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Russian Combat Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Bute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeri Bosjakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valeri Bosjakin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucian Bute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeri Bosjakin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosjakin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bute shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valeri Bosjakin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosjakin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bute shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bute shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucian Bute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosjakin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosjakin has managed to clinch.
Bosjakin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bute backwards.
Bosjakin manages to break the clinch.
Bosjakin looks to land a right hand but Bute moved out of range.
Bosjakin has Bute up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosjakin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bute tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bosjakin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bute is breathing heavily.
Bosjakin gets through Bute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bosjakin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bute backwards.
Bosjakin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bute has him pressed against the cage.
Bosjakin is trying to break free.
Bosjakin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bute backwards.
Bosjakin throws an elbow but it misses.
Bosjakin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosjakin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bute tries to break the clinch but Bosjakin is controlling the position.
Bute is trying to maintain a safe position but Bosjakin gets an underhook and turns Bute into the cage.
A short right from Bosjakin.
Bosjakin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosjakin wants to get back to striking at distance but Bute won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosjakin scores with a shot to the side of Bute's head.
Bute is rocked!
Bute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Bute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Bosjakin fails to land.
Bosjakin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosjakin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosjakin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosjakin.
Bosjakin misses with some punches.
Bosjakin throws a head punch that misses.
Bosjakin misses with some punches.
Bute blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosjakin.
Bosjakin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bute.
Bosjakin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bute seems to have got his legs back now.
Bosjakin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bute misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosjakin.
A short right from Bosjakin on the inside.
Bute prevents Bosjakin from breaking the clinch.
Bute wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bosjakin throws a big uppercut that drops Bute! More strikes from Bosjakin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bute lies dazed against the cage as Bosjakin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valeri Bosjakin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fjodor Datsuyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buket Levkoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsuyk comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - High voltage. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjodor Datsuyk!
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, Buket Levkoev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsuyk closes the distance and clinches.
Datsuyk tries to land a knee to the head but Levkoev blocks with his arms.
Levkoev wants to stall.
Levkoev blocks an elbow strike.
Datsuyk throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsuyk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Levkoev blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Datsuyk.
It looks like Buket Levkoev has been cut.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levkoev looking for a takedown.
Datsuyk lands an elbow inside.
Datsuyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Levkoev fails to pull guard.
Datsuyk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Datsuyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsuyk tries to land a knee to the head but Levkoev blocks with his arms.
Levkoev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Datsuyk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Levkoev to the mat. Levkoev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Levkoev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Levkoev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levkoev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datsuyk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datsuyk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levkoev wants to sweep here but Datsuyk controlling him for the moment.
Datsuyk trying to control but Levkoev is working from the bottom.
Levkoev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Datsuyk won't allow Levkoev to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Datsuyk is stalling in the full guard.
Levkoev keeping moving, preventing Datsuyk from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datsuyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Levkoev. Levkoev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Datsuyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsuyk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Levkoev to the mat! Levkoev manages to get full guard.
Datsuyk is breathing heavily.
Datsuyk wants to control from the top but Levkoev keeps moving.
Levkoev keeping full guard, as Datsuyk tries to pass.
Levkoev being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levkoev looking for a guillotine here but Datsuyk defends easily.
Levkoev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Datsuyk controls the pace.
Levkoev has Datsuyk pulled in close to control his posture.
Datsuyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Levkoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Datsuyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levkoev is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsuyk wants to control from the top but Levkoev keeps moving.
Levkoev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Datsuyk.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Levkoev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Datsuyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levkoev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Datsuyk blocks it with crossed arms.
Datsuyk crunches a lovely knee into Levkoev's ribcage.
Levkoev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Datsuyk looking to stall.
Datsuyk with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjodor Datsuyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buket Levkoev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Levkoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsuyk throws out the jab.
Datsuyk lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsuyk.
Datsuyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levkoev, pushing him back against the cage.
Datsuyk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Levkoev uses from the top position.
Datsuyk trying to keep a closed guard but Levkoev is proving a slippery customer.
