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RMFC Forty Six PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Yardstick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeill comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "This Is England" by The Clash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mickey ONeill 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lance Yardstick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeill has taken the fight to the clinch.
ONeill manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Yardstick from controlling successfully.
Yardstick won't allow ONeill to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yardstick trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.
ONeill working for a triangle but Yardstick defends it easily.
ONeill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardstick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yardstick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yardstick wants to control from the top but ONeill keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yardstick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ONeill swivels and escapes.
Yardstick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardstick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ONeill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ONeill wants to stand up but Yardstick is controlling him.
Yardstick trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.
Yardstick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yardstick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ONeill's head.
Yardstick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ONeill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yardstick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yardstick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ONeill was covering up waiting for the punch and Yardstick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
ONeill is looking to stand up but Yardstick isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardstick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yardstick wants to control from the top but ONeill keeps moving.
Yardstick wants to pass the guard but ONeill is keeping the position.
ONeill wants to stand and escape but Yardstick is having none of it.
Yardstick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yardstick'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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ONeill slaps away a takedown attempt from Yardstick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Yardstick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yardstick. That did some damage!
ONeill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yardstick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yardstick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yardstick off to one side.
Yardstick is breathing heavily.
Yardstick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yardstick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
ONeill is working to get back to half guard.
Yardstick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now ONeill is on top in guard.
Yardstick has ONeill pulled in close to control his posture.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Yardstick is keeping the position.
ONeill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yardstick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Yardstick keeps moving.
ONeill preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yardstick holds on and takes a little breather.
Yardstick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ONeill lands a high kick!
Yardstick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ONeill!
Yardstick looking to control but ONeill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ONeill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yardstick wants to take ONeill's back but he can't do it this time.
Yardstick with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Yardstick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yardstick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ONeill is fending him off so far but Yardstick persists. Nope, ONeill circles away and we're back to standing.
ONeill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yardstick circles away quickly and effectively.
Yardstick closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Yardstick pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yardstick fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Yardstick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeill stuffs the takedown.
Yardstick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yardstick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ONeill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yardstick off and has taken his back!
ONeill connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Yardstick to escape the position.
ONeill is landing with strikes from the back.
Yardstick rolls, trying to escape but ONeill keeps control of the position.
Yardstick is covering up but some of the strikes from ONeill are getting through and doing damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is taking a good look at Yardstick as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from ONeill!
ONeill is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Yardstick right now.
ONeill has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
ONeill is punishing Yardstick with strikes - can he finish him?!
ONeill lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Yardstick wants to control his opponent's hands but ONeill gets his hands free.
ONeill missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill doesn't have the hooks in and Yardstick manages to turn into his guard.
Yardstick passes into half guard.
Yardstick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ONeill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ONeill is looking to escape.
Yardstick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ONeill defends it well.
Lance Yardstick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ONeill is trying to stand back up but Yardstick is controlling him
ONeill is staying active underneath Yardstick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yardstick prevents ONeill from improving his position.
Yardstick is working for a submission of some sort.
Yardstick trying to control from half guard but ONeill is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ONeill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeill leaves Yardstick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yardstick fails with the takedown.
ONeill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ONeill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yardstick is looking for a sweep. ONeill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yardstick is defending against the submission attempts here by ONeill.
Yardstick manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yardstick wants to sweep here but ONeill controlling him for the moment.
ONeill connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yardstick is on top in guard.
Yardstick landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yardstick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yardstick preventing the sweep.
Yardstick prevents ONeill from getting back to his feet.
Yardstick wants to pass the guard but ONeill is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yardstick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yardstick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ONeill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yardstick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ONeill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
ONeill throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Yardstick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
ONeill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yardstick pinned against the cage. Yardstick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yardstick with a lazy takedown attempt
and ONeill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardstick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
ONeill scoring with punches to the head and body.
ONeill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
ONeill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
ONeill throwing strikes from guard but Yardstick blocks nicely.
Yardstick keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully.
Yardstick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for ONeill!
Yardstick looking to control but ONeill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Yardstick working for a guillotine from mount but ONeill is in no mood to give up.
ONeill wants to hold on but Yardstick pushes him away.
