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ICON Round 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Even Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Even Steven told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
3 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Even Steven!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steven tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steven lands a good knee to the midsection. Schwarzeneg won't want to take too many of those.
Schwarzeneg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steven tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzeneg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg manages to break the clinch.
Schwarzeneg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steven is not content to let Schwarzeneg control the position.
Steven trying to hold on to Schwarzeneg's head to control him but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Steven is looking to escape.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Steven is working from the bottom.
Steven kicks Schwarzeneg off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven wants to clinch but Schwarzeneg slips to the side
and Schwarzeneg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steven's guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but Steven is controlling from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Steven is keeping the position.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Steven to get back to his feet.
Steven has a closed guard, preventing Schwarzeneg from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven keeping full guard, as Schwarzeneg tries to pass.
Steven has his hands on Schwarzeneg's head, controlling the position.
Schwarzeneg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Steven is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schwarzeneg looks to land a combination but Steven avoids it well.
Even Steven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Steven darts in trying to clinch
and Schwarzeneg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwarzeneg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwarzeneg, pushing him back against the cage.
Steven utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schwarzeneg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steven has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schwarzeneg uses from the top position.
Steven manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steven closes the distance but Schwarzeneg moves to the side
and Schwarzeneg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.
Steven clinches with his opponent.
Schwarzeneg managing to block the knees to the body from Steven.
Steven missing with knees to the body.
Steven gets underhooks to prevent Schwarzeneg's takedown attempt.
Steven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg managing to block the knees to the body from Steven.
Schwarzeneg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steven missing with knees to the body.
Steven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Steven throws knees to the body.
Steven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Steven throws knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a body lock takedown but Steven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steven avoiding damage.
Steven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schwarzeneg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steven lands a nice knee to the body.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Steven won't allow it.
Schwarzeneg successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Even Steven will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steven is looking to clinch but Schwarzeneg is avoiding it.
Steven tries to clinch there but Schwarzeneg circles away.
Steven walks into a jab.
Steven tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Steven tries to clinch there but Schwarzeneg circles away.
Schwarzeneg swinging wilding here.
Steven tries to clinch up
and Schwarzeneg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schwarzeneg lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Steven.
Schwarzeneg can't break the clinch.
Steven has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schwarzeneg regains guard immediately.
Steven stands up and waves to Schwarzeneg to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schwarzeneg counters with a series of strikes. Steven will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven looks to clinch
and Schwarzeneg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Steven successfully pulls guard.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Steven to get back to his feet.
Steven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schwarzeneg controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg is looking to work some ground and pound but Steven has wrist control.
Steven keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwarzeneg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Steven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schwarzeneg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven tries to clinch
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steven pushes Schwarzeneg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Schwarzeneg moves into range and clinches up with Steven.
Come on Steven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steven trying to land knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Steven throws knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Steven throws knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg goes for a takedown attempt but Steven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steven tries to clinch up
and Schwarzeneg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schwarzeneg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steven trying to control the position.
Steven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but Steven is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Schwarzeneg 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schwarzeneg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwarzeneg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steven swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
Steven clinches but Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch
and Schwarzeneg counters with a straight right hand.
Steven wants to clinch but Schwarzeneg slips to the side
and Schwarzeneg counters with a two punch combo.
Steven has his takedown stuffed
and Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Steven throws knees to the body.
Steven missing with knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steven tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg moves away
and Schwarzeneg counters with a single leg into guard. Steven didn't expect that.
Schwarzeneg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steven pulls Schwarzeneg in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but Steven is controlling from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Steven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Steven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steven has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schwarzeneg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Goran Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steven regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schwarzeneg.
Steven controlling Schwarzeneg's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Goran Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but Steven is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Steven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg stops Steven from standing up.
Schwarzeneg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steven is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneg works Steven's body with a nice hook.
Schwarzeneg throws a nice looking combination but Steven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick but Steven moves out of range.
Steven shoots in and drives through. Schwarzeneg sprawls well.
Steven wants to clinch but Schwarzeneg slips to the side
and Schwarzeneg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schwarzeneg 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Schwarzeneg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graf Orlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graf Orlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlak wants to clinch.
Alli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlak.
Orlak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alli.
Alli throws a hook but Orlak blocks it.
Graf Orlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlak throws a hook but Alli avoids it easily.
Orlak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alli feints and then cracks Orlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orlak down.
Alli is looking to clinch.
