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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bendekar Ebonhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Krizsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bendekar Ebonhand! 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, Vladimir Krizsky! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krizsky shoots in but no luck this time. Ebonhand could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ebonhand shoots and misses so Krizsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Krizsky trying to control but Ebonhand is working from the bottom. Krizsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ebonhand keeping full guard, as Krizsky tries to pass. Ebonhand looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ebonhand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Krizsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ebonhand is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Ebonhand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Krizsky counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krizsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ebonhand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Krizsky trying to control the action but Ebonhand is working from the bottom. Krizsky advances to full mount. Krizsky with the ground and pound from mount. Krizsky punching from mount but Ebonhand doing a good job of avoiding damage. Krizsky looks gassed! Ebonhand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krizsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krizsky content just to control the position here. Krizsky with shots to the head and body - Ebonhand looks very uncomfortable down there. Krizsky goes for an armbar but Ebonhand turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ebonhand. Krizsky wants to improve his position but instead Ebonhand has moved into half guard.
Ebonhand passes to side control. Krizsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krizsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krizsky trying to control but Ebonhand postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Krizsky wants to get back to full guard. Krizsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Krizsky gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krizsky is on top in guard.
Ebonhand keeping moving, preventing Krizsky from controlling successfully.
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. Krizsky pushes down on Ebonhand's leg and manages to get into half guard. Krizsky is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ebonhand reverses the position - he's now on top in Krizsky's guard. Krizsky wants to hit a switch here but Ebonhand passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krizsky there! Krizsky bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Krizsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Krizsky with a flurry of punches that miss. Ebonhand is trying to keep Krizsky in close.
Ebonhand pulls Krizsky in close to prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Krizsky dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krizsky with a lazy takedown attempt and Ebonhand counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ebonhand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krizsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Krizsky missing with punches from the bottom.
Ebonhand trying to control the action but Krizsky is working from the bottom. Krizsky missing with punches from the bottom.
Ebonhand with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Krizsky missing with punches from the bottom.
Krizsky manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krizsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krizsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebonhand is one step ahead there. Ebonhand is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ebonhand wants to control from the top but Krizsky keeps moving. Krizsky wants to sweep here but Ebonhand controlling him for the moment. Ebonhand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krizsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Krizsky trying to control the position.
Krizsky has an active guard here but Ebonhand has managed to pass into half guard.
Krizsky wants to improve his position but Ebonhand is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Krizsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Krizsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krizsky lands a nice short elbow. Vladimir Krizsky has got the better of the ground game so far. Krizsky wants to free his trapped foot but Ebonhand is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ebonhand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ebonhand won't allow Krizsky to pass to mount. Krizsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Ebonhand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Krizsky trying to pass the guard but Ebonhand defending well. Ebonhand trying to control but Krizsky postures up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Krizsky fails with the takedown and Ebonhand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krizsky won't be happy with that. Krizsky is pushing Ebonhand's head away, looking to escape. Ebonhand manages to hold on to the position though. Ebonhand controls the position. Krizsky tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ebonhand presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Krizsky is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bendekar Ebonhand dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krizsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Krizsky wants to control but Ebonhand is keeping him busy. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krizsky in particular looking to stall. Krizsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Ebonhand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Krizsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Krizsky not landing any meaningful shots this time. Krizsky not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ebonhand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krizsky is working away from the top position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Krizsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krizsky is looking to advance position but Ebonhand has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Ebonhand controlling from mount. Krizsky throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ebonhand. What's that going to do exactly? Krizsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krizsky tries to hold on but Ebonhand pushes him away. Krizsky is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Krizsky tries to hold on but Ebonhand postures up. Krizsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Krizsky is looking to improve his position.
Ebonhand sitting and controlling from the half guard. Krizsky trying to control but Ebonhand postures up.
Krizsky is looking to improve his position.
Krizsky is not content to let Ebonhand control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krizsky trying to hold on to Ebonhand's head to control him but Ebonhand postures up.
Ebonhand is keen to just control but Krizsky is a slippery customer. Krizsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Krizsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Ebonhand gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Krizsky misses with a head shot. Ebonhand uses the momentum to regain guard. Krizsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krizsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebonhand's head. Krizsky wants to pass the guard but Ebonhand is keeping the position. Krizsky throws and elbow that misses. Ebonhand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krizsky's guard. Nice move by Ebonhand! Krizsky wants to hit a switch here but Ebonhand passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krizsky there! Krizsky tries to lock up and control but Ebonhand gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ebonhand looking to control but Krizsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Krizsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladimir Krizsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Krizsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Krizsky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imagonna Getusucka II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wallase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Imagonna Getusucka II has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Imagonna Getusucka II! 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, Christopher Wallase! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Getusucka II smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wallase drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Getusucka II knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallase on the ground. Wallase landing strikes.
