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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Alexiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Brorsfjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Brorsfjell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Alexiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ragnar Brorsfjell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brorsfjell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexiev's waist but Alexiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brorsfjell off to one side.
Alexiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brorsfjell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brorsfjell working away.
The ground and pound from Brorsfjell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brorsfjell is controlling him well.
Alexiev seems a little lost for a moment, as Brorsfjell dominates the positioning.
Alexiev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brorsfjell misses with a head shot. Alexiev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alexiev controls Brorsfjell momentarily but Brorsfjell frees himself.
Brorsfjell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alexiev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alexiev wants to get up but he can't break Brorsfjell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Brorsfjell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brorsfjell working a defensive guard here.
Alexiev won't allow Brorsfjell to sweep him here.
Brorsfjell wants to stand up but Alexiev is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brorsfjell dodges the punch combination from Alexiev.
Brorsfjell has a takedown stuffed.
Brorsfjell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexiev clinches but Brorsfjell breaks the clinch
and Brorsfjell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexiev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brorsfjell wants to control from the top but Alexiev keeps moving.
Alexiev is looking for a triangle but Brorsfjell pushes his legs off easily.
Alexiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brorsfjell manages to get himself to full guard.
Brorsfjell looking to control.
Brorsfjell wriggles free and stands up.
Brorsfjell forces Alexiev back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brorsfjell fails to pull guard.
Vlad Alexiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Brorsfjell.
Alexiev is trying to drag Brorsfjell to the mat but Brorsfjell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexiev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexiev wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexiev is breathing heavily.
Brorsfjell tries to pull guard but Alexiev won't allow it.
Brorsfjell fails to pull guard.
Brorsfjell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexiev digs a right hand underneath Brorsfjell's ribcage. Brorsfjell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexiev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brorsfjell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brorsfjell pulls guard effortlessly.
Brorsfjell is controlling Alexiev's posture.
Brorsfjell wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brorsfjell looking to control.
Brorsfjell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brorsfjell is trying to control the position but Alexiev postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ragnar Brorsfjell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brorsfjell is looking to clinch.
Brorsfjell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alexiev misses with a double jab
and Brorsfjell counters with a single leg into guard. Alexiev didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brorsfjell trying to control but Alexiev is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brorsfjell controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brorsfjell wants to control from the top but Alexiev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Brorsfjell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brorsfjell circles away quickly and effectively.
Brorsfjell dives in and grabs Alexiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexiev pushes down on Brorsfjell's head and hops out.
Alexiev darts in trying to clinch
so Brorsfjell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brorsfjell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brorsfjell controls the pace.
Brorsfjell won't allow Alexiev to sweep him here.
Alexiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brorsfjell defends well.
Brorsfjell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brorsfjell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brorsfjell stands up and waves to Alexiev to follow him.
Brorsfjell swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexiev.
Brorsfjell tries to clinch but Alexiev moves away
and Alexiev counters with a left to the body.
Brorsfjell is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brorsfjell.
Alexiev misses with a combination
and Brorsfjell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexiev.
Alexiev can't break the clinch.
Brorsfjell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brorsfjell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexiev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad Alexiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Brorsfjell.
Alexiev avoiding damage as Brorsfjell throws knees to the body.
Brorsfjell blocks the elbow strike.
Alexiev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev tries to break free but Brorsfjell pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexiev fails to pull guard.
Brorsfjell decides to pull guard.
Brorsfjell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brorsfjell keeping moving, preventing Alexiev from controlling successfully.
Brorsfjell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brorsfjell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alexiev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brorsfjell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexiev.
Vlad Alexiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brorsfjell fails with the takedown.
Alexiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brorsfjell closes the distance and pushes Alexiev back into the cage.
Brorsfjell tries to pull guard but Alexiev won't allow it.
Brorsfjell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexiev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brorsfjell has him pressed against the cage.
Brorsfjell tries for a takedown but Alexiev manages to get underhooks.
Alexiev pulls guard effortlessly.
Brorsfjell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev controlling Brorsfjell's posture.
Alexiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexiev 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.
Brorsfjell throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexiev keeping moving, preventing Brorsfjell from controlling successfully.
Alexiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Brorsfjell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brorsfjell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexiev pinned against the cage. Alexiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brorsfjell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexiev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brorsfjell gets tackled into the cage by Alexiev. Alexiev maintains the clinch.
Alexiev trying to land knees to the body.
Brorsfjell tries to pull guard but Alexiev won't allow it.
Alexiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brorsfjell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Alexiev finds it's way through Brorsfjell's defenses.
Brorsfjell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexiev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brorsfjell fails with the takedown.
Vlad Alexiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Brorsfjell.
Alexiev gets a clinch.
