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Rise of the Pegasi 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sterling French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mkat Twilight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think French might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cemetery Gates-Pantera. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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, Sterling French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mkat Twilight!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twilight tries to close the distance and clinch but French swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twilight tries to clinch there but French circles away.
Twilight tries to close the distance and clinch but French swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twilight tries to clinch up.
French circles away from the clinch attempt.
Twilight is looking to clinch but French is avoiding it.
French circles away from the clinch attempt.
French swats away the attempt to clinch by Twilight.
Twilight wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
French drives through with a takedown into guard.
French throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twilight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Twilight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Twilight keeping moving, preventing French from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
French advances to half guard.
French prevents Twilight from improving his position.
Twilight is refusing to be controlled, as French sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twilight wants to get back to his feet.
French is working for a submission of some sort.
Twilight trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Twilight controlling the position for now.
Twilight is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Twilight wants to clinch.
French lands with a shot to the body.
Twilight wants to clinch.
Twilight doesn't manage to clinch there - French circles away.
Twilight tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twilight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Twilight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Twilight is looking to clinch but French is avoiding it.
Twilight tries to clinch up.
Twilight wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
Twilight clinches up with French and pushes him back against the cage.
Twilight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
French takes an elbow to the temple.
Twilight connects with a nasty looking knee right to French's face.
Twilight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twilight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and French avoids it.
Twilight scores a nice knee to the body.
French throws a punch but it's blocked by Twilight.
Twilight scores with a knee to the head.
French pressing his opponent against the cage.
French is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Twilight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Twilight is trying to break the clinch but French has him pressed against the cage.
Twilight prevents the takedown attempt.
Twilight lands an elbow inside that French shrugs off.
Twilight lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
French lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twilight backwards.
Twilight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Twilight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
French avoids the elbow strike from Twilight, against the cage.
Twilight lands a nice elbow.
French has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Twilight uses from the top position.
Twilight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Twilight looks gassed!
Twilight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Twilight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
French keeping moving, preventing Twilight from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twilight wants to pass the guard but French is keeping the position.
Twilight wants to stand and escape but instead French has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling French dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Twilight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Twilight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but French sees it coming and defends easily.
French actively working from the bottom here.
Twilight is trying to work for a kimura but French is defending well.
French blocking the ground and pound attempt from Twilight.
Twilight is breathing heavily.
Twilight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French actively working from the bottom here.
Twilight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but French does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Twilight is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Twilight misses with a takedown attempt
so French counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
French has gone for a leg lock! Twilight slips out almost immediately though and dives into French's guard.
French escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Twilight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Twilight stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! French throws up his legs and catches Twilight in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Twilight tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by French! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sterling French!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between vrach ybiyca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hogan Robson (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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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vrach ybiyca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hogan Robson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ybiyca really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ybiyca.
ybiyca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but ybiyca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ybiyca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ybiyca misses with a double jab.
ybiyca scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson dodges the punch combination from ybiyca.
Robson avoids the body shot from ybiyca.
Robson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from ybiyca.
ybiyca looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from ybiyca.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ybiyca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by ybiyca. Beautiful body shot.
Robson is looking to clinch but ybiyca is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ybiyca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ybiyca thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson takes a swing at ybiyca's ribcage but misses.
ybiyca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ybiyca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ybiyca scores with a hook to the body. Robson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robson is looking to clinch.
vrach ybiyca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ybiyca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ybiyca misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson looks to land a right hand but ybiyca moved out of range.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from ybiyca.
ybiyca throws a right and a left that Robson avoids nicely.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but ybiyca pushes him off.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ybiyca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ybiyca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ybiyca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
ybiyca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ybiyca misses with a wild combination.
ybiyca misses with the combination.
ybiyca misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ybiyca wants to break free but Robson has control.
ybiyca is trying to break free.
ybiyca working hard to break the clinch.
Robson is looking to control ybiyca's arms but ybiyca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robson has his back to the cage.
Robson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
ybiyca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robson breaks the clinch.
Robson is looking to clinch.
ybiyca is looking to wear down Robson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ybiyca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ybiyca misses with a double jab.
ybiyca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but ybiyca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but ybiyca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ybiyca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ybiyca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson throws a series of punches but ybiyca moves out of range.
ybiyca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson counters with a single leg into guard. ybiyca didn't expect that.