Orlak throws a series of punches but Alli avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alli, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Orlak misses.
Alli works over Orlak's head and body with a nice combination.
Alli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlak throws a hook but Alli blocks it.
Alli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orlak to the mat! Orlak manages to get full guard.
Alli wants to pass the guard but Orlak is keeping the position.
Alli advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orlak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alli is looking to take a break and control but Orlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alli is looking to take a break and control but Orlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orlak's legs.
Alli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orlak prevents Alli from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlak keeps working.
Alli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orlak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alli 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.
Alli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orlak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orlak is looking for a sweep.
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.
Orlak is not content to let Alli control the position.
Alli throws an elbow but Orlak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alli in side control, throwing shots but Orlak defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alli working away.
Orlak prevents Alli from improving position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Alli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Orlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orlak!
Orlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alli.
Orlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alli.
Alli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Orlak because Alli loaded up on that one.
Alli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Orlak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Orlak!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli is striking but Orlak is not phased and passes to half guard.
Alli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orlak is working away from the top position though.
Alli wants to get back to full guard.
Alli is pressing down on Orlak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alli looking for a sweep. Not yet Alli, not yet.
Orlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Alli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlak stopping the sweep attempt from Alli.
Orlak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Orlak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alli is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli tries to pass to full mount but Orlak defends it.
Orlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alli trying to mount his opponent but Orlak defends it.
Alli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Alli thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orlak to regain full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alli blocks a jab.
Orlak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alli tries to clinch up.
Orlak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alli.
Orlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alli is working to tighten is grip on Orlak's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Orlak has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alli is really squeezing tight and eventually Orlak passes out! Alli breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Muhamad Alli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Yschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislov Verbukh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demitri Yschenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Demitri Yschenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislov Verbukh!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yschenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verbukh but Verbukh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yschenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yschenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verbukh sprawls well. Verbukh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yschenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Verbukh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verbukh misses with a series of wild punches.
Verbukh throws a series of punches but Yschenko avoids them all with ease.
Verbukh slaps away a takedown attempt from Yschenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Yschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verbukh misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yschenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verbukh, pushing him back against the cage.
Verbukh gets underhooks to prevent Yschenko's takedown attempt.
Verbukh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yschenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verbukh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yschenko.
Yschenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verbukh swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbukh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yschenko.
Yschenko dodges the punch combination from Verbukh.
Yschenko shoots in for a takedown but Verbukh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbukh misses with a combination
and Yschenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yschenko is thwarting Verbukh's attempts to control the position.
Yschenko wants to control but Verbukh is keeping him busy.
Yschenko is breathing heavily.
Verbukh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Verbukh kicks off Yschenko and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbukh misses with a wild combination.
Yschenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbukh looks to land a combination. Yschenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verbukh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yschenko's guard.
Verbukh preventing the sweep.
Yschenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verbukh is controlling him.
Verbukh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Verbukh throws a right hand that Yschenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Yschenko also avoids with ease.
Verbukh scores with a kick to the body.
Verbukh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yschenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Verbukh manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Verbukh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbukh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verbukh misses with a few strikes there.
Verbukh throws a nice looking combination but Yschenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbukh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yschenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verbukh won't be happy with that.
Verbukh throws Yschenko to one side and escapes!
A combination from Verbukh does no damage.
Yschenko moves in looking to clinch but Verbukh pushes him off.
A lazy left from Verbukh finds it's target.
Verbukh misses with a double jab
and Yschenko counters with a shoot takedown. Verbukh fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbukh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verbukh looking for a sweep. Not yet Verbukh, not yet.
Yschenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbukh keeping moving, preventing Yschenko from controlling successfully.
Verbukh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yschenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Verbukh.
Verbukh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yschenko counters with a nice body kick.
Verbukh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verbukh lands a shoulder strike.
Verbukh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verbukh tests Yschenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbukh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yschenko connects with a right hand. Verbukh shakes it off.
Verbukh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yschenko counters with a three punch combo that has Verbukh backing up. Verbukh nods at Yschenko to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Yschenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verbukh.
Verbukh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verbukh misses with a few strikes there.
Verbukh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yschenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Verbukh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yschenko has closed the distance and engaged Verbukh in a clinch.
Yschenko breaks from the clinch.
Verbukh dives in and grabs Yschenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yschenko pushes down on Verbukh's head and hops out.
Verbukh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yschenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Verbukh.
Yschenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verbukh counters with a left and a right that stings Yschenko.
Yschenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Verbukh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verbukh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Verbukh is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yschenko has his takedown stuffed
and Verbukh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Verbukh both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Verbukh. That snapped Yschenko's head back.
Verbukh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yschenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verbukh won't be happy with that.
Verbukh wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Yschenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yschenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Yschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verbukh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yschenko.
Yschenko tries to move into range but Verbukh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demitri Yschenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbukh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanislov Verbukh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbukh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbukh throws a nice looking combination but Yschenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Verbukh.
Verbukh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stanislov Verbukh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Verbukh closes the distance and clinches.
Verbukh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verbukh is working Yschenko over against the cage.
Verbukh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yschenko regains guard.
Verbukh gets to his feet - Yschenko follows without any prompting.
Verbukh misses with a combination
and Yschenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yschenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yschenko counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbukh works over Yschenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Verbukh tries to clinch but Yschenko moves out of range.
Verbukh scores with a shot to the body.
Verbukh has closed the distance and engaged Yschenko in a clinch.
Verbukh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verbukh tries to land a knee to the head but Yschenko blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Verbukh.
Verbukh lands an elbow that stopped Yschenko in his tracks for a moment.
Yschenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Verbukh landing knees to the body.
Verbukh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verbukh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yschenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yschenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verbukh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yschenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verbukh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Verbukh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Verbukh lands with a light punch inside.
Yschenko is trying to force a seperation but Verbukh has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Verbukh - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Verbukh as the two fighters clinch.
Verbukh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verbukh misses with a series of wild punches.
Verbukh lands with a nice body punch.
Yschenko avoids the head kick by Verbukh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbukh misses with a combination
and Yschenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yschenko throws and low kick but Verbukh moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislov Verbukh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Verbukh scores with a nice right hand.
Yschenko gets a clinch.
Verbukh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yschenko tries to circle away but Verbukh has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yschenko.
Yschenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verbukh instigates a clinch.
Verbukh lands with a short shot to the head.
Yschenko keeps control of Verbukh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verbukh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yschenko fails with the takedown
and Verbukh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbukh scores with a nice body kick.
Verbukh misses with a few strikes there.
Verbukh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yschenko dodges the punch combination from Verbukh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbukh moves into the clinch.
Verbukh is leaning against Yschenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verbukh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yschenko darts in trying to clinch
letting Verbukh counter with a right hand.
Verbukh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Verbukh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yschenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verbukh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yschenko manages to avoid it.
Yschenko has a takedown stuffed.
Yschenko tries to clinch up but Verbukh circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbukh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A left and a right from Verbukh both land. Nice combination.
Yschenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verbukh tries to avoid it but Yschenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verbukh to the ground. Verbukh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Yschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Verbukh with that takedown attempt.
Verbukh blocks the body kick.
Verbukh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yschenko.
Yschenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verbukh is fending him off so far but Yschenko persists. Nope, Verbukh circles away and we're back to standing.
Verbukh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yschenko.
Yschenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verbukh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verbukh wants to clinch
and Yschenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verbukh won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbukh throws Yschenko to one side and escapes!
Verbukh looks to land a combination but Yschenko avoids it well.
Verbukh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yschenko.
Verbukh swinging wilding here.
Yschenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verbukh.
Verbukh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yschenko will feel that in the morning.
Verbukh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Verbukh lands with a shot to the body.
Yschenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Verbukh is trying to defend but Yschenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yschenko stops Verbukh from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko slips a nice elbow through Verbukh's hands, connecting with Verbukh's forehead.
Yschenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verbukh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbukh has Yschenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Verbukh lands with a left to the head.
Verbukh lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislov Verbukh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verbukh 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislov Verbukh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano DuranEspino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Guyovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Guyovich's choice of entrance music: The Russian Song. Russian Guyovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luciano DuranEspino!
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, Russian Guyovich!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guyovich shoots in but DuranEspino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russian Guyovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guyovich keeps the fight on the outside.
DuranEspino clinches.
A bit of stalling here from DuranEspino.
DuranEspino landing knees to the head.
DuranEspino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guyovich's face.
It looks like Russian Guyovich has been cut.
DuranEspino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guyovich is trying to maintain a safe position but DuranEspino gets an underhook and turns Guyovich into the cage.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head.
DuranEspino successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guyovich stops DuranEspino from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guyovich looking to pass the guard.