Getusucka II is rocked! Wallase in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Getusucka II is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Wallase!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaux Lux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaux Lux has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gaines! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaux Lux! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lux fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaines checks a leg kick. Gaines clinches up with Lux and pushes him back against the cage. Gaines has Lux pushed against the cage. Gaines landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lux clinches but Gaines breaks the clinch and Gaines counters with a shoot takedown. Lux fights it but they end up in guard. Gaines wants to control from the top but Lux keeps moving. Gaines wants to stand but Lux is controlling his posture from full guard. Lux pulls Gaines in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gaines wants to pass the guard but Lux is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gaines thows a big elbow that misses. Gaines tries to free his leg and advance position but Lux is retaining full guard. Gaines trying to control but Lux is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gaines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice sprawl there from Lux as Gaines shoots in. Lux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lux clinches but Gaines breaks the clinch and Gaines counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gaines is breathing heavily. Gaines is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lux regains full guard. Nicely done. Lux is pulling down on Gaines's head to control his posture. Gaines has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gaines trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Lux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gaines working for a triangle but Lux defends it easily.
Lux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gaines lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lux! Gaines swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lux is now in Gaines's guard. A big mistake from Gaines there, giving up the dominant position! Gaines manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lux manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gaines dominated that round. That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lux misses with a body shot
and Gaines moves into the clinch. Lux tries to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling the position. Gaines turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gaines manages to end up in side control. Gaines wants to stand but Lux is controlling his arm. Gaines working the ground and pound. Lux is trying to control Gaines's posture but Gaines avoids it. Gaines wants to control but Lux is keeping him busy. A bit of a lull in the action here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lux is not content to let Gaines control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gaines tries for a kimura but Lux is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Lux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gaines in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Gaines swings around for an armbar but Lux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gaines's guard. Gaines controls Lux momentarily but Lux frees himself. Lux trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gaines wants to stand and escape but Lux is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Gaines rushes Lux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gaines stalls. Gaines scores a nice knee to the body.
Gaines using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lux wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Lux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lux wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Gaines is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lux pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lux tries to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling the position. Lux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaines has him pressed against the cage. Gaines landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lux tries to pull guard but Gaines won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Gaines.
Lux tries to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling the position. Lux is trying to break free. Lux wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Lux is trying to break free. Gaines is trying to trip Lux. He has hold of a leg but Lux is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gaines persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Gaines has gone for a leg lock! Lux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaines's guard. Lux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gaines looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gaines trying to control here.
Lux is looking to take a break and control but Gaines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gaines wants to improve his position but Lux is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gaines pushes Lux off looking to stand but Lux dives back in and keeps control.
Gaines is pressing down on Lux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gaines controls Lux momentarily but Lux frees himself. Gaines wants to control but Lux passes easily into half guard.
Gaines tries to get to full guard but Lux has control of the leg. Still in half guard, Lux seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gaines dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gaines feints and as Lux raises his hands in defense, Gaines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gaines tries to free his leg and advance position but Lux is retaining full guard. Lux keeping moving, preventing Gaines from controlling successfully. Gaines is stalling in the full guard. Gaines pushes down on Lux's leg and manages to get into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gaines is working for a kimura but Lux is defending it quite comfortably.
Lux trying to control here.
Gaines is tying to control. Lux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gaines escapes and gets back to his feet. Gaines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lux is fending him off so far but Gaines persists. Nope, Lux circles away and we're back to standing. Lux tries to clinch but Gaines moves away and Gaines counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gaines throws a strike but Lux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lux won't allow Gaines to get back to his feet. Lux passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gaines is looking to get back to full guard here but Lux has managed to pass to side control instead. Gaines is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lux looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaines is having none of it. Gaines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grant Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lux content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gaines wants to hold on but Lux pushes him away. Gaines is trying desperately to improve position. Beaux Lux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gaines regains half guard. Lux prevents Gaines from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Grant Gaines showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gaines, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Gaines!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Johanssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Hart! 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, Piotr Johanssen! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hart fails with a takedown attempt. Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johanssen but Johanssen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johanssen tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance. Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hart keeps the fight on the outside. Nice sprawl there from Johanssen as Hart shoots in. Hart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johanssen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Johanssen is looking to escape. Johanssen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Johanssen wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johanssen has one foot on Hart's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Hart is breathing heavily. Horrible takedown by Johanssen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hart which made him look bad. Johanssen tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Johanssen has managed to clinch.
