpets lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bluntenpets.
Seppala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bluntenpets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Bluntenpets.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets closes the distance but Seppala moves to the side
and Seppala moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
Bluntenpets throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bluntenpets clinches up against the cage.
Seppala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bluntenpets prevents it.
Seppala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bluntenpets has him pressed against the cage.
Bluntenpets lands an elbow inside.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Bluntenpets lands a body shot.
Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Bluntenpets closes the distance and clinches.
Bluntenpets lands a nice knee to the body.
Bluntenpets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets moves into the clinch.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seppala managing to block the knees to the body from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bluntenpets throws a series of strikes that have Seppala backpedaling.
Bluntenpets misses with a kick to the body.
JoHan Bluntenpets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seppala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bluntenpets. Bluntenpets obviously looking to wear him down.
Seppala tries to clinch but Bluntenpets moves out of range.
Seppala shoots in and drives through. Bluntenpets sprawls well.
Bluntenpets clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bluntenpets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seppala gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bluntenpets moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoHan Bluntenpets dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seppala shoots in but no luck this time.
Bluntenpets clinches.
Seppala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bluntenpets lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bluntenpets lands a high kick!
Bluntenpets goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bluntenpets!
Good leg kick by Bluntenpets there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bluntenpets gets a clinch.
Seppala tries to pull guard but Bluntenpets won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vin Seppala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala stalling.
Seppala wants a takedown but no success here.
Seppala stalling in the clinch but Bluntenpets improves position.
Seppala fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
JoHan Bluntenpets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bluntenpets tries to clinch but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala wants to clinch
and Bluntenpets counters with a one-two to the body.
Bluntenpets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bluntenpets throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bluntenpets darts in and clinches Seppala up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Bluntenpets.
Seppala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bluntenpets has him pressed against the cage.
Bluntenpets wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seppala takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bluntenpets.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bluntenpets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bluntenpets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seppala jumps guard but Bluntenpets stands there with Seppala around his waist. Seppala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seppala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bluntenpets smiles and moves away.
Bluntenpets looks to clinch
and Seppala counters with a thumping low kick.
Bluntenpets has Seppala up against the cage in a clinch.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppala throws a sloppy head kick
and Bluntenpets makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Seppala really felt that one!
Seppala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bluntenpets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bluntenpets darts in and clinches Seppala up against the cage.
Seppala tries to pull guard but Bluntenpets won't allow it.
Bluntenpets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seppala's sensitive parts.
Seppala swats away the attempt to clinch by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets clinches but Seppala breaks the clinch
and Seppala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bluntenpets closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bluntenpets.
JoHan Bluntenpets seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bluntenpets tries to land knees in the clinch but Seppala avoids the damage to the body.
Bluntenpets is trying to break free.
Seppala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seppala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bluntenpets gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bluntenpets unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seppala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seppala is trying to break the clinch but Bluntenpets has him pressed against the cage.
Seppala tries to pull guard but Bluntenpets holds him up against the cage and eventually Seppala drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Bluntenpets - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets looking to throw knees to the head but Seppala is blocking nicely.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppala swats away the attempt to clinch by Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets wants to clinch.
Seppala throws a head kick that misses.
Bluntenpets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seppala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppala tries to keep at a distance but Bluntenpets has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bluntenpets tries to land a knee to the head but Seppala blocks with his arms.
Seppala breaks the clinch.
Bluntenpets clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoHan Bluntenpets 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bluntenpets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
Bluntenpets drives through and clinches with Seppala against the cage.
A short right from Bluntenpets on the inside.
Bluntenpets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bluntenpets throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets wants to clinch.
Bluntenpets clinches.
Bluntenpets comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seppala jumps guard but Bluntenpets stands there with Seppala around his waist. Seppala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bluntenpets.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bluntenpets manages to break the clinch.
Bluntenpets forces Seppala back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluntenpets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bluntenpets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
Bluntenpets has Seppala up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bluntenpets.
Bluntenpets pushes Seppala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seppala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seppala tries to break the clinch but Bluntenpets is controlling the position.
Bluntenpets lands a shoulder strike.
Bluntenpets managing to block the knees to the body from Seppala.
Seppala swings wildly with an uppercut but Bluntenpets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seppala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bluntenpets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seppala is trying to break free.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bluntenpets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seppala misses with a knee strike.
Seppala avoiding damage as Bluntenpets throws knees to the body.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seppala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bluntenpets gets a clinch.
Bluntenpets letting Seppala take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bluntenpets takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bluntenpets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bluntenpets breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluntenpets moves in looking to clinch but Seppala pushes him off.
Seppala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bluntenpets listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bluntenpets throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Seppala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bluntenpets clinches but Seppala breaks the clinch
and Seppala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bluntenpets wants to stand but Seppala is controlling the position.
Bluntenpets is looking to sweep but instead, Seppala has passed into half guard.
