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C.A 6: Stam vs Nikolayev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ahwal Mahtulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Lyoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahwal Mahtulak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucius Lyoto!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtulak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto trying to keep a closed guard but Mahtulak is proving a slippery customer.
Lyoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahtulak manages to get himself to full guard.
Lyoto wants to control from the top but Mahtulak keeps moving.
Mahtulak is working an open guard so Lyoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mahtulak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lyoto's half guard.
Mahtulak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyoto is looking to control Mahtulak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lyoto avoid being mounted?
Lyoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyoto wants to control but Mahtulak is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahtulak.
Mahtulak throwing shots but Lyoto is blocking nicely.
Mahtulak is breathing heavily.
Lyoto trying to hold on to Mahtulak's head to control him but Mahtulak postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mahtulak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyoto shoots in and bounces Mahtulak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lyoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lyoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto pushes down on Mahtulak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahtulak sees it coming and defends easily.
Lyoto wants to control but Mahtulak is keeping him busy.
Lyoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahtulak sees it coming and defends easily.
Lyoto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lyoto looking for a guillotine from mount but Mahtulak is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto lands a big elbow.
Mahtulak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lyoto wants to take Mahtulak's back but he can't do it this time.
Lyoto tries to control but Mahtulak wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Lyoto.
Mahtulak gets back to half guard.
Lyoto works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahtulak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyoto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lyoto working for a guillotine from mount but Mahtulak is in no mood to give up.
Lyoto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mahtulak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lyoto has hold of Mahtulak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mahtulak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mahtulak is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyoto has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucius Lyoto 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.
Mahtulak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lyoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lyoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahtulak, who protects the arm well.
Lyoto decides to stand back up. Lyoto steps back and let's Mahtulak get back to his feet.
Lyoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lyoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoto drops back looking for a leg! Mahtulak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahtulak manages to kick Lyoto off! Lyoto jumps back into Mahtulak's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyoto looking to pass the guard.
Lyoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyoto stands and throws Mahtulak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lyoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lyoto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mahtulak to his feet.
Lyoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtulak gets caught flat footed, as Lyoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lyoto slips nicely into half guard.
Mahtulak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lyoto advances position into side control!
Lyoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahtulak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lyoto works to advance to full mount. Mahtulak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mahtulak tries to lock up and control but Lyoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyoto wants to control the pace but Mahtulak is squirming around nicely.
Lyoto scoring with strikes but Mahtulak is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtulak is squirming around, avoiding Lyoto's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lyoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lyoto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lyoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lyoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mahtulak hang on?
Mahtulak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahtulak is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lyoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lyoto dominating with strikes here.
Mahtulak is working to get back to half guard.
Lyoto lands a nice shot to the head.
Lyoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lyoto wants to control the pace but Mahtulak is squirming around nicely.
Lyoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Mahtulak defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahtulak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucius Lyoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lyoto.
Lyoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahtulak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lyoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahtulak struggling a bit here.
Lyoto tries to advance to mount but Mahtulak denies him.
Lyoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lyoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lyoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahtulak, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoto has hold of Mahtulak's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mahtulak tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lyoto cranks the arm and Mahtulak screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mahtulak, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lucius Lyoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between rambo slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riku Tiirismaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rambo slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiirismaa moves into range and clinches up with slice.
Tiirismaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
slice fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiirismaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
slice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
slice wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rambo slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
slice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tiirismaa stalling the fight.
Tiirismaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
slice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tiirismaa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! slice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! slice has escaped and now he's on top!
slice wants to control from the top but Tiirismaa keeps moving.
Tiirismaa has his foot on slice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. slice works his way back into a safe position though.
slice could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tiirismaa keeping moving, preventing slice from controlling successfully.
Tiirismaa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. slice is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tiirismaa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take slice's back instead.
Tiirismaa looks gassed!
slice is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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.
slice trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on slice's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tiirismaa not allowing slice to control his hands.