Alexiev is trying to break the clinch but Brorsfjell is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexiev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brorsfjell gets underhooks to prevent Alexiev's takedown attempt.
Alexiev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brorsfjell wants to control from the top but Alexiev keeps moving.
Brorsfjell throws a strike but Alexiev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alexiev landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Alexiev lands a couple of digs.
Brorsfjell is trying to control the position but Alexiev postures up.
Alexiev trying to control but Brorsfjell is working from the bottom.
Brorsfjell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brorsfjell working a defensive guard but Alexiev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alexiev throws an elbow but Brorsfjell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alexiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brorsfjell is looking to regain half guard here but Alexiev keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brorsfjell gets back to half guard.
Brorsfjell is refusing to be controlled, as Alexiev sits in half guard.
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.
Brorsfjell missing with punches from the bottom.
Brorsfjell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brorsfjell trying to hold on to Alexiev's head to control him but Alexiev postures up.
Brorsfjell is defending against the submission attempts here by Alexiev.
Alexiev controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Alexiev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brorsfjell 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 for Ragnar Brorsfjell!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ragnar Brorsfjell!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ragnar Brorsfjell!
Ragnar Brorsfjell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Klimantov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zartan Zatarain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zatarain has chosen Linkin Park - The Catalyst as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Klimantov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zartan Zatarain!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimantov moves out of range as Zatarain strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Zatarain as he connects with a hook.
Zatarain darts in and clinches Klimantov up against the cage.
Klimantov wants to break free but Zatarain has control.
Zatarain has picked Klimantov up - he's going for a ride! Zatarain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Klimantov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zatarain is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Zatarain there.
Zatarain trying to control from half guard but Klimantov is working away.
Zatarain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zatarain is trying to control the action in half guard but Klimantov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klimantov is trying to stand up here but Zatarain is controlling him well.
Klimantov wants to control but Zatarain is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zatarain lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimantov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Zatarain.
Klimantov is trying to stand up here but Zatarain is controlling him well.
Well, if Zatarain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Klimantov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klimantov has hold of Zatarain's hands but Zatarain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zatarain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zatarain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimantov wants to get back to his feet.
Klimantov is breathing heavily.
Zatarain working over Klimantov with some ground and pound. Klimantov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klimantov tries to get to full guard but Zatarain has control of the leg.
Zatarain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zatarain prevents Klimantov from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zatarain is nestled in close to Klimantov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zatarain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zatarain with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimantov is bucking up trying to escape but Zatarain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zatarain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zatarain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Klimantov hang on?
Zatarain controlling his opponent.
Zatarain working the ground and pound effectively.
Zatarain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zatarain scoring with strikes but Klimantov is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatarain with shots to the head and body - Klimantov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain with good strikes from the mount here!
Zatarain landing shots from mount.
Klimantov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zatarain looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatarain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klimantov's face.
Klimantov taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zatarain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zatarain breaks from Klimantov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zartan Zatarain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klimantov ducks right into an uppercut from Zatarain.
Zatarain steps into range and cracks Klimantov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Klimantov flops backwards and Zatarain dives into his guard looking to finish!
Klimantov is rocked!
Zatarain arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Klimantov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zartan Zatarain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Shu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We International. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demian Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thai Shu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Shu.
Shu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weed.
Weed shoots in for a takedown but Shu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shu misses with a body kick.
Shu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shu throws a right and a left that Weed avoids nicely.
Shu throws a series of punches but Weed avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weed shoots for a takedown but Shu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weed shoots in and bounces Shu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shu looking to control.
Shu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Weed wants to control from the top but Shu keeps moving.
Shu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weed is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demian Weed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shu throws a right hand that Weed ducks under and follows up with a left that Weed also avoids with ease.
Shu misses with a series of wild punches.
Weed feints and as Shu raises his hands in defense, Weed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weed passes Shu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weed controlling the action here.
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.
Weed trying to control from half guard but Shu is working away.
Shu missing with punches from the bottom.
Weed wants to control but Shu is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demian Weed.
Weed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shu fails with the takedown
and Weed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weed is pressing down on Shu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shu is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed trying to advance position but Shu counters by regaining guard.
Weed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weed 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.
Weed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Shu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weedis looking to pass into half guard but Shu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shu is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Weed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weed with a poor takedown
and Weed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shu has his takedown stuffed
and Weed counters with a single leg into guard. Shu didn't expect that.
Weed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weed wants to control from the top but Shu keeps moving.
Weed 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.
Shu working a defensive guard here.
Shu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shu tries to clinch but Weed moves away
and Weed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shu keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Shu keeping full guard, as Weed tries to pass.
Weed preventing the sweep.
Weed tries to free his leg and advance position but Shu is retaining full guard.
