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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xano Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the cage accompanied by House music. Luther comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saxon - Crusader kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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18
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xano Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Luther!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master fails with a takedown attempt.
Master shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luther as he jumps to the side.
Master scores a takedown into full mount!
Master trying to control but Luther is having none of it.
Master controlling from mount.
Master jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luther is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luther and Master has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Luther is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master trying to control the action but Luther is working from the bottom.
Luther throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Master moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Master misses with a takedown attempt - Luther sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xano Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Master moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luther misses with the combination.
Master looks for a takedown but Luther sprawls well.
Master is breathing heavily.
Luther moves into the clinch.
Luther lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther with a knee to the head.
Luther landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Master takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luther is leaning against Master and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luther lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Luther.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luther.
Luther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luther with a knee to the head.
Master could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master is rocked!
Luther lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Master is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luther unloads a knee to the mid-section. Master lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master seems to have got his legs back now.
Luther with a knee to the head.
Luther lands a nice elbow.
Luther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther cracks Master with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luther comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luther lands a knee to the head.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Master.
Luther lands with a right to the head.
Luther lands a knee to the head.
Luther lands a nice elbow.
Luther lands an elbow that stopped Master in his tracks for a moment.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Master's ribcage. Master let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luther lands an elbow inside that Master shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luther.
Luther lands an elbow just above Master 's eye.
Luther pushes Master back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luther lands a nice knee to the body.
Luther lands an elbow inside.
Luther scores a nice knee to the body.
Luther landing knees to the body.
Luther using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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.
Luther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Master takes a knee right on the jaw!
Master tries to pull guard but Luther won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luther.
Luther unloads a knee to the mid-section. Master lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Luther misses with a knee strike.
Luther lands an elbow that stopped Master in his tracks for a moment.
Luther tries a knee to the head but Master blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luther lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Luther.
Luther on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luther lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luther connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Luther tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luther lands an elbow inside that Master shrugs off.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Luther with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Luther 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.
Luther lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Luther does no damage.
Luther is looking to chop away at Master's legs.
Luther throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Master doesn't manage to clinch there - Luther circles away.
Master scores a takedown into full mount!
Master trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luther working to try and regain half guard.
Master looking to control but Luther is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luther is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luther is now in Master's guard. A big mistake from Master there, giving up the dominant position!
Master might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luther is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luther sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Master's guard.
Luther lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Master wants to improve his position but Luther is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Luther escapes and gets back to his feet.
Luther tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Master counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luther using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luther lands an elbow inside.
Luther with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luther lands a knee to the body.
Luther landing knees to the head.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Luther.
Luther lands a nice knee to the body.
Luther pushes off an throws an elbow but Master leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Master tries to pull guard but Luther won't allow it.
Luther lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther with a knee to the head.
Luther gets underhooks to prevent Master's takedown attempt.
Luther lands a nice knee to the body.
Luther lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luther tries a knee to the head but Master blocks it.
Luther lands a left hand.
Luther lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Master takes an elbow to the forehead.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luther gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Master.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xano Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luther throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
Luther connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Luther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luther tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Luther.
Luther throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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.
Luther lands a hook that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Luther.
Luther lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Master drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luther pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luther moves into the clinch successfully.
Luther lands a right hand.
Master tries to pull guard but Luther won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luther.
Luther lands a knee to the body.
Luther lands an elbow inside that Master shrugs off.
Luther comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luther lands a nice uppercut.
Luther tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Luther scores with a knee to the head.
Luther scores with a knee to the head.
Luther trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Luther.
Luther stuffs the takedown.
Luther lands a nice leg kick that just misses Master's sensitive parts.
Luther tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luther closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Luther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luther darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luther in particular looking to stall.
Master wants to control but Luther is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Luther is pressing down on Master's thigh, looking to free his foot. Master is holding on for now.
Master trying to hold on to Luther's head to control him but Luther postures up.