Tiirismaa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
slice trying to control but not successfully.
slice wants to escape the position.
Tiirismaa is trying to stick to slice's back but slice is turning into Tiirismaa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tiirismaa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
slice wants to control from the top but Tiirismaa keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiirismaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa breaks the clinch.
Tiirismaa throws a right hand that slice ducks under and follows up with a left that slice also avoids with ease.
slice shoots and misses
and Tiirismaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
slice has Tiirismaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiirismaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiirismaa breaks the clinch.
slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tiirismaa striking off his back but it's not causing slice any problems.
slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiirismaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiirismaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
slice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
slice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tiirismaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiirismaa looking for subs off his back but slice has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tiirismaa is refusing to be controlled, as slice sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiirismaa has hold of slice's hands but slice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
slice perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Tiirismaa dominated that round.
That's time! slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
slice misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiirismaa counters with a low kick, right behind slice 's knee.
slice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tiirismaa counters with a left and a right that stings slice.
slice moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiirismaa.
slice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tiirismaa!
Tiirismaa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
slice is nestled in close to Tiirismaa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
slice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
slice content to control rather than advance.
Tiirismaa is looking to improve his position.
slice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiirismaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
slice is looking to stall here but Tiirismaa recovers full guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. rambo slice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
slice fails with the takedown
and Tiirismaa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rambo slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
slice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiirismaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiirismaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for slice!
Tiirismaa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
slice is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiirismaa has a good base and remains in mount.
slice bucks up and throws Tiirismaa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tiirismaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Tiirismaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiirismaa.
Riku Tiirismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiirismaa has slice up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiirismaa clinches up with slice and pushes him back against the cage.
slice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiirismaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiirismaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
slice misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiirismaa counters with a shoot takedown. slice fights it but they end up in guard.
Tiirismaa stands and steps away. slice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tiirismaa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming slice to the mat! slice manages to get full guard.
Tiirismaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
slice is trying to control the position but Tiirismaa postures up.
slice managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa 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.
slice looking for a sweep. Not yet slice, not yet.
Tiirismaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tiirismaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tiirismaa being controlled here momentarily.
Tiirismaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiirismaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
slice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiirismaa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Tiirismaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
slice shoots and misses
and Tiirismaa counters with a takedown into side control.
Riku Tiirismaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Tiirismaa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tiirismaa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, slice has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on slice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
slice tries to improve position but can't.
slice wants to control but Tiirismaa postures up.
slice striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on slice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
slice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
slice trying to control the action but Tiirismaa is working from the bottom.
Tiirismaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but slice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiirismaa keeps working.
Tiirismaa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked slice off and has taken his back!
Tiirismaa 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, slice has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiirismaa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. slice is defending well though. Tiirismaa let's go of the attempt for now.
slice manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tiirismaa's guard. Nice work there by slice.
slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
slice drops back looking for a leg! Tiirismaa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiirismaa manages to kick slice off! slice jumps back into Tiirismaa's guard.
Tiirismaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiirismaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
slice passes Tiirismaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
slice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
slice frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tiirismaa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
slice controlling the pace for now.
slice landing strikes from the mount.
Tiirismaa is looking to get to half guard.
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.
slice dominating with strikes here.
slice looking to control but Tiirismaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
slice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tiirismaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
slice scoring with strikes but Tiirismaa is staying in there.
slice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
slice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tiirismaa for as long as he can get away with.
rambo slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riku Tiirismaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiirismaa is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to rambo slice.
Well Tiirismaa 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Tiirismaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Gorbachov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frade Francke (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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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Gorbachov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frade Francke !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gorbachov as he jumps to the side.
Sergei Gorbachov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gorbachov misses with a wild body shot.
Gorbachov stuffs the takedown attempt from Francke . Francke gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorbachov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorbachov looks to score with a jab to the body but Francke is just out of range.
Francke shoots for a takedown but Gorbachov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sergei Gorbachov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frade Francke .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Francke .