Bluntenpets tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Seppala manages to move to mount!
Bluntenpets working to try and regain half guard.
Seppala is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bluntenpets can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala won't let Bluntenpets get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Seppala looking to control but Bluntenpets is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seppala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bluntenpets tries to hold on but Seppala postures up.
Bluntenpets wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Seppala sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vin Seppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bluntenpets hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
JoHan Bluntenpets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bluntenpets winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoHan Bluntenpets!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brute Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Force comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Pain. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brute Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erick Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Force sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Force circles away from the clinch attempt.
Force shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Force is keeping the position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Force is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force being controlled here, momentarily.
Force is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Force swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Force throws a head kick that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez trying to control the action but Force is working from the bottom.
Martinez is taking a breather. Force says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Force is working away.
Martinez is taking a breather. Force says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Force's head.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Force is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez prevents Force from improving his position.
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.
Force is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Erick Martinez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Force tries to clinch up.
Force is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Force tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Force didn't expect that.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Force wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Force has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Force wants to sweep but no luck.
Force is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Force has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Force drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.
Martinez controlling the position.
Force won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
Martinez is trying to keep Force in close.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Good leg kick by Force there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Force fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Force just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Force avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
Brute Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Martinez.
Force wants a takedown.
Force prevents the takedown attempt.
Force throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Force trying to stall but Martinez improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
Brute Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Force counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Force postures up.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Martinez has control of Force's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Force regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Force is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez with shots to the head and body - Force looks very uncomfortable down there.
Force is trying to stand.
Martinez wants to control the pace but Force is squirming around nicely.
Martinez controlling the pace for now.
Martinez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Force is surviving well by controlling Martinez's body position as best he can.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Martinez avoids the attempt from Force to control.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
Force is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brute Force dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Force fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Force didn't expect that.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Despite being in the dominant position, Erick Martinez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Force swivels and escapes.
Martinez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Force is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez stands up and beckons Force to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Force!
Martinez tries to control but Force wriggling away.
Force has given up his back.
Force is trying to defend against the choke here but Martinez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Martinez Tightens the hold and Force taps out furiously! Martinez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erick Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santa Clause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas has chosen Sweep the Leg as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Victor Vegas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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, Santa Clause!
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, Victor Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clause decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clause is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vegas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santa Clause!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trey Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Barton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barton as he avoids it easily.
Barton stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton with a nice cross.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Barton, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Barton against the cage but Barton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson jumps guard but Barton stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barton wants to clinch.
Barton gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton trying to strike off his back.
Barton has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Barton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Barton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Barton.
Barton pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Barton to sweep him here.
Barton looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barton holds on and takes a little breather.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dustin Barton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Barton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barton moves into the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
Barton breaks the clinch.
Barton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
Barton stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Barton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wilson!
Barton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Barton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Barton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustin Barton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barton pulls guard effortlessly.
Barton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barton can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Barton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Barton is keeping the position.
Barton wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Barton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
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.
Barton controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Barton 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! This is the final round!
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barton passes into half guard.
Barton trying to control the pace.
Barton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilson controls his leg.
Barton is taking a breather. Wilson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Barton is controlling well.
Barton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dustin Barton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barton scores a takedown into full mount!
Barton content just to control the position here.
Barton landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Barton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Barton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klem Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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164 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Klem Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruska.
Ruska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopper misses with an uppercut.
Klem Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruska's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ruska duly obliges.
It looks like Klem Hopper has been cut.
Ruska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruska.
Ruska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopper.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruska counters with a good, hard body kick but Hopper shrugs it off.
Ruska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruska tries to clinch up but Hopper circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruska thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopper if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruska moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruska gets underhooks to prevent Hopper's takedown attempt.
Ruska looking to throw knees to the head but Hopper is blocking nicely.
Hopper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hopper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruska tries to work over Hopper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Hopper throws an overhand right that lands on Ruska's shoulder, as Ruska tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper lands a body shot.
Ruska moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopper.
Ruska unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Ruska scores with a knee to the head.
Hopper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klem Hopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruska lands a shoulder strike.
Ruska tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopper avoids the damage to the body.
Ruska works on Hopper's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruska works on Hopper's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruska breaks from the clinch.
Hopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruska lands with a straight right. Hopper didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Ruska.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruska. That snapped Hopper's head back.
Ruska moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruska has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruska lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Ruska.
Hopper wants to break free but Ruska has control.
Ruska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopper.
Hopper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopper has Ruska pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruska manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruska tries to land a knee to the head but Hopper blocks with his arms.
Hopper tries to pull guard but Ruska holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopper drops back down to his feet.
Ruska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruska throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Ruska pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruska.
It looks like Dan Ruska has been cut.
Hopper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopper swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruska.