Datsuyk wants to control the position but Levkoev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Datsuyk trying to control but Levkoev postures up.
Levkoev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Datsuyk trying to control but Levkoev postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levkoev wants to stand but Datsuyk has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Datsuyk wants to improve his position but Levkoev is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levkoev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Datsuyk tries to avoid it but Levkoev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Datsuyk to the ground. Datsuyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Datsuyk rushes Levkoev and presses him up against the cage.
Levkoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Datsuyk is working for takedown but Levkoev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Levkoev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Datsuyk wants to control but Levkoev is keeping busy.
Levkoev wants to take a breather but Datsuyk is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Datsuyk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk 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.
Levkoev stops Datsuyk from standing up.
Datsuyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levkoev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Datsuyk looking to control.
Datsuyk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Datsuyk has a closed guard, preventing Levkoev from standing up.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Levkoev with a poor takedown
and Datsuyk counters by moving into the clinch.
Fjodor Datsuyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buket Levkoev.
Datsuyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datsuyk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fjodor Datsuyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levkoev with a poor takedown
and Datsuyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsuyk clinches with his opponent.
Datsuyk looking to throw knees to the head but Levkoev is blocking nicely.
Levkoev pulls Datsuyk into guard.
Datsuyk pushes down on Levkoev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Datsuyk slows the pace down in half guard.
Datsuyk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levkoev is trying to get back to full guard.
Levkoev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levkoev wants to get back to his feet.
Levkoev wants to control but Datsuyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Datsuyk is looking to stall here but Levkoev recovers full guard.
Levkoev pulls Datsuyk in close to his closed guard and prevents Datsuyk from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjodor Datsuyk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buket Levkoev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Datsuyk is looking to clinch but Levkoev is avoiding it.
Datsuyk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Datsuyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datsuyk shoots for a double leg takedown but Levkoev sprawls well. He's pushed Datsuyk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Datsuyk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levkoev as he avoids it easily.
Levkoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsuyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levkoev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsuyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Levkoev misses with a takedown
and Datsuyk counters with a leg kick.
Datsuyk moves in looking to clinch but Levkoev pushes him off.
Datsuyk fakes the leg kick and cracks Levkoev in the body.
Datsuyk clinches.
Levkoev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fjodor Datsuyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buket Levkoev.
Levkoev pulls guard effortlessly.
Datsuyk prevents Levkoev from getting back to his feet.
Datsuyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Levkoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levkoev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Levkoev keeping moving, preventing Datsuyk from controlling successfully.
Datsuyk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Datsuyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Levkoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Datsuyk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Datsuyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Datsuyk forces Levkoev back against the cage and clinches.
Datsuyk connects with a knee to the head.
Datsuyk with a knee to the head.
Datsuyk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Levkoev is trying to keep an underhook but Datsuyk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Levkoev is refusing to be controlled, as Datsuyk sits in half guard.
Levkoev tries to roll over but Datsuyk keeps him under control.
Levkoev regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk trying to control but Levkoev is working from the bottom.
Levkoev trying to control the position here.
Levkoev wants to sweep here but Datsuyk controlling him for the moment.
Levkoev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levkoev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Datsuyk is one step ahead there.
Levkoev is pulling down on Datsuyk's head. It's preventing any offense from Datsuyk, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Datsuyk wants to control from the top but Levkoev keeps moving.
Datsuyk looking to sit in guard and control but Levkoev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levkoev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buket Levkoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levkoev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Datsuyk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levkoev, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fjodor Datsuyk.
Well Datsuyk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fjodor Datsuyk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Vilatki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Murphy!
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, Vladamir Vilatki!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilatki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Vilatki sprawls well.
Vilatki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vilatki distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vilatki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilatki wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilatki working some strikes from top position.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Vilatki tries to pass.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilatki manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilatki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
Vilatki is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Vilatki is controlling Murphy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vilatki manages to get to full guard.
Vilatki is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy trying to control but Vilatki is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Vilatki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Vilatki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Vilatki looks gassed!