Gorbachov misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorbachov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachov misses with the combination.
Gorbachov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Francke .
Gorbachov lands with an uppercut that bounces Francke off the cage and back into rage.
Francke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorbachov tries to avoid it but Francke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorbachov to the ground. Gorbachov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gorbachov thuds a left hand into Francke 's body.
Gorbachov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Francke shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorbachov tries to sprawl out of it but Francke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gorbachov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francke shoots in looking for a takedown. Gorbachov tries to sprawl out of it but Francke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gorbachov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorbachov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachov slaps away a takedown attempt from Francke , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francke tries to move into range but Gorbachov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Francke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Francke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gorbachov wants to get back to his feet.
Francke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorbachov sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorbachov tries to kick Francke off in order to stand up. Francke Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Francke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gorbachov is looking to get back to his feet here but Francke is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gorbachov's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachov holding both Francke 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gorbachov is breathing heavily.
Francke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francke has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gorbachov is in real trouble here. Francke gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gorbachov is tapping out! Francke wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frade Francke !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Omoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omoh comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers Snap your Neck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
256 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Omoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cat Dog!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Omoh circles away.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
Dog is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Omoh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Omoh!
Omoh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dog on the ground.
Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Omoh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omoh looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoh has Dog pulled in close to control his posture.
Omoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dog tries to stand but Omoh is controlling from the bottom.
Omoh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dog manages to get himself to full guard.
Dog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omoh stacks Dog 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 Omoh!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is not content to let Omoh control the position.
An elbow from Omoh crashes against the mat.
Omoh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omoh tries to avoid it but Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omoh to the ground. Omoh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog looks gassed!
Omoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omoh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Cat Dog has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dog has eaten all the pies!
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Omoh throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omoh.
Nice combo by Omoh! Oh, that's hurt him - Dog falls to the canvas and Omoh follows him into side control.
Omoh trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omoh tries for a kimura but Dog is defending well.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Omoh's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omoh trying to control from half guard but Dog is working away.
Omoh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog is trying to stand back up but Omoh is controlling him
Dog is trying to escape back to his feet but Omoh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omoh is staying tight to Dog's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Omoh 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omoh remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog prevents Omoh from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Omoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cat Dog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Omoh lands an overhand right.
Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Omoh sprawls well. He's pushed Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Omoh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omoh swinging wilding here.
Omoh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Omoh tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Omoh catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Omoh avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Omoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Omoh tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Andrey Omoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Omoh lunges at Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dog's hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoh cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Andrey Omoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omoh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Omoh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.
A cross from Omoh lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Omoh.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Omoh.
Omoh works the jab nicely.
Omoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog dives in and grabs Omoh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omoh pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
Andrey Omoh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omoh thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoh scores with a punch to the head.
Omoh cracks Dog with a good jab.
Omoh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Omoh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrey Omoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cat Dog.
Omoh lands with a nice combination. Dog backs away looking to recover.
Dog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omoh's guard.
Omoh trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Omoh is retaining full guard.
Dog passes Omoh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omoh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Dog seems content to control.
Omoh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dog prevents Omoh from improving his position.
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.
Omoh is looking to control Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omoh avoid being mounted?
Dog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Omoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dog is working away from the top position though.
Omoh wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dog darts in trying to clinch
and Omoh counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Omoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cat Dog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Omoh looks to land a combination. Dog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omoh defends it nicely.
Omoh tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog feints and as Omoh raises his hands in defense, Dog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omoh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omoh trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Omoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omoh keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog wants to control from the top but Omoh keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Omoh.
Omoh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dog.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Omoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoh wants to stand and escape but Dog is having none of it.
Omoh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dog is now in half guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Omoh defending well.
Dog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cat Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omoh trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omoh wants to get back to full guard but Dog has passed into side control.
Dog controlling from mount.
Omoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omoh is looking to escape.
Omoh wants to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Andrey Omoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Omoh is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Omoh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Omoh is trying to escape the mount.
