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CCL 205 Grand Tourney: Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Slavsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ivan Slavsky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Slavsky!
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, Abdul Ali!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slavsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slavsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abdul Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a right hand that Slavsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavsky also avoids with ease.
Slavsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Slavsky finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Slavsky misses.
Slavsky throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a hook
and Slavsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slavsky is breathing heavily.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Slavsky takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ivan Slavsky has been cut.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slavsky.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Slavsky throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Slavsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slavsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Slavsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali avoids the head kick by Slavsky.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Slavsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slavsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slavsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Slavsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali throws a right hand that Slavsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavsky also avoids with ease.
Slavsky avoids the head kick by Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slavsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali throws a head kick but Slavsky moves out of range.
Slavsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slavsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Ali
and Slavsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali misses with a combination
and Slavsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slavsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali misses with a hook
and Slavsky counters with a leg kick.
Slavsky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Slavsky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slavsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali misses with a double jab
and Slavsky counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slavsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slavsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Slavsky finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Ali works over Slavsky's head and body with a nice combination.
Slavsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slavsky connects with a high kick.
Slavsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slavsky avoids a kick to the body.
Slavsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali dodges the punch combination from Slavsky.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slavsky takes a step back to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a combination that misses
and Slavsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slavsky works the jab nicely.
Slavsky throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Slavsky throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Slavsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali tries to move into range but Slavsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Slavsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slavsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali misses with a combination
and Slavsky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali misses with a combination
and Slavsky counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Slavsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Ali misses with a double jab
and Slavsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Slavsky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slavsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali tries to bum rush Slavsky with a series of wild strikes but Slavsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with a combination
and Slavsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slavsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slavsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Slavsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slavsky scores with a three punch combo!
Slavsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
Slavsky avoids the head kick by Ali.
Slavsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slavsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slavsky scores with a one two! Ali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slavsky throws a head kick that misses.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slavsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Slavsky saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slavsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slavsky jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Slavsky throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slavsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slavsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Slavsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slavsky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a head kick but Slavsky moves out of range.
Ivan Slavsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slavsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slavsky.
Ali is looking to chop away at Slavsky's legs.
Slavsky scores with a head kick.
Slavsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ali throws a right hand that Slavsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavsky also avoids with ease.
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali tries to land a body kick
and Slavsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slavsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slavsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Slavsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali misses the jab.
Slavsky misses with a few strikes there.
Ali checks a low kick from Slavsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Slavsky jabs Ali right on the nose. Ali blinks but takes it well.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slavsky is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slavsky stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slavsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slavsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slavsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slavsky dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Slavsky counters with a left to the body.
Slavsky throws a head kick that Ali semi-blocks.
Ali throws a series of punches but Slavsky moves out of range.
A punch combination from Slavsky misses.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Slavsky scores with a one two! Ali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Slavsky's head.
Ali throws a right hand that Slavsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Slavsky also avoids with ease.
Slavsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slavsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Slavsky.
Slavsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slavsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Slavsky counters with a two punch combo.
Slavsky throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali avoids the head kick by Slavsky.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Slavsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slavsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Slavsky blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali throws a body kick the misses
and Slavsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Slavsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Slavsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Slavsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slavsky, right into the meat.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slavsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ali is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slavsky throws a big shot that misses.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slavsky lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ali throws a right and a left that Slavsky avoids nicely.
Slavsky takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali avoids the body shot from Slavsky.
Ali does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slavsky moves away.
Slavsky lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slavsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slavsky throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdul Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slavsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Slavsky does no damage.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Slavsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali looks to land a combination but Slavsky avoids it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Slavsky.
Ali delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Slavsky misses.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Slavsky.
Slavsky drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Slavsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slavsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Slavsky scores with a nice strike.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Slavsky counters with a big head kick but Ali shrugs it off.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Slavsky with an uppercut!
Slavsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Slavsky counters with a nice body shot.
Slavsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Slavsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ali is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slavsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slavsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Slavsky counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Slavsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Slavsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Slavsky feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slavsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slavsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slavsky lands a head kick!
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slavsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Slavsky throws a head kick that Ali semi-blocks.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Slavsky.
Slavsky avoids the head kick by Ali.
Slavsky lands a right hook to the body.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slavsky.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slavsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slavsky blocks the body kick.
Slavsky throws a combination. Ali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slavsky scores with a head kick. Ali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slavsky misses with a body kick.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slavsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Slavsky was well out of range.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slavsky throws a one two combo.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slavsky counters with a straight right hand.
