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Battle in the Square IX PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony States (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Cormier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony States!
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, Brock Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and States counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
States needs to keep his hands up - Cormier had a free shot at his head there.
Cormier shoots in and bounces States off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cormier trying to control but States is working from the bottom.
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier trying to control but States is working from the bottom.
Cormier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cormier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier has gone for a leg lock! States slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
States forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier tries to get to full guard but States has control of the leg.
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. States lands a nice short elbow.
States lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
States trying to pass the guard but Cormier defending well.
States lands with a punch from half guard.
States knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.
States tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cormier.
Cormier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
States throws a big right hand that misses.
States wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but States is working from the bottom.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
Cormier passes into half guard.
Cormier wants to take a breather but States is having none of it.
Cormier throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing States to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from States.
Cormier drops back looking for a leg! States is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and States manages to kick Cormier off! Cormier jumps back into States's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Cormier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around States's waist but States gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormier off to one side.
States definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
States shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
States throws a big elbow that misses.
Brock Cormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
States trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
States has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
States throws a big right hand that misses.
States trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
States lands a couple of elbows.
States trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Cormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. States is aware though and is defending well.
Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and States defends well.
States wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
States wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
States trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
States wants to stand but Cormier is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but States can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
States tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
States passes Cormier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
States thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
States working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cormier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormier blocking the ground and pound attempt from States.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
States is pressing down on Cormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cormier is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
States thumps Cormier with a low kick.
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but States defends well and Cormier ends up having to push States into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Come on States - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
States looking to throw knees to the head but Cormier is blocking nicely.
States gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cormier regains guard.
Cormier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for States!
States wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, States has worked his arm free - good work by States!
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but States is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cormier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cormier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries for a kimura but States is defending well.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormier tries for a kimura but States is defending well.
States struggling a bit here.
Cormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control the action but States is working from the bottom.
Cormier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anthony States has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
States regains half guard.
Cormier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cormier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. States doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cormier.
States on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if States tries to get out of the position.
States regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cormier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Cormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cormier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Cormier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knez Lazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misail Svenden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knez Lazar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knez Lazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misail Svenden!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenden throws a sloppy head kick and Lazar moves out of range easily.
Svenden throws a head kick but Lazar moves out of range.
Svenden wants to clinch.
Svenden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lazar pulls guard successfully.
Lazar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Svenden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lazar has tightened it up now! Svenden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Knez Lazar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Schwager Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Boggs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Norbert Schwager Ii's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitch Boggs!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Boggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schwager Ii with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwager Ii. Boggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Boggs does no damage.
Schwager Ii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boggs digs a right hand into Schwager Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schwager Ii's gas tank.
Boggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schwager Ii after a bit of a struggle.
Boggs has Schwager Ii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwager Ii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwager Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norbert Schwager Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Boggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwager Ii swivels and escapes.
Boggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Mitch Boggs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs swings for the body but Schwager Ii moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Boggs.
A lazy left from Schwager Ii finds it's target.
Oooooh!!! Schwager Ii has knocked Boggs down with a huge combo! Schwager Ii steps away and waves a wobbly Boggs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Boggs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boggs lands a body shot.
Boggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwager Ii finish him?
Schwager Ii swinging wildly here.
Boggs walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Schwager Ii swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Norbert Schwager Ii!
Norbert Schwager Ii retains his lightweight title!
Norbert Schwager Ii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jo Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Jo Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erschov drives through with a takedown into Wayne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Erschov throws a strike but Wayne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Erschov looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
Erschov has his feet on Wayne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Erschov throws a combination. Wayne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Erschov circles away and keeps his distance.
Erschov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wayne.
Erschov gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch.
Erschov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erschov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Erschov does no damage.
Erschov jabs at Wayne's body.
Erschov works over Wayne's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bob Jo Wayne has been cut.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Erschov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erschov is trying to stand.
Erschov wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wayne stops Erschov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Erschov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wayne is working away from the top position though.
Erschov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Wayne tries to stand but can't do so whilst Erschov controls his leg.
Erschov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erschov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wayne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wayne's back!
Erschov throwing sloppy strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wayne covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Erschov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Erschov wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne just trying to survive but Erschov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Erschov biding his time, controlling Wayne.
Wayne can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erschov avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Erschov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wayne can't escape the position.
Erschov punches Wayne on the ear.
Wayne is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Erschov off. It looks like it's working - Erschov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Wayne displaying calm under pressure there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erschov's half guard.
Erschov is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne prevents Erschov from standing back up.
Wayne is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Erschov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Jo Wayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Erschov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wayne was covering up waiting for the punch and Erschov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Erschov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne trying to keep a closed guard but Erschov is proving a slippery customer.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erschov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erschov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Erschov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erschov controls the pace.