Dog controlling the pace for now.
Omoh is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cat Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omoh 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Omoh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jr Roy Levesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gazon Zaseyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Levesta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ... Zaseyan has chosen You Dont Know - 50 Cent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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, Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
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, Gazon Zaseyan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaseyan throws a hook but Roy Levesta blocks it.
Zaseyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy Levesta dodges the punch combination from Zaseyan.
Good standup being displayed there by Roy Levesta as he connects with a hook.
Zaseyan looks to land a left hand but Roy Levesta moved out of range nicely.
Zaseyan swinging wilding here.
Zaseyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roy Levesta lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Roy Levesta.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roy Levesta, as that shot connected.
Zaseyan looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy Levesta slips a jab and a cross from Zaseyan.
A lazy left from Roy Levesta finds it's target.
Zaseyan takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta scores with a nice strike.
Zaseyan is rocked!
Roy Levesta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy Levesta steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Zaseyan is out on his feet! Roy Levesta sets himself and nearly takes Zaseyan's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Rambusch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Rambusch!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rambusch is trying to defend but Drwal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drwal has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rambusch defend it? Drwal steps over the head and cranks it - Rambusch is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drwal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomasz Drwal!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosif Koba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Klitchkev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iosif Koba!
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, Evgeni Klitchkev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klitchkev checks it well.
Klitchkev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klitchkev showed some decent athleticism there.
Klitchkev is trying to work for a kimura but Koba is defending well.
Klitchkev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klitchkev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Iosif Koba has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Klitchkev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koba is surviving well by controlling Klitchkev's body position as best he can.
Klitchkev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koba is squirming around, avoiding Klitchkev's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Klitchkev looking to ground and pound but Koba is blocking nicely.
Klitchkev is going olschool here, as he tries to force Koba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koba shrugs it off.
Klitchkev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Koba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klitchkev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Koba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Klitchkev is trying to work for a kimura but Koba is defending well.
Klitchkev looks gassed!
Klitchkev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koba defends it well.
Koba tries to roll over but Klitchkev keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitchkev is thwarting Koba's attempts to control the position.
Klitchkev wants to pass the guard but Koba is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klitchkev passes Koba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koba keeping hold of Klitchkev's head, controlling as best he can.
Koba is trying to maintain the position but Klitchkev is very close to passing his half guard.
Koba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klitchkev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitchkev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klitchkev on the ground.
Klitchkev is working for a submission of some sort.
Koba is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Klitchkev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Koba regains half guard.
Klitchkev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koba is just riding it out for now. Klitchkev eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klitchkev uses his free foot to push down on Koba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koba.
Klitchkev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koba is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klitchkev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iosif Koba'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.
Klitchkev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klitchkev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koba sprawls well. Koba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klitchkev gets slowly back to his feet.
Koba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klitchkev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koba!
Koba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Klitchkev is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Koba is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Koba flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Klitchkev anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Koba and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Klitchkev slips an arm under Koba chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Klitchkev has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Klitchkev is squeezing on Koba like an anaconda would it's prey. Koba fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evgeni Klitchkev!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard STAM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Nikolayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Nikolayev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Leonard STAM!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Nikolayev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
STAM wants to control but Nikolayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikolayev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nikolayev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
STAM is in a horrible position here. Nikolayev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nikolayev avoids the attempt from STAM to control.
Nikolayev landing shots from mount.
STAM is wriggling around trying to escape.
STAM tries to hold on but Nikolayev pushes him away.
Nikolayev blocks STAM's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
STAM tries to hold on but Nikolayev postures up.
Nikolayev prevents STAM from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
STAM gets back to half guard.
Nikolayev is looking to take a break and control but STAM is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
STAM is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
STAM gets back to half guard.
STAM looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks STAM with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
STAM has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nikolayev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nikolayev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, STAM has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nikolayev looks gassed!
STAM looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
STAM is trying to maintain the position but Nikolayev is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolayev decides to stand and escape the position.