Shu wants to sweep here but Weed controlling him for the moment.
Weed passes into half guard.
Shu wants to get back to full guard.
Shu is breathing heavily.
Weed passes to side control.
Weed trying to control the action but Shu is working from the bottom.
Weed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed advances to mount.
Weed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weed looking for a guillotine from mount but Shu is having none of it.
Weed working for a guillotine from mount but Shu is in no mood to give up.
Shu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed keeps control of the position easily here as Shu tries to buck him off.
Shu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Weed.
Weed working for the choke.
Shu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Weed off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Weed controlling the positon.
Shu trying to control the position but Weed manages to sink in the hooks.
Weed is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Weed controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed has got one arm under Shu's chin. This could be trouble... Shu trying to control the other hand but Weed gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Weed!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian McIanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Georgievich Karpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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136 lbs
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27
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian McIanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valery Georgievich Karpin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpin throws a nice looking combination but McIanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karpin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karpin scores with a crisp jab that stopped McIanson in his tracks.
It looks like Ian McIanson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McIanson is defended easily by Karpin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karpin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
McIanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McIanson tries to control but Karpin wriggling away.
McIanson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karpin hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpin is looking to improve his position but McIanson isn't that keen on the idea.
McIanson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ian McIanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian McIanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karpin cracks McIanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIanson ducks under a wild hook from Karpin.
McIanson wants to clinch
and Karpin counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpin connects with the punch.
Karpin slaps away a takedown attempt from McIanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McIanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karpin is fending him off so far but McIanson persists. Nope, Karpin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpin wants to clinch.
McIanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karpin tries to avoid it but McIanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karpin to the ground. Karpin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McIanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpin fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valery Georgievich Karpin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian McIanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Karpin tries to close the distance and clinch but McIanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karpin lands with a right hand.
McIanson is rocked!
Valery Georgievich Karpin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpin slaps away a takedown attempt from McIanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpin throws a right hand that McIanson ducks under and follows up with a left that McIanson also avoids with ease.
McIanson misses with a takedown
and Karpin counters by clinching up.
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.
Karpin drops McIanson with a big knee straight up the middle! McIanson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh McIanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karpin wants to clinch up but McIanson keeps it at a distance.
Karpin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McIanson seems to have got his legs back now.
McIanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpin tries to clinch but McIanson moves out of range.
Karpin lands a left and a right that send McIanson crashing to the mat, dazed. Karpin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McIanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Karpin tries to sprawl out of it but McIanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karpin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McIanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpin with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valery Georgievich Karpin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karpin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Valery Georgievich Karpin!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Valery Georgievich Karpin!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Valery Georgievich Karpin!
Valery Georgievich Karpin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei AK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Moller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei AK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fredrick Moller!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AK throws an overhand right that lands on Moller's shoulder, as Moller tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from AK. Those never looked like landing.
Moller avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for AK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Moller. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Moller misses.
AK throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and AK takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AK throws a right hand that Moller ducks under and follows up with a left that Moller also avoids with ease.
Moller defending well as AK loads up on a big left hand.
AK looks to score with a jab to the body but Moller is just out of range.
Moller dodges the punch combination from AK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AK keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moller.
AK scores with a punch to the head.
AK throws a series of punches but Moller avoids them all with ease.
AK doesn't manage to clinch there - Moller circles away.
AK shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moller sprawls well. Moller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. AK gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergei AK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
AK takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moller moves out of range as AK strikes.
Moller clobbers AK with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
AK shoots in but Moller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moller gets a clinch.
Moller has AK pushed against the cage.
Moller blocks the elbow strike.
Moller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AK has him pressed against the cage.
AK tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moller just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei AK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AK tries to clinch
and Moller counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Sergei AK has been cut.
AK fails with a takedown attempt.
AK tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moller gets caught flat footed, as AK shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moller holds on and takes a little breather.
AK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moller wants to stand up but AK is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AK's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
AK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AK drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moller dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AK wants to sweep but no luck.
Moller content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AK has an active guard here but Moller has managed to pass into half guard.
AK makes his way to full guard. A much better position for AK.
Moller wanted to stand there but AK had control of the position.
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.
AK keeping moving, preventing Moller from controlling successfully.
Moller got a little sloppy there for a moment and AK has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moller has managed to get both his arms back between AK's legs - danger averted.
Moller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AK is looking for a triangle but Moller pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrick Moller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei AK's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sergei AK is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moller throws the left hand but AK avoids the punch easily.
Moller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AK manages to avoid it.
AK wants to clinch.
AK shoots and misses
and Moller counters with a straight right hand.
Moller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
AK falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Moller to counter with a crisp jab.