Johanssen jumps guard but Hart stands there with Johanssen around his waist. Johanssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hart is trying to trip Johanssen. He has hold of a leg but Johanssen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hart persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johanssen wants to sweep but no luck. Hart won't allow Johanssen to get back to his feet. Johanssen keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully. Hart controlling from the top position. Hart pushing down on Johanssen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hart is trying to control the action in half guard but Johanssen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Johanssen wants to get back to full guard. Hart trying to control the action but Johanssen is working from the bottom. Hart is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Johanssen has managed to free his arm - good work. Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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. Hart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johanssen! Hart get's back to his feet. Hart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hart lands in his opponent's guard. Johanssen working a defensive guard here.
Hart slips nicely into half guard. Hart seems to be looking for submissions.
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
Johanssen moves into full guard.
Johanssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johanssen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hart landing with the ground and pound. Hart wants to stand but Johanssen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Johanssen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hart looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Hart pushing down on Johanssen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johanssen is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold.
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. Hart sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hart stops Johanssen from getting back to his feet.
Hart is tying to control. Johanssen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart decides to stand up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johanssen doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hart counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johanssen! Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johanssen is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can. Johanssen tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Hart dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johanssen tries to clinch but Hart moves away and Hart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johanssen's guard. Hart working some strikes from top position. Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hart trying to move into half guard but instead Johanssen has managed to sweep! Hart wants to sweep here but Johanssen controlling him for the moment. Johanssen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control. Johanssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johanssen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hart's guard. Johanssen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johanssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johanssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Johanssen fails in his attempt to clinch. Hart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart fails with the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johanssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Johanssen darts in and clinches Hart up against the cage. Johanssen lands an uppercut. Johanssen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johanssen fails with a takedown attempt. Rick Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Johanssen. Hart shoots in but no luck this time. Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Piotr Johanssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Johanssen has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
Hart pulls Johanssen into guard.
Hart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johanssen! Hart moves to the back. Johanssen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hart has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johanssen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hart sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Johanssen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Hart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Drago! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hartman throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range. Hartman misses with a wild combination.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hartman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Drago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drago. Hartman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartman, not yet. Hartman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hartman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartman, not yet. Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartman swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hartman is trying to control the position but Drago postures up. Hartman trying to strike off his back.
Hartman trying to strike off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Hartman throws a right hand that Drago ducks under and follows up with a left that Drago also avoids with ease. Drago clinches with his opponent.
Drago pulls guard. Drago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartman is keeping the position for now. Drago has gone for a leg lock! Hartman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Hartman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Hartman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drago is breathing heavily. Hartman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. Hartman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard. Drago is looking to sweep but instead, Hartman has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hartman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hartman thows a huge punch but Drago dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hartman tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hartman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Drago is trying to get back to full guard. Hartman is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartman to get the leverage. Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartman's back! Drago is punishing Hartman with strikes - can he finish him?! Drago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Hartman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drago looking for the choke from the back. Drago is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drago trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Drago working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Hartman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drago. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drago is hanging on to Hartman's back as he tries to escape.