Master strikes from the bottom but Luther uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Luther decides to stand back up. Luther steps back and let's Master get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luther connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xano Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luther looks to land a combination. Master sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Master looks for a takedown but Luther sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xano Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Master takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luther lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luther throws an overhand right that lands on Master's shoulder, as Master tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Master fails with a takedown attempt.
Master takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luther is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luther takes the fight into the clinch.
Luther lands an elbow just above Master 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther lands an elbow inside.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Luther lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luther using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luther lands an elbow inside that Master shrugs off.
Master tries to pull guard but Luther won't allow it.
Luther connects with a knee to the head.
Luther landing knees to the head.
Luther with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Christian Luther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luther using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Master avoiding damage as Luther throws knees to the body.
Luther scores with a knee to the head.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luther lands an elbow just above Master 's eye.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Master avoiding damage as Luther throws knees to the body.
Master tries to score a body lock takedown but Luther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luther lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luther lands an elbow that stopped Master in his tracks for a moment.
Luther misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Luther.
Master is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Master jumps guard but Luther stands there with Master around his waist. Master gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luther pushes Master back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luther lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Luther.
Master can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Luther.
Xano Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Luther throws an elbow but misses.
Luther scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luther is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Luther!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levian Domitran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonas Erikson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
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, Levian Domitran!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domitran looks for a takedown but Erikson sprawls well.
Domitran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Levian Domitran has been cut.
Erikson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Domitran dodges the punch combination from Erikson.
Erikson throws a leg kick which misses Domitran's front leg but catches the back leg as Domitran tries to avoid it.
Domitran looks gassed!
Erikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Erikson.
Domitran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Erikson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Domitran up against the cage.
Domitran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erikson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erikson has Domitran up against the cage in a clinch.
Erikson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Domitran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Erikson landing knees to the head.
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Erikson looks to land a combination but Domitran avoids it well.
A left and a right from Erikson both land. Nice combination.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Domitran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonas Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson digs a good hook to Domitran's body.
Erikson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Domitran blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson has managed to clinch.
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Erikson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson misses with a series of wild punches.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Domitran moves out of range easily.
Erikson misses with a two punch combination.
Domitran blocks a head kick by Erikson.
A combination from Erikson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domitran dodges the punch combination from Erikson.
Domitran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Erikson counters by clinching up.
Erikson lands an elbow inside.
Erikson is stalling here.
Domitran lands a nice elbow.
Erikson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erikson lands an elbow inside that Domitran shrugs off.
Erikson lands a damaging elbow.
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Erikson swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domitran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Erikson counters by clinching up.
Erikson throws an elbow but it misses.
Domitran is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Erikson.
Domitran is looking to control Erikson's arms but Erikson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Domitran has his back to the cage.
Erikson blocks the elbow strike.
Erikson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Domitran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Domitran.
Domitran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Erikson manages to break the clinch.
Domitran wants to clinch.
Domitran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erikson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Erikson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levian Domitran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Domitran drives through with a takedown into guard.
Erikson wants to stand but Domitran is controlling the position.
Erikson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Domitran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Domitran looking for a takedown.
Erikson scores a nice knee to the body.
Erikson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Domitran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Erikson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erikson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erikson with a knee to the head.
Erikson lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson manages to break the clinch.
Erikson clinches but Domitran breaks the clinch
and Domitran counters with a single leg into guard. Erikson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domitran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Erikson tries to clinch but Domitran is having none of it.
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Domitran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Domitran drives through and clinches with Erikson against the cage.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Domitran blocks it with crossed arms.
Domitran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Domitran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domitran fails to pull guard.
Erikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erikson scores with a nice right hand.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domitran is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Domitran moved out of range.
Erikson scores with a three punch combo!
Domitran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Erikson counters with a good low kick that Domitran was not able to check.
Erikson tries to clinch up but Domitran circles away and keeps his distance.
Erikson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Domitran counter with a right hand.
Erikson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Domitran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Erikson blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is looking to control Domitran's arms but Domitran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Erikson has his back to the cage.