Slavsky lands with a kick to the temple. Ali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slavsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali misses with a leg kick
letting Slavsky counter with a right hand.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slavsky under the eye.
Slavsky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slavsky duly obliges.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ali crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slavsky - the referee stops the clock and Ali gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slavsky. Ali manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slavsky slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slavsky slips under a jab from Ali.
Slavsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Slavsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slavsky 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Slavsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dappa Saluamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Krishna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krishna comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flaw - Whole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hari Krishna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dappa Saluamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hari Krishna!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saluamba gets caught napping as Krishna dives in and scores a takedown. Saluamba manages to retain guard.
Saluamba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krishna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saluamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krishna is aware though and is defending well.
Krishna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saluamba's guard.
Krishna controlling the pace.
Saluamba wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Krishna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krishna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krishna prevents Saluamba from improving his position.
Krishna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hari Krishna hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Saluamba wants to clinch but Krishna slips to the side
and Krishna counters with a single leg into guard. Saluamba didn't expect that.
Krishna content to stall in guard here.
Krishna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saluamba is keeping the position for now.
Krishna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari Krishna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Krishna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Krishna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saluamba is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krishna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krishna working Saluamba over with strikes.
Krishna landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krishna controlling the pace.
Krishna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krishna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krishna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Krishna there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krishna in particular looking to stall.
Krishna slips a nice elbow through Saluamba's hands, connecting with Saluamba's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna content to control rather than advance.
Krishna working Saluamba over with strikes.
Saluamba has hold of Krishna's hands but Krishna slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krishna working Saluamba over with strikes.
Krishna lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krishna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saluamba is rocked!
Krishna lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Saluamba quite badly. Saluamba pulls Krishna in close trying to recover. Krishna postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Saluamba on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Saluamba doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hari Krishna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Pegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair De Jong!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pegas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pegas tries to get out of the position.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Pegas keeps moving.
De Jong lands a couple of elbows.
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but Pegas is retaining full guard.
De Jong throws a strike but Pegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Jong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jong seems keen to control Pegas's posture.
De Jong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Jong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Jong looking for a guillotine here but Pegas defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong has a closed guard, preventing Pegas from standing up.
Pegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Jong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pegas throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Pegas preventing the sweep.
Pegas advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jong tries to buck Pegas off but Pegas is having none of it.
Pegas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Jong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pegas but great work by De Jong.
Pegas can't do much from the bottom here.
Pegas tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pegas is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pegas because De Jong loaded up on that one.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pegas's face.
Pegas is trying to stand up.
Pegas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pegas is squirming around, avoiding De Jong's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pegas can't escape the position.
De Jong stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pegas tries to clinch there but De Jong circles away.
De Jong throws a sloppy head kick and Pegas moves out of range easily.
De Jong tries to land a front kick but Pegas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pegas darts in and clinches De Jong up against the cage.
Pegas prevents the takedown attempt.
De Jong looks gassed!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pegas.
De Jong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jong is looking to break free of the clinch but Pegas has double underhooks.
Pegas stalling the fight.
Pegas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Jong tries a knee to the head but Pegas blocks it.
Pegas stalling the fight.
De Jong wants to get back to striking at distance but Pegas won't allow it.
Pegas lands an elbow that stopped De Jong in his tracks for a moment.
Pegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Jong fails with a takedown attempt.
De Jong gets tackled into the cage by Pegas. Pegas maintains the clinch.
Pegas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jong takes an elbow to the temple.
De Jong takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Alistair De Jong has been cut.
Pegas unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Jong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Jong can't break the clinch.
De Jong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pegas has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong takes an elbow to the temple.
De Jong takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair De Jong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair De Jong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pegas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Jong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pegas as he avoids it easily.
De Jong throws a head kick that misses
and Pegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pegas moves into range and clinches up with De Jong.
Pegas lands an elbow just above De Jong 's eye.
De Jong wants to break free but Pegas has control.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Pegas.
Pegas avoiding damage.
De Jong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pegas slowing the pace effectively.
Pegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pegas as the two fighters clinch.
Pegas lands an elbow just above De Jong 's eye.
Pegas crunches a lovely knee into De Jong's ribcage.
De Jong is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pegas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Jong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Jong prevents it.
Pegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pegas.
Pegas stalling against the cage.
Pegas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Alistair De Jong's cut even more.
Pegas is struggling to control the position.
De Jong takes an elbow to the temple.
Pegas is working for takedown but De Jong is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Pegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pegas.
