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GFC Fight Night 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Heinz Krypton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Heinz Krypton!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a series of punches but Krypton avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krypton shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krypton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krypton checks a leg kick nicely.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krypton slips a jab and a cross from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Krypton fails to land the takedown.
Krypton shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Krypton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Heinz Krypton.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krypton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young misses with the combination.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young throws a right hand that Krypton ducks under and follows up with a left that Krypton also avoids with ease.
Krypton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Young avoids it really well and circles away.
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Karl Heinz Krypton has been cut.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young takes a swing at Krypton's ribcage but misses.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young misses with a hook. Krypton ducked under it nicely.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton fails with the takedown
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Krypton backing up. Krypton nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young throws a right and a left that Krypton avoids nicely.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
Krypton slips a jab and a cross from Young.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krypton is defended easily by Young.
Krypton feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Krypton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krypton trying to move into half guard but instead Young has managed to sweep!
Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young trying to control but Krypton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krypton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
Krypton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Krypton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krypton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Krypton defends it.
Krypton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krypton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krypton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young wants to free his trapped foot but Krypton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krypton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krypton.
Krypton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krypton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krypton looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krypton keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Krypton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Krypton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Krypton down.
Young misses with a double jab.
Krypton moves away from the strike by Young.
Krypton blocks a jab.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young throws a series of punches but Krypton moves out of range.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krypton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young looks to land a combination. Krypton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krypton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krypton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krypton shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krypton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Krypton moves out of range easily.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young leaves Krypton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Heinz Krypton.
Young misses with a combination
and Krypton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krypton.
Krypton passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krypton is taking a breather. Young says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton is looking for a kimura here.
Young tries to roll over but Krypton keeps him under control.
Krypton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Young defends it well.
Young is pressing down on Krypton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Krypton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krypton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krypton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krypton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krypton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krypton tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krypton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Krypton sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Krypton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Krypton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krypton backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young tries to bum rush Krypton with a series of wild strikes but Krypton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Connor Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krypton shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krypton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krypton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krypton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krypton's guard! Nice work there by Young!
Krypton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krypton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Karl Heinz Krypton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young trying to control but Krypton is working from the bottom.
Krypton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Krypton keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Krypton keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young wanted to stand there but Krypton had control of the position.
Young thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krypton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krypton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Young has picked Krypton up and slammed him! Krypton can't keep hold of the triangle and Young manages to pass to side control!
Young is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krypton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Young trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton gets back to half guard.
Karl Heinz Krypton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young is looking to advance position but Krypton won't allow it.
Krypton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Krypton controlling the position well.
Connor Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krypton wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Young trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krypton manages to get to full guard.
Krypton has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
Young postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young wants to pass the guard but Krypton is keeping the position.
Krypton has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karl Heinz Krypton.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krypton checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Heinz Krypton.
I've got Krypton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Heinz Krypton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgios Finlitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgios Finlitis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giorgios Finlitis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitsenbarger thumps Finlitis with a low kick.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
Finlitis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlitis tries for a takedown but Pitsenbarger circles away easily
and Pitsenbarger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Pitsenbarger.
Finlitis looks gassed!
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Giorgios Finlitis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger thuds a left hand into Finlitis's body.
Finlitis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finlitis to the canvas! Finlitis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pitsenbarger keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Pitsenbarger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fig Gif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fig Gif!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gif misses with a combination
and Velasquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gif's guard.
Velasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez won't allow Gif to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gif is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez works over Gif with some ground and pound from guard.
Gif is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gif should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gif is stalling here.
Gif is looking to break free of the clinch but Velasquez has double underhooks.
Gif tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gif.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gif creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Velasquez has hold of one of Gif's legs. Gif is fighting the takedown attempt but Velasquez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gif wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez is working Gif over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gif swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Velasquez prevents Gif from standing back up.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gif's head.
Velasquez working over Gif with some ground and pound. Gif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Gif is working from the bottom.
Velasquez works his way into side control.
