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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Mc Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mc Nothing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Nothing wants to clinch
enabling Swistopliasov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jerry Mc Nothing has been cut.
Mc Nothing wants to clinch
and Swistopliasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mc Nothing tries to clinch
and Swistopliasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mc Nothing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swistopliasov counters with a straight right hand.
Mc Nothing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swistopliasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swistopliasov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mc Nothing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swistopliasov somewhat.
Mc Nothing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swistopliasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mc Nothing's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swistopliasov drops back looking for a leg! Mc Nothing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mc Nothing manages to kick Swistopliasov off! Swistopliasov jumps back into Mc Nothing's guard.
Mc Nothing wants to sweep here but Swistopliasov controlling him for the moment.
Swistopliasov slips nicely into half guard.
Swistopliasov seems to be working for a kimura but Mc Nothing defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Nothing trying to control but Swistopliasov postures up.
Swistopliasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swistopliasov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mc Nothing is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Swistopliasov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandango Sparmaqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruki Pushki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mandango Sparmaqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Pushki!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparmaqua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pushki tries to sprawl but Sparmaqua drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pushki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparmaqua pulls his head out easily.
Pushki manages to get to full guard.
Sparmaqua 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.
Pushki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparmaqua defends it easily.
Pushki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparmaqua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparmaqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparmaqua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pushki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparmaqua drops back looking for a leg! Pushki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pushki manages to kick Sparmaqua off! Sparmaqua jumps back into Pushki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparmaqua is pushing down on Pushki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pushki is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparmaqua has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparmaqua is thwarting Pushki's attempts to control the position.
Pushki tries to get to full guard but Sparmaqua has control of the leg.
Sparmaqua is working for a kimura but Pushki is defending it quite comfortably.
Pushki looking for submissions off his back.
Sparmaqua passes to side control.
Sparmaqua is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushki is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparmaqua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparmaqua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pushki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pushki can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparmaqua prevents Pushki from escaping the position.
Sparmaqua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pushki pushes Sparmaqua away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparmaqua gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparmaqua trying to control the action but Pushki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparmaqua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pushki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pushki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sparmaqua asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Sparmaqua crashes against the mat.
Sparmaqua misses with the ground and pound.
Pushki is trying to get back to his feet.
Pushki is not content to let Sparmaqua control the position.
Sparmaqua tries for a kimura but Pushki is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparmaqua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sparmaqua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pushki, who protects the arm well.
Sparmaqua tries for a kimura but Pushki is defending well.
Pushki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pushki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparmaqua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pushki sees it coming and defends easily.
Pushki is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandango Sparmaqua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pushki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mandango Sparmaqua has been cut.
Sparmaqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pushki flashes Sparmaqua a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sparmaqua's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sparmaqua crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pushki punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruki Pushki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Skiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nik Volkov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nik Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikel Skiel!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skiel trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Skiel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skiel with a nice head shot there.
Skiel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volkov has escaped and now he's on top!
Skiel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Skiel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skiel pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skiel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skiel trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skiel trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikel Skiel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and Skiel counters with a takedown into side control.
Skiel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Volkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skiel but great work by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skiel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skiel wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Skiel looks gassed!
Skiel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel stops Volkov from passing to mount.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skiel is trying to get back to his feet.
Skiel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skiel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skiel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Volkov lands an elbow.
Volkov working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Skiel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov trying to control the action but Skiel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Volkov trying to control the position but Skiel is working away.
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skiel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and Skiel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skiel.
Skiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov controls Skiel momentarily but Skiel frees himself.
Skiel trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skiel.
Skiel trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Skiel looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skiel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiel has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Volkov advances position into side control!
Volkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Volkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skiel holds on to Volkov's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiel is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Skiel wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov landing strikes.
Volkov slows the pace down.
Volkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Volkov scores with punches from side control.
Skiel is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiel is trying to work for a sweep but Volkov has mounted him!
Volkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skiel hang on?
Volkov wants to control the pace but Skiel is squirming around nicely.
Volkov with a couple of short strikes.
Volkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Volkov.
Volkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Volkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skiel's face.
Volkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Volkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skiel looks a forlorn figure.
Volkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Volkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Volkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Volkov lands a heavy elbow.
Volkov landing strikes from the mount and Skiel is in trouble!
Skiel wants to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Volkov tries to control but Skiel wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Skiel tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skiel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov fails with the takedown
so Skiel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Skiel postures up.
Volkov pulls Skiel in close to his closed guard and prevents Skiel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skiel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov wants to stand up but Skiel is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nik Volkov.
Volkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skiel postures up.
Volkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Volkov is trying to keep Skiel in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skiel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skiel landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nik Volkov just wasn't active enough.
Volkov shoots and misses
and Skiel counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov is controlling Skiel's posture.
Skiel trying to move into half guard but instead Volkov has managed to sweep!
Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Skiel has wrist control.
Skiel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control but Skiel is working from the bottom.
Volkov is in close to Skiel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skiel has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Volkov trying to control but Skiel is working from the bottom.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov trying to control but Skiel is working from the bottom.
Volkov is pushing down on Skiel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skiel is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Skiel's hands, connecting with Skiel's forehead.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov not doing much here.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Skiel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Skiel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Volkov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeet Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skeet Down will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi!
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, Skeet Down!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Michael Langhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Down leaves Langhi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Down gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langhi content to stall in guard here.
Langhi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Langhi just wasn't active enough.
Down tries to clinch
and Langhi counters with a shoot takedown. Down fights it but they end up in guard.
Langhi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Langhi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Michael Langhi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Langhi shoots in and drives through. Down sprawls well.
Down takes a swing at Langhi's ribcage but misses.
Down displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langhi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Langhi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Down checks it well.
Langhi tries to bum rush Down with a series of wild strikes but Down uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Down misses with a hook. Langhi ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Langhi misses.
Langhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Down.
Langhi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Down trying to control from the bottom.
Down is looking for a sweep. Langhi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langhi stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langhi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Down is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Langhi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Caramelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caramelo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Razor. Carmelo Caramelo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carmelo Caramelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to bum rush Caramelo with a series of wild strikes but Caramelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Caramelo counter with a right hand.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Caramelo closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. Caramelo pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martinez leaves Caramelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez throws out a leg kick but Caramelo moves out of range and Martinez only half commits.
Caramelo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Caramelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Caramelo should have avoided that one.
It looks like Carmelo Caramelo has been cut.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caramelo fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
Martinez throws a right hand that Caramelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Caramelo also avoids with ease.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Caramelo misses with a takedown
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martinez duly obliges.
Caramelo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caramelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martinez counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Caramelo badly! He tries to strike back but Martinez puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Caramelo out cold! Oh man, Caramelo will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Hamedovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Absten Brews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz Hamedovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Absten Brews's chin.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aziz Hamedovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Absten Brews!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamedovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamedovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brews on the side of the head.
Brews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brews fails with the takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brews misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamedovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brews tries to clinch but Hamedovic moves out of range.
Brews with a poor takedown
and Hamedovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Absten Brews.
Brews wants to clinch but Hamedovic slips to the side
and Hamedovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamedovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hamedovic counter with a right hand.
Brews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hamedovic.
Brews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamedovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brews's head.
Brews shoots and misses
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Brews has his takedown stuffed
and Hamedovic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic misses with the combination.
Brews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamedovic connects with a body shot.
Hamedovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hamedovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Brews trying to control the action but Hamedovic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic wants to get back to his feet.
Brews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamedovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamedovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamedovic is staying active underneath Brews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Absten Brews.
Brews has his takedown stuffed
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Brews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamedovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamedovic scores with a jab. Brews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brews with a poor takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Aziz Hamedovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brews looks gassed!
Hamedovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brews misses with a takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Hamedovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamedovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamedovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamedovic looks to land a combination. Brews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamedovic lands a jab.
Hamedovic lands a nice hook to Brews's body. Brews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamedovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brews back to the cage. Hamedovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brews misses with a double jab
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brews misses with a takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamedovic connects with a crisp jab.