Pegas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pegas lands an elbow that stopped De Jong in his tracks for a moment.
De Jong takes an elbow to the temple.
Pegas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pegas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pegas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pegas lands a nice elbow.
De Jong is rocked!
De Jong avoids a wild elbow strike from Pegas.
De Jong is still on wobbly legs! Can Pegas finish him?
Pegas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pegas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pegas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pegas displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Jong up against the cage.
De Jong seems to have recovered his senses.
Pegas lands an elbow just above De Jong 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow.
De Jong has Pegas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pegas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Jong tries to circle away but Pegas has him pinned against the cage.
De Jong is pressed against the cage. Pegas pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts De Jong! Two more big strikes from Pegas and De Jong crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Pegas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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18
275 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.
Miller pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Miller is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Miller looking for a triangle here. Dos Santos is fighting it but it looks tight! Miller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dos Santos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Driello Touredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Kerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeljko Kerum will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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242 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeljko Kerum!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touredo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Touredo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kerum circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Touredo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kerum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kerum throwing strikes from guard but Touredo blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Touredo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerum postures up in Touredo's guard and throws a big left but Touredo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerum throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerum throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Touredo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerum is controlling him.
Kerum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Touredo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerum thows a big elbow that misses.
Kerum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Touredo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Touredo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Touredo!
Kerum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Touredo's best efforts.
Touredo decides to return to a standing position.
Kerum tries for a takedown but Touredo circles away easily
and Touredo counters with an outside leg kick.
Kerum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Touredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerum manages to avoid it.
Kerum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Touredo counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo breaks from the clinch.
Touredo tries to clinch there but Kerum circles away.
Kerum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Touredo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Driello Touredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Kerum.
Kerum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Touredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Touredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Touredo misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Touredo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerum manages to avoid it.
Touredo throws a series of punches but Kerum moves out of range.
Kerum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Touredo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Touredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Driello Touredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Touredo.
Crunch! Touredo slams his shin into Kerum's torso.
Kerum looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touredo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touredo lands a big head kick that sends Kerum tumbling to the mat! Touredo takes a step backwards and waves Kerum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kerum is rocked!
Touredo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Touredo lands a nice shot that snaps Kerum's head back.
Driello Touredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Touredo misses.
Touredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kerum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Touredo tries to clinch up.
Kerum misses with a takedown
and Touredo counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Driello Touredo dominated that round.
That's time! Touredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Touredo instigates a clinch.
Touredo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerum backwards.
Touredo prevents the takedown attempt.
Touredo slows down the pace here.
Kerum has Touredo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Touredo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kerum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Driello Touredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Kerum.
Touredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerum fails with the takedown
and Touredo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Driello Touredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Touredo sends Kerum crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Touredo is motioning to the referee to let Kerum up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kerum is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo misses with a body shot.
Touredo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kerum with a poor takedown
and Touredo counters with a leg kick.
Touredo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kerum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Touredo does no damage.
Kerum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Touredo.
Touredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerum moves away.
Kerum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Touredo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kerum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Touredo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kerum tries to free his leg and advance position but Touredo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerum won't allow Touredo to get back to his feet.
Kerum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerum tries to free his leg and advance position but Touredo is retaining full guard.
Kerum thows a big elbow that misses.
Touredo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Touredo keeping moving, preventing Kerum from controlling successfully.
Kerum prevents Touredo from getting back to his feet.
Touredo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerum wants to control from the top but Touredo keeps moving.
Touredo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerum can do to turn this around?
Kerum wants to pass the guard but Touredo is keeping the position.
Touredo wants to stand up but Kerum is controlling him.
Kerum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Touredo dives on top into guard.
Touredo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Touredo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kerum is working an open guard so Touredo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touredo throws a head kick but Kerum moves out of range.
Touredo looks for the body kick but Kerum saw that one coming.
Touredo fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Touredo. That's going to slow Kerum down.
Kerum misses with a takedown
and Touredo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kerum really felt that one!
Driello Touredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Touredo.
Kerum avoids the head kick by Touredo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Driello Touredo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Touredo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Touredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Touredo throws a right and a left that Kerum avoids nicely.
Touredo throws a shot from downtown. Kerum moves away and avoids it.
Kerum has his takedown stuffed
and Touredo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kerum blocks a head kick by Touredo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerum was well out of range. Poor timing from Touredo.
Touredo closes the distance but Kerum moves to the side
and Kerum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Touredo won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerum staying calm.
Kerum working the strikes but Touredo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kerum is looking for a kimura but Touredo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kerum to get the leverage.