Gif is trying to get back to his feet.
Gif looks gassed!
Gif takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gif taking a bit of punishment here - Velasquez scoring with strikes.
Gif tries to escape but Velasquez is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gif to his feet.
Gif tries to clinch up
and Velasquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Velasquez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Velasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Gif's guard.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gif is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez works over Gif with some ground and pound from guard.
Velasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Velasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gif!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with some strikes.
Velasquez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gif is rocked!
It looks like Fig Gif has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez cracks Gif with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocki Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Stupka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rocki Balboa's chin.
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245 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocki Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Stupka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupka throws a one two combo.
It looks like Rocki Balboa has been cut.
A combination from Stupka does no damage.
Stupka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stupka wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Stupka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stupka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stupka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stupka connects with a looping right hand.
Stupka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Stupka.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Stupka tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stupka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocki Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stupka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balboa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stupka's guard now.
Stupka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balboa trying to control but Stupka is working from the bottom.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Stupka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stupka is looking to stand up but Balboa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa being controlled here momentarily.
Balboa stands up over Stupka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Balboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stupka is keeping the position for now.
Stupka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Balboa dives into side control.
Balboa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stupka's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka taking a bit of punishment here - Balboa scoring with strikes.
Balboa works to advance to full mount. Stupka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stupka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stupka is trying to escape the mount.
Balboa looking to finish Stupka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stupka!
Balboa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Balboa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stupka looks a forlorn figure.
Balboa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Balboa lands a big shot there that rocks Stupka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Stupka is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa content just to control the position here.
Balboa lands a big elbow.
Stupka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Balboa controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stupka is working to get back to half guard.
Stupka is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Balboa locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Stupka is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocki Balboa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Eltsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Jake Dean!
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, Viacheslav Eltsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eltsov's guard.
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dean postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eltsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dean, into his guard.
Dean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eltsov defends it easily.
Eltsov wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eltsov won't allow Dean to sweep him here.
Eltsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eltsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dean showed some decent athleticism there.
Dean is stalling here. Eltsov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Eltsov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dean is looking to regain half guard here but Eltsov keeps moving and retains side control.
A control attempt from Dean but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eltsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dean is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean gets back to half guard.
Eltsov controlling the action here.
Dean is trying to control but Eltsov manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to reverse the position but Eltsov maintains control.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
Eltsov controlling his opponent.
Eltsov wants to stand but Dean is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean is desperately trying to improve his position but Eltsov has a good base and remains in mount.
Eltsov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viacheslav Eltsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Eltsov gets caught flat footed, as Dean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dean trying to control but Eltsov is working from the bottom.
Eltsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eltsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eltsov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eltsov decides to stand back up. Eltsov steps back and let's Dean get back to his feet.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dean is looking for a kimura here.
Dean trying to control from half guard but Eltsov is working away.
Eltsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jake Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eltsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Eltsov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eltsov misses with a low kick.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eltsov counters with a left and a right that stings Dean.
Dean tries for a takedown but Eltsov circles away easily
and Eltsov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eltsov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dean controls his leg.
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eltsov pulls his head out easily.
Dean is looking to control Eltsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to roll over but Eltsov keeps him under control.
Eltsov wants to stand up but Dean has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dean is positioning himself well to prevent Eltsov advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eltsov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Eltsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dean avoids the body shot from Eltsov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eltsov tries to hold on but Dean postures up.
Eltsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eltsov is looking to escape.
Dean 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.
Dean punching from mount but Eltsov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Viacheslav Eltsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dean tries to control but Eltsov wriggling away.
Eltsov working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean content just to control the position here.
Dean is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eltsov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eltsov!
Dean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eltsov defends well.
Dean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eltsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eltsov controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dean looking to control but Eltsov passes into half guard.
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.
Dean wants to control but Eltsov passes into side.
Dean is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eltsov wants to stand but Dean is controlling his arm.
Jake Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eltsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viacheslav Eltsov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saifullah Gaziev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hitchenfrog (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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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saifullah Gaziev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Hitchenfrog!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitchenfrog lands a high kick!