Yardstick prevents ONeill from getting the reversal.
Yardstick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yardstick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
ONeill regains half guard.
ONeill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
ONeill gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yardstick wants to control but ONeill is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ONeill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yardstick is desperately trying to improve his position but ONeill has a good base and remains in mount.
ONeill trying to control but Yardstick is having none of it.
Yardstick is looking to improve his position but ONeill isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by ONeill.
Yardstick is squirming around, avoiding ONeill's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yardstick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ONeill avoids the attempt from Yardstick to control.
ONeill landing shots from mount.
Yardstick regains half guard.
Yardstick trying to control from the bottom.
Yardstick taking some punishment here, with ONeill in his half guard.
Yardstick is looking to improve his position.
Yardstick works his way to full guard. Good work.
ONeill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey ONeill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ONeill 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey ONeill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karatinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Verona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karatinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Verona!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karatinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verona will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karatinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Verona misses with a takedown attempt
and Karatinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Verona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verona gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karatinov.
Verona managing to block the knees to the body from Karatinov.
Karatinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verona tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Karatinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Verona.
Karatinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karatinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karatinov tries to clinch up
and Verona counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karatinov's guard now.
Karatinov is striking from the bottom but Verona uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Karatinov throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Verona manages to pass to side control.
Verona wants to stand but Karatinov is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karatinov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verona stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Karatinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alexander Karatinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karatinov closes the distance and clinches up with Verona, looking for a takedown. Karatinov pushes Verona against the cage but Verona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karatinov lands a nice hook to Verona's body. Verona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Karatinov is looking for a sweep.
Verona is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karatinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Verona crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verona decides to stand back up. Verona steps back and let's Karatinov get back to his feet.
Karatinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Verona sprawls well. He's pushed Karatinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karatinov has his takedown stuffed
and Verona moves into the clinch.
Karatinov is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karatinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verona defending well as Karatinov loads up on a big left hand.
Verona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karatinov moves in looking to clinch but Verona pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Verona.
Verona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karatinov keeps working.
Verona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karatinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Verona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karatinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karatinov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karatinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karatinov tries to get out of the position.
Karatinov looking for submissions off his back.
Karatinov tries to roll over but Verona keeps him under control.
Karatinov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karatinov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karatinov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karatinov is looking to clinch but Verona is avoiding it.
Karatinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Verona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karatinov misses with an uppercut. Verona saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Verona is defended easily by Karatinov.
Verona blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karatinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verona throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karatinov was covering up waiting for the punch and Verona finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karatinov has an active guard here but Verona has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Verona dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Verona.
Karatinov shoots for a takedown but Verona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karatinov wants to slow Verona down by chopping away at his legs.
Verona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Verona misses with a takedown
and Karatinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Verona as Karatinov shoots in.
Karatinov tries to clinch
and Verona counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karatinov!
Karatinov is looking to improve his position but Verona isn't that keen on the idea.
Verona sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Verona in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Verona looking to control but Karatinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karatinov is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verona looking to secure an arm triangle but Karatinov defends it well.
Jake Verona has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karatinov is trying to escape the mount.
Verona thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Verona trying to control but Karatinov is having none of it.
Karatinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karatinov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Verona. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karatinov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Verona. What's that going to do exactly?
Verona postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karatinov looks a forlorn figure.
Karatinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karatinov srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Verona doesn't have the hooks in and Karatinov manages to turn into his guard.
Verona wants to sweep but no luck.
Karatinov trying to control but Verona is working from the bottom.
Verona wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verona keeping full guard, as Karatinov tries to pass.
Verona is looking for a triangle here but Karatinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Karatinov trying to control the action but Verona is working from the bottom.
Verona misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Verona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karatinov misses with a wild body shot.
Karatinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karatinov throws a series of punches but Verona avoids them all with ease.
Karatinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verona pinned against the cage. Verona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Karatinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verona moves into the clinch.
Verona is working for takedown but Karatinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karatinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Verona 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. This is the final round!
Karatinov missing with a left hand there. Verona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karatinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karatinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karatinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Verona circles away.
Verona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karatinov is not content to let Verona control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verona not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karatinov missing with punches from the bottom.
