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AFC 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jambo Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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27
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jambo Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares tries for a takedown but Alvez circles away easily
and Alvez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palhares thinking.
Palhares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rousimar Palhares has been cut.
Alvez misses with a few strikes there.
Palhares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Alvez counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvez lands a left and a right that sends Palhares crashing to the canvas! Alvez dives into mount looking to finish!
Palhares is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alvez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Palhares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Palhares with a poor takedown
and Alvez counters with a crisp right that sends Palhares to the canvas! Alvez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Alvez!
Jambo Alvez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanuelssen Bulokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuelssen Bulokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hector shoots for a double leg takedown but Bulokov sprawls well. He's pushed Hector's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hector throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulokov's waist but Bulokov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hector off to one side.
Hector shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bulokov sprawls well. Bulokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hector gets slowly back to his feet.
Emanuelssen Bulokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Hector.
Bulokov tries to clinch but Hector is having none of it.
Hector shoots for a double leg takedown but Bulokov sprawls well. He's pushed Hector's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bulokov misses with a takedown
and Hector counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hector lands a couple of elbows.
Hector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hector trying to control but Bulokov is working from the bottom.
Bulokov controlling the position.
Hector cracks Bulokov with a solid left hand.
Bulokov controls Hector momentarily but Hector frees himself.
Hector trying to control but Bulokov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hector is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hector is working Bulokov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hector won't allow Bulokov to get back to his feet.
Bulokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bulokov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bulokov tries to get out of the position.
Hector throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulokov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hector throws a big elbow that misses.
Hector trying to control but Bulokov is working from the bottom.
Hector throws an elbow that misses. Bulokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hector's guard. Nice move by Bulokov!
Bulokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emanuelssen Bulokov.
Hector shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bulokov is trying to defend but Hector finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bulokov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hector drops an elbow to the side of Bulokov's head.
Hector seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bulokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hector thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector trying to control from half guard but Bulokov is working away.
Hector slips a nice elbow through Bulokov's hands, connecting with Bulokov's forehead.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bulokov's head.
Hector throwing shots but Bulokov is blocking nicely.
Bulokov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hector.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bulokov's head.
Hector working Bulokov over with strikes.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bulokov wants to get back to his feet.
Bulokov is breathing heavily.
Hector looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bulokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulokov is looking for a sweep. Hector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hector looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hector performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulokov trying to control here.
Hector content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hector trying to control the action but Bulokov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Hector dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bulokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hector, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bulokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dexter Hector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hector shoots in for a double leg but Bulokov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hector sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bulokov somewhat.
Hector tries for a takedown but Bulokov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emanuelssen Bulokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Hector.
Hector tries for a takedown but Bulokov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hector is breathing heavily.
Bulokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bulokov shoots in for a double leg but Hector sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hector looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hector showed some decent athleticism there.
Bulokov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hector is working away from the top position though.
Hector stops Bulokov from getting back to his feet.
Hector wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulokov keeps working.
Hector working over Bulokov with some ground and pound. Bulokov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector is keen to just control but Bulokov is a slippery customer.
Bulokov wants to control but Hector is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hector thows a huge punch but Bulokov dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Hector there.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bulokov's head.
Hector has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bulokov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hector is trying to control. Bulokov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hector is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hector drops an elbow to the side of Bulokov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulokov trying to hold on to Hector's head to control him but Hector postures up.
Hector winds up and cracks Bulokov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hector drops an elbow to the side of Bulokov's head.
Nice strikes from Hector there.
Hector lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hector working over Bulokov with some ground and pound. Bulokov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bulokov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bulokov wants to sweep but Hector has passed to side control!
Dexter Hector has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector working the head and body with strikes.
Hector landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hector works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hector lands a nice forearm strike.
Bulokov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hector working the ground and pound from side control.
Hector works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulokov looking for a sweep but Hector has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hector lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Hector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hector shoots in and bounces Bulokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bulokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulokov, not yet.
Hector trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hector stands up over Bulokov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hector trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulokov has momentary wrist control but Hector slips an elbow through the middle.
Bulokov keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Hector throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hector.
Bulokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hector lands a couple of digs.
Hector loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hector with a nice head shot there.