DuranEspino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DuranEspino tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyovich trying to control the position from guard on top but DuranEspino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guyovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DuranEspino pulls Guyovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Guyovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guyovich trying to control the position from guard on top but DuranEspino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guyovich tries to clinch
and DuranEspino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DuranEspino.
Guyovich tries to score a body lock takedown but DuranEspino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guyovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DuranEspino smiles and moves away.
Luciano DuranEspino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Guyovich.
Guyovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DuranEspino clinches with his opponent.
Guyovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guyovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuranEspino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DuranEspino working Guyovich over with knees to the body.
DuranEspino scores with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino lands a nice knee to the body.
DuranEspino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guyovich is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by DuranEspino.
DuranEspino has clasped his hands together around Guyovich's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
DuranEspino wants to stand but Guyovich is controlling his arm.
Guyovich is looking for a sweep.
DuranEspino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Guyovich tries to buck DuranEspino off but DuranEspino is having none of it.
DuranEspino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guyovich on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guyovich is trying to control DuranEspino's posture but DuranEspino avoids it.
Guyovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guyovich 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.
DuranEspino tries to close the distance and clinch but Guyovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guyovich misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano DuranEspino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Guyovich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DuranEspino closes the distance and clinches.
Guyovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DuranEspino connects with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino scores with a knee to the head.
Guyovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guyovich working hard to break the clinch.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.
Guyovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
DuranEspino connects with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.
Guyovich jumps guard but DuranEspino stands there with Guyovich around his waist. Guyovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guyovich takes a knee to the side of the body.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.
Guyovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DuranEspino walks away with a smile on his face. Guyovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luciano DuranEspino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Guyovich.
DuranEspino drives through and clinches with Guyovich against the cage.
DuranEspino pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyovich is looking to work some ground and pound but DuranEspino has wrist control.
Guyovich advances position into side control!
Guyovich slows the pace down.
DuranEspino stops Guyovich from passing to mount.
Guyovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DuranEspino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guyovich is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guyovich tries to advance to mount but DuranEspino denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guyovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DuranEspino, who protects the arm well.
DuranEspino is looking for a sweep.
DuranEspino is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guyovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DuranEspino is not content to let Guyovich control the position.
Guyovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DuranEspino, who protects the arm well.
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.
Guyovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DuranEspino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guyovich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guyovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guyovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Luciano DuranEspino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Guyovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A nice inside leg kick there by DuranEspino. That's going to slow Guyovich down.
DuranEspino clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Guyovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DuranEspino lands a good knee to the midsection. Guyovich won't want to take too many of those.
DuranEspino decides to pull guard.
DuranEspino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DuranEspino keeping moving, preventing Guyovich from controlling successfully.
Guyovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guyovich tries to free his leg and advance position but DuranEspino is retaining full guard.
Guyovich trying to control but DuranEspino is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guyovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and DuranEspino counters by moving into the clinch.
DuranEspino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DuranEspino crunches a lovely knee into Guyovich's ribcage.
DuranEspino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DuranEspino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DuranEspino with a knee to the head.
DuranEspino landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by DuranEspino.
DuranEspino pulls guard successfully.
Guyovich stopping the sweep attempt from DuranEspino.
DuranEspino trying to keep a closed guard but Guyovich is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guyovich won't allow DuranEspino to sweep him here.
DuranEspino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guyovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DuranEspino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guyovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guyovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guyovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guyovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guyovich wants to pass the guard but DuranEspino is keeping the position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DuranEspino rushes Guyovich and presses him up against the cage.
Guyovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DuranEspino walks away with a smile on his face. Guyovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guyovich tries to keep at a distance but DuranEspino has taken the fight into the clinch.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head.
Guyovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but DuranEspino pulls his leg out and moves away.
DuranEspino ducks under a wild hook from Guyovich.
Russian Guyovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guyovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and DuranEspino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luciano DuranEspino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano DuranEspino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Guyovich.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano DuranEspino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DuranEspino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano DuranEspino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Foster Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Foster Barkley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foster Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Bakunin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bakunin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bakunin prevents Barkley from standing back up.
Bakunin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bakunin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barkley gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley controls Bakunin momentarily but Bakunin frees himself.
Bakunin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barkley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barkley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barkley!
Barkley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bakunin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bakunin is not content to let Barkley control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bakunin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barkley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barkley tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bakunin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barkley gets to mount! Bakunin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bakunin working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to control the pace but Bakunin is squirming around nicely.