Murphy is looking to advance position but Vilatki won't allow it.
Vilatki wants to get back to his feet.
Vilatki is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Vilatki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilatki trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vilatki to regain full guard.
Vilatki keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vilatki doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilatki moves into the clinch successfully.
Vilatki wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilatki scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilatki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vilatki controlling from the top position.
Murphy is trying to keep Vilatki in close.
Murphy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vilatki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy controls Vilatki momentarily but Vilatki frees himself.
Vilatki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vilatki trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilatki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Vilatki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vilatki counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Vilatki wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Vilatki stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vilatki scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vilatki is controlling him.
Vilatki throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy is working an open guard so Vilatki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Vilatki circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vilatki, pushing him back against the cage.
Vilatki keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilatki is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Vilatki into the cage.
Vilatki is breathing heavily.
Vilatki tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Vilatki keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Vilatki prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilatki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vilatki off to one side.
Vilatki moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Vilatki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murphy's guard now.
Vilatki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
Vilatki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murphy tries to hold on but Vilatki pushes him away.
Vilatki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Murphy is bucking up trying to escape but Vilatki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vilatki.
Vladamir Vilatki has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Vilatki.
Murphy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murphy regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilatki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vilatki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murphy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murphy!
Murphy stops Vilatki from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy postures up in Vilatki's guard and throws a big left but Vilatki blocks it.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Vilatki is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Vilatki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murphy 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.
Murphy passes Vilatki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy passes to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vilatki can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Vilatki struggling a bit here.
Vilatki sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Vilatki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilatki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilatki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vilatki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilatki moves nicely into side control.
Vilatki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murphy to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Vilatki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Murphy throws a right hand that Vilatki ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilatki also avoids with ease.
Chris Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Vilatki jumps back.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Vilatki counters with a right hand to the body.
Vilatki scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Vilatki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Vilatki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilatki controlling the action here.
Vilatki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vilatki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Vilatki seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Murphy has his foot on Vilatki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilatki works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy is trying to keep Vilatki in close.
Vilatki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy has Vilatki pulled in close to control his posture.
Vilatki stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vilatki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Vilatki throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilatki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murphy is working an open guard so Vilatki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vilatki shoots in and bounces Murphy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vilatki stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Vilatki throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Vilatki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vilatki is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Vilatki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vilatki trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Vilatki just content to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vilatki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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.
Vilatki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Vilatki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vilatki's brow.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Vilatki avoiding damage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Vilatki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vilatki moves into the clinch.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Vilatki has double underhooks.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Vilatki avoids the damage to the body.
Vilatki misses with a body punch.
Chris Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilatki managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Vilatki tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilatki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Vilatki avoids a kick to the body.
Vilatki has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Vilatki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vilatki 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Vilatki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Di Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Lenny Leonard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Di Mario's chin.
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170 lbs
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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, Lenny Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Di Mario!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mario scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mario is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mario looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Leonard tries to kick Mario off but Mario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but Mario is very close to passing his half guard.
Mario tries to stand but can't do so whilst Leonard controls his leg.
Leonard wants to improve his position but Mario is controlling well.
Leonard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonard is controlling Mario's trapped leg to prevent Mario from advancing to side control.
Leonard tries to get to full guard but Mario has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mario rushes Leonard and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario manages to break the clinch.
Mario takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
Nice sprawl there from Mario as Leonard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mario counters with a body kick.
Mario shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leonard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leonard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leonard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leonard gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but Mario is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leonard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Leonard doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Mario counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mario wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Mario is in close to Leonard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leonard is trying to keep Mario in close.
Mario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mario wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Mario looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard 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.
Leonard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Leonard with a poor takedown
and Mario counters by clinching up.
Leonard wants to break free but Mario has control.
Mario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mario shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mario was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard wants to hold on but Mario pushes him away.