Domitran lands a nice elbow.
Domitran lands a damaging elbow.
Erikson blocks an elbow strike from Domitran.
Domitran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonas Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levian Domitran.
Domitran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domitran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erikson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonas Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domitran darts in trying to clinch
and Erikson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Domitran wants to clinch but Erikson slips to the side
and Erikson counters with a thumping low kick.
Erikson misses with a body shot
and Domitran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is trying to get back to full guard.
Erikson is looking to escape.
Domitran escapes and gets back to his feet.
Domitran tries to clinch but Erikson moves away
and Erikson counters with a body kick.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Erikson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erikson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levian Domitran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levian Domitran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Erikson moves in looking to clinch but Domitran pushes him off.
Erikson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick
and Domitran counters with a takedown into side control.
Erikson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Domitran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Domitran looks to clinch
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Domitran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson dips to his left and cracks Domitran with an uppercut!
Erikson misses with a wild combination.
Domitran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erikson counters with an inside leg kick.
Erikson throws a combination that misses
and Domitran moves into the clinch.
Domitran throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Erikson.
Domitran can't break the clinch.
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Domitran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Erikson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Domitran counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is working an open guard so Domitran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Erikson closes the distance but Domitran moves to the side
and Domitran counters with a head kick.
Erikson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Erikson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Domitran counters by clinching up.
Erikson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Domitran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erikson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domitran takes an elbow to the temple.
Erikson looking to stall.
Domitran lands an elbow that stopped Erikson in his tracks for a moment.
Erikson lands an elbow inside that Domitran shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson tries to clinch but Domitran is having none of it.
Jonas Erikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erikson misses with a low kick as Domitran jumps back.
Domitran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erikson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erikson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Domitran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Domitran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Erikson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Erikson misses
and Domitran counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Erikson's guard now.
Levian Domitran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Domitran stands and steps away. Erikson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erikson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Domitran tries to clinch but Erikson moves away
and Erikson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Domitran's knee momentarily.
Erikson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Domitran counters by clinching up.
Domitran throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson.
Erikson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erikson misses the jab.
Erikson misses with a combination
and Domitran moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levian Domitran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Domitran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levian Domitran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Spicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen The Disintegrators by Megadeth as his entrance music. Rolf Spicer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolf Spicer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Spicer does no damage.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spicer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spicer working aggressively here.
Spicer tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Spicer.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Spicer is trying to break free.
Spicer breaks from the clinch.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spicer looking to stall.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Spicer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Spicer sprawls well.
Spicer tries to clinch
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson cracks Spicer with a nice body shot.
Jackson has Spicer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spicer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spicer has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Spicer can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Spicer is rocked!
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Oh Spicer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicer can't break the clinch.
Spicer seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spicer is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Spicer tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Spicer looking for a takedown.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf Spicer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jackson.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson has Spicer up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is working Spicer over against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Jackson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Spicer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Spicer.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson prevents Spicer from breaking the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Spicer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spicer's gas tank.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spicer up against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spicers head.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Spicer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Spicer circles away.
Spicer misses with the combination.
Spicer wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Spicer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Spicer throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson works over Spicer's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spicer throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson forces Spicer back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spicer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Spicer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spicer is trying to break free.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson prevents Spicer from breaking the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Spicer's head.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spicer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson gets through Spicer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spicer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spicer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Spicer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicer pulls guard successfully.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Spicer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spicer misses with a two punch combination.
Spicer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spicer misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Kane Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson gets through Spicer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Spicer's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Spicer wants to break free but Jackson has control.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Spicer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spicer is trying to stall.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spicer prevents it.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Spicer against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
A jab from Spicer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Spicer takes a shot to the head.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spicer wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Spicer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Spicer wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Spicer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicer managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson rushes Spicer and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Spicer improves position.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Spicer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spicer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Spicer tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spicer swinging wilding here.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Spicer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Spicer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson cracks Spicer with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spicer is trying to stall.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Spicer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spicer's gas tank.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Spicer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spicer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Spicer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Spicer 's eye.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spicer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Spicer's takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson gets through Spicer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spicer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicer misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Spicer sprawls well.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Spicer in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spicer darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson pushes Spicer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Spicer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Spicer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spicer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spicer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spicers head.