Bakunin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barkley controlling his opponent.
Barkley has control of Bakunin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bakunin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bakunin is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bakunin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barkley controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakunin wants to hold on but Barkley pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Foster Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin shoots in for a takedown but Barkley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barkley's guard.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Bakunin tries to pass.
Bakunin pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bakunin trying to mount his opponent but Barkley defends it.
Barkley is trying to stand back up but Bakunin is controlling him
Bakunin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barkley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bakunin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikhail Bakunin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hansa Georgowich (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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269 lbs
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260 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
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, Hansa Georgowich!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voskresensky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Georgowich is fending him off so far but Voskresensky persists. Nope, Georgowich circles away and we're back to standing.
Voskresensky darts in and clinches Georgowich up against the cage.
Voskresensky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Georgowich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansa Georgowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgowich drops Voskresensky with a beautiful combination! Voskresensky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Georgowich is looking for the KO!
It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georgowich cracks Voskresensky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Voskresensky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Georgowich finish him?
Voskresensky is rocked!
Georgowich cracks Voskresensky with a left hook right on the temple and Voskresensky goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Georgowich lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Voskresensky is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hansa Georgowich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Preston is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Mikhailovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Preston!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Preston throws a right and a left that Mikhailovich avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Mikhailovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston counters with an inside leg kick.
Vladimir Mikhailovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Mikhailovich sprawls well.
Mikhailovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Preston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mikhailovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Preston is trying to defend but Mikhailovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikhailovich slows the pace down in half guard.
Mikhailovich thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
Mikhailovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Preston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mikhailovich connects with a nice short shot to Preston's temple.
Preston is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikhailovich is just content to waste time from the top position. Preston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Preston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhailovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Preston's guard! Nice work there by Mikhailovich!
Preston looks gassed!
Preston keeping moving, preventing Mikhailovich from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich throwing strikes from guard but Preston blocks nicely.
Mikhailovich looking to sit in guard and control but Preston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mikhailovich is pulling down on Preston's head to control his posture.
Preston is pushing down on Mikhailovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mikhailovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Preston has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Preston passes to side control.
Mikhailovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Preston trying to control the action but Mikhailovich is working from the bottom.
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.
Preston working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick
and Preston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Preston is just content to waste time from the top position. Mikhailovich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Preston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mikhailovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhailovich instigates a clinch.
Mikhailovich missing with knees to the body.
Mikhailovich breaks from the clinch.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikhailovich closes the distance and pushes Preston back into the cage.
Mikhailovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikhailovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Vladimir Mikhailovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston.
A short left from Mikhailovich.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mikhailovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhailovich is leaning against Preston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Preston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikhailovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mikhailovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick
and Preston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mikhailovich's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich is pulling down on Preston's head to control his posture.
Mikhailovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailovich is retaining full guard.
Preston has gone for a leg lock! Mikhailovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preston's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailovich postures up in Preston's guard and throws a big left but Preston blocks it.
Mikhailovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mikhailovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mikhailovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mikhailovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Preston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Mikhailovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailovich works over Preston with some ground and pound from guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikhailovich has managed to clinch.
Mikhailovich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Preston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Preston can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Preston takes a shot to the head.
Mikhailovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mikhailovich.
Preston is looking to break free of the clinch but Mikhailovich has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhailovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Preston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikhailovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhailovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhailovich throws a hook but Preston blocks it.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Preston.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikhailovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Preston's waist but Preston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikhailovich off to one side.
Mikhailovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.
Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailovich's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Preston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Preston tries to clinch there but Mikhailovich circles away.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhailovich throws a shot to the body.
Mikhailovich throws and low kick but Preston moves out of range easily.
Mikhailovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Preston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhailovich counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Mikhailovich throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailovich shows good takedown defense.
Mikhailovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Preston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich misses with a straight left.
Mikhailovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailovich's half guard.
Preston trying to control from half guard but Mikhailovich is working away.
Mikhailovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Preston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Preston's back!
Preston takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mikhailovich loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Preston hold on?
Preston staying busy and making it hard for Mikhailovich to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Preston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mikhailovich slips a nice elbow through Preston's hands, connecting with Preston's forehead.
Preston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Preston pushes Mikhailovich off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Mikhailovich - just one landing.
Mikhailovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston avoids the body shot from Mikhailovich.