Robson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ybiyca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ybiyca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ybiyca tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ybiyca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ybiyca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ybiyca is staying active underneath Robson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robson thows a huge punch but ybiyca dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vrach ybiyca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
ybiyca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robson.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ybiyca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.
Robson tries to land knees in the clinch but ybiyca avoids the damage to the body.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
ybiyca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson looking to throw knees to the head but ybiyca is blocking nicely.
Robson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ybiyca.
Robson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ybiyca's efforts to push away.
ybiyca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
ybiyca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson wants to clinch.
ybiyca circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ybiyca.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ybiyca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
ybiyca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson lands a big head kick that sends ybiyca tumbling to the mat! Robson takes a step backwards and waves ybiyca back to his feet - he wants the finish!
ybiyca is rocked!
Robson cracks ybiyca with a left hook right on the temple and ybiyca goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Robson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully ybiyca is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hogan Robson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Paniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sapul. 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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205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Paniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drama avoids the head kick by Paniki.
Drama swings for the body but Paniki moves out of range.
Paniki throws a low kick but Drama avoids it.
Paniki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drama throws a nice looking combination but Paniki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drama throws an overhand right that lands on Paniki's shoulder, as Paniki tries to avoid the shot.
Paniki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Paniki.
Decent striking displayed by Drama there.
Paniki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama cracks Paniki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paniki tries to bum rush Drama with a series of wild strikes but Drama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paniki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Drama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paniki doesn't seem phased though.
Paniki is breathing heavily.
Drama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniki was well out of range. Poor timing from Drama.
Drama slips under a jab from Paniki.
Drama throws a jab when Paniki was well out of range.
Paniki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drama backs up against the cage.
Paniki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drama counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Drama misses.
Drama misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paniki fails with the takedown
and Drama counters with a crisp one two that drops Paniki! Drama thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Paniki to his feet! Paniki is in big trouble!
Paniki is rocked!
Drama throws a hook but Paniki avoids it easily.
Paniki shoots and misses
and Drama counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Paniki! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fumando Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen "Shake Da Spot" King T as his entrance music. Fumando Sanchez 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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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fumando Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Diggler pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Diggler is controlling well.
Sanchez wants to control but Diggler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to kick Diggler off but Diggler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
letting Diggler counter with a right hand.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Diggler to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diggler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fumando Sanchez.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fumando Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler gets a takedown into half guard.
Diggler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Diggler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diggler.
Diggler moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Diggler has passed into side control.
Diggler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Diggler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanchez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diggler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Diggler lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diggler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diggler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Diggler tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is not content to let Diggler control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Diggler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diggler throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diggler counters with a takedown into side control.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fumando Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Diggler is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Diggler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diggler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two 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.
Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Sanchez.
Diggler manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Diggler defends it.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Diggler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diggler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diggler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Sanchez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Diggler defends it.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Diggler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Diggler manages to get to full guard.
Diggler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Diggler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diggler advances position into side control!
Diggler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diggler is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diggler.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diggler.
Diggler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to buck Diggler off but Diggler is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Diggler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diggler scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanchez tries to control Diggler's body but Diggler pushes him off. Sanchez squirms to his side and now Diggler has his back!
Sanchez breaks Diggler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Diggler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.
Diggler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Diggler is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
Diggler is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez throws and elbow that misses. Diggler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Diggler!
Diggler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
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.
Sanchez stands and throws Diggler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diggler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diggler wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Guillaume Blue has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
155 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillaume Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Hector darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hector working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Hector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hector wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Hector lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Hector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hector winds up and cracks Blue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hector is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Hector prevents Blue from improving his position.
Hector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Hector sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Dexter Hector has been cut.
Hector defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Hector moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hector is defended easily by Blue.
Hector shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Hector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Hector shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blue's guard.
Hector won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blue goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hector turns into him and now he's in Blue's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Hector postures up in Blue's guard and throws a big left but Blue blocks it.
Blue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Blue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hector is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector advances to half guard.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hector postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hector with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hector gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hector trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hector pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Hector lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hector trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hector wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hector advances position into side control!
Hector working the ground and pound.
Hector working the body and head with strikes.
