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QFC Tournament 9 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fredriksson swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
Fredriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
A left lands for Yamamoto.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut.
Fredriksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fredriksson looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Aaron Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
Yamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamamoto.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Yamamoto clinches up with Fredriksson and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
Yamamoto has managed to clinch.
Yamamoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yamamoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Fredriksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Yamamoto's head and hops out.
Aaron Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Yamamoto.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fredriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Fredriksson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamamoto looks gassed!
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
No joy there for Fredriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredriksson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takashi Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fredriksson swivels and escapes.
Nice jab there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Fredriksson against the cage.
Fredriksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamamoto has Fredriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Fredriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fredriksson working hard to break the clinch.
Yamamoto prevents Fredriksson from breaking the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Yamamoto.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto has Fredriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Fredriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fredriksson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamamoto works over Fredriksson's head and body with a nice combination.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Yamamoto lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Takashi Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fredriksson dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Fredriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Yamamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Aaron Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
Fredriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fredriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Fredriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Takashi Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Fredriksson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredriksson thinking.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Fredriksson tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fredriksson pinned against the cage. Fredriksson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fredriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Fredriksson slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fredriksson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a heavy elbow.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Fredriksson's attempts to control the action.
Fredriksson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yamamoto holds on to Fredriksson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yamamoto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yamamoto shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson throws some wild stikes that Yamamoto manages to avoid easily.
Fredriksson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fredriksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fredriksson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but Fredriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yamamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yamamoto has given up his back.
Yamamoto wants to control his opponent's hands but Fredriksson gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with punches from the back.
Fredriksson throwing sloppy strikes.
Fredriksson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yamamoto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fredriksson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yamamoto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aaron Fredriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson biding his time, controlling Yamamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fredriksson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Aaron Fredriksson!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Aaron Fredriksson!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Aaron Fredriksson!
Aaron Fredriksson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dickey Rubinksky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scorpien Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpien Rua 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dickey Rubinksky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scorpien Rua!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubinksky misses with a takedown
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rubinksky is trying to get back to half guard.
Rubinksky wants to control but Rua postures up.
Rubinksky tries to improve position but can't.
Rubinksky can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rubinksky tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
Rubinksky can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua tries to stand but Rubinksky is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubinksky is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubinksky is working hard here to advance position.
Rua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dickey Rubinksky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubinksky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua won't allow Rubinksky to sweep him here.
Rua gets to his feet - Rubinksky follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubinksky misses with a takedown
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dickey Rubinksky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubinksky keeping hold of Rua's head, controlling as best he can.
Rubinksky gets full guard.
Rubinksky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rubinksky looking to control.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua is looking to stand up but Rubinksky won't let him.
Rubinksky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubinksky is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubinksky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rubinksky looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rua bucks Rubinksky off and manages to get back to his feet!
Rubinksky tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Rubinksky is breathing heavily.
Rubinksky is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubinksky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubinksky is trying to control but can't.
Rua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rubinksky.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua prevents Rubinksky from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpien Rua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rua throws a right hand that Rubinksky ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubinksky also avoids with ease.
Rubinksky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rubinksky's guard.
Rubinksky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rubinksky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rubinksky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Rubinksky sits in half guard.
Rubinksky is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubinksky stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Rubinksky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Rubinksky trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rubinksky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rubinksky is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubinksky is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubinksky to get the leverage.
Rua is staying active underneath Rubinksky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Rubinksky seems content to control.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dickey Rubinksky wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rubinksky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Rubinksky fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wanted to stand there but Rubinksky had control of the position.
Rubinksky is trying to keep Rua in close.
Rua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rubinksky, up you get!
Rubinksky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dickey Rubinksky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubinksky has a closed guard, preventing Rua from standing up.
Rubinksky controlling Rua's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Rubinksky.
Scorpien Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubinksky is trying to keep Rua in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rua wanted to stand there but Rubinksky had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rubinksky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua stands up from half guard.
Rubinksky tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Rubinksky fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorpien Rua 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rua.
Rubinksky struggling a bit here.
Rubinksky regains half guard.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
Rubinksky is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Rubinksky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rua stands up out of the half guard.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubinksky shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubinksky won't be happy with that.
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!
Rubinksky regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubinksky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Rubinksky wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Rua seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rubinksky desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rubinksky is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rubinksky controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua wanted to stand there but Rubinksky had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rubinksky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rubinksky's guard.
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!
Rubinksky controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua tries to stand but Rubinksky is controlling from the bottom.
Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rubinksky tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Rubinksky fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dickey Rubinksky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua postures up.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Rubinksky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rubinksky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
Rubinksky wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rubinksky wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubinksky shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua stands up and beckons Rubinksky to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubinksky fails with the takedown
so Rua counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rubinksky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickey Rubinksky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubinksky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua wants to stand but Rubinksky is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scorpien Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Scorpien Rua!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Scorpien Rua!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Scorpien Rua!
Scorpien Rua wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Basic Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Basic Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two misses with a straight left.
Brandao clinches.
Brandao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Two advances to half guard.
Two is trying to control. Brandao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandao trying to control but Two postures up.
Brandao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Two trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
Brandao doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Two works the jab nicely.
Brandao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandao swats away the attempt to clinch by Two.
Brandao has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao pulls guard successfully.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twois looking to pass into half guard but Brandao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brandao is in guard.
Brandao tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Brandao wants to pass the guard but Two is keeping the position.
Two controls Brandao momentarily but Brandao frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Two lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Two to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandao shoots in and bounces Two off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Two working a defensive guard here.
Two is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Two is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao passes into half guard.
Two is trying to maintain the position but Brandao is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandao controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Brandao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao 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.
Brandao dives in and scores a takedown into Two's guard.
Two controls Brandao momentarily but Brandao frees himself.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Two utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two controls Brandao momentarily but Brandao frees himself.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basic Two has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Two tries to clinch but Brandao moves away
and Brandao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Diego Brandao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Two gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Brandao successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but Two is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two wanted to stand there but Brandao had control of the position.
Brandao looking to control.
Diego Brandao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Two wants to stand but Brandao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brandao instigates a clinch.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao shoots in and bounces Two off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brandao trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Brandao won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Two working a defensive guard here.
Brandao looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Brandao is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Basic Two wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Two scores with a jab. Brandao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Two keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two wants to stand but Brandao is controlling the position.
Brandao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Brandao was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Two avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Two closes the distance but Brandao moves to the side
and Brandao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Two's guard now.
Two avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandao slips nicely into half guard.
Brandao is keen to just control but Two is a slippery customer.
Brandao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Two to stand up.
Two looks to land a combination but Brandao avoids it well.
Two tries to clinch up but Brandao circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandao!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two wants to clinch but Brandao slips to the side
so Brandao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Brandao is proving a slippery customer.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brandao is now in half guard.
Brandao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brandao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Two is just riding it out for now. Brandao eventually gives up the hold.
Brandao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao stalling.
Brandao working Two over with strikes.
Brandao trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Brandao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two trying to hold on to Brandao's head to control him but Brandao postures up.
Two is trying to stand up here but Brandao is controlling him well.
Brandao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brandao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandao throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Two is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandao has a good base and remains in mount.
Brandao landing strikes from the mount.
Two is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandao has a good base and remains in mount.
Brandao is looking to work his way around to Two's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brandao goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Two is on top in guard.
Brandao pushes Two off and gets back to his feet.
Brandao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandao misses with a two punch combination.
Brandao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao controlling from the top position.
Two is trying to control the position but Brandao postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao wins by unanimous decision!
Diego Brandao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mareks Stepaneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaster Birk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mareks Stepaneks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mareks Stepaneks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaster Birk!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Birk.
Stepaneks is not content to let Birk control the position.
Birk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepaneks is trying to get back to half guard.
Stepaneks is working hard here to advance position.
Stepaneks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Birk off and has taken his back!
Stepaneks looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Birk can't escape the position.
Stepaneks looking for the RNC.
Stepaneks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Birk is defending well though. Stepaneks let's go of the attempt for now.
Stepaneks working for a choke but Birk reverses nicely into Stepaneks 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepaneks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Birk passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stepaneks is looking to improve his position.
Stepaneks looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Birk connects with a nice short shot to Stepaneks's temple.
Birk passes to full mount!
Stepaneks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepaneks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Birk from controlling successfully.
Stepaneks keeping full guard, as Birk tries to pass.
Stepaneks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Birk has passed into half guard!
Stepaneks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Birk from controlling successfully.
Stepaneks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birk trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birk defends it easily.
Birk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birk misses with a low kick.
Stepaneks fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stepaneks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mareks Stepaneks 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.
Birk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stepaneks to the mat! Stepaneks manages to get full guard.
Stepaneks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birk wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Stepaneks has his foot on Birk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birk works his way back into a safe position though.
Stepaneks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birk defends well.
Birk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Birk from controlling successfully.
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Birk pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birk stands and steps away. Stepaneks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Birk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepaneks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stepaneks moves nicely into side control.
Stepaneks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Birk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stepaneks tries for a kimura but Birk is defending well.