Preston tries to clinch up but Mikhailovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Preston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikhailovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mikhailovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Mikhailovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich scores with a nice strike.
Preston fails to land the takedown.
Vladimir Mikhailovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Preston.
Mikhailovich cracks a nice hook into Preston's ribs.
Mikhailovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikhailovich misses with a body shot.
Mikhailovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Preston counters with a nice body shot.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikhailovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich misses the jab.
Vladimir Mikhailovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhailovich wants to clinch.
Mikhailovich throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mikhailovich throws out a powerful jab.
Mikhailovich lands a two punch combo.
Preston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhailovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhailovich thows a leg kick but Preston checks it
and Preston counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dean Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Preston is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mikhailovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Preston 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dean Preston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nishio Hiotaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Lindholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nishio Hiotaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiotaki moves in looking to clinch but Lindholm pushes him off.
Hiotaki tries to clinch there but Lindholm circles away.
Hiotaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiotaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lindholm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Hiotaki crashes against the mat.
Lindholm sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiotaki moves nicely into side control.
Hiotaki wants to control but Lindholm is keeping him busy.
Lindholm is trying to control Hiotaki's posture but Hiotaki avoids it.
Hiotaki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm wants to control but Hiotaki postures up.
Hiotaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lindholm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindholm struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lindholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiotaki misses with a head kick.
Lindholm takes a swing at Hiotaki's ribcage but misses.
Hiotaki moves in looking to clinch but Lindholm pushes him off.
Lindholm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lindholm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hiotaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindholm is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiotaki flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lindholm winds up and cracks Hiotaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiotaki trying to hold on to Lindholm's head to control him but Lindholm postures up.
Hiotaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiotaki trying to control but Lindholm postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lindholm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiotaki is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiotaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindholm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hiotaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Hiotaki misses with a head kick.
Hiotaki misses the jab.
Hiotaki tries to clinch
and Lindholm moves into the clinch.
Hiotaki trying to stall but Lindholm improves his position.
Lindholm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hiotaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lindholm manages to pull guard.
Lindholm trying to keep a closed guard but Hiotaki is proving a slippery customer.
Lindholm has his foot on Hiotaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiotaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiotaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lindholm is trying to keep Hiotaki in close.
Lindholm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiotaki.
Lindholm has his hands on Hiotaki's head, controlling the position.
Lindholm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiotaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiotaki postures up.
Lindholm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hiotaki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hiotaki tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Lindholm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hiotaki throws a head kick but Lindholm moves out of range.
Hiotaki lands a nice shot that snaps Lindholm's head back.
Hiotaki closes the distance but Lindholm moves to the side
and Lindholm counters by clinching up.
Lindholm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindholm forces Hiotaki back against the cage and clinches.
Hiotaki trying to control the position but instead, Lindholm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiotaki into the cage.
Lindholm misses with an elbow strike.
Lindholm decides to pull guard.
Hiotaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindholm controls Hiotaki momentarily but Hiotaki frees himself.
Lindholm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiotaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lindholm managing to control the position.
Hiotaki passes Lindholm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lindholm scores with a few weak punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lindholm is trying is best to control the position here.
Lindholm is looking to control Hiotaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lindholm avoid being mounted?
Lindholm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lindholm misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lindholm trying to control here.
Hiotaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Lindholm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiotaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindholm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hiotaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiotaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiotaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindholm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lindholm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiotaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindholm pulls guard successfully.
Lindholm is pulling down on Hiotaki's head to control his posture.
Lindholm has a closed guard, preventing Hiotaki from standing up.
Lindholm trying to keep a closed guard but Hiotaki is proving a slippery customer.
Lindholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm is trying to control the position but Hiotaki postures up.
Lindholm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hiotaki!
The referee warns Hiotaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hiotaki wants to control but Lindholm is having none of it.
Hiotaki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lindholm. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiotaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Lindholm has a good base and remains in mount.
Lindholm scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hiotaki?
Hiotaki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Lindholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lindholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindholm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiotaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindholm is looking to clinch.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiotaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiotaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiotaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiotaki lands with a right hand.
Hiotaki misses with a body kick.
Lindholm is looking to clinch but Hiotaki is avoiding it.
Hiotaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nishio Hiotaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindholm wants to clinch but Hiotaki slips to the side
and Hiotaki counters with a left and a right that stings Lindholm.
Lindholm is looking to clinch but Hiotaki is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindholm.