Spicer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Spicer misses with the combination.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Spicer's head.
Spicer is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Spicer into the cage.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spicer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spicer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spicer has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Spicer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson prevents Spicer from breaking the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spicer tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson darts in and clinches Spicer up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson gets through Spicer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicer can't get the takedown.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson gets through Spicer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spicer can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spicer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spicer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spicer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spicer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rolf Spicer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jackson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to control Spicer's arms but Spicer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Spicer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spicer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spicer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Spicer wants a takedown.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson is working Spicer over against the cage.
Spicer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Spicer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Spicer tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson keeps control of Spicer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Spicer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Spicer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spicer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Spicer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Spicer drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spicer backwards.
Spicer fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Spicer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Spicer wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Spicer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Spicer gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spicer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spicer misses with a low kick.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Spicer gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Spicer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spicer trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Spicer.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Rolf Spicer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spicer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spicer or not.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Spicer's takedown attempt.
Spicer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spicer.
Spicer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicer is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson pushes Spicer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spicer's face.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spicer.
Spicer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spicer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spicer tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spicer blocking some punches.
Spicer lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spicer.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Spicer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spicer throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Bravoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Thompson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddy Bravoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravoo. Bravoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Bravoo counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson stops Bravoo from passing to mount.
Bravoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson tries to bench press Bravoo off him but Bravoo keeps the position.
Bravoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson prevents Bravoo from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravoo is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bravoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Bravoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bravoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Bravoo is defending the position.
Bravoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bravoo looking for the RNC.
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Bravoo has control of the leg.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravoo is working away from the top position though.
Bravoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thompson trying to control here.
Bravoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Bravoo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravoo is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Bravoo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson shoots in and bounces Bravoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bravoo keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson trying to control but Bravoo is working from the bottom.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Bravoo has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravoo gets back to full guard.
Eddy Bravoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Bravoo is keeping the position.
Bravoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bravoo has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravoo is keeping the position for now.
Bravoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravoo wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Bravoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Bravoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravoo stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson tries to buck Bravoo off but Bravoo is having none of it.
Bravoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson stops Bravoo from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Bravoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson manages to get back to half guard.
Bravoo wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bravoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravoo trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Bravoo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson wants to control but Bravoo is keeping busy.
Bravoo is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravoo wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Bravoo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravoo.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravoo tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Bravoo circles away easily
and Bravoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson jumps guard.
Bravoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Bravoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravoo forces his way into half guard.
Bravoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Bravoo is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Bravoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Bravoo eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bravoo advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bravoo tries to move to mount but Thompson blocks the move with his legs.
Thompson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bravoo prevents Thompson from getting the reversal.
Bravoo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompson is surviving well by controlling Bravoo's body position as best he can.
Bravoo working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo moves to the back position.
Bravoo is hanging on to Thompson's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bravoo gets his way!
Thompson showing good submission defense here.
Bravoo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thompson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bravoo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dan Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson fending off the submission attempt from Bravoo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Bravoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bravoo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Bravoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yosi Sayas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yosi Sayas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yosi Sayas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beschastnykh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sayas as he avoids it easily.
Sayas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Beschastnykh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sayas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beschastnykh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beschastnykh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Beschastnykh there.
Beschastnykh wants to pass the guard but Sayas is defending well.
Sayas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beschastnykh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beschastnykh trying to advance position but Sayas counters by regaining guard.
Beschastnykh postures up in Sayas's guard and throws a big left but Sayas blocks it.