Hector is working Blue over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
Hector trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue working for a triangle but Hector defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Hector's cut.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hector throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blue was covering up waiting for the punch and Hector finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hector working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hector distracts Blue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hector tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.
Blue postures up.
Blue passes Hector's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hector is breathing heavily.
Blue is looking for a kimura but Hector is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
Blue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hector doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blue.
Hector preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blue moves to the back position.
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.
Blue tightening his grip on Hector, looking for the choke.
Blue looking for the choke from the back.
Blue is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hector defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hector trying to control the hands but Blue won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Blue is persistently looking for the submission but Hector is defending it well.
Blue looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hector has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hector!
Hector lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hector manages to get himself to full guard.
Blue is pushing down on Hector's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hector is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume Blue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Hector's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blue scores with a jab to the head.
Hector fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Blue drops Hector with a right and a left! Blue comes rushing in but Hector regains his composure and manages to keep Blue in guard.
Hector is rocked!
Blue passes Hector's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hector is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount!
Blue moves to back control.
Hector rolls, trying to escape but Blue keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hector is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue working for a choke but Hector is defending well.
Hector is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Guillaume Blue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hector is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blue has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hector has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hector tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
Blue has control of Hector's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hector regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blue looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hector has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hector!
Blue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hector scoring with some ground and pound.
Hector connects with a couple of short punches.
Blue has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hector can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hector working some strikes from top position.
Hector content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dexter Hector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillaume Blue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue has his feet on Hector's thighs here. He's pushed Hector off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hector screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillaume Blue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jari Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Dimitra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nieminen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raised Fist - Wounds. Jari Nieminen had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jari Nieminen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
178 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jari Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Dimitra!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nieminen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dimitra controls the position from side control.
Nieminen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dimitra controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dimitra has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
I looks like Dimitra might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pavel Dimitra just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dimitra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dimitra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dimitra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dimitra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nieminen.
Dimitra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nieminen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimitra.
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.
Dimitra controlling the action here.
Dimitra is pressing down on Nieminen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nieminen is holding on for now.
Dimitra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nieminen!
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.
Dimitra controlling his opponent.
Nieminen wants to hold on but Dimitra pushes him away.
Nieminen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dimitra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dimitra controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimitra wants to control the pace but Nieminen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dimitra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nieminen.
Dimitra manages to get back to half guard.
Nieminen is stalling here. Dimitra is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nieminen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dimitra has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dimitra content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pavel Dimitra.
Dimitra shoots in and bounces Nieminen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dimitra tries to stand but Nieminen is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen looking to control.
Dimitra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nieminen is keeping the position for now.
Nieminen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimitra stays in close to Nieminen's body and controls the position.
Dimitra stands and throws Nieminen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Dimitra lands some shots froms side control.
Dimitra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nieminen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nieminen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dimitra fails with the takedown
and Nieminen counters with a shoot takedown. Dimitra fights it but they end up in guard.
Dimitra has his hands on Nieminen's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimitra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimitra is looking for a triangle here but Nieminen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dimitra looks to move to half guard but instead Nieminen has passed into mount! Damn!
Nieminen is working for a guillotine from mount but Dimitra frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nieminen controlling the pace for now.
Nieminen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dimitra is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dimitra and Nieminen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dimitra can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Nieminen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dimitra misses with a takedown
and Nieminen counters with a left to the body.
Dimitra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dimitra showed some decent athleticism there.
Dimitra trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen is refusing to be controlled, as Dimitra sits in half guard.
Nieminen pushes Dimitra off looking to stand but Dimitra dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Dimitra seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimitra trying to mount his opponent but Nieminen defends it.
Dimitra is thwarting Nieminen's attempts to control the position.
Nieminen keeping hold of Dimitra's head, controlling as best he can.
Nieminen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dimitra wants to stand up but Nieminen is controlling the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dimitra with a poor takedown
so Nieminen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dimitra is looking to sweep but instead, Nieminen has passed into half guard.
Dimitra is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Dimitra has one foot on Nieminen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dimitra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dimitra wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitra wants to advance to full mount but Nieminen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nieminen keeping moving, preventing Dimitra from controlling successfully.
Dimitra looking to sit in guard and control but Nieminen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dimitra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four 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.
Dimitra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nieminen won't allow Dimitra to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nieminen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dimitra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nieminen looking to control.