Brews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamedovic circles away.
Brews has his takedown stuffed
and Hamedovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
Hamedovic throws a right and a left that Brews avoids nicely.
Brews tries for a takedown but Hamedovic circles away easily
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Absten Brews.
Brews misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brews is breathing heavily.
Brews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamedovic counters with a two punch combo.
Hamedovic lunges at Brews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brews's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brews tries to score with a low kick but Hamedovic moves his leg out of the way.
Brews connects with a solid leg kick.
Absten Brews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamedovic scores with a punch to the head.
Brews takes one to the chin there.
Brews misses with a takedown
letting Hamedovic counter with a right hand.
Hamedovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamedovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Hamedovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamedovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brews was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamedovic.
Brews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamedovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brews under the eye.
Brews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brews misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brews tries to clinch up
and Hamedovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Hamedovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamedovic.
Hamedovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brews moves away.
Hamedovic lands a jab to Brews's midsection.
Brews throws a head kick but Hamedovic moves out of range.
Hamedovic misses with a hook
and Brews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brews wants to control from the top but Hamedovic keeps moving.
Brews is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamedovic has wrist control.
Brews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic keeping moving, preventing Brews from controlling successfully.
Hamedovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brews manages to pass to side control.
Brews slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brews trying to control the pace.
Absten Brews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamedovic is not content to let Brews control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brews is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Absten Brews.
Brews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamedovic.
Hamedovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamedovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamedovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamedovic misses with a left hand
and Brews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brews trying to control the pace.
Brews is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamedovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brews is just content to waste time from the top position. Hamedovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hamedovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brews.
Aziz Hamedovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Absten Brews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamedovic 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Hamedovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Haskil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smoke has chosen John E Smoke as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnny Smoke acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Haskil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskil clinches up against the cage.
Smoke trying to land knees to the body.
Smoke scores with a shoulder strike.
Smoke throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskil.
Smoke missing with knees to the body.
Smoke throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Haskil.
It looks like Johnny Smoke has been cut.
Haskil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haskil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smoke tries a knee to the head but Haskil blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haskil.
A nice left hand lands by Smoke.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haskil throws an elbow but misses.
Smoke tries to land a knee to the head but Haskil blocks with his arms.
Smoke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haskil wants to stall.
Smoke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smoke swings wildly with an uppercut but Haskil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoke takes an elbow to the temple.
Smoke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Smoke.
Smoke blocks an elbow strike from Haskil.
Haskil pushes off an throws an elbow but Smoke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoke.
Haskil blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haskil.
Smoke blocks an elbow strike from Haskil.
Smoke throws an elbow but it misses.
Smoke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haskil blocks the elbow strike.
Smoke dodges an elbow strike from Haskil.
Haskil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smoke has a couple of punches blocked by Haskil.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Smoke 's eye.
Smoke throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haskil throws an elbow but misses.
Haskil misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Smoke.
A short uppercut from Smoke.
A left hand lands to the body for Smoke.
Smoke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smoke trying to land knees to the body.
Smoke lands a good knee to the midsection. Haskil won't want to take too many of those.
Haskil takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smoke obliges.
Haskil is breathing heavily.
Smoke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haskil backwards.
Smoke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haskil avoids it.
Haskil avoiding damage as Smoke throws knees to the body.
Haskil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Smoke.
Smoke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smoke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smoke.
Haskil trying to stall but Smoke improves his position.
Smoke scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Haskil avoiding damage as Smoke throws knees to the body.
Smoke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haskil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smoke lands an elbow just above Haskil 's eye.
A short uppercut from Smoke.
Smoke misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Haskil.
Smoke lands a right hand.
Smoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haskil.
Smoke tries to land a knee to the head but Haskil blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Smoke.
Haskil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haskil stalling in the clinch but Smoke improves position.
Smoke tries to land knees in the clinch but Haskil avoids the damage to the body.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smoke lands a body shot.
Smoke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smoke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smoke scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smoke.