STAM misses with a two punch combination.
STAM gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nikolayev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nikolayev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
STAM keeping moving, preventing Nikolayev from controlling successfully.
STAM is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
STAM trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolayev is proving a slippery customer.
Nikolayev throws a strike but STAM rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolayev is trying to keep STAM in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
STAM trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolayev wants to stand but STAM is controlling the position.
Nikolayev keeping moving, preventing STAM from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
STAM throws a head kick that Nikolayev semi-blocks.
It looks like Andrey Nikolayev has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STAM fails with the takedown
and Nikolayev counters with a takedown into side control.
STAM manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nikolayev working the head and body with strikes.
STAM has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikolayev is working away from the top position though.
Nikolayev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolayev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows STAM to get to his feet.
A nice combination there by STAM.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! STAM slams his shin into Nikolayev's torso.
STAM looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
STAM has his takedown stuffed
and Nikolayev counters with a single leg into guard. STAM didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikolayev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Nikolayev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nikolayev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
STAM gets back to full guard.
STAM looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikolayev passes into half guard.
STAM works his way to full guard. Good work.
STAM has his foot on Nikolayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolayev works his way back into a safe position though.
STAM throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikolayev wants to control from the top but STAM keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. STAM swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikolayev got a little sloppy there for a moment and STAM has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikolayev has managed to get both his arms back between STAM's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
STAM 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.
STAM has his foot on Nikolayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolayev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nikolayev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikolayev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
STAM is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
STAM had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nikolayev is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. STAM Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nikolayev's back instead.
STAM throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nikolayev is having to fend off submission attempts from STAM, who is looking to sink in the choke. STAM doesn't have the hooks in though and Nikolayev manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Nikolayev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nikolayev gets the takedown into side control.
Nikolayev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
STAM is trying to control Nikolayev's posture but Nikolayev avoids it.
STAM sneaks back into half guard.
STAM makes his way to full guard. A much better position for STAM.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. STAM swivels though and keeps the full guard.
STAM throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
STAM is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. STAM swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrey Nikolayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
STAM looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nikolayev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STAM not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
STAM is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nikolayev is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolayev scoring with some ground and pound.
STAM keeping moving, preventing Nikolayev from controlling successfully.
STAM has his foot on Nikolayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolayev works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolayev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
STAM throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
STAM throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonard STAM will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Nikolayev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikolayev cracks STAM with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
STAM doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikolayev circles away.
STAM has his takedown stuffed
and Nikolayev counters by clinching up.
Nikolayev has STAM pressed against the cage, preventing STAM from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
STAM wants to break free but Nikolayev has control.
STAM has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
STAM working hard to break the clinch.
STAM with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
STAM has picked Nikolayev up - he's going for a ride! STAM dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
STAM is trying to control. Nikolayev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nikolayev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
STAM not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
STAM is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikolayev defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikolayev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
STAM drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nikolayev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now STAM has Nikolayev in his guard.
Nikolayev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nikolayev wants to control from the top but STAM keeps moving.
STAM looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikolayev passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolayev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nikolayev lands a heavy elbow.
Nikolayev blocks STAM's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
STAM tries to lock up and control but Nikolayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nikolayev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
STAM wants to hold on but Nikolayev pushes him away.
STAM in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
STAM tries to hold on but Nikolayev postures up.
STAM tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolayev has hold of STAM's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and STAM manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
STAM is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
STAM sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
STAM is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikolayev is keen to just control but STAM is a slippery customer.
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.
STAM has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikolayev is working away from the top position though.
STAM is pressing down on Nikolayev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikolayev has gone for a leg lock! STAM slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nikolayev's guard.
STAM trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolayev keeping full guard, as STAM tries to pass.
Nikolayev tries to strike from the bottom.
Nikolayev is controlling STAM's posture.
STAM drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and STAM jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Nikolayev.
I think Nikolayev 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nikolayev!
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