Dimitra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Dimitra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dimitra 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dimitra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frade Francke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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173 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Costas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frade Francke !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costas looks to throw the jab but Francke is out of range.
Costas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costas wants it to stay on the feet.
Costas throws a low kick but Francke avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costas misses with a head kick.
Costas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Costas misses with a wild combination.
Francke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Costas to the mat! Costas manages to get full guard.
Francke passes Costas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Costas wants to get back to his feet.
Costas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francke on the ground.
Costas is trying to escape back to his feet but Francke uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Costas is trying to control Francke 's posture but Francke avoids it.
Francke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Francke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Costas wants to control but Francke postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Francke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Francke looks gassed!
Francke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Costas tries to improve position but can't.
Costas is trying to control Francke 's posture but Francke avoids it.
Francke is trying to get an arm triangle but Costas is defending well.
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.
Costas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Francke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Francke advances to full mount.
Costas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Costas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Francke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Costas tries to reverse the position but Francke maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas tries to hold on but Francke pushes him away.
Francke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Costas is now in Francke 's guard. A big mistake from Francke there, giving up the dominant position!
Francke 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.
Costas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Costas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Francke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Costas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Costas decides to return to a standing position.
Emil Costas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francke slips a jab and a cross from Costas.
Francke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costas swivels and escapes.
Costas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costas.
Francke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Costas works Francke 's body with a nice hook.
Costas scores with a leg kick.
Costas stuns Francke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Francke moves out of range of the body kick from Costas.
Costas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costas scores with a leg kick.
Costas tests Francke 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costas throws a head kick that misses.
Costas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Francke .
Costas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Costas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Francke scores a takedown into full mount!
Costas is trying desperately to improve position.
Costas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Francke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Costas is now in Francke 's guard. A big mistake from Francke there, giving up the dominant position!
Francke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costas defends well.
Costas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Costas passes to full mount!
Francke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas trying to control the action but Francke is working from the bottom.
Francke is looking to improve his position.
Costas is trying to control the action in half guard but Francke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Costas wants to pass the guard but Francke is defending well.
Costas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Francke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Francke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costas controlling the pace.
Francke tries to roll over but Costas keeps him under control.
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.
Costas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Francke 's head.
Costas lands with a nice body kick.
Costas slaps away a takedown attempt from Francke , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costas scoring well with a low kick there.
Costas misses with a head kick.
Costas throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Costas misses.
Francke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costas lands a jab to Francke 's midsection.
Francke tries for a takedown but Costas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francke walks into a left hand.
Costas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costas misses with a low kick as Francke jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costas swinging wildly here.
Francke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costas's guard.
Francke postures up.
Costas wants to stand but Francke is controlling the position.
Francke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Francke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francke is looking to pass into half guard but Costas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Costas is in guard.
Costas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Costas fails to land with a series of punches.
Francke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Costas scores with a head kick.
Costas misses with a head kick.
Costas lunges at Francke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Francke 's hand.
Francke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costas but Costas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emil Costas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frade Francke .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francke is defended easily by Costas.
Costas connects with a right hand. Francke shakes it off.
Costas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francke circles away quickly and effectively.
Costas throws a head kick but Francke moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Costas 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Costas stuffs the takedown.
Costas throws a sloppy head kick and Francke moves out of range easily.
Francke slips a jab and a cross from Costas.
Costas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Costas.
Costas fakes the leg kick and cracks Francke in the body.
Costas works Francke 's body with a nice hook.
Francke shoots in for a takedown but Costas shows good takedown defense.
Costas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Francke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emil Costas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Francke tries to clinch up but Costas circles away and keeps his distance.
Francke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Francke throws a jab but it's blocked by Costas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas lands with a good body shot.
Francke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Costas did well to prevent Francke getting side control.
Costas is looking to control Francke 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costas avoid being mounted?
Francke tries to pass to full mount but Costas defends it.
Costas is looking for a sweep. Francke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Francke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francke .
Francke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frade Francke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francke is working away from the top position though.
Francke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francke .
Costas tries to kick Francke off but Francke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Costas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costas wants to get back to his feet.
Frade Francke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costas landing a few short strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costas. That one must have hurt.
Francke avoids a kick to the body.
Costas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Costas.
Emil Costas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Costas lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Francke .