Nice elbow from Smoke.
Smoke misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smoke swings wildly with an uppercut but Haskil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haskil is trying to maintain a safe position but Smoke gets an underhook and turns Haskil into the cage.
Smoke presses Haskil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smoke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smoke tries to land a knee to the head but Haskil blocks with his arms.
Smoke throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskil.
Smoke lands an elbow just above Haskil 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haskil as Smoke tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smoke.
Smoke trying to control the position but instead, Haskil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smoke into the cage.
Haskil is trying to maintain a safe position but Smoke gets an underhook and turns Haskil into the cage.
Haskil avoiding damage as Smoke throws knees to the body.
Haskil wants to stall.
Smoke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haskil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smoke dodges an elbow strike from Haskil.
Haskil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smoke blocks an elbow strike from Haskil.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haskil just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smoke's brow.
Smoke looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Smoke - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smoke as Haskil tries to tie him up.
Smoke throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskil.
Haskil prevents a body shot from Smoke.
Smoke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smoke avoids a wild elbow strike from Haskil.
Haskil tries to stall but Smoke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haskil managing to block the knees to the body from Smoke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haskil effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Smoke on the inside.
A short right from Smoke on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smoke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Smoke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haskil scores with the left hand. Smoke knows he should have avoided that one.
Smoke throws a right hand that misses
and Haskil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haskil.
Smoke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smoke avoids the elbow strike from Haskil, against the cage.
Smoke is trying to maintain a safe position but Haskil gets an underhook and turns Smoke into the cage.
Haskil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haskil throws an elbow but it misses.
Smoke misses with a knee strike.
Smoke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haskil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke looking to stall.
Smoke takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Johnny Smoke's cut even more.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smoke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke throws an elbow that misses.
Smoke misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Smoke.
Smoke being controlled against the cage.
Haskil managing to block the knees to the body from Smoke.
Smoke throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Haskil.
Haskil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haskil lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Johnny Smoke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haskil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smoke's defenses.
Smoke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haskil being controlled against the cage.
Haskil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haskil managing to block the knees to the body from Smoke.
Haskil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Haskil taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smoke throws an elbow but misses.
Haskil lands a nice elbow.
Smoke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoke takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnny Smoke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Haskil lands an elbow that stopped Smoke in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Smoke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Haskil!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osobo Opasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Antipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Antipov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osobo Opasen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Antipov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opasen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antipov sprawls well initially but Opasen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antipov gets full guard.
Antipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Opasen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Opasen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Opasen stopping the sweep attempt from Antipov.
Opasen pushes down on Antipov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antipov wants to improve his position but Opasen is controlling well.
Opasen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antipov is just riding it out for now. Opasen eventually gives up the hold.
Opasen wants to work for an arm triangle but Antipov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Opasen prevents Antipov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antipov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Opasen wants to pass the guard but Antipov is defending well.
Opasen seems to be looking for submissions.
Opasen is looking for a kimura here.
Antipov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Antipov.
Antipov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antipov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Opasen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Opasen manages to get to full guard.
Opasen has his foot on Antipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antipov works his way back into a safe position though.
Opasen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Antipov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opasen keeping full guard, as Antipov tries to pass.
Antipov trying to control but Opasen is working from the bottom.
Antipov lands a couple of elbows.
Antipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opasen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Antipov scoring with some ground and pound.
Antipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Opasen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Opasen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Antipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Opasen can't keep his opponent in guard - Antipov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Opasen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antipov.
Opasen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Opasen manages to get to full guard.
Antipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Antipov looking to sit in guard and control but Opasen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antipov looking to control.
Opasen trying to control but Antipov is working from the bottom.
Antipov keeping full guard, as Opasen tries to pass.
Antipov working a defensive guard here.
Antipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Opasen defends it easily.
Antipov has his foot on Opasen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opasen works his way back into a safe position though.
Antipov looks gassed!
Opasen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Antipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opasen is one step ahead there.
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 Osobo Opasen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Opasen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Opasen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Antipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Opasen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Antipov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Opasen but great work by Antipov.