Kerum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kerum is trying to work for a kimura but Touredo is defending well.
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.
Touredo is trying to stand up here but Kerum is controlling him well.
Kerum is looking for a kimura here.
Kerum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerum is trying to control. Touredo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kerum is working for a kimura but Touredo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kerum is looking for a kimura but Touredo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kerum to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo pushes Kerum off looking to stand but Kerum dives back in and keeps control.
Kerum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Touredo defends it well.
Touredo is trying to stand up here but Kerum is controlling him well.
Zeljko Kerum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerum is working for a submission of some sort.
Touredo is trying to stand up here but Kerum is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kerum thows a huge punch but Touredo dodges it nicely.
Kerum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Touredo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kerum is working for a submission of some sort.
Kerum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Touredo is just riding it out for now. Kerum eventually gives up the hold.
Touredo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeljko Kerum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Touredo 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Driello Touredo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibesi Aymeric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
216 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gibesi Aymeric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aymeric tries to clinch up.
Aymeric tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Aymeric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aymeric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aymeric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aymeric misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Aymeric didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aymeric is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aymeric has escaped and now he's on top!
Kimura working for a triangle but Aymeric defends it easily.
Kimura controls Aymeric momentarily but Aymeric frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Aymeric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura wants to stand but Aymeric is controlling the position.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aymeric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aymeric looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aymeric being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Aymeric wants to stand and escape but instead Kimura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aymeric pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
Aymeric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
Aymeric on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aymeric tries to get out of the position.
Kimura throws a strike but Aymeric rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kimura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aymeric is defending well. Kimura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aymeric has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kimura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grom Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Tito is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grom Hellscream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Tito!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hellscream is in Tito's guard.
Tito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hellscream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hellscream sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tito's guard.
Hellscream winds up and cracks Tito with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hellscream is trying to control. Tito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hellscream is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hellscream is working for a kimura but Tito is defending it quite comfortably.
Hellscream trying to pass the guard but Tito defending well.
Hellscream drops an elbow to the side of Tito's head.
Hellscream is working for a submission of some sort.
Tito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellscream's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellscream's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hellscream knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hellscream for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tito looking to break Hellscream's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hellscream remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hellscream holding both Tito 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tito has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tito tightening his grip on Hellscream, looking for the choke.
Tito patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tito has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tito has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hellscream is in real trouble here. Tito gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hellscream is tapping out! Tito wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Tito!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Durandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durandin sprawls well initially but Dumas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Durandin is staying active underneath Dumas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dumas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dumas content to control rather than advance.
Dumas is looking to advance position but Durandin won't allow it.
Dumas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durandin is just riding it out for now. Dumas eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durandin's head.
Dumas moves into full mount! Durandin won't be happy about that!
Dumas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Durandin tries to reverse the position but Dumas maintains control.
Dumas looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has isolated one of Durandin's arms. Durandin looking to fight him off but Dumas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Con Dumas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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275 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Belov!
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, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov gets caught napping as Harlamov dives in and scores a takedown. Belov manages to retain guard.
Harlamov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harlamov has Belov in his guard.
Belov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harlamov's guard.
Belov is nestled in close to Harlamov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belov working Harlamov over with strikes.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belov wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Belov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov 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.
Belov looks to land a strike but Harlamov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov postures up in Harlamov's guard and throws a big left but Harlamov blocks it.
Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harlamov is keeping the position for now.
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Harlamov blocks nicely.
Belov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Harlamov blocks nicely.
Belov postures up in Harlamov's guard and throws a big left but Harlamov blocks it.
Belov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belov is aware though and is defending well.
Belov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belov is aware though and is defending well.
Harlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking to work some ground and pound but Harlamov has wrist control.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harlamov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belov defends it easily.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harlamov looks gassed!
Belov is looking to work some ground and pound but Harlamov has wrist control.
Harlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belov has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harlamov working for a triangle but Belov defends it easily.
Belov wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Belov thows a big elbow that misses.
Belov stands and throws Harlamov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harlamov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belov.
Harlamov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Belov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harlamov defending well though.
Belov working over Harlamov with some ground and pound. Harlamov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belov pulls his head out easily.
Belov is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harlamov defending well though.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belov pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Belov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Belov misses.
Belov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harlamov is out of range.
Belov throws a head kick that misses
and Harlamov counters with a single leg into guard. Belov didn't expect that.
Belov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Harlamov won't allow Belov to sweep him here.
Harlamov drops back looking for a leg! Belov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belov manages to kick Harlamov off! Harlamov jumps back into Belov's guard.