Hiotaki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindholm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hiotaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lindholm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hiotaki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lindholm presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hiotaki wants to control but Lindholm is having none of it.
Lindholm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hiotaki's face.
Hiotaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiotaki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lindholm. What's that going to do exactly?
Hiotaki is looking to improve his position but Lindholm isn't that keen on the idea.
Lindholm breaks from Hiotaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lindholm controlling from mount.
Hiotaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lindholm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiotaki working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm landing shots from mount.
Lindholm content just to control the position here.
Hiotaki tries to lock up and control but Lindholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hiotaki is looking to improve his position but Lindholm isn't that keen on the idea.
Lindholm looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Hiotaki working to try and regain half guard.
Lindholm looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hiotaki tries to hold on but Lindholm postures up.
Lindholm prevents Hiotaki from getting the reversal.
Martin Lindholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindholm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hiotaki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Lindholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindholm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Lindholm!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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23
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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212 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cano.
Cano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hawk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hawk tries to buck Cano off but Cano is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cano connects with a decent elbow.
Cano prevents Hawk from escaping the position.
Hawk regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to control but Cano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Cano is controlling him
Hawk moves into full guard.
Hawk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cano passes into half guard.
Hawk is looking to control Cano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawk avoid being mounted?
Cano is looking for a kimura here.
Hawk gets full guard.
Cano wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cano won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet.
Cano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Cano postures up.
Cano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cano pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cano is working away from the top position though.
Cano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cano is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cano is breathing heavily.
Hawk won't allow Cano to pass to mount.
Hawk trying to control here.
Cano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cano.
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Cano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Cano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hawk tries to clinch but Cano moves out of range.
Cano is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Cano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawk misses with a wild combination.
Hawk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cano's half guard.
Cano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cano is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.
Cano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Cano has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawk has managed to get both his arms back between Cano's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Cano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Cano blocks nicely.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Cano.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Cano.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cano shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control the action but Cano is working from the bottom.
Cano keeping control of the position.
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cano is on top in guard.
Cano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cano is looking for a kimura but Hawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cano to get the leverage.
Cano is looking to advance position but Hawk won't allow it.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cano.
Hawk wants to control but Cano is keeping busy.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Cano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk manages to get to full guard.
Hawk wants to stand but Cano is controlling the position.
Cano looking to pass the guard.
Cano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Cano is controlling well.
Arturo Cano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk tries to roll over but Cano keeps him under control.
Cano wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Hawk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a three punch combo that has Cano backing up. Cano nods at Hawk to acknowledge the strikes.
Cano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cano.
Hawk fails with the takedown
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Cano tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Cano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hawk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cano's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano is trying to break free.
Hawk lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hawk is looking to control Cano but Cano is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cano breaks Hawk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cano looking to pass the guard.
Cano prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Cano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Cano passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk prevents Cano from improving position.
Cano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Cano lands a few punches from side control.
Cano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Cano keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cano off and has taken his back!
Hawk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Cano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Cano!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Edmarker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Niklas Edmarker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Niklas Edmarker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
142 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niklas Edmarker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmarker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmarker stuffs the takedown attempt from Laitela. Laitela gets slowly back to his feet.
Laitela slips under a jab from Edmarker.
Edmarker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmarker wants it to stay on the feet.
Laitela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmarker.
Laitela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niklas Edmarker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismo Laitela.
Laitela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edmarker stuffs the takedown attempt from Laitela. Laitela gets slowly back to his feet.
Laitela shoots in but Edmarker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmarker moves into range and clinches up with Laitela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmarker manages to break the clinch.
Edmarker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laitela.
Edmarker looks to land a left hand but Laitela moved out of range nicely.
Edmarker throws a head kick but Laitela moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Edmarker. No joy for Laitela on that attempt.
Laitela misses with a takedown attempt - Edmarker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laitela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmarker.
Laitela closes the distance and clinches up with Edmarker, looking for a takedown. Laitela pushes Edmarker against the cage but Edmarker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laitela looks gassed!
Edmarker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmarker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Edmarker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edmarker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edmarker.
Edmarker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmarker is thwarting Laitela's attempts to control the position.
Laitela tries to get to full guard but Edmarker has control of the leg.
Laitela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Edmarker wants to stand but Laitela has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edmarker rushes Laitela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edmarker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laitela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laitela is working to tighten is grip on Edmarker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Edmarker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Laitela is really squeezing tight and eventually Edmarker passes out! Laitela breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ismo Laitela!
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