Beschastnykh is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayas has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sayas gets caught flat footed, as Beschastnykh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beschastnykh is in close to Sayas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beschastnykh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beschastnykh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beschastnykh is working Sayas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beschastnykh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beschastnykh throwing strikes but missing.
Beschastnykh tries to free his leg and advance position but Sayas is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Sayas as Beschastnykh shoots in.
Sayas gets caught flat footed, as Beschastnykh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beschastnykh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sayas is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beschastnykh throws a strike but Sayas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beschastnykh striking off his back but it's not causing Sayas any problems.
Beschastnykh keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Beschastnykh has a closed guard, preventing Sayas from standing up.
Sayas preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beschastnykh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sayas is in trouble now - Beschastnykh has advanced to mount!
Beschastnykh raining down shots from the mount!
Beschastnykh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beschastnykh lands with some strikes.
Beschastnykh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sayas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beschastnykh raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beschastnykh with shots to the head and body - Sayas looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Beschastnykh.
Beschastnykh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beschastnykh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Beschastnykh working Sayas over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beschastnykh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sayas is looking to improve his position but Beschastnykh isn't that keen on the idea.
Beschastnykh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sayas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beschastnykh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sayas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beschastnykh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beschastnykh lands a big shot there that rocks Sayas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beschastnykh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sayas hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beschastnykh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beschastnykh shoots in for a takedown but Sayas shows good takedown defense.
Sayas stuffs the takedown attempt from Beschastnykh. Beschastnykh gets slowly back to his feet.
Yosi Sayas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh.
Beschastnykh scores a takedown into full mount!
Beschastnykh with good strikes from the mount here!
Beschastnykh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beschastnykh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beschastnykh landing punches.
Beschastnykh dominating with strikes here.
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beschastnykh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beschastnykh landing strikes from the mount and Sayas is in trouble!
Sayas is in a horrible position here. Beschastnykh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beschastnykh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sayas wants to control but Beschastnykh is having none of it.
Sayas taking shots to the head.
Sayas is in a horrible position here. Beschastnykh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beschastnykh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beschastnykh avoids the attempt from Sayas to control.
Beschastnykh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beschastnykh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beschastnykh lands a nice shot to the head.
Beschastnykh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sayas looks a forlorn figure.
Beschastnykh dominating with strikes here.
Beschastnykh cracks Sayas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beschastnykh is landing with some decent strikes but Sayas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beschastnykh working Sayas over with strikes here.
Sayas can't escape the position.
Beschastnykh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sayas hang on?
Sayas is looking to get to half guard.
Beschastnykh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beschastnykh landing shots from mount.
Sayas wants to control but Beschastnykh is having none of it.
Beschastnykh with good strikes from the mount here!
Beschastnykh dominating with strikes here.
Beschastnykh cracks Sayas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beschastnykh lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Sayas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beschastnykh landing strikes from the mount.
Beschastnykh raining down shots from the mount!
Beschastnykh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beschastnykh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beschastnykh lands a heavy elbow.
Beschastnykh lands a big elbow.
Sayas tries to hold on but Beschastnykh postures up.
Beschastnykh lands a big shot there that rocks Sayas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beschastnykh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beschastnykh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sayas looks a forlorn figure.
Beschastnykh lands a big shot there that rocks Sayas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Beschastnykh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beschastnykh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sayas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beschastnykh working the ground and pound but Sayas is defending the strikes.
Beschastnykh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beschastnykh working the ground and pound but Sayas is defending the strikes.
Beschastnykh working the head and body with strikes.
Beschastnykh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sayas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beschastnykh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Beschastnykh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beschastnykh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sayas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beschastnykh throws a strike aimed at the side of Sayas's head but Sayas avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Beschastnykh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sayas is trying to control Beschastnykh's posture but Beschastnykh avoids it.
Beschastnykh cracks Sayas with a big elbow.
Beschastnykh is putting a hurting on Sayas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beschastnykh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beschastnykh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sayas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beschastnykh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beschastnykh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sayas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beschastnykh wants to pass the guard but Sayas is keeping the position.