Hitchenfrog throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Saifullah Gaziev has been cut.
Gaziev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Gaziev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitchenfrog which made him look bad.
Hitchenfrog throws a front kick that sends Gaziev stumbling back into the cage.
Hitchenfrog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaziev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitchenfrog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaziev's sensitive parts.
Hitchenfrog looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hitchenfrog backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gaziev's temple! It sends Gaziev violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hitchenfrog celebrates and the doctors try to help Gaziev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Albert Hitchenfrog!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simen Hestneas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Datu I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hestneas's entrance music is Van Canto - Rebellion. A fine choice. I has chosen Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simen Hestneas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Datu I !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hestneas throws a head kick that misses.
Hestneas is looking to clinch but I is avoiding it.
Hestneas is looking to clinch.
Hestneas tried to score with a low kick but I checks it.
Hestneas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
I shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
I seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hestneas is looking to escape.
Hestneas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
I drops an elbow to the side of Hestneas's head.
I takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
I scoring with strikes to the body and head.
I prevents Hestneas from standing back up.
I wants to pass to mount but Hestneas is defending the position.
Hestneas taking some punishment here, with I in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hestneas pushes I off looking to stand but I dives back in and keeps control.
Hestneas has hold of I 's hands but I slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
I sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hestneas is looking to escape.
I trying to pass the guard but Hestneas defending well.
Hestneas tries to kick I off but I keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I winds up and cracks Hestneas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
I wants to work for an arm triangle but Hestneas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
I stops Hestneas from getting back to his feet.
Hestneas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hestneas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time I .
I lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
I is trying to control the action in half guard but Hestneas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hestneas wants to get back to his feet.
Hestneas has hold of I 's hands but I slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hestneas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for I on the ground.
Hestneas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hestneas is breathing heavily.
I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hestneas defends it well.
I scoring with strikes to the body and head.
I is trying to work for a kimura but Hestneas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hestneas wants to get back to his feet.
I seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hestneas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
I working the head and body with strikes.
Hestneas wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
I is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hestneas is refusing to be controlled, as I sits in half guard.
I working the head and body with strikes.
I 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.
I takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I is looking to take a break and control but Hestneas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I trying to mount his opponent but Hestneas defends it.
Hestneas is looking to escape.
Hestneas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I scores with a couple of nice shots.
I working over Hestneas with some ground and pound. Hestneas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hestneas pushes I off looking to stand but I dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I is keen to just control but Hestneas is a slippery customer.
Hestneas wants to get back to his feet.
Hestneas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
I winds up and cracks Hestneas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Datu I dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
I will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
I swinging wildly here.
I avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simen Hestneas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hestneas throws a leg kick but I checks it.
I manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hestneas on his heels. He'll look to pass Hestneas's guard now, I'm sure.
Hestneas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
I lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
I working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
I scoring with some ground and pound.
I stops Hestneas from standing up.
Hestneas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Datu I is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hestneas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hestneas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
I makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
I stands up over Hestneas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
I forces his way into half guard.
Hestneas is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I is trying for a kimura here. Hestneas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! I wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Datu I !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diggin Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack comes into the arena with TUF Theme blaring out of the sound system. Manfred von Richthofen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diggin Sack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack misses with a takedown
and von Richthofen counters with a shoot takedown. Sack fights it but they end up in guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Richthofen won't allow Sack to sweep him here.
von Richthofen pushing down on Sack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
von Richthofen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Richthofen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Sack is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen trying to control the action but Sack is working from the bottom.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen is controlling the pace.
Sack blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Richthofen trying to pass the guard but Sack defending well.
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.
von Richthofen is looking to take a break and control but Sack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
von Richthofen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sack sees it coming and defends easily.
Sack pushes von Richthofen off looking to stand but von Richthofen dives back in and keeps control.
von Richthofen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
von Richthofen tries to pass to full mount but Sack defends it.
von Richthofen throws a strike but Sack avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack looking for a sweep. Not yet Sack, not yet.