Emil Costas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frade Francke .
Francke avoids the head kick by Costas.
Francke slips a jab and a cross from Costas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas throws a body punch but Francke moves out of range.
Costas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costas sprawls well. Costas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Francke gets slowly back to his feet.
Costas thows a body shot but no joy.
Costas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Francke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costas swivels and escapes.
Francke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Costas misses.
Costas misses with a kick to the body.
Costas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emil Costas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costas throws a wild body kick that Francke sees coming a mile off.
Francke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Francke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Costas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costas, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Costas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jung Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Next (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is Crash by Fit for Rivals. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jung Sung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, You Next!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Next had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Next keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Next working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Next escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Next wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Next looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Next is keeping the position for now.
Next controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Kim prevents Next from getting back to his feet.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Next 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Next with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Next gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim.
Next looks gassed!
Next has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jung Sung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of You Next.
Next goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Next with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by Kim.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Next with a poor takedown
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim works Next's body with a nice hook.
Kim connects with a looping right hand.
Next doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Next on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Next slips under a jab from Kim.
Next misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim works Next's body with a nice hook.
Next with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Next didn't expect that.
Kim passes Next's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Next looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kim controlling the pace for now.
Next tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Sung Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Next tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a shoot takedown. Next fights it but they end up in guard.
Next working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Next is trying to keep Kim in close.
Next has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
Next preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Next is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Next has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Next gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Next drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim!
Kim gets to mount! Next was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Next manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Next works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kim trying to control but Next is working from the bottom.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Next is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Next is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Next is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim controlling from the top position.
Kim trying to control but Next is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Next shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Next drives through with a takedown into guard.
Next drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim!
Kim working away.
Next tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Next is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Sung Kim dominated that second round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Next shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Next tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Next somewhat.
Jung Sung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of You Next.
Kim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Next sees it coming and defends easily.
Next tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Kim wants to control but Next is keeping him busy.
Next actively working from the bottom here.
Kim is trying to control. Next wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Next regains full guard. Nicely done.
Next keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Next looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Next shoots and misses
and Kim moves into the clinch.
Next drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Next tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Next.
Next drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kim pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim works Next's body with a nice hook.
Jung Sung Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim scores a takedown into full mount!
Next manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Next looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Next actively working from the bottom here.
You Next has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Next won't allow Kim to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Next is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jung Sung Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Sung Kim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Contender. Ramsay has chosen Protect Ya Neck by Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Ramsay avoids them all with ease.
Ramsay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Ramsay misses with a hook.
Ramsay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Ramsay ducks down to avoid it.
Ramsay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsay blocks a jab.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Ramsay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramsay slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramsay to the mat! Ramsay manages to get full guard.
Ramsay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Emelianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramsay keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramsay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Ramsay keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
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.
Emelianenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramsay wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gattsu Emelianenko.
Ramsay slips under a jab.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramsay.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gattsu Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Ramsay.
Ramsay walks into a jab.
Emelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ramsay!
Ramsay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramsay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes here but Ramsay is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Ramsay wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Emelianenko.
Ramsay tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ramsay has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramsay is looking to get to half guard.
Ramsay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramsay can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramsay just holding on.
You get the feeling that Ramsay really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Emelianenko looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramsay's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramsay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looking to control but Ramsay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Ramsay really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Emelianenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramsay manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramsay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Emelianenko both land. Nice combination.
Badr Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramsay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramsay avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Ramsay saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramsay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramsay avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramsay lands a head kick!
Ramsay scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Ramsay backpedaling.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsay.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsay scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Ramsay with a series of wild strikes but Ramsay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramsay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Ramsay is out of range.
Gattsu Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Ramsay's head but Ramsay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramsay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsay.
Ramsay misses the shot to the body.
Ramsay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramsay lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Good leg kick by Ramsay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramsay throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Ramsay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Ramsay wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Emelianenko misses
and Ramsay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramsay throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Ramsay throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Ramsay.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Ramsay saw that one coming.
Ramsay clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramsay is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Ramsay into the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramsay counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Ramsay's defenses.
Ramsay slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Badr Ramsay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsay clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Ramsay to the mat but Ramsay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramsay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramsay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Ramsay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Ramsay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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