AK tries to bum rush Moller with a series of wild strikes but Moller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
AK tries to clinch there but Moller circles away.
Moller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AK throws out a loose jab but Moller uses good head movement to avoid it.
AK ducks right into an uppercut from Moller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moller missing with a left hand there. AK was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
AK goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moller prevents it.
Moller dodges an elbow strike from AK.
AK tries for a takedown but Moller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei AK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of AK backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Moller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moller prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
AK looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moller drops AK with a beautiful combination! AK stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moller is looking for the KO!
Sergei AK's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AK is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moller misses with a two punch combination.
Moller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from AK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moller tries to clinch there but AK circles away.
Moller doesn't manage to clinch there - AK circles away.
AK clinches.
Moller is pressed up against the cage. AK has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moller down to the mat. Moller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
AK closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergei AK's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
AK fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moller counters with a right hand to the body.
AK takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredrick Moller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moller tries to clinch there but AK circles away.
AK closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Moller to counter with a crisp jab.
AK wants to clinch but Moller slips to the side
and Moller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
AK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
AK closes the distance but Moller moves to the side
and Moller counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Sergei AK's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A leg kick checked by Moller.
Moller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from AK.
AK tries to clinch
letting Moller counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Moller - just one landing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei AK's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fredrick Moller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Chernuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Markov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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22
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Chernuha!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernuha sprawls well. Chernuha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernuha gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov trying to hold on to Chernuha's head to control him but Chernuha postures up.
Chernuha is working for a kimura but Markov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chernuha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markov is just riding it out for now. Chernuha eventually gives up the hold.
Chernuha seems to be looking for submissions.
Markov pushes Chernuha off looking to stand but Chernuha dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernuha is working for a kimura but Markov is defending it quite comfortably.
Markov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chernuha seems to be working for a kimura but Markov defends the submission attempt.
Chernuha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Markov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chernuha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chernuha is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernuha is looking for a kimura here.
Chernuha seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Markov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nikita Chernuha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glad Tihata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feuer Frei kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Oleg Aschenbreaker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glad Tihata's chin.
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27
208 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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28
223 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glad Tihata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aschenbreaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aschenbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tihata 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.
Aschenbreaker wants to control from the top but Tihata keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aschenbreaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aschenbreaker wants to control from the top but Tihata keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oleg Aschenbreaker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aschenbreaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Aschenbreaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aschenbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tihata manages to avoid it.
Aschenbreaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tihata misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tihata throws a nice head kick!
Tihata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tihata looks to land a body kick but Aschenbreaker moved away.
Tihata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tihata fails with a takedown attempt.
Tihata decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tihata there.
Aschenbreaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tihata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tihata's back!
Aschenbreaker working for a choke but Tihata is defending well.
Tihata is in bad spot here.
Aschenbreaker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aschenbreaker 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, Tihata has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tihata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aschenbreaker looks gassed!
Aschenbreaker is looking for the choke from the back position but Tihata is controlling his hands well.
Aschenbreaker avoiding Tihata 's attempts to control his hands.
Well, with Aschenbreaker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tihata is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihata wants to escape the position.
Tihata is working hard here to advance position.
Tihata breaks Aschenbreaker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aschenbreaker looking for a guillotine here but Tihata defends easily.
Tihata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tihata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tihata is stalling in the full guard.
Tihata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tihata trying to control the action but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihata controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Glad Tihata wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aschenbreaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oleg Aschenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aschenbreaker is looking to land body kicks.
Aschenbreaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Tihata throws a head kick but Aschenbreaker moves out of range.
Tihata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aschenbreaker.
Tihata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Tihata.
Aschenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tihata.
Tihata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Oleg Aschenbreaker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tihata scores with a sloppy right hand. Aschenbreaker should have avoided that one.
Aschenbreaker moves forwards but Tihata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Aschenbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tihata connects with a single shot there.
Tihata scores a takedown into full mount!
Aschenbreaker is rocked!
Aschenbreaker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tihata controlling the pace for now.
Aschenbreaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tihata with a couple of short strikes.
Tihata is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aschenbreaker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tihata controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tihata breaks from Aschenbreaker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aschenbreaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glad Tihata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Aschenbreaker's cut.
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.
Tihata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aschenbreaker.
Tihata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tihata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aschenbreaker.
Tihata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aschenbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tihata was well out of range. Poor timing from Aschenbreaker.
Tihata throws a head kick but Aschenbreaker moves out of range.
Tihata slips a jab from Aschenbreaker.
Tihata scores with a body shot.
Tihata throws a wild body kick that Aschenbreaker sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tihata!
Nice body kick there by Tihata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Tihata.