Nice defenses there by Ruska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopper finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruska's head.
Ruska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopper throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruska.
Ruska has closed the distance and engaged Hopper in a clinch.
Ruska misses with a knee strike.
Hopper prevents a body shot from Ruska.
Ruska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopper blocks a body shot from Ruska.
Ruska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruska scores a nice knee to the body.
Hopper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruska pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopper misses with a combination
and Ruska counters by clinching up.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Ruska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruska missing with knees to the body.
Ruska is pressed up against the cage. Hopper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruska down to the mat. Ruska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper looks for the body kick but Ruska saw that one coming.
Hopper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopper looks to land a combination but Ruska avoids it well.
Hopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruska is looking to clinch.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruska throws a head punch that misses.
Ruska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ruska dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a jab to the body
and Ruska moves into the clinch.
Ruska landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruska tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopper.
Ruska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruska'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.
Ruska digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruska scores with a knee to the head.
Ruska throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Ruska has had enough of the clinch but Hopper keeps him there for the moment.
Ruska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruska prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Ruska struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopper controls his hands.
A short right from Ruska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska keeps control of Hopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopper is working for takedown but Ruska is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klem Hopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruska thows a body kick. Hopper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruska has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Ruska.
Ruska breaks from the clinch.
Hopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch lands to the side of Hopper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopper throws a lazy right hand but Ruska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruska doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Ruska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throws a right and a left that Ruska avoids nicely.
Ruska bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopper slow jab from Ruska misses its intended target.
Hopper throws a hook but Ruska blocks it.
Hopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruska counters by moving into the clinch.
Hopper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ruska gets underhooks to prevent Hopper's takedown attempt.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruska wants to clinch up but Hopper keeps it at a distance.
Hopper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruska misses with the combination.
Klem Hopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopper swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruska.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruska manages to avoid it.
Ruska slips under a jab from Hopper.
Ruska is looking to clinch.
Ruska throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruska counters with a body kick that stops Hopper in his tracks momentarily.
Hopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruska counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruska tries to clinch there but Hopper circles away.
Ruska tries to clinch up.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruska counters with a series of strikes. Hopper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hopper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hopper waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ruska.
Hopper swings for the body but Ruska moves out of range.
Ruska slips a jab and a cross from Hopper.
Hopper with a hook.
Ruska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruska counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruska throws a nice looking combination but Hopper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopper throws a big shot that misses.
Hopper throws out a loose jab but Ruska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopper keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopper misses with a combination
and Ruska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruska has closed the distance and engaged Hopper in a clinch.
Ruska scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Ruska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Ruska.
Hopper stalks Ruska and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruska's face. Ruska staggers backwards, shaken.
Hopper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ruska tries to clinch there but Hopper circles away.
A shot to de liver by Hopper. Beautiful body shot.
Hopper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruska.
Hopper misses with a combination
and Ruska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruska.
Ruska manages to break the clinch.
Ruska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Ruska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopper, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruska works on Hopper's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruska connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopper's face.
Ruska tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
Ruska digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska misses with a knee to the head.
Ruska manages to break the clinch.
Ruska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruska.
Ruska moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopper is trying to break free.
Ruska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruska scores with a knee to the head.
Hopper tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruska.
Hopper prevents a body shot from Ruska.
Hopper has Ruska pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruska manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klem Hopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruska smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruska slips a straight right by Hopper.
Ruska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Ruska tries to clinch but Hopper moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Hopper both land. Nice combination.
Ruska is rocked!
Hopper lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ruska falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klem Hopper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hallquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Eckel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Hallquist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Hallquist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry Eckel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallquist tries to keep at a distance but Eckel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hallquist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eckel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hallquist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eckel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hallquist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eckel can't get the takedown.
Jon Hallquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Eckel.
Eckel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hallquist trying to stall but Eckel improves his position.
Hallquist is fighting off a takedown attempt but Eckel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hallquist to the mat. Hallquist regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hallquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallquist, not yet.
Eckel throwing strikes from guard but Hallquist blocks nicely.
Hallquist wants to sweep here but Eckel controlling him for the moment.
Hallquist keeping moving, preventing Eckel from controlling successfully.
Eckel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallquist holds on and takes a little breather.
Eckel wants to control from the top but Hallquist keeps moving.
Hallquist doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hallquist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eckel is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eckel closes the distance and clinches up with Hallquist, looking for a takedown. Eckel pushes Hallquist against the cage but Hallquist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hallquist scores with a takedown into Eckel's guard.
Hallquist postures up in Eckel's guard and throws a big left but Eckel blocks it.
Eckel pushes Hallquist off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hallquist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eckel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hallquist's head.
Hallquist tries to close the distance and clinch but Eckel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hallquist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eckel circles away.