Verona trying to control the action but Karatinov is working from the bottom.
Karatinov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karatinov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verona missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karatinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karatinov.
Karatinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Verona shoots for a double leg takedown but Karatinov sprawls well. He's pushed Verona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karatinov is looking to clinch but Verona is avoiding it.
Verona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karatinov throws a hook but Verona avoids it easily.
Karatinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verona blocks a low kick nicely.
Karatinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karatinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karatinov tries to clinch there but Verona circles away.
Verona shoots in for a takedown but Karatinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karatinov swivels and escapes.
Alexander Karatinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Verona.
Karatinov scores with a shot to the body.
Jake Verona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karatinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verona sprawls well. Verona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karatinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Verona throws a series of punches but Karatinov avoids them all with ease.
Verona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karatinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Karatinov.
Verona tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Karatinov. No joy for Verona on that attempt.
Karatinov takes one on the button.
Karatinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karatinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karatinov moves into the clinch.
Verona blocks a body shot from Karatinov.
Verona jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karatinov walks away with a smile on his face. Verona gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Verona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karatinov tries to avoid it but Verona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karatinov to the ground. Karatinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karatinov tries to clinch there but Verona circles away.
Karatinov pushes Verona up against the cage in a clinch.
Karatinov breaks the clinch.
Verona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verona moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karatinov.
Karatinov is trying to drag Verona to the mat but Verona just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Verona manages to pull guard.
Karatinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karatinov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karatinov tries to strike from the bottom.
Karatinov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alexander Karatinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karatinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Verona has picked Karatinov up and slammed him! Karatinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Verona manages to pass to side control!
Verona misses with the ground and pound.
Karatinov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Verona trying to control the action but Karatinov is working from the bottom.
Verona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karatinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karatinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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 Alexander Karatinov.
I think Verona 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Verona!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Empanada De Pino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Lenk (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Empanada De Pino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marco Lenk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lenk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lenk moves out of range of the body kick.
De Pino sends Lenk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! De Pino is motioning to the referee to let Lenk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lenk is rocked!
It looks like Marco Lenk has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Pino gets a big slam - oh, Lenk is out! Lenk is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Empanada De Pino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Morozov (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burcev!
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, Vladamir Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burcev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morozov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burcev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burcev cracks Morozov with a big right hand and Morozov goes down!
It looks like Vladamir Morozov has been cut.
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!
Burcev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burcev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Morozov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Burcev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sprygin Georgy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fossil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Fossil has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sprygin Georgy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Fossil!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fossil shoots in and bounces Georgy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fossil stops Georgy from standing up.
Fossil passes into half guard.
Fossil working the head and body with strikes.
Fossil winds up and cracks Georgy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fossil trying to pass the guard but Georgy defending well.
Fossil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fossil working over Georgy with some ground and pound. Georgy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fossil lands with a punch from half guard.
Fossil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Georgy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossil content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fossil is nestled in close to Georgy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fossil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Georgy is in trouble now - Fossil has advanced to mount!
Fossil lands a big elbow.
Fossil landing strikes, looking to finish!
Georgy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fossil's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Fossil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valnokov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Valnokov in a clinch.
Valnokov lands a nice elbow.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valnokov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valnokov misses with a knee strike.
Valnokov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Austin's defenses.
Austin decides to pull guard.
Austin pulls Valnokov in close to prevent any damage.
Valnokov tries to stand but Austin is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Austin holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is trying to control the position but Valnokov postures up.
Valnokov stands and steps away. Austin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Austin tries to clinch there but Valnokov circles away.
Valnokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Austin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin trying to control but Valnokov is working from the bottom.
Austin won't allow Valnokov to get back to his feet.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin throws and elbow that misses. Valnokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Austin's guard. Nice move by Valnokov!
Valnokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boris Valnokov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valnokov wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valnokov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valnokov.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valnokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valnokov lands an elbow that stopped Austin in his tracks for a moment.
Valnokov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Valnokov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valnokov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
A knee to the head by Valnokov.
It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
Valnokov lands a damaging elbow.
Valnokov lands a damaging elbow.
Valnokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Austin takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Valnokov.