Tihata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tihata throws a nice head kick!
Tihata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tihata misses with some punches.
Tihata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aschenbreaker wants to break free but Tihata has control.
Tihata lands with a short shot to the head.
Aschenbreaker tries to break the clinch but Tihata is controlling the position.
Tihata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aschenbreaker tries a body shot but Tihata blocks it.
Tihata digs a right hand underneath Aschenbreaker's ribcage. Aschenbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aschenbreaker dodges an elbow strike from Tihata.
Aschenbreaker is breathing heavily.
Tihata lands a shot to the body.
Tihata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aschenbreaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tihata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aschenbreaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tihata connects with a high kick.
Tihata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tihata throws a push kick but Aschenbreaker slaps the foot to one side.
Aschenbreaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aschenbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tihata shoots in looking for a takedown. Aschenbreaker tries to sprawl out of it but Tihata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aschenbreaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tihata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aschenbreaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Tihata.
Aschenbreaker blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tihata is defended easily by Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker scores with a push kick.
Tihata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aschenbreaker can do to turn this around?
Aschenbreaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tihata. Tihata obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tihata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aschenbreaker's knee momentarily.
Aschenbreaker blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Aschenbreaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aschenbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Aschenbreaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tihata is able to avoid easily.
Aschenbreaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Tihata off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aschenbreaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tihata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aschenbreaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Tihata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glad Tihata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tihata has a takedown stuffed.
Aschenbreaker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tihata sprawls well initially but Aschenbreaker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aschenbreaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tihata is just riding it out for now. Aschenbreaker eventually gives up the hold.
Tihata looking for submissions off his back.
Aschenbreaker is looking to advance position but Tihata won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker seems to be working for a kimura but Tihata defends the submission attempt.
Tihata trying to control here.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aschenbreaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tihata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tihata is trying to control but can't.
Aschenbreaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tihata is just riding it out for now. Aschenbreaker eventually gives up the hold.
Tihata gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tihata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aschenbreaker wants to pass the guard but Tihata is keeping the position.
Tihata controls Aschenbreaker momentarily but Aschenbreaker frees himself.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tihata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aschenbreaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tihata is looking for a triangle but Aschenbreaker pushes his legs off easily.
Aschenbreaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glad Tihata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Aschenbreaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tihata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tihata scores with a head kick.
Aschenbreaker lands with a straight right. Tihata didn't see that one coming.
Tihata gets caught flat footed, as Aschenbreaker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aschenbreaker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aschenbreaker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tihata controls Aschenbreaker momentarily but Aschenbreaker frees himself.
Tihata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aschenbreaker wants to pass the guard but Tihata is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tihata looking for a guillotine here but Aschenbreaker defends easily.
Aschenbreaker advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Tihata is defending well.
Aschenbreaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tihata, who protects the arm well.
Aschenbreaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tihata regains half guard.
Tihata trying to control here.
Tihata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aschenbreaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tihata trying to control from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tihata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aschenbreaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aschenbreaker's back!
Tihata is hanging on to Aschenbreaker's back as he tries to escape.
Tihata softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Aschenbreaker is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihata sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Aschenbreaker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glad Tihata!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. Ryan Taylor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destruction fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Destruction looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor checks a low kick from Destruction.
Destruction pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Taylor scores a takedown into full mount!
Taylor landing strikes from the mount and Destruction is in trouble!
Destruction tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Destruction holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taylor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Destruction wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor throws some wild stikes that Destruction manages to avoid easily.
Destruction tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Destruction is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the head.
Destruction tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Destruction is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Destruction is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor lands a big shot there that rocks Destruction but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Destruction is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Destruction tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Taylor thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor landing punches.
Taylor avoids the attempt from Destruction to control.
Destruction tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Taylor cracks Destruction with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Destruction bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Destruction is defending well.
Destruction wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destruction defending well though.
Taylor wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Taylor.
Destruction is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Destruction looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Destruction dodges it nicely.
Destruction is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Destruction is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destruction is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor winds up and cracks Destruction with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Destruction is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Destruction pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Taylor scores a takedown into full mount!
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destruction is looking to escape.
Taylor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Destruction is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Destruction and Taylor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taylor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Destruction works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Destruction keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Destruction is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Destruction trying to control here.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destruction's head.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Destruction is defending well.
Destruction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Destruction is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Destruction avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Destruction is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Destruction is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Destruction is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
Destruction is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
Taylor is thwarting Destruction's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor checks a low kick from Destruction.
Destruction connects with a solid leg kick.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Destruction.
Destruction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Destruction throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Destruction slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Destruction tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Destruction looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destruction misses with a low kick as Taylor jumps back.