Opasen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Opasen is trying to get back to full guard.
Opasen actively working from the bottom here.
Opasen is trying to get back to full guard.
Antipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Opasen's head.
Opasen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Antipov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Opasen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antipov prevents Opasen from getting the reversal.
Antipov with shots to the head and body - Opasen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Viktor Antipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antipov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Opasen is looking to get to half guard.
Antipov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Antipov working the ground and pound effectively.
Opasen is trying to escape the mount.
Antipov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Opasen?
Antipov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Opasen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Opasen shrugs it off.
Opasen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opasen gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antipov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Opasen has momentary wrist control but Antipov slips an elbow through the middle.
Antipov is breathing heavily.
Opasen wants to sweep but no luck.
Opasen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Antipov defends well.
Opasen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Antipov passes Opasen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Antipov is looking for a kimura here.
Opasen wants to get back to full guard.
Opasen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Opasen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Antipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antipov working the head and body with strikes.
Antipov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Antipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opasen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antipov.
Antipov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Opasen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Opasen looking for submissions off his back.
Antipov tries to pass to full mount but Opasen defends it.
Opasen manages to get to full guard.
Opasen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opasen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Antipov wants to control from the top but Opasen keeps moving.
Opasen has his foot on Antipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antipov works his way back into a safe position though.
Antipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Antipov connects with a couple of short punches.
Opasen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Antipov works over Opasen with some ground and pound from guard.
Antipov postures up.
Antipov chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antipov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Antipov working some strikes from top position.
Opasen controls Antipov momentarily but Antipov frees himself.
Antipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Antipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Opasen misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antipov.
Opasen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Antipov tries to get to full guard but Opasen has control of the leg.
Opasen moves into full mount! Antipov won't be happy about that!
Opasen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Antipov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Antipov and Opasen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Opasen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Opasen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Opasen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antipov is looking to regain half guard here but Opasen keeps moving and retains side control.
Opasen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Opasen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Antipov is looking for a sweep.
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.
Opasen tries for a kimura but Antipov is defending well.
Opasen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Opasen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Opasen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Antipov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Opasen wants to control but Antipov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opasen is working for a submission of some sort.
Antipov is looking to improve his position.
Opasen 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.
Opasen wants to take a breather but Antipov is having none of it.
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.
Antipov trying to hold on to Opasen's head to control him but Opasen postures up.
Opasen 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. Antipov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Opasen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osobo Opasen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Golf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Golf!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Golf as Chance shoots in.
Golf throws a head kick that Chance semi-blocks.
Chance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Golf counters with a head kick. That will keep Chance thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Golf wants to get back to his feet but Chance drags him back down.
Chance is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Golf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chance is trying to get an arm triangle but Golf is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golf, who protects the arm well.
Golf wants to get back to his feet but Chance drags him back down.
Chance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golf keeps working.
Chance goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Golf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chance but great work by Golf.
Chance is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chance is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Golf off and has taken his back!
Chance has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Golf has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chance is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Golf knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Golf for a finish.
Golf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golf defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Chance is looking for a triangle but Golf pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chance working for submissions but it's allowed Golf to get to half guard.
Chance has a hand on Golf's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Golf takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Chance tries to reverse the position but Golf maintains control.
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.
Golf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chance is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that No Chance will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Golf leaves Chance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Golf counters with a straight right hand.
Golf connects with a leg kick. Chance looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chance misses with a takedown
and Golf makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chance really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chance takes one on the button.
Golf scores with a decent looking hook.
Chance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Golf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Golf throws a head kick that half lands.
Chance with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golf to score with a decent uppercut.
Golf lands a nice looking body shot.
Chance takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Golf clobbers Chance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance with a poor takedown
and Golf counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Golf throws a combination. Chance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Golf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Golf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chance on the side of the head.
Golf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chance.
Chance is rocked!
Golf connects with a combination that backs up Chance into the cage. Golf lands a flurry of punches that gets past Chance's guard. Chance is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Golf bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Golf! Don Golf retains his lightweight title!
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