Sack is trying to control the position but von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sack wants to sweep here but von Richthofen controlling him for the moment.
von Richthofen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sack looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
von Richthofen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
von Richthofen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sack is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
von Richthofen moves in looking to clinch but Sack pushes him off.
von Richthofen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sack shoots in for a double leg but von Richthofen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sack misses with a lunging right hand
and von Richthofen counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen dominated that 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.
Sack has his takedown stuffed
and von Richthofen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sack.
Sack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sack misses with a right hand
and von Richthofen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
von Richthofen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
von Richthofen misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack shoots for a double leg takedown but von Richthofen sprawls well. He's pushed Sack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sack doesn't succeed with the takedown
so von Richthofen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diggin Sack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Richthofen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sack's guard.
Sack is trying to stand.
von Richthofen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sack desperately trying to maintain half guard.
von Richthofen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
von Richthofen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sack is not content to let von Richthofen control the position.
Sack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen prevents Sack from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sack looks to score with a jab to the body but von Richthofen is just out of range.
Sack misses with a left hand
and von Richthofen counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from von Richthofen finds it's target.
von Richthofen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
von Richthofen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sack circles away.
von Richthofen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sack.
von Richthofen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
von Richthofen is working Sack over against the cage.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
von Richthofen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sack.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Richthofen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Richthofen lands with a right to the head.
von Richthofen lands a body punch in the clinch.
von Richthofen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Richthofen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sack tries to break the clinch but von Richthofen is controlling the position.
von Richthofen cracks Sack with a nice body shot.
von Richthofen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sack or not.
A short body shot lands from von Richthofen as the two fighters clinch.
von Richthofen digs a right hand underneath Sack's ribcage. Sack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
von Richthofen moves into the clinch.
von Richthofen lands a left hand.
von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Richthofen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a body shot.
von Richthofen lands an uppercut.
A short right from von Richthofen on the inside.
Sack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from von Richthofen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
von Richthofen lands a nice shot 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!
von Richthofen lands a body punch in the clinch.
von Richthofen scores with a shot to the side of Sack's head.
A short right from von Richthofen on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Richthofen lands with a right to the head.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a nice uppercut.
von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from von Richthofen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen lands a shot to the body.
von Richthofen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands with a left to the head.
von Richthofen lands a shoulder strike.
von Richthofen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by von Richthofen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from von Richthofen.
A short uppercut from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen pushes Sack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
von Richthofen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
von Richthofen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from von Richthofen as the two fighters clinch.
von Richthofen scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for von Richthofen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by von Richthofen.
A shot in the inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manfred von Richthofen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen digs a right hand into Sack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sack's gas tank.
von Richthofen lands with a short shot to the head.
von Richthofen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sack backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from von Richthofen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by von Richthofen as Sack tries to tie him up.
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
von Richthofen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sack swings wildly with an uppercut but von Richthofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manfred von Richthofen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
von Richthofen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
von Richthofen lands with a light punch inside.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from von Richthofen - that landed with a thud.
Sack wants to break the clinch but can't.
von Richthofen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sack is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
von Richthofen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sack trying to control the position but instead, von Richthofen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sack into the cage.
A right hand to the body from von Richthofen.
Diggin Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Richthofen blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred von Richthofen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well von Richthofen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Ant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Miracle (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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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Ant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey Miracle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miracle with a poor takedown
so Ant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miracle can't keep his opponent in guard - Ant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miracle keeps working.
Miracle wants to improve his position but Ant is controlling well.
Ant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miracle is staying active underneath Ant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ant seems to be working for a kimura but Miracle defends the submission attempt.
Miracle is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miracle gets back to full guard.
Ant drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ant seems to have locked his on tight now - Miracle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ant, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gregory Ant!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Comradi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guram Gugenishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comradi comes to the cage accompanied by I fight to survive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Comradi!
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, Guram Gugenishvili!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gugenishvili throws a lazy head kick
and Comradi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gugenishvili! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Comradi!
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