Destruction throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Destruction throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Destruction tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Destruction to the ground. Destruction escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Destruction throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destruction misses with a low kick.
Destruction takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Destruction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Destruction is looking to clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Destruction.
Destruction stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Destruction wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Destruction steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Destruction lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Destruction lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Destruction throws a quick inside leg kick.
Destruction throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Destruction throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Destruction throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destruction circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction misses with a head kick.
Destruction tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Destruction, right into the meat.
Destruction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destruction.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Destruction shows good takedown defense.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Destruction plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taylor looks for a takedown but Destruction sprawls well.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Taylor.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Destruction.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Destruction lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Destruction throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Destruction misses with a head kick.
Destruction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Destruction fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor jabs Destruction right on the nose. Destruction blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destruction.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Destruction tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Destruction.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Destruction bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Destruction.
Destruction throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Destruction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Destruction misses with a hook to the body
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Destruction scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Destruction lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Destruction wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Destruction is predictable there
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Destruction tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Taylor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Destruction!
Destruction tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
The referee warns Destruction that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taylor goes for an armbar but Destruction turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Destruction.
Destruction throws a big right hand that misses.
Destruction postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Ryan Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ryan Taylor!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Dick Destruction!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ryan Taylor!
Ryan Taylor wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maia walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maia wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov is looking for a kimura here.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maia kicks off Petrov and gets to his feet.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Maia.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maia's efforts to push away.
Maia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maia can't break the clinch.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Maia is trying to push Petrov away but Petrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maia smiles and moves away.
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
Maia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maia wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrov won't allow it.
Maia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maia letting Petrov take a breather here.
Maia breaks from the clinch.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov closes the distance but Maia moves to the side
and Maia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Damien Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Petrov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maia can't fight it off and eventually Petrov manages to take the fight to the floor. Maia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maia wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maia wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Maia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maia is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Maia blocks a body shot from Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maia breaks the clinch.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Maia tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Maia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Maia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maia is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Maia tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maia is trying to break free.
Maia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia is trying to force a seperation but Petrov has the dominant position.
Maia manages to break the clinch.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Maia fights it but they end up in guard.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maia has his feet on Petrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Maia gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maia's efforts to push away.
Petrov decides to pull guard.
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov's guard.
Petrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maia stands up from Petrov's guard - Maia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kirill Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Maia moves into the clinch.
Maia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maia can't break the clinch.
Maia wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrov won't allow Maia to get back to his feet.
Petrov postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it.
Petrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrov trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maia wants to clinch
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrov.
Petrov cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov shoots and misses
and Maia moves into the clinch.
Damien Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Petrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Maia avoids the damage to the body.
Petrov keeps control of Maia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Maia is trying to force a seperation but Petrov has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Petrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maia breaks the clinch.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maia tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maia to the ground. Maia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Maia looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maia won't be happy with that.
Maia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maia breaks from the clinch.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia counters by clinching up.
Maia is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Maia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maia is looking to get back to his feet here but Petrov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maia's back.
Petrov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Maia could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Maia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maia can't break the clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Damien Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Petrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing Maia from standing up.
Maia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maia looks to clinch
and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maia smiles and moves away.
Petrov shoots and misses
and Maia counters by clinching up.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maia's efforts to push away.
Petrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Maia avoids the damage to the body.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov stalling in the clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Maia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maia.
Maia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maia has had enough of the clinch but Petrov keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Maia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maia is trying to break free.
Maia controlling the action here for a moment.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov tries to work over Maia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirill Petrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maia breaks from the clinch.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maia slips a straight right by Petrov.
Damien Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maia counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov moves into the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia tries to circle away but Petrov has him pinned against the cage.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia closes the distance but Petrov moves to the side
and Petrov counters by clinching up.
Maia tries to circle away but Petrov has him pinned against the cage.
Petrov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia wants to clinch
and Petrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia tries to clinch up
and Petrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maia's guard.
Damien Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia tries to strike from the bottom.
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Kirill Petrov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Kirill Petrov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kirill Petrov!
Kirill Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitamines Minerals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Minerals might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Centrum Silver. Sherk has chosen Ghost K- Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitamines Minerals!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk lands a head shot.
Sherk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice uppercut lands for Minerals. That snapped Sherk's head back.
It looks like Sean Sherk has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Minerals. Those never looked like landing.
Minerals tries to clinch there but Sherk circles away.
Minerals tries to clinch up but Sherk circles away and keeps his distance.
Minerals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sherk.
Sherk throws the left hand but Minerals avoids the punch easily.
Minerals swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Minerals loads up on a big right hand but Sherk slips the punch.
Minerals looks to land a combination but Sherk avoids it well.