Stepaneks has knee on belly momentarily but Birk bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepaneks wants to free his trapped foot but Birk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Birk moves into full guard.
Birk wants to sweep here but Stepaneks controlling him for the moment.
Birk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Birk is breathing heavily.
Stepaneks shoots in and drives through. Birk sprawls well.
Birk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepaneks tries to improve position but can't.
Birk stands up.
Birk tries to clinch but Stepaneks moves away
and Stepaneks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birk tries to kick Stepaneks off but Stepaneks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stepaneks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birk sees it coming and defends easily.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but Birk defending well.
Stepaneks seems to be looking for submissions.
Stepaneks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Birk works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birk keeping full guard, as Stepaneks tries to pass.
Stepaneks pushes down on Birk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepaneks uses his free foot to push down on Birk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Birk.
Stepaneks works his way to his opponent's back.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepaneks is working for a rear naked choke. Birk is not defending it well and Stepaneks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Birk refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Birk's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mareks Stepaneks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Moshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Daniel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armen Moshi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniel.
A head kick from Moshi lands but Daniel takes it in his stride.
Moshi forces Daniel back against the cage and clinches.
Moshi is pressed up against the cage. Daniel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moshi down to the mat. Moshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniel tries to sprawl out of it but Moshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moshi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Moshi as Daniel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel stuffs the takedown attempt from Moshi. Moshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but Moshi shows good takedown defense.
Moshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moshi shoots in for a takedown but Daniel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moshi's guard.
Daniel drops back looking for a leg! Moshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moshi manages to kick Daniel off! Daniel jumps back into Moshi's guard.
Daniel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daniel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moshi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Daniel but great work by Moshi.
Daniel seems a little lost for a moment, as Moshi dominates the positioning.
Daniel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Daniel is trying to control Moshi's posture but Moshi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moshi off and has taken his back!
Daniel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moshi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Daniel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Daniel looking to break Moshi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moshi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Daniel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Daniel is looking for a rear naked choke here but Moshi reverses the position brilliantly into Daniel's guard!
Daniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moshi stacks Daniel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moshi!
Daniel is trying to buck Moshi off.
Daniel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moshi off and has taken his back!
Moshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moshi trying to control the position but Daniel manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is persistently looking for the submission but Moshi is defending it well.
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!
Moshi trying to control the hands but Daniel breaks the grip.
Moshi wants to get back to his feet.
Daniel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daniel working for a choke but Moshi is defending well.
Daniel keeps control of the position as Moshi tries to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Daniel dominated that round.
That's time! Daniel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moshi is pressed up against the cage. Daniel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moshi down to the mat. Moshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniel sprawls well. Daniel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moshi gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniel.
Moshi throws a chopping leg kick but Daniel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moshi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel has a takedown stuffed.
Daniel fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moshi can't break the clinch.
Moshi effectively controlling the action here.
Moshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moshi is trying to force a seperation but Daniel has the dominant position.
Moshi can't get the takedown.
Moshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moshi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moshi tries to pull guard but Daniel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshi gets underhooks to prevent Daniel's takedown attempt.
Daniel gets underhooks to prevent Moshi's takedown attempt.
Moshi prevents the takedown attempt.
Moshi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daniel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moshi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel wants to take the fight to the mat but Moshi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daniel can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moshi pulls guard.
Daniel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moshi dives on top into guard.
Moshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel has his foot on Moshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Daniel looking for subs off his back but Moshi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moshi throwing shots but Daniel is blocking nicely.
Moshi slows the pace down in half guard.
Daniel trying to control from the bottom.
Moshi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshi misses with a takedown attempt - Daniel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moshi shoots for a takedown but Daniel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daniel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moshi is pulling down on Daniel's head. It's preventing any offense from Daniel, at least for the moment.
Moshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daniel is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniel drops back looking for a leg! Moshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moshi manages to kick Daniel off! Daniel jumps back into Moshi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armen Moshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Moshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Moshi has closed the distance and engaged Daniel in a clinch.
Moshi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daniel goes for a takedown attempt but Moshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Moshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniel circles away.
Moshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Daniel or perhaps it was just good defense by Moshi which made him look bad.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniel.
Moshi has his hands clasped together around Daniel's back. He's all about the action.
Daniel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moshi sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Moshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniel is working for a kimura but Moshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Moshi wants to get back to full guard but Daniel has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Moshi is trying to escape and Daniel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Moshi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Daniel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Daniel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Heatrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Smirnov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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133 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor Heatrt!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Heatrt. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt.
Heatrt gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heatrt seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smirnov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Conor Heatrt!
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