Hector content to stall in guard here.
Hector is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bulokov keeping moving, preventing Hector from controlling successfully.
Hector sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector distracts Bulokov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hector landing some decent shots from guard.
Bulokov wants to improve his position but instead Hector has moved into half guard.
Hector slips a nice elbow through Bulokov's hands, connecting with Bulokov's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hector content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hector working over Bulokov with some ground and pound. Bulokov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hector is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hector wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulokov keeps working.
Hector working Bulokov over with strikes.
Hector drops an elbow to the side of Bulokov's head.
Bulokov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hector winds up and cracks Bulokov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hector winds up and cracks Bulokov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hector seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector trying to control the action but Bulokov is working from the bottom.
Bulokov pushes Hector off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hector circles away.
Bulokov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hector to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hector postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hector lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hector lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hector trying to control but Bulokov is working from the bottom.
Emanuelssen Bulokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hector works over Bulokov with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Hector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hector 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Hector!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bazar Problema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Soloman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bazar Problema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Soloman!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Problema rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soloman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soloman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Problema is refusing to be controlled, as Soloman sits in half guard.
Problema is looking to get back to full guard here but Soloman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Problema struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soloman is looking to take a break and control but Problema is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soloman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Problema tries to buck Soloman off but Soloman is having none of it.
Soloman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Problema!
Problema is desperately trying to improve his position but Soloman has a good base and remains in mount.
Soloman unloading with bombs!
It looks like Bazar Problema has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soloman scoring with strikes but Problema is staying in there.
Bazar Problema's cut is getting worse.
Soloman is landing with some decent strikes but Problema is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bazar Problema's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soloman working the ground and pound effectively.
Jeez, Bazar Problema's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bazar Problema's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Soloman!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Soloman thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hungy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moloch Vlavo (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hungy Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moloch Vlavo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlavo leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Vlavo throws a right hand that misses
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vlavo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vlavo wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vlavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlavo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry stops Vlavo from standing up.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Vlavo blocks nicely.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlavo has wrist control.
Vlavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlavo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Vlavo is keeping the position.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry advances position into side control!
Henry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Henry swings around for an armbar but Vlavo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henry's guard.
Vlavo wants to stand but Henry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henry is trying to work for a kimura but Vlavo is defending well.
Henry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vlavo is just riding it out for now. Henry eventually gives up the hold.
Henry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry thows a huge punch but Vlavo dodges it nicely.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlavo's head.
Henry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry misses with a head shot. Vlavo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Henry stops Vlavo from standing up.
Henry 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.
Henry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlavo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry postures up in Vlavo's guard and throws a big left but Vlavo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hungy Henry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vlavo defends it nicely.
Hungy Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vlavo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Vlavo slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlavo throws a right and a left that Henry avoids nicely.
Henry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry wants to clinch.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vlavo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vlavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vlavo misses.
Vlavo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vlavo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moloch Vlavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry lands with a right hand.
Vlavo misses with the combination.
Vlavo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry counters with a shoot takedown. Vlavo fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Vlavo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vlavo wants to stand up but Henry is controlling him.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry throws a strike but Vlavo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlavo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Henry to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vlavo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Henry pulls down on the head and he's put Vlavo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hungy Henry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Il (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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238 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Jong Il!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Il misses with the combination.
Mahal throws a low kick but Il moves out of range easily.
Mahal gets tackled into the cage by Il. Il maintains the clinch.
Mahal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Il is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mahal to the mat. Mahal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Il wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
Il drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Il trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Il 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.
Mahal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Il trying to control but Mahal is working from the bottom.
Il stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Il drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Il preventing the sweep.
Mahal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Il stays in close to Mahal's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Il thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Il looking to sit in guard and control but Mahal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Il is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Il keeping moving, preventing Mahal from controlling successfully.
Il looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il actively working from the bottom here.
Il is not content to let Mahal control the position.
Il looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahal is looking for a kimura here.
Il works his way to full guard. Good work.
Il keeping moving, preventing Mahal from controlling successfully.
Il looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Il has his foot on Mahal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahal works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mahal is posturing up here but Il has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mahal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mahal has to tap! Slick submission there by Il!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Jong Il!
Kim Jong Il decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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