Beschastnykh is working Sayas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beschastnykh throws a strike but Sayas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sayas won't allow Beschastnykh to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beschastnykh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beschastnykh tries to strike from the bottom.
Beschastnykh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sayas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beschastnykh feints and as Sayas raises his hands in defense, Beschastnykh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sayas is trying to keep Beschastnykh in close.
Beschastnykh postures up in Sayas's guard and throws a big left but Sayas blocks it.
Beschastnykh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beschastnykh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beschastnykh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beschastnykh throws and elbow that misses. Sayas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beschastnykh's guard. Nice move by Sayas!
Beschastnykh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sayas has passed into side control.
Beschastnykh is looking to reverse the position.
Sayas slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Beschastnykh.
Sayas looking to control but Beschastnykh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yosi Sayas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beschastnykh is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beschastnykh 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim The best in the (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Dig by Incubus. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim The best in the!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson trying to control the action but The best in the is working from the bottom.
The best in the wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson stands up and beckons The best in the to join him on the feet.
No joy there for The best in the, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - The best in the looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
The best in the tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson avoids the attempt from The best in the to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The best in the sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The best in the is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The best in the is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The best in the is in all sorts of trouble here.
The best in the tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The best in the looks gassed!
The best in the sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The best in the is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The best in the moves into full guard.
The best in the is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stands and steps away. The best in the gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The best in the circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for The best in the to stand up.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but The best in the gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The best in the is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The best in the tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The best in the with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from The best in the, against the cage.
The best in the trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The best in the tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
The best in the landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The best in the landing knees to the body.
The best in the tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
The best in the tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
The best in the lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson avoiding damage as The best in the throws knees to the body.
The best in the scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from The best in the.
The best in the lands a knee to the head.
The best in the landing knees to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
The best in the tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The best in the misses with a knee strike.
The best in the unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson wants to break free but The best in the has control.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
The best in the lands a nice shot to the body.
The best in the tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
The best in the connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but The best in the sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The best in the as he avoids it easily.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The best in the rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - The best in the looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The best in the tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim The best in the is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The best in the throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
The best in the tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson'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.
The best in the using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The best in the on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The best in the takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The best in the.
The best in the fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The best in the moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but The best in the won't allow it.
The referee calls for The best in the to work.
The best in the missing with knees to the body.
The best in the gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The best in the clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. The best in the won't be happy with that.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The best in the really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The best in the to see if he's OK.
The best in the sneaks back into half guard.
The best in the is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The best in the avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The best in the tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The best in the pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
The best in the has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The best in the looks like he's trying to stand up.
The best in the trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The best in the blocks a head kick by Johnson.
The best in the throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. The best in the sprawls well.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
The best in the throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
The best in the clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The best in the's guard now.
The best in the striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
The best in the looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The best in the is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The best in the working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
The best in the is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The best in the tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson stands and steps away. The best in the gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The best in the avoids the head kick by Johnson.
The best in the misses with a head kick.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but The best in the has control.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks The best in the up, before dumping him to the ground. The best in the manages to land in guard.
David Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The best in the has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
The best in the is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The best in the trying to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but The best in the is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The best in the is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The best in the pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The best in the is trying to keep Johnson in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The best in the controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The best in the pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The best in the throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The best in the wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
The best in the closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. The best in the tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The best in the manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The best in the fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
The best in the gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The best in the tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
The best in the trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The best in the wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - The best in the sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The best in the takes the fight into the clinch.
The best in the throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from The best in the.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
The best in the walks into a left hand.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The best in the tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The best in the pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
The best in the trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The best in the throws a knee to the head but misses.
The best in the lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The best in the.
The best in the gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The best in the has him pressed against the cage.
The best in the misses with a knee strike.
The best in the looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The best in the gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The best in the looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The best in the on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The best in the doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
The best in the wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The best in the throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but The best in the is blocking nicely.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
The best in the has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
The best in the lands a knee to the head.