Minerals looks for the body kick but Sherk saw that one coming.
Minerals throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk lands a nice shot that snaps Minerals's head back.
Minerals avoids the body shot from Sherk.
Sherk scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Sherk finds it's way through Minerals's defenses.
Minerals wants to clinch up but Sherk keeps it at a distance.
Sherk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minerals looks to land a body kick but Sherk moved away.
Sherk avoids the head kick by Minerals.
Minerals has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sherk finds it's way round the side to connect with Minerals's head.
Sherk connects with a right hand. Minerals shakes it off.
A jab from Sherk does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerals drops his hands momentarily and Sherk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sherk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Sherk.
Sherk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Minerals had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sherk checks a leg kick.
Sherk loads up on a big right hand but Minerals slips the punch.
Sherk lands with a cross.
Minerals throws a leg kick but Sherk moved away.
Sherk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sherk cracks Minerals with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minerals avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minerals misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minerals scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherk works Minerals's body with a nice hook.
Sherk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Minerals.
Good work by Sherk as he checks the leg kick.
Minerals uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sherk.
Minerals moves into the clinch successfully.
Minerals lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minerals lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minerals lands with a right to the head.
Minerals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minerals lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherk or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Minerals.
Minerals lands a body punch.
Minerals lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sherk looks gassed!
A short left from Minerals.
Minerals scores with a shoulder strike.
Minerals works on Sherk's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Minerals scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sherk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sherk is trying to break the clinch but Minerals has him pressed against the cage.
Sherk is trying to force a seperation but Minerals has the dominant position.
Minerals lands with a left to the head.
Minerals digs a right hand underneath Sherk's ribcage. Sherk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minerals is leaning against Sherk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minerals.
Minerals lands an elbow just above Sherk 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minerals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minerals prevents Sherk from breaking the clinch.
Minerals lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sherk backwards.
Minerals lands with a right to the head.
Minerals lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sherk backwards.
Minerals working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitamines Minerals dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sherk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minerals misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minerals is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minerals looks for the body kick but Sherk saw that one coming.
Minerals lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sherk takes a step back to recover.
Sherk misses with an uppercut. Minerals saw that one coming.
Minerals moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minerals tries to close the distance and clinch but Sherk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerals is looking to clinch but Sherk is avoiding it.
Minerals staying out of range there.
Vitamines Minerals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minerals is looking to land body kicks.
Minerals takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sherk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minerals.
Minerals gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minerals tries to clinch up but Sherk circles away and keeps his distance.
Minerals has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sherk finds it's way round the side to connect with Minerals's head.
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.
Minerals misses with a straight right.
Sherk catches Minerals with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Minerals.
Minerals moves in looking to clinch but Sherk pushes him off.
Minerals dodges the punch combination from Sherk.
Minerals throws out a loose jab but Sherk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherk blocks a head kick by Minerals.
Sherk checks a leg kick.
Minerals fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws the left hand but Minerals avoids the punch easily.
Minerals misses with a hook.
Minerals throws a solid leg kick but Sherk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minerals.
Sherk avoids a kick to the body.
Sherk lands with a straight right. Minerals didn't see that one coming.
Sherk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minerals counters with a three punch combo that has Sherk backing up. Sherk nods at Minerals to acknowledge the strikes.
Minerals has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Minerals walks into a stiff left hand from Sherk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherk lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Minerals looks to land a right hand but Sherk moved out of range.
Sherk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sherk lands a nice looking body shot.
Sherk moves out of range of the leg kick from Minerals.
Sherk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minerals.
Minerals is looking to clinch but Sherk is avoiding it.
Minerals defending well as Sherk loads up on a big left hand.
Minerals is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitamines Minerals dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sherk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Sherk misses.
Minerals takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sherk throws a series of strikes that have Minerals backpedaling.
Minerals takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sherk misses with a looping left.
Minerals throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sherk lands with a nice body punch.
Sherk keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sherk is trying to push Minerals away but Minerals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Minerals is leaning against Sherk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minerals has Sherk pressed against the cage, preventing Sherk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minerals lands a nice shot to the body.
Minerals working aggressively here.
Sherk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minerals lands a nice shot to the body.
Sherk is trying to break the clinch but Minerals is controlling him.
Minerals misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Minerals.
Minerals looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Minerals has Sherk pressed against the cage, preventing Sherk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sherk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sherk is trying to break free.
Sherk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minerals misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sherk wants to get back to striking at distance but Minerals won't allow it.
Sherk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Minerals.
Minerals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sherk backwards.
Minerals lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Minerals.
Minerals lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sherk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sherk stalks Minerals and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Minerals's face. Minerals staggers backwards, shaken.
Minerals tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sherk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sherk misses with an uppercut. Minerals saw that one coming.