No joy there for Hallquist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eckel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallquist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eckel throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist gets a takedown into half guard.
Hallquist is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Hallquist seems content to control.
Eckel wants to control but Hallquist passes into side.
Eckel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hallquist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eckel fails with the takedown
and Hallquist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eckel's guard.
Hallquist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallquist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallquist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hallquist controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Hallquist will probably get the nod.
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.
Hallquist drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hallquist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eckel, up you get!
Eckel throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallquist misses with a body kick.
Eckel misses with a takedown
and Hallquist counters with a shoot takedown. Eckel fights it but they end up in guard.
Eckel has momentary wrist control but Hallquist slips an elbow through the middle.
Hallquist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hallquist gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eckel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallquist throws a solid leg kick but Eckel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallquist.
Hallquist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eckel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallquist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hallquist showed some decent athleticism there.
Hallquist stops Eckel from getting back to his feet.
Eckel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hallquist.
Jon Hallquist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hallquist decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckel throws a sloppy head kick and Hallquist moves out of range easily.
Hallquist tries to clinch up.
Hallquist keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallquist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hallquist tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallquist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eckel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eckel throws a head kick but Hallquist moves out of range.
Hallquist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eckel counters with a head kick. That will keep Hallquist thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hallquist.
Eckel wants to control but Hallquist postures up.
Hallquist is looking to take a break and control but Eckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eckel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Eckel wants to control but Hallquist postures up.
Eckel regains half guard.
Eckel is looking to get back to is feet but Hallquist passes into side control.
Hallquist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hallquist stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hallquist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hallquist trying to control the position from guard on top but Eckel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallquist 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Hallquist dominated that second round.
That's time! Hallquist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eckel shoots in and bounces Hallquist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eckel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hallquist is trying to keep Eckel in close.
Hallquist has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eckel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallquist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hallquist tries to clinch but Eckel moves out of range.
Eckel scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hallquist avoids the head kick by Eckel.
Hallquist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eckel instigates a clinch.
Eckel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hallquist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hallquist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eckel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Eckel duly obliges.
Eckel drives through and clinches with Hallquist against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eckel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hallquist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Eckel jumps guard.
Hallquist wants to stand but Eckel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eckel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hallquist being controlled here momentarily.
Eckel working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hallquist controls the pace.
Hallquist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Hallquist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hallquist slows the pace down.
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.
Hallquist decides to stand back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hallquist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallquist tries to advance to mount but Eckel denies him.
Hallquist cracks Eckel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Terry Eckel just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hallquist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hallquist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hallquist stands up and waves to Eckel to follow him.
Eckel scores with a jab.
Eckel misses with a takedown
and Hallquist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hallquist.
Hallquist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hallquist is stalling in the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallquist thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckel is trying to control the position but Hallquist postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallquist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallquist won't allow Eckel to sweep him here.
Hallquist looking to sit in guard and control but Eckel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eckel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hallquist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallquist trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hallquist is pulling down on Eckel's head. It's preventing any offense from Eckel, at least for the moment.
Hallquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallquist, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist is controlling Eckel's posture.
Hallquist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eckel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eckel wants to get up but he can't break Hallquist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Hallquist is controlling Eckel's posture.
Hallquist wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallquist is working hard here to advance position.
Eckel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallquist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Hallquist had his way with Terry Eckel in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Eckel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallquist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hallquist showed some decent athleticism there.
Eckel trying to control from the bottom.
Hallquist performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hallquist is trying to control the action in half guard but Eckel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallquist thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eckel to regain full guard.
Eckel looking to control.
Eckel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eckel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hallquist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hallquist passes to full mount!
Eckel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hallquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallquist avoids the attempt from Eckel to control.
Eckel somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hallquist.
Eckel checks a leg kick.
Hallquist has his takedown stuffed
and Eckel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hallquist is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eckel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eckel counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eckel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eckel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallquist misses with a straight right.
Eckel tries for a takedown but Hallquist circles away easily
and Hallquist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eckel won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eckel being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Hallquist.
I think Hallquist 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Hallquist!
Jon Hallquist retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanner Bildt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossi Poro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bildt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to To Forgive but not Forget. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanner Bildt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ossi Poro!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bildt lands with a kick to the temple. Poro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bildt looks to score with a jab to the body but Poro is just out of range.
Bildt lands a right hook to the body.
Bildt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bildt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Poro blocks it with crossed arms.
Poro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poro tries for a takedown but Bildt manages to get underhooks.
Poro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bildt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bildt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bildt manages to end up in side control.
Poro stops Bildt from passing to mount.
Poro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bildt content to control rather than advance.
Bildt tries to pass to full mount but Poro defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bildt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poro tries to roll over but Bildt keeps him under control.
Poro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poro.
Poro pushes a forearm under Bildt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bildt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ossi Poro!
Ossi Poro is the new middleweight champion!
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