Alexei Erschov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Erschov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Erschov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erschov avoids it really well and circles away.
Erschov lands a head kick!
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Erschov had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wayne wants to stall.
Erschov pulls guard successfully.
Erschov wants to get back to his feet but Wayne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Erschov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erschov is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Erschov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wayne has gone for a leg lock! Erschov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wayne's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erschov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Erschov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne is trying to keep Erschov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Erschov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Jo Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Erschov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to keep at a distance but Erschov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne prevents Erschov from breaking the clinch.
Erschov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexei Erschov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne throws a head kick but Erschov moves out of range.
Alexei Erschov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne fails with the takedown.
Alexei Erschov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jo Wayne.
Erschov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Erschov tries to circle away but Wayne has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erschov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wayne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erschov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wayne's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Erschov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Jo Wayne's cut.
That's time! Erschov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Erschov misses with a few strikes there.
Erschov scores with a decent looking hook.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Erschov saw that one coming.
Erschov clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne pulls guard effortlessly.
Erschov throws an elbow that misses. Wayne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erschov's guard. Nice move by Wayne!
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Erschov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne looking to control.
Erschov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wayne's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Erschov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Erschov lands a couple of digs.
Erschov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erschov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erschov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wayne dives on top into guard.
Wayne prevents Erschov from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov has an active guard here but Wayne has managed to pass into half guard.
Erschov trying to control from the bottom.
Wayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Erschov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wayne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said 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!
Erschov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wayne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Wayne there.
Wayne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Erschov is trying to get back to full guard.
Erschov is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erschov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wayne being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is striking off his back. Wayne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Erschov trying to control from the bottom.
Erschov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne prevents Erschov from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Erschov.
Well Erschov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Erschov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Maclaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver has chosen Leave It to Beaver Theme as his entrance music. Harry Beaver has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rod Maclaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Beaver!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaver lands with a kick to the temple. Maclaren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Rod Maclaren has been cut.
Maclaren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Maclaren. Those never looked like landing.
Beaver cracks Maclaren with an open hand slap.
Beaver drives through with a takedown into 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!
Maclaren has his foot on Beaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Beaver stands up over Maclaren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maclaren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beaver defends it easily.
Maclaren keeping moving, preventing Beaver from controlling successfully.
Maclaren looking for a sweep. Not yet Maclaren, not yet.
Beaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maclaren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maclaren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beaver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beaver is working Maclaren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaver looking to pass the guard.
Beaver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maclaren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beaver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beaver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maclaren has momentary wrist control but Beaver slips an elbow through the middle.
Beaver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beaver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beaver looking to pass the guard.
Beaver lands a couple of elbows.
Maclaren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver cracks Maclaren with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maclaren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beaver passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maclaren wants to sweep but Beaver has passed to side control!
Beaver gets to mount! Maclaren was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beaver prevents Maclaren from getting the reversal.
Maclaren is bucking up trying to escape but Beaver cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beaver wants to control the pace but Maclaren is squirming around nicely.
Maclaren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rod Maclaren's cut is getting worse.
Beaver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maclaren is rocked!
Rod Maclaren's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beaver cracks Maclaren with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Beaver!
In his post fight interview, Harry Beaver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Duseki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Yesevit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Yesevit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Duseki's chin.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Duseki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Yesevit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duseki slips a jab and a cross from Yesevit.
Duseki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yesevit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duseki lands a jab to the head.
Duseki blocks a jab.
Duseki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duseki looks to land a combination but Yesevit avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yesevit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yesevit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duseki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duseki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duseki with a hook.
Yesevit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Duseki.
Duseki scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yesevit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donald Yesevit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yesevit throws a shot from downtown. Duseki moves away and avoids it.
Yesevit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yesevit is rocked!
Yesevit swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Duseki to counter with a crisp jab.
Yesevit is still on wobbly legs! Can Duseki finish him?
Yesevit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yesevit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yesevit seems to have recovered his senses.
Yesevit looks to land a right hand but Duseki moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yesevit.
Yesevit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yesevit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duseki can pounce on him.
Duseki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yesevit.
A jab from Yesevit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duseki misses with the combination.
Duseki throws a head kick but Yesevit moves out of range.
Duseki throws a right hand that Yesevit ducks under and follows up with a left that Yesevit also avoids with ease.
Yesevit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duseki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duseki tries to bum rush Yesevit with a series of wild strikes but Yesevit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duseki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Duseki.
Duseki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yesevits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Yesevit misses.
Duseki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yesevit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duseki is rocked!
Yesevit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Duseki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yesevit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yesevit throws a hook to the side of Duseki's head but Duseki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duseki fails to land with a series of punches.
Yesevit connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Duseki covering up! Yesevit comes in with a big uppercut and Duseki goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Yesevit!
Donald Yesevit is the new bantamweight champion!
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