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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis closes the distance and clinches up with Dam, looking for a takedown. dzirvinskis pushes Dam against the cage but Dam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dam. No joy for dzirvinskis on that attempt.
dzirvinskis shoots for a double leg takedown but Dam sprawls well. He's pushed dzirvinskis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rinalds dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dam lands in his opponent's guard.
Dam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
Dam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dam won't allow dzirvinskis to get back to his feet.
dzirvinskis looks gassed!
Dam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dam wants to control from the top but dzirvinskis keeps moving.
Dam throwing strikes but missing.
Dam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dzirvinskis on the ground.
dzirvinskis is looking to stand back up but Dam counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by dzirvinskis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dzirvinskis wants to get back to his feet.
Dam trying to mount his opponent but dzirvinskis defends it.
Dam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dam wants to lay and pray for a moment but dzirvinskis keeps working.
Dam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. dzirvinskis defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
dzirvinskis shoots and misses
and Dam counters with a takedown into side control.
Dam trying to control the position but dzirvinskis is working away.
dzirvinskis tries to escape but Dam is in control.
Dam trying to control the position but dzirvinskis is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam cracks dzirvinskis with a big right hand but dzirvinskis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
dzirvinskis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
dzirvinskis is trying to buck Dam off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dam throws a series of punches but dzirvinskis avoids them all with ease.
Dam with a hook.
dzirvinskis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
dzirvinskis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dam counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dzirvinskis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
dzirvinskis fails with the takedown.
Dam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by dzirvinskis.
Dam tries to improve position but can't.
dzirvinskis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
dzirvinskis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dam is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). rinalds dzirvinskis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ddurnovs scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson dives in and grabs ddurnovs's left leg, looking for a takedown. ddurnovs pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
ddurnovs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nelson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nelson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for ddurnovs!
ddurnovs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nelson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but ddurnovs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
ddurnovs is trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by ddurnovs, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ddurnovs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
ddurnovs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ddurnovs throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
ddurnovs misses with an uppercut.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with ddurnovs, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes ddurnovs against the cage but ddurnovs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ddurnovs tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ddurnovs tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from ddurnovs.
vitalijjs ddurnovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ddurnovs misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
vitalijjs ddurnovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ddurnovs's waist but ddurnovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but ddurnovs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
vitalijjs ddurnovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for ddurnovs.
ddurnovs lands with a cross.
ddurnovs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ddurnovs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
ddurnovs wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ddurnovs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ddurnovs.
Nelson defending well as ddurnovs loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but ddurnovs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ddurnovs lands with a right hand.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ddurnovs throws out the jab.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ddurnovs sprawls well. ddurnovs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
ddurnovs clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from ddurnovs as Nelson shoots in.
A swing and a miss from ddurnovs.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ddurnovs.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - ddurnovs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ddurnovs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ddurnovs's waist but ddurnovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
ddurnovs throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson slips under a jab from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson tries for a takedown but ddurnovs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
ddurnovs throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ddurnovs throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
ddurnovs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with ddurnovs, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes ddurnovs against the cage but ddurnovs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vitalijjs ddurnovs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from ddurnovs misses.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. ddurnovs sprawls well initially but Nelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
ddurnovs is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
ddurnovs is trying to escape back to his feet but Nelson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
ddurnovs is trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson is working to tighten is grip on ddurnovs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. ddurnovs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nelson is really squeezing tight and eventually ddurnovs passes out! Nelson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roy Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janis Ozolins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriy Sushkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janis Ozolins!
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, Uriy Sushkov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sushkov throws a body punch but Ozolins moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ozolins is defended easily by Sushkov.
Ozolins shoots in and drives through. Sushkov sprawls well.
Sushkov throws a leg kick which misses Ozolins's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolins tries to avoid it.
Sushkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ozolins is trying to control Sushkov's posture but Sushkov avoids it.
Ozolins is looking to regain half guard here but Sushkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozolins is not content to let Sushkov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushkov prevents Ozolins from escaping the position.
Ozolins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sushkov cracks Ozolins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sushkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Sushkov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sushkov shoots and misses
and Ozolins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sushkov!
Sushkov looks gassed!
Ozolins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sushkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ozolins.
Ozolins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sushkov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ozolins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sushkov is looking to escape.
Ozolins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sushkov has worked his arm free - good work by Sushkov!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ozolins trying to control the action but Sushkov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozolins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ozolins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sushkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ozolins is working for a kimura here but Sushkov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ozolins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sushkov won't allow Ozolins to sweep him here.
Sushkov distracts Ozolins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sushkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozolins wants to sweep here but Sushkov controlling him for the moment.
Sushkov looking to pass the guard.
Ozolins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sushkov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Janis Ozolins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ozolins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sushkov.
Sushkov shoots in for a takedown but Ozolins shows good takedown defense.
Sushkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ozolins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sushkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ozolins moves in looking to clinch but Sushkov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sushkov sprawls well. Sushkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ozolins gets slowly back to his feet.
Ozolins shoots in but Sushkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Ozolins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolins closes the distance and clinches up with Sushkov, looking for a takedown. Ozolins pushes Sushkov against the cage but Sushkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ozolins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sushkov circles away.
Sushkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sushkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ozolins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozolins is looking to clinch.
Ozolins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sushkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sushkov seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sushkov decides to stand up.
Ozolins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sushkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Sushkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozolins jumps into guard, dragging Sushkov to the mat.
Sushkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushkov trying to move into half guard but instead Ozolins has managed to sweep!
Ozolins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sushkov's head.
Ozolins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozolins wants to control from the top but Sushkov keeps moving.
Ozolins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ozolins wants to control from the top but Sushkov keeps moving.
Ozolins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ozolins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sushkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozolins is in close to Sushkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ozolins stands and steps away. Sushkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ozolins darts in trying to clinch
and Sushkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ozolins won't be happy with that.
Sushkov trying to control the position but Ozolins is working away.
Ozolins stops Sushkov from passing to mount.
Ozolins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sushkov on the ground.
Ozolins pushes Sushkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sushkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriy Sushkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sushkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolins circles away.
Ozolins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolins throws a head kick but Sushkov moves out of range.
Ozolins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sushkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sushkov wants to clinch up but Ozolins keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolins is looking to clinch.
Sushkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sushkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sushkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ozolins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sushkov pushes down on Ozolins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozolins gets back to full guard.
Sushkov wants to pass the guard but Ozolins is keeping the position.
Sushkov wants to control from the top but Ozolins keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozolins looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolins, not yet.
Ozolins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ozolins wants to stand up but Sushkov is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ozolins looks to land a combination but Sushkov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ozolins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sushkov swivels and escapes.
Sushkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ozolins sprawls well initially but Sushkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ozolins is trying to get back to full guard.
Sushkov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sushkov throws a nice looking combination but Ozolins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ozolins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sushkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sushkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Ozolins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolins is looking to stand up but Sushkov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sushkov wants to control from the top but Ozolins keeps moving.
Sushkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozolins is retaining full guard.
Sushkov controlling from the top position.
Ozolins has his hands on Sushkov's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriy Sushkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sushkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriy Sushkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niclas Ekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niclas Ekman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boxing Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niclas Ekman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bot throws a push kick but Ekman slaps the foot to one side.
Bot misses with a body kick.
Bot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bot looks for the body kick but Ekman saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Bot as Ekman shoots in.
Bot misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bot!
Ekman blocks the body kick.
Bot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ekman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekman wants to pass the guard but Bot is keeping the position.
Ekman won't allow Bot to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekman wants to pass the guard but Bot is keeping the position.
Bot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekman is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bot misses with a body kick.
Bot fails with the takedown
and Ekman counters with a single leg into guard. Bot didn't expect that.
Bot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekman is controlling him.
Ekman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.
Ekman prevents Bot from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ekman drops back looking for a leg! Bot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bot manages to kick Ekman off! Ekman jumps back into Bot's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekman trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bot looks for the body kick but Ekman saw that one coming.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick and Ekman moves out of range easily.
Bot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ekman backs up against the cage.
Ekman blocks the body kick.
Ekman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bot swivels and escapes.
Bot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bot shoots and misses
and Ekman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niclas Ekman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bot throws a lazy head kick
and Ekman counters with a single leg into guard. Bot didn't expect that.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Ekman from controlling successfully.
Ekman prevents Bot from getting back to his feet.
Bot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ekman on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekman wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.
Bot wants to stand but Ekman is controlling the position.
Ekman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bot tries to sprawl out of it but Ekman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bot throws the kick towards the body but Ekman avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Bot or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekman which made him look bad.
Crunch! Bot slams his shin into Ekman's torso.
Bot misses with the body kick
and Ekman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bot's guard now.
Ekman is stalling in the full guard.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Ekman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.
Ekman is looking to advance position but Bot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekman is trying to escape the mount.
Bot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ekman is looking to escape.
Ekman tries to hold on but Bot postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niclas Ekman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ekman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bot throws a push kick but Ekman slaps the foot to one side.
Bot tries to land a body kick
and Ekman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bot pushes Ekman off looking to stand but Ekman dives back in and keeps control.
Niclas Ekman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekman is looking for a kimura but Bot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ekman to get the leverage.
Ekman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bot defend it? Ekman steps over the head and cranks it - Bot is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ekman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niclas Ekman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiss Briedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uldis Bauska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
200 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matiss Briedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uldis Bauska!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Briedis as he avoids it easily.
Briedis shoots and misses
enabling Bauska to counter with a crisp jab.
Briedis feints and as Bauska raises his hands in defense, Briedis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bauska looking to control.
Bauska wants to stand and escape but Briedis is having none of it.
Briedis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauska is trying to control the position but Briedis postures up.
Briedis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briedis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bauska keeping moving, preventing Briedis from controlling successfully.
Bauska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Briedis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauska trying to control but Briedis is working from the bottom.
Bauska prevents Briedis from getting back to his feet.
Bauska trying to stand up but can't free himself from Briedis's guard.
Bauska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bauska scores with a nice head shot.
Briedis misses with a takedown
so Bauska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauska wants to control from the top but Briedis keeps moving.
Briedis kicks Bauska off and gets to his feet.
Briedis is breathing heavily.
Bauska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Briedis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Briedis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briedis wants to control from the top but Bauska keeps moving.
Briedis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Briedis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bauska throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska trying to keep a closed guard but Briedis is proving a slippery customer.
Briedis gets to his feet. Bauska looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bauska tries for a takedown but Briedis circles away easily
and Briedis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matiss Briedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uldis Bauska.
Bauska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Briedis not doing much here.
Bauska is not content to let Briedis control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Briedis is working away from the top position though.
Briedis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Briedis is keen to just control but Bauska is a slippery customer.
Briedis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Briedis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bauska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Briedis is working away from the top position though.
Briedis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matiss Briedis dominated that round.
That's time! Briedis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bauska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Briedis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Briedis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bauska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briedis is one step ahead there.
Bauska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Briedis chips away with some ground and pound.
Bauska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Briedis!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briedis wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briedis somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Briedis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Briedis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Briedis is pressing down on Bauska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bauska is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauska gets back to full guard.
Briedis tries to stand but Bauska is controlling from the bottom.
Bauska working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Briedis controls the pace.
Briedis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bauska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Briedis defends it easily.
Briedis stands and steps away. Bauska gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska fails with the takedown
and Briedis counters with a takedown into side control.
Briedis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bauska's shoulder. That is not cool.
Briedis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bauska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bauska won't allow Briedis to pass to mount.
Briedis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bauska to stand up.
Bauska is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Briedis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briedis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Briedis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briedis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briedis is taking a breather. Bauska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matiss Briedis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bauska shoots and misses
and Briedis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bauska won't be happy with that.
Briedis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bauska to see if he's OK.
Briedis stands up and beckons Bauska to his feet.
Matiss Briedis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauska connects with a body shot.
Briedis scores with a takedown into Bauska's guard.
Bauska keeping moving, preventing Briedis from controlling successfully.
Briedis is really struggling to control Bauska but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bauska working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauska is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bauska wants to stand up but Briedis is controlling him.
Briedis controlling from the top position.
Briedis works over Bauska with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Briedis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Briedis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Briedis is looking to advance position but Bauska won't allow it.
Bauska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Briedis.
Briedis thows a huge punch but Bauska dodges it nicely.
Bauska is looking to control Briedis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bauska avoid being mounted?
Briedis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Briedis 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.
Bauska wants to control but Briedis is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Briedis looks for a takedown but Bauska sprawls well.
Bauska doesn't manage to clinch there - Briedis circles away.
Bauska misses with a takedown attempt
and Briedis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Briedis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bauska looking to control.
Briedis trying to control but Bauska is working from the bottom.
Briedis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bauska working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matiss Briedis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Briedis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matiss Briedis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between max sirokov irsis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aaron maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). irsis comes to the cage accompanied by rocky. The key to victory for max sirokov irsis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, max sirokov irsis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, aaron maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - irsis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
maxwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
irsis doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
irsis throws a nice looking combination but maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
irsis moves in looking to clinch but maxwell pushes him off.
maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
irsis wants to clinch up but maxwell keeps it at a distance.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
maxwell ducks under a wild hook from irsis.
irsis misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
irsis throws a big shot that misses.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up but maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
irsis fails in his attempt to clinch.
irsis tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
irsis fails in his attempt to clinch.
irsis misses with a straight left.
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
irsis with a hook.
It looks like aaron maxwell has been cut.
irsis doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
maxwell defending well as irsis loads up on a big left hand.
irsis fails in his attempt to clinch.
irsis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - irsis coming out on top.
irsis tries to clinch but maxwell is having none of it.
irsis doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
irsis doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
irsis is looking to clinch.
irsis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
maxwell dives in and grabs irsis's left leg, looking for a takedown. irsis pushes down on maxwell's head and hops out.
maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as irsis sprawls well. irsis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
max sirokov irsis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aaron maxwell.
irsis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
irsis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
irsis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by maxwell.
irsis throws a right and a left that both miss.
maxwell walks into a jab.
max sirokov irsis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
irsis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up aaron maxwell's cut even more.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up but maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
irsis throws a series of punches but maxwell moves out of range.
irsis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract maxwell.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
irsis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
irsis is breathing heavily.
irsis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
irsis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from irsis.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
irsis is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
irsis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
maxwell is trying desperately to land a takedown but irsis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for maxwell.
irsis tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
irsis misses with a hook. maxwell ducked under it nicely.
maxwell slips under a jab.
irsis misses with a looping left.
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
maxwell shoots in for a takedown but irsis shows good takedown defense.
irsis tries to clinch but maxwell is having none of it.
irsis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says irsis as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
max sirokov irsis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on aaron maxwell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from irsis.
irsis tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
irsis misses with a straight left.
maxwell slips under a jab.
irsis wants to clinch.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
irsis throws a right hand that maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that maxwell also avoids with ease.
maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch but maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
max sirokov irsis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
irsis dips to his left and cracks maxwell with an uppercut!
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
irsis misses the jab.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
irsis wants to clinch up but maxwell keeps it at a distance.
irsis is looking to clinch.
irsis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
maxwell shoots in looking for a takedown. irsis tries to sprawl out of it but maxwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. irsis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
irsis misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
irsis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
irsis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
irsis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
irsis fails in his attempt to clinch.
irsis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
irsis misses with a straight right.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
irsis is looking to clinch.
irsis doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
irsis connects with a jab.
irsis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from irsis.
irsis misses with a looping left.
irsis connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above aaron maxwell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up but maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
irsis tries to clinch up.
max sirokov irsis is winning the standup battle so far.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
irsis scores with a nice head shot.
irsis is looking to clinch but maxwell is avoiding it.
irsis tries to clinch up but maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
irsis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
irsis throws a lazy right hand but maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
maxwell shoots in and drives through. irsis sprawls well.
max sirokov irsis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aaron maxwell.
irsis throws a hook but maxwell blocks it.
irsis throws a hook to the side of maxwell's head but maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
irsis misses with a double jab.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
irsis fails to land with a series of punches.
irsis tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
irsis doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
max sirokov irsis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on aaron maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
irsis wants to clinch up but maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from irsis.
irsis thows a left - swing and a miss!
maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. irsis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
irsis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
irsis tries to clinch up.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but maxwell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, irsis has got the better of the exchanges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from maxwell.
maxwell slips under a jab from irsis.
irsis throws a shot from downtown. maxwell moves away and avoids it.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up but maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
irsis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract maxwell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from irsis.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
irsis tries to clinch there but maxwell circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
maxwell slips a jab and a cross from irsis.
irsis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by maxwell.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by irsis.
maxwell fails with the takedown.
max sirokov irsis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aaron maxwell.
irsis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
aaron maxwell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
irsis tries to close the distance and clinch up but maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
irsis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but irsis swivels and escapes.
maxwell ducks under a wild hook from irsis.
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
irsis fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - irsis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
irsis misses with a two punch combination.
irsis throws a hook to the side of maxwell's head but maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from irsis.
maxwell ducks under a wild hook from irsis.
irsis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
irsis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
maxwell moves away from the strike by irsis.
irsis tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
irsis is looking to clinch but maxwell is avoiding it.
irsis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at aaron maxwell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). max sirokov irsis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Le Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krish Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Jean comes to the cage accompanied by La France. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Le Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krish Grundmanis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundmanis thuds his right hand into Le Jean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Jean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Grundmanis does no damage.
Le Jean tries to clinch up but Grundmanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Jean wants to clinch up but Grundmanis keeps it at a distance.
Grundmanis scores with a body shot.
Grundmanis scores with a jab to the body.
Grundmanis lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Le Jean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundmanis cracks a nice hook into Le Jean's ribs.
Le Jean is breathing heavily.
Grundmanis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Jean looks for a takedown but Grundmanis sprawls well.
Grundmanis lands a slapping body shot.
Grundmanis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmanis gets a clinch.
Le Jean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grundmanis's efforts to push away.
Le Jean keeps control of Grundmanis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grundmanis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Jean prevents Grundmanis from breaking the clinch.
Grundmanis slowing the pace effectively.
Grundmanis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Jean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grundmanis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grundmanis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le Jean is pressed up against the cage. Grundmanis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Jean down to the mat. Le Jean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Jean walks into a left hand.
Grundmanis scores with a jab.
Grundmanis works over Le Jean's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundmanis works Le Jean's body with a nice hook.
Grundmanis lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Grundmanis.
Krish Grundmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis throws a good cross that connects.
Grundmanis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grundmanis cracks a nice hook into Le Jean's ribs.
Grundmanis rushes Le Jean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundmanis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Jean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierre Le Jean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krish Grundmanis.
Grundmanis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Jean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Le Jean is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grundmanis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Le Jean to the mat. Le Jean regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grundmanis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Le Jean has a closed guard, preventing Grundmanis from standing up.
Grundmanis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis wants to stand but Le Jean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Le Jean throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grundmanis gets to his feet. Le Jean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Le Jean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le Jean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grundmanis connects with a body shot.
Grundmanis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grundmanis.
A right-left combo lands from Grundmanis.
Danga de danga de dang - Grundmanis scores with a four punch combination!
Le Jean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Jean throws a combination that misses
and Grundmanis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Jean throws a series of punches but Grundmanis avoids them all with ease.
Grundmanis moves in looking to clinch but Le Jean pushes him off.
Le Jean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grundmanis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Le Jean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Le Jean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pierre Le Jean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Jean tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves away
and Grundmanis counters with a left and a right that stings Le Jean.
Grundmanis misses with the combination.
Grundmanis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundmanis connects with a looping right hand.
Le Jean is looking to clinch but Grundmanis is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krish Grundmanis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grundmanis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grundmanis dodges the punch combination from Le Jean.
Grundmanis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Jean tries to bum rush Grundmanis with a series of wild strikes but Grundmanis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grundmanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Le Jean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundmanis misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Grundmanis finds it's way through Le Jean's defenses.
Le Jean wants to clinch.
Grundmanis misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Jean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grundmanis connects with a crisp jab.
Grundmanis scores with a hook.
Grundmanis scores with a shot to the body.
Grundmanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Jean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grundmanis gets a clinch.
Le Jean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Jean tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves out of range.
Grundmanis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Grundmanis duly obliges.
Le Jean walks into a straight right hand from Grundmanis.
Le Jean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grundmanis.
A jab lands there for Grundmanis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Jean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grundmanis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grundmanis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Le Jean backs up against the cage.
Le Jean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Jean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grundmanis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grundmanis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grundmanis lands with a nice body punch.
Grundmanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Jean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grundmanis wants to clinch
and Le Jean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundmanis blocks an uppercut.
Grundmanis tries to pull guard but Le Jean holds him up against the cage and eventually Grundmanis drops back down to his feet.
Grundmanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Jean is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grundmanis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Le Jean to the mat. Le Jean regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Jean has his foot on Grundmanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grundmanis works his way back into a safe position though.
Grundmanis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundmanis stands up and waves to Le Jean to follow him.
Le Jean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grundmanis counters with a straight right hand.
Grundmanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krish Grundmanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Jean closes the distance but Grundmanis moves to the side
and Grundmanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Jean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundmanis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Grundmanis scores with a four punch combination!
Grundmanis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grundmanis takes a swing at Le Jean's ribcage but misses.
Grundmanis throws a right hand that Le Jean ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Jean also avoids with ease.
Le Jean tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves away
and Grundmanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grundmanis keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundmanis throws a series of strikes that have Le Jean backpedaling.
Le Jean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grundmanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grundmanis looks to land a combination but Le Jean avoids it well.
Le Jean tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundmanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Jean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Jean fails with the takedown
and Grundmanis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krish Grundmanis 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grundmanis swinging wildly here.
Grundmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Le Jean backs up against the cage.
Le Jean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierre Le Jean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Jean throws a nice looking combination but Grundmanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Jean keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundmanis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Jean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Jean closes the distance and pushes Grundmanis back into the cage.
Grundmanis has hold of one of Le Jean's legs. Le Jean is fighting the takedown attempt but Grundmanis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grundmanis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Le Jean tries to clinch there but Grundmanis circles away.
Grundmanis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Le Jean tries to clinch up but Grundmanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmanis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Le Jean moves into the clinch.
Le Jean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Jean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grundmanis can't get the takedown.
Le Jean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Jean closes the distance and pushes Grundmanis back into the cage.
Le Jean tries to pull guard but Grundmanis holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Jean drops back down to his feet.
Le Jean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundmanis has him pressed against the cage.
Le Jean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grundmanis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grundmanis blocks the elbow strike.
Le Jean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grundmanis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grundmanis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Jean is looking to clinch but Grundmanis is avoiding it.
Le Jean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grundmanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Jean walks into a jab.
Le Jean looks for a takedown but Grundmanis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Le Jean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Jean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grundmanis lands a nice looking body shot.
Grundmanis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grundmanis stalks Le Jean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Le Jean's face. Le Jean staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Jean tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis has closed the distance and engaged Le Jean in a clinch.
Le Jean has Grundmanis pressed against the cage, preventing Grundmanis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Jean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le Jean pushes Grundmanis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Jean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le Jean manages to break the clinch.
Grundmanis throws a shot to the body.
Grundmanis lands with a straight right. Le Jean didn't see that one coming.
Le Jean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grundmanis thuds a left hand into Le Jean's body.
Grundmanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundmanis misses with a body shot.
Pierre Le Jean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Jean wants to clinch up but Grundmanis keeps it at a distance.
Le Jean clinches but Grundmanis breaks the clinch
and Grundmanis counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Jean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grundmanis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundmanis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Grundmanis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grundmanis can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Le Jean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Le Jean lands a nice shot to the head.
Grundmanis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Le Jean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Jean wants to control the pace but Grundmanis is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krish Grundmanis.
I've got Grundmanis 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 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krish Grundmanis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinis Repss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
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, Edgars Grundmanis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundmanis.
Repss throws a lazy right hand but Grundmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Repss scores with a hook.
Grundmanis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grundmanis lands in his opponent's guard.
Repss being controlled here, momentarily.
Grundmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Repss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grundmanis wants to control from the top but Repss keeps moving.
Grundmanis wants to pass the guard but Repss is keeping the position.
Repss wants to get back to his feet but Grundmanis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grundmanis tries to clinch but Repss is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Repss misses the target.
Grundmanis moves out of range of the strikes.
Edgars Grundmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundmanis tries to clinch but Repss moves out of range.
Repss throws a head kick that half lands.
Grundmanis scores a takedown into full mount!
Repss tries to buck Grundmanis off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis content just to control the position here.
Repss is in a horrible position here. Grundmanis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grundmanis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Repss is looking to escape.
Repss is trying to stand.
Grundmanis controlling his opponent.
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.
Repss really wants to buck Grundmanis off and get back to his feet.
Grundmanis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Repss is looking to escape.
Repss is trying to stand up.
Repss is breathing heavily.
Grundmanis landing strikes from the mount and Repss is in trouble!
Grundmanis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Repss is surviving well by controlling Grundmanis's body position as best he can.
Grundmanis dominating with strikes here.
Repss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grundmanis is working for a guillotine from mount but Repss frees his head quite easily.
Grundmanis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Repss has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Repss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repss is looking to stand up but Grundmanis won't let him.
Grundmanis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Repss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Repss stands up and waves to Grundmanis to follow him.
Repss misses with a hook. Grundmanis ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgars Grundmanis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grundmanis closes the distance and clinches up with Repss, looking for a takedown. Grundmanis pushes Repss against the cage but Repss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grundmanis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Repss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Repss wants it to stay on the feet.
Grundmanis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reinis Repss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Grundmanis.
Repss leaves Grundmanis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grundmanis wants to clinch.
Grundmanis is breathing heavily.
A jab from Repss does it's job there.
Edgars Grundmanis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss misses with a straight right.
Grundmanis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Repss's head backwards.
Grundmanis misses with a body kick.
Grundmanis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Repss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grundmanis.
Grundmanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grundmanis shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense.
Repss scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Repss.
Repss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Repss misses with a series of wild punches.
Grundmanis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Repss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis throws a nice looking combination but Repss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Repss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Repss misses with a hook. Grundmanis ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Repss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Repss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grundmanis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Repss defends it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Repss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Repss throws a lazy right hand but Grundmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grundmanis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Repss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grundmanis stands up.
Grundmanis doesn't manage to clinch there - Repss circles away.
Grundmanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grundmanis slips a straight right by Repss.
Repss misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis shoots in for a double leg but Repss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Repss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Grundmanis or perhaps it was just good defense by Repss which made him look bad.
Grundmanis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Repss.
Repss throws a hook but Grundmanis blocks it.
Grundmanis shoots in for a double leg but Repss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grundmanis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Repss was covering up waiting for the punch and Grundmanis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grundmanis throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss dominated that second round.
That's time! Repss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grundmanis tries to clinch there but Repss circles away.
Grundmanis fails with a takedown attempt.
Grundmanis shoots in and drives through. Repss sprawls well.
Repss lands with a kick to the temple. Grundmanis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grundmanis tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Repss.
Grundmanis tries to land a front kick but Repss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grundmanis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grundmanis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grundmanis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmanis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repss.
Grundmanis tries to clinch there but Repss circles away.
Repss gets caught flat footed, as Grundmanis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Repss wants to stand and escape but Grundmanis is having none of it.
Repss is working an open guard so Grundmanis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Repss slaps away a takedown attempt from Grundmanis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reinis Repss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Grundmanis.
A swing and a miss from Repss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis is looking to clinch but Repss is avoiding it.
A big left from Repss misses.
Grundmanis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Repss was covering up waiting for the punch and Grundmanis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Repss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grundmanis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grundmanis won't allow Repss to get back to his feet.
Grundmanis stays in close to Repss's body and controls the position.
Repss is looking to stand up but Grundmanis isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grundmanis stops Repss from standing up.
Repss keeping moving, preventing Grundmanis from controlling successfully.
Grundmanis content to stall in guard here.
Grundmanis wants to control from the top but Repss keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grundmanis distracts Repss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grundmanis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Repss, up you get!
Repss stalks Grundmanis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grundmanis's face. Grundmanis staggers backwards, shaken.
Grundmanis clinches up against the cage.
Repss has had enough of the clinch but Grundmanis keeps him there for the moment.
Grundmanis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Repss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grundmanis decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Repss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grundmanis is proving hard to escape from.
Edgars Grundmanis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grundmanis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Repss squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Grundmanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grundmanis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edgars Grundmanis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Lewadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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230 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Lewadowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewadowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewadowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lewadowski checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewadowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewadowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Lewadowski pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Lewadowski moves out of range easily.
Lewadowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelianenko's half guard.
Lewadowski content to control rather than advance.
Lewadowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marek Lewadowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewadowski. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Lewadowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Emelianenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lewadowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewadowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emelianenko for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewadowski moves to the back position.
Lewadowski biding his time, controlling Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Emelianenko right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Lewadowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewadowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewadowski forces his way into half guard.
Lewadowski not doing much here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marek Lewadowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Lewadowski avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewadowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko is trying to defend but Lewadowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lewadowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lewadowski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Emelianenko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lewadowski has cracked it and Emelianenko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lewadowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marek Lewadowski!
Marek Lewadowski is the new heavyweight champion!
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