Mario stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mario throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leonard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mario crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonard - the referee stops the clock and Mario gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonard. Mario manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mario avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Leonard.
Leonard misses with a takedown
and Leonard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mario showed some decent athleticism there.
Leonard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Di Mario dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leonard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mario swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Mario circles away easily
and Mario counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mario.
Leonard wants to sweep but no luck.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonard pulls Mario in close to his closed guard and prevents Mario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonard is trying to keep Mario in close.
Leonard wants to stand up but Mario is controlling him.
Mario stands and steps away. Leonard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard with a poor takedown
and Mario counters with a thumping low kick.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Mario counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mario wants to control but Leonard is keeping him busy.
Mario tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mario has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leonard sneaks back into half guard.
Leonard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mario's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands shots from the back.
Leonard keeps control of the position as Mario tries to break free.
Mario looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Leonard is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mario up.
You can see the frustration on Mario's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leonard working for the choke.
Leonard is looking to control Mario but Mario is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leonard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mario defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mario looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mario is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mario turns into Leonard and is now in his guard.
Mario stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mario throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonard counters with a body kick that stops Mario in his tracks momentarily.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses
and Mario counters with a head kick. That will keep Leonard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonard throws a head kick that Mario semi-blocks.
It looks like Di Mario has been cut.
Leonard has closed the distance and engaged Mario in a clinch.
Leonard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mario is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leonard fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard jumps guard and drags Mario to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leonard working for submissions but it's allowed Mario to get to half guard.
Mario is keen to just control but Leonard is a slippery customer.
Leonard is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonard trying to control from the bottom.
Di Mario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mario moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mario stands up and beckons Leonard to his feet.
Mario moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Di Mario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Di Mario'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leonard tries to clinch
and Mario counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mario.
Mario tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leonard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leonard jumps guard but Mario stands there with Leonard around his waist. Leonard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonard manages to pull guard.
Mario wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Mario won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mario gets to his feet - Leonard follows without any prompting.
Mario looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leonard!
Leonard tries to hold on but Mario postures up.
Leonard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario cracks Leonard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mario is landing with some decent strikes but Leonard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mario avoids the attempt from Leonard to control.
Leonard is desperately trying to improve his position but Mario has a good base and remains in mount.
Leonard gets back to half guard.
Mario wants to control but Leonard is keeping him busy.
Leonard wants to control but Mario is keeping busy.
Leonard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Leonard is looking to improve his position.
Mario tries to pass to full mount but Leonard defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mario tries to stand and escape but Leonard is controlling the position.
Mario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mario is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leonard has managed to clinch.
Mario jumps guard and drags Leonard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mario pushes Leonard off and gets back to his feet.
Lenny Leonard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mario.
Mario tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mario has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mario is looking to take a break and control but Leonard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonard can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonard tries to improve position but can't.
Leonard looks to move to half guard but instead Mario has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mario thowing shots but they're missing.
Mario pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leonard tries to hold on but Mario pushes him away.
Mario controlling his opponent.
Mario throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leonard manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lenny Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Mario from controlling successfully.
Leonard wants to sweep here but Mario controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Di Mario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mario 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Di Mario!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Aguafresca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Walnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walnuts has chosen The Final Countdown (Europe) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orlando Aguafresca!
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, Willy Walnuts!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walnuts tries to clinch but Aguafresca moves out of range.
Aguafresca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aguafresca lands a couple of digs.
Walnuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walnuts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguafresca pushes down on Walnuts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walnuts wants to get back to full guard.
Aguafresca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aguafresca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walnuts trying to hold on to Aguafresca's head to control him but Aguafresca postures up.
Aguafresca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walnuts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aguafresca.
Walnuts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aguafresca scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguafresca wants to pass to mount but Walnuts is defending the position.
Aguafresca lands with a punch from half guard.
Aguafresca prevents Walnuts from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walnuts wants to control but Aguafresca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walnuts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aguafresca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aguafresca thows a huge punch but Walnuts