The best in the throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The best in the keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The best in the throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The best in the scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
The best in the throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The best in the throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking to slow The best in the down with leg kicks.
The best in the tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
The best in the moves into the clinch successfully.
The best in the tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
The best in the crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
The best in the lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The best in the lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
The best in the tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The best in the scores with a knee to the head.
The best in the tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
The best in the unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The best in the scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from The best in the misses.
Johnson throws a head kick but The best in the moves out of range.
The best in the fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The best in the misses with a head kick.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but The best in the is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jim The best in the has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from The best in the.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim The best in the.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Saba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blaze Fauteux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erik Saba!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fauteux keeps Saba at a distance using the push kick.
Fauteux throws a front kick that sends Saba stumbling back into the cage.
Saba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fauteux tries to keep at a distance but Saba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fauteux missing with knees to the body.
Saba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fauteux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fauteux connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Saba to the floor! Fauteux dives in looking for the finish!
Saba is rocked!
It looks like Erik Saba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fauteux stands up and beckons Saba to join him on the feet.
Saba is still on wobbly legs! Can Fauteux finish him?
Fauteux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saba looks gassed!
Fauteux throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Saba crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Fauteux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leatherface Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpion Kiing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb Of God - Walk With Me In Hell. Kiing is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Living on a Prayer. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leatherface Killer!
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, Scorpion Kiing!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Killer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiing has escaped the position, nice work there.
Killer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Killer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Killer looks up at the clock and then as Kiing takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Killer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kiing tries to bench press Killer off him but Killer keeps the position.
Killer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Killer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Killer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kiing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiing, who protects the arm well.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Kiing tries to buck Killer off but Killer is having none of it.
Killer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kiing rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Killer's guard! Nice work there by Kiing!
Kiing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiing wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kiing shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kiing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiing is looking to stand up but Killer won't let him.
Kiing throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiing tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiing is one step ahead there.
Kiing passes into half guard.
Killer moves into full guard.
Killer keeping full guard, as Kiing tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiing connects with a couple of short punches.
Killer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killer's head.
Kiing stands up over Killer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kiing passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kiing takes Killer's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to escape the position.
Kiing is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Killer is defending well though. Kiing let's go of the attempt for now.
Kiing avoiding Killer 's attempts to control his hands.
Kiing looking for the choke from the back.
Kiing struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kiing doesn't have the hooks in and Killer manages to turn into his guard.
Kiing keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.
Kiing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpion Kiing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kiing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but Kiing persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Killer is in trouble now - Kiing has advanced to mount!
Kiing prevents Killer from getting the reversal.
Kiing looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiing gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A solid body kick from Kiing.
Killer wants to clinch
and Kiing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiing forces Killer back against the cage and clinches.
Killer tries to break the clinch but Kiing is controlling the position.
Kiing breaks from the clinch.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiing counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Killer's guard now.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiing is one step ahead there.
Killer looking for a guillotine here but Kiing defends easily.
Kiing trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Killer is not content to let Kiing control the position.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiing lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kiing lands a few punches from side control.
Kiing stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Killer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Kiing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.
Killer is looking for a triangle but Kiing pushes his legs off easily.
Killer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kiing should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Killer has tightened it up now! Kiing should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leatherface Killer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunga moves out of range as Drago throws a body kick.
Drago misses with the combination.
Bunga slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunga there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga tries to clinch up.
Drago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunga.
Bunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunga.
Drago works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Bunga checks a leg kick.
Drago tries to bum rush Bunga with a series of wild strikes but Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago lands with a nice combination. Bunga backs away looking to recover.
Bunga is rocked!
Drago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Bunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago cracks Bunga with a good jab.
Drago scores with a sloppy right hand. Bunga should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago drops Bunga with a left right combo! Drago follows him down to the ground into side control.
A big shot lands for Drago! That's hurt Bunga! Will he recover? Drago fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
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