Hartman trying to control the position but Drago manages to sink in the hooks. Hartman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Drago has his arm under Hartman's chin here. Game over son! Drago squeezes tightly and Hartman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladamir Drago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Feuer Frei. James has chosen Texas Get Up By Downsiid as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Aschenbreaker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Will James! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! James fails with a takedown attempt. James looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Aschenbreaker working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! James throwing strikes but missing. James won't allow Aschenbreaker to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aschenbreaker is keeping the position for now. Aschenbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James chips away with some ground and pound. Aschenbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Aschenbreaker, not yet. Aschenbreaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. James wanted to stand there but Aschenbreaker had control of the position. James trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Aschenbreaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Aschenbreaker has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. James connects with a couple of short punches. Aschenbreaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aschenbreaker is breathing heavily. James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. James trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom. James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James throws and elbow that misses. Aschenbreaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Aschenbreaker! Aschenbreaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. James striking off his back but it's not causing Aschenbreaker any problems. Aschenbreaker trying to control but James is working from the bottom. James punching from the bottom. Aschenbreaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aschenbreaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. James keeping full guard, as Aschenbreaker tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aschenbreaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. James wants to control but Aschenbreaker is keeping him busy. Aschenbreaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aschenbreaker. James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Aschenbreaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Aschenbreaker wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aschenbreaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Aschenbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Aschenbreaker works his way into full mount! Aschenbreaker tries to control but James wriggling away. Aschenbreaker working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay. Aschenbreaker quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Aschenbreaker but it's paid off an James is forced to tap! Nice work by Aschenbreaker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Aschenbreaker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tosic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiu Jiet Siet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Tosic! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siet thows a body shot but no joy. Siet feints and as Tosic raises his hands in defense, Siet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Tosic keeping moving, preventing Siet from controlling successfully. Tosic wants to sweep here but Siet controlling him for the moment. Tosic keeping moving, preventing Siet from controlling successfully. Siet postures up.
Siet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Siet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tosic as he avoids it easily. Excellent takedown into side control there by Siet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tosic can't do much from the bottom here. Siet stands up. Siet tries to clinch but Tosic is having none of it. Siet misses with a takedown attempt - Tosic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Siet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tosic pinned against the cage. Tosic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jiet Siet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Siet is breathing heavily. Tosic closes the distance looking to clinch and Siet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Siet misses with a wild body shot. Tosic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Siet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tosic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Tosic is looking to advance position but Siet won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Tosic seems content to control. Siet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siet. Tosic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Siet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tosic wants to control from the top but Siet keeps moving. Tosic won't allow Siet to sweep him here. Siet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tosic stacks Siet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tosic! Siet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siet wants to control but Tosic is having none of it. Siet is looking to get to half guard. Siet is working hard here to advance position. Siet is trying to reverse the position but instead Tosic has taken his back - oops! Siet wants to escape the position.
Siet trying to control but not successfully. I really don't envy Siet right now.
Siet trying to control the hands but Tosic won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Siet turns into Tosic and is now in his guard.
Siet trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Siet gets the takedown into side control. Siet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosic keeps working. Siet landing a few strikes. You can see the frustration on Tosic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Siet moves into full mount! Siet controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiu Jiet Siet dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Siet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Siet is stalling here. Tosic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Siet seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tosic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Siet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tosic off and has taken his back! Tosic staying busy and making it hard for Siet to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Siet looking for the choke from the back. Siet gets his hands free as Tosic looks to control. Siet has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tosic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siet wants to control but Tosic is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tosic turns into Siet and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Siet working for a triangle but Tosic defends it easily.
Tosic postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Siet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tosic's guard. Siet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Siet wants to control from the top but Tosic keeps moving. Siet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Tosic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Siet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tosic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Tosic advances position into side control! Siet is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Tosic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siet has escaped the position, nice work there. Tosic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosic tries to clinch but fails miserably and Siet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Siet. Siet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Tosic.
Tosic gets underhooks to prevent Siet's takedown attempt.
Tosic breaks from the clinch.
Tosic misses with a takedown and Siet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Siet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siet fails with the takedown. Jiu Jiet Siet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tosic tries to clinch but fails miserably and Siet counters with a left and a right that stings Tosic. Tosic tries to clinch up. Siet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tosic swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jiet Siet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tosic forces Siet back against the cage and clinches. Siet manages to pull guard.
Siet is pulling down on Tosic's head. It's preventing any offense from Tosic, at least for the moment. Siet is trying to keep Tosic in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siet working for a triangle but Tosic defends it easily.
Siet keeping moving, preventing Tosic from controlling successfully. Siet is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tosic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Siet's body to avoid the submission. Siet has instead reached around Tosic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Siet arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jiu Jiet Siet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fraklin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Drago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Drago! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fraklin Smith! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Drago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt. Smith tries to improve position but can't. Smith gets back to half guard. Smith tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control. Smith looking for submissions off his back. Smith trying to control here.
Drago is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Drago has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drago wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up. Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Drago seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt. Drago working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard. Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Smith. Drago looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drago is working hard here to advance position. Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Drago is breathing heavily. Smith is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Drago looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. Drago looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago. Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drago's guard. Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Drago. 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. Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Drago looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Drago doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position. Drago is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Drago has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nikolai Drago!
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