Valnokov landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valnokov lands a big knee! That's hurt Austin! Oh, he's all over the place! Valnokov lands another knee that sends Austin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Valnokov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Vendetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kid Carwin!
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, Johny Vendetti!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Vendetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carwin works over Vendetti's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Johny Vendetti has been cut.
Carwin shoots in but Vendetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vendetti lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Kid Carwin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Vendetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin closes the distance and clinches.
Vendetti misses with the head strike.
Vendetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vendetti misses with a knee to the head.
Carwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Vendetti won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Carwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carwin lands a shoulder strike.
Carwin is trying to force a seperation but Vendetti has the dominant position.
Vendetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carwin's efforts to push away.
Vendetti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vendetti trying to land knees to the body.
Vendetti pushes Carwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carwin's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Vendetti.
Vendetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carwin or not.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vendetti scores with a hook to the body.
Vendetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Vendetti.
Knees to the body from Vendetti.
Vendetti lands a left hand.
Vendetti with a knee to the head.
A short left from Vendetti.
Vendetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vendetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vendetti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Vendetti lands a good knee to the midsection. Carwin won't want to take too many of those.
Vendetti scores with a shot to the side of Carwin's head.
Carwin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Vendetti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vendetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carwin's face.
Vendetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Vendetti.
Vendetti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vendetti connects with a knee to the head.
Kid Carwin's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vendetti.
Vendetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vendetti lands with a left to the head.
Vendetti gets through Carwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vendetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendetti lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vendetti.
A short uppercut from Vendetti.
Vendetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carwin's face.
Vendetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vendetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vendetti cracks Carwin with a nice body shot.
Carwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vendetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
Carwin has had enough of the clinch but Vendetti keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Vendetti on the inside.
Vendetti lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Carwin.
Carwin tries to throw a body punch but Vendetti avoids it by throwing Carwin back against the cage.
Vendetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vendetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vendetti.
A knee to the head by Vendetti.
Carwin is trying to break free.
Vendetti presses Carwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Vendetti on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carwin blocks it with crossed arms.
Vendetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendetti has Carwin pressed against the cage, preventing Carwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vendetti lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Vendetti.
Vendetti misses with a knee strike.
Carwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vendetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carwin's face.
Carwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Vendetti has double underhooks.
Vendetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendetti misses with a knee strike.
Vendetti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vendetti lands an elbow that stopped Carwin in his tracks for a moment.
Vendetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carwin blocking some punches.
Vendetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carwin breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Vendetti finds it's way through Carwin's defenses.
Vendetti is looking to clinch.
Good work by Carwin as he checks the leg kick.
Vendetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vendetti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin trying to control but Vendetti is working from the bottom.
Vendetti working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vendetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vendetti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vendetti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vendetti scores with a jab. Carwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vendetti waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Carwin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Vendetti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vendetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vendetti pushes down on Carwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
Vendetti is thwarting Carwin's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetti is trying to control. Carwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carwin has hold of Vendetti's hands but Vendetti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carwin is looking for a sweep. Vendetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vendetti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vendetti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vendetti moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to control but Vendetti postures up.
Vendetti lands some shots froms side control.
Vendetti scoring with punches and elbows.
Kid Carwin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vendetti has hold of Carwin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Carwin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vendetti cranks the arm and Carwin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Carwin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johny Vendetti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Norlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate King!
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, Petter Norlin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in but Norlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norlin defends it nicely.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Norlin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norlin cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norlin but Norlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheers as Norlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norlin sprawls well. Norlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norlin with a jab.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norlin.
A shot to de liver by Norlin. Beautiful body shot.
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Norlin. Beautiful body shot.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King is breathing heavily.
Jab by Norlin.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norlin tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Norlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norlin.
King looks to land a combination but Norlin avoids it well.
Norlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Norlin leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut there from Norlin.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norlin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norlin avoids it really well and circles away.
Petter Norlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Norlin.
Norlin lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
A shot to de liver by Norlin. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Norlin as he connects with a hook.
Norlin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norlin connects with a looping right hand.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King is rocked!
Norlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norlin connects with a nice looking jab.
Norlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Norlin digs a good hook to King's body.
Norlin connects with a single shot there.