Harlamov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harlamov 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.
Belov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Harlamov tries to reverse the position but Belov maintains control.
Belov unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belov.
Harlamov is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Belov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belov throwing strikes here but Harlamov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harlamov is trying to escape the mount.
Belov unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harlamov's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlamov is looking to get to half guard.
Harlamov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Belov isn't that keen on the idea.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Belov scoring with strikes but Harlamov is staying in there.
Belov lands a heavy elbow.
Belov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Belov isn't that keen on the idea.
Belov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Belov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Belov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harlamov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aleksei Belov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harlamov working to try and regain half guard.
Belov unloads with some shots from mount but Harlamov bucks and avoids them well.
Harlamov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
Belov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Belov has control of the leg.
Belov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Belov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Belov throws a leg kick
so Harlamov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harlamov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belov has escaped and now he's on top!
Belov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Harlamov is retaining full guard.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.
Belov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belov has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Belov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Harlamov blocks nicely.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belov passes Harlamov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harlamov's head.
Belov drops an elbow to the side of Harlamov's head.
Belov works his way into side control.
Belov cracks Harlamov with a big right hand but Harlamov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Belov grinds an elbow into Harlamov's temple.
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Belov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belov throws a strike aimed at the side of Harlamov's head but Harlamov avoids it well.
Harlamov tries to buck Belov off but Belov is having none of it.
Harlamov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belov misses with the ground and pound.
Belov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belov misses with the ground and pound.
Harlamov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov throws an elbow but Harlamov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harlamov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belov pulls his head out easily.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Belov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Belov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belov is trying to control the action in half guard but Harlamov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harlamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belov.
Belov throwing shots but Harlamov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belov is keen to just control but Harlamov is a slippery customer.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harlamov can't escape the position.
Belov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belov lands a big shot there that rocks Harlamov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belov throwing strikes here but Harlamov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Belov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Belov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Grave. The key to victory for Tatti Tasapaksu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatti Tasapaksu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Reva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Reva.
A bone on bone clash there as Reva blocks the leg kick.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Reva slips under a jab.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Reva moves out of range easily.
Reva checks the leg kick.
Reva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tasapaksu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reva somewhat.
Tasapaksu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reva shoots and misses
and Tasapaksu counters by moving into the clinch.
Reva can't get the takedown.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Tasapaksu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reva goes for a takedown attempt but Tasapaksu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reva is defended easily by Tasapaksu.
Reva checks a leg kick.
Reva dives in and grabs Tasapaksu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tasapaksu pushes down on Reva's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tasapaksu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reva circles away quickly and effectively.
Reva fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick lands from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reva keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasapaksu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tasapaksu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a jab when Reva was well out of range.
Tasapaksu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reva closes the distance and clinches up with Tasapaksu, looking for a takedown. Reva pushes Tasapaksu against the cage but Tasapaksu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reva checks a leg kick nicely.
Tasapaksu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tasapaksu as he avoids it easily.
Tasapaksu throws a big shot that misses.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Reva circles away.
Tasapaksu fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Tasapaksu doesn't manage to clinch there - Reva circles away.
Reva shoots in for a double leg but Tasapaksu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reva shoots in and bounces Tasapaksu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tasapaksu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tasapaksu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tasapaksu!
Reva is not content to let Tasapaksu control the position.
Tasapaksu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up but Reva circles away and keeps his distance.
Tasapaksu stuffs the takedown.
Reva checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu misses with a leg kick.
Reva blocks a low kick nicely.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Reva avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tasapaksu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reva walks into a jab.
Reva has his takedown stuffed
and Tasapaksu counters by moving into the clinch.
Tasapaksu slowing the pace effectively.
Reva jumps guard but Tasapaksu stands there with Reva around his waist. Reva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Tasapaksu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Tasapaksu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Reva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tasapaksu tries to land knees in the clinch but Reva avoids the damage to the body.
Reva tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasapaksu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands a damaging elbow.
Reva tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasapaksu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reva's defenses.
Reva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasapaksu prevents it.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reva tries for a takedown but Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks.
Tasapaksu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reva is breathing heavily.
Reva has Tasapaksu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasapaksu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tasapaksu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reva.
Tasapaksu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tasapaksu pushes Reva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Alexander Reva's cut even more.
Tasapaksu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
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!
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Alexander Reva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu has Reva pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasapaksu.
Alexander Reva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu with a knee to the head.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Reva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tasapaksu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Reva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatti Tasapaksu!
Tatti Tasapaksu is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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