Minerals throws a hook but Sherk avoids it easily.
Minerals tries to land a leg kick but Sherk saw it coming and moves away.
Sherk misses with an uppercut.
Sherk throws a hook to the side of Minerals's head but Minerals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sherk avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerals thuds his shin into the meat of Sherk's side.
Minerals digs a good body shot into Sherk's ribs.
Sherk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minerals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
Sherk throws an overhand right that lands on Minerals's shoulder, as Minerals tries to avoid the shot.
Minerals looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minerals lands a head kick. Sherk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Minerals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sherk cracks Minerals with an open hand slap.
Minerals throws a hook but Sherk blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minerals.
Minerals doesn't manage to clinch there - Sherk circles away.
Sherk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minerals.
Minerals darts in and clinches Sherk up against the cage.
Sherk tries to break the clinch but Minerals is controlling the position.
Sherk tries to break free but Minerals pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sherk.
Minerals lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minerals lands with a left to the head.
Sherk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sherk misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitamines Minerals clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sherk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minerals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Minerals tenderised Sherk's leg. Sherk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sherk misses with an uppercut.
Sherk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minerals manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minerals.
A jab from Sherk misses.
Minerals misses with a looping right.
Vitamines Minerals is winning the standup battle so far.
Sherk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sherk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minerals counters with a right hand to the body.
Minerals doesn't manage to clinch there - Sherk circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerals throws a push kick but Sherk slaps the foot to one side.
Minerals ducks under a wild hook from Sherk.
Minerals moves away from the strike by Sherk.
Minerals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sherk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minerals cracks Sherk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Minerals finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sherk throws out a loose jab but Minerals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sherk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minerals throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sherk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minerals misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sherk tests Minerals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sherk stuns Minerals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minerals walks into a jab.
Sherk lands with an uppercut that bounces Minerals off the cage and back into rage.
Minerals moves out of range as Sherk strikes.
Minerals throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sherk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minerals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherk.
Minerals throws a leg kick that misses.
Sherk jabs Minerals right on the nose. Minerals blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minerals misses with a head kick.
Minerals goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minerals is looking to score with low kicks.
Sherk digs a good body shot into Minerals's ribs.
Minerals rushes Sherk and presses him up against the cage.
Minerals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sherk is trying to break free.
Minerals swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerals presses Sherk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minerals working aggressively here.
Minerals scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sherk is trying to force a seperation but Minerals has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Minerals.
Minerals lands with a light punch inside.
Minerals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minerals is working Sherk over against the cage.
Minerals scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Minerals.
Sherk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitamines Minerals had his way with Sean Sherk in that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sherk's cut.
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!
Minerals looks to land a left hand but Sherk moved out of range nicely.
Sherk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sherk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Minerals's head.
Sherk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minerals.
Minerals throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minerals throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerals has managed to clinch.
Minerals prevents Sherk from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minerals.
Vitamines Minerals has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sherk tries to break the clinch but Minerals is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Minerals.
Minerals lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sherk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left hand lands to the body for Minerals.
Minerals with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Minerals gets through Sherk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minerals gets through Sherk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minerals lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minerals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minerals.
Minerals digs a right hand underneath Sherk's ribcage. Sherk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Minerals.
Minerals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Minerals.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minerals.
Minerals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minerals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sherk backwards.
Minerals lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Minerals.
Minerals lands with a light punch inside.
Minerals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sherk is defending well for now.
Minerals lands an elbow that stopped Sherk in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minerals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minerals.
A right hand to the body from Minerals.
Vitamines Minerals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Minerals.
Sherk has had enough of the clinch but Minerals keeps him there for the moment.
Minerals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherk can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Minerals.
A right hook to the body lands for Minerals.
Minerals keeps control of Sherk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minerals lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sherk working hard to break the clinch.
Sherk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sherk lands a right hook to the body.
Minerals keeps Sherk at a distance using the push kick.
Minerals tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerals throws a combination. Sherk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Minerals throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sherk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minerals moves out of range of the strikes.
Minerals scores with a head kick. Sherk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sherk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sherk misses with a hook.
Sherk lands the left hand.
Sherk throws a shot from downtown. Minerals moves away and avoids it.
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.
Sherk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minerals throws a leg kick but Sherk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sherk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sherk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sherk misses with a hook.
Sherk throws a body punch but Minerals moves out of range.
Sherk avoids the head kick by Minerals.
Minerals swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sean Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minerals lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitamines Minerals showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minerals 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Vitamines Minerals!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Vitamines Minerals!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Vitamines Minerals!
Vitamines Minerals wins by unanimous decision!
Vitamines Minerals retains his featherweight title!
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