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norlin lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. Norlin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petter Norlin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Utevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorgen Utevich!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Utevich walks into a left hand.
Nasty stuffs the takedown attempt from Utevich. Utevich gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nasty wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Utevich's head backwards.
Utevich switches off momentarily and Nasty cracks him with a monster right hand! Utevich topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nasty dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Nasty!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Baitzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Weed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Baitzilla's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demian Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Baitzilla!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Weed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baitzilla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baitzilla wants to get back to full guard.
Weed trying to mount his opponent but Baitzilla defends it.
Weed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Weed is keen to just control but Baitzilla is a slippery customer.
Weed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Weed wants to finish this one by submission but Baitzilla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Weed.
Weed trying to control but Baitzilla is having none of it.
Baitzilla tries to hold on but Weed pushes him away.
Baitzilla tries to reverse the position but Weed maintains control.
Weed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baitzilla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed tries to advance to mount but Baitzilla denies him.
Baitzilla is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baitzilla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Weed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baitzilla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baitzilla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weed gets back to full guard.
Weed wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baitzilla defends well.
Baitzilla trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weed working a defensive guard here.
Baitzilla wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baitzilla misses with a takedown attempt
and Weed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baitzilla!
Weed trying to control but Baitzilla is having none of it.
Weed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baitzilla is looking to improve his position but Weed isn't that keen on the idea.
Baitzilla holds on for dear life.
Baitzilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weed wants to control the pace but Baitzilla is squirming around nicely.
Baitzilla is trying to escape the mount but Weed keeps good control and instead manages to take Baitzilla's back.
Weed is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baitzilla defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baitzilla turns into Weed and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weed is on top in guard.
Baitzilla looking to control.
Baitzilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baitzilla is trying to keep Weed in close.
Baitzilla seems keen to control Weed's posture.
Weed sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Weed dominated that round.
That's time! Weed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baitzilla shoots and misses
and Weed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baitzilla!
Baitzilla tries to hold on but Weed pushes him away.
Weed wants to finish this one by submission but Baitzilla is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Weed.
Weed seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baitzilla is holding on tight.
Weed looking to control but Baitzilla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baitzilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weed wants to control but Baitzilla has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Weed trying to pass the guard but Baitzilla defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baitzilla tries for a takedown but Weed circles away easily
and Weed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baitzilla!
Baitzilla is looking to get to half guard.
Demian Weed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weed is trying to take his opponent's back.
Baitzilla is trying to escape the mount.
Baitzilla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Baitzilla wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baitzilla gets full guard.
Weed tries to free his leg and advance position but Baitzilla is retaining full guard.
Baitzilla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baitzilla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Weed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Weed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baitzilla is looking for a kimura here.
Baitzilla is breathing heavily.
Weed gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed keeping moving, preventing Baitzilla from controlling successfully.
Weed wants to sweep but no luck.
Weed trying to keep a closed guard but Baitzilla is proving a slippery customer.
Baitzilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weed wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baitzilla shoots and misses
and Weed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baitzilla's guard now.
Demian Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Baitzilla.
Baitzilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Baitzilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baitzilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weed being controlled here momentarily.
Baitzilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weed looking to pass the guard.
Baitzilla trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baitzilla tries for a takedown but Weed circles away easily
and Weed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Weed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baitzilla misses with a low kick.
Weed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baitzilla desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Weed is looking to take a break and control but Baitzilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baitzilla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baitzilla is looking to control Weed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baitzilla avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed trying to control from half guard but Baitzilla is working away.
Weed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weed prevents Baitzilla from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baitzilla was covering up waiting for the punch and Weed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weed preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baitzilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weed trying to control but Baitzilla is working from the bottom.
Weed postures up.
Baitzilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Baitzilla, not yet.
Weed is stalling in the full guard.
Baitzilla keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Baitzilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weed wants to control from the top but Baitzilla keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baitzilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick from Baitzilla lands but Weed takes it in his stride.
Baitzilla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Patrick Baitzilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baitzilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baitzilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weed wants to improve his position but Baitzilla is controlling well.
Weed is looking to control Baitzilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weed avoid being mounted?
Baitzilla is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baitzilla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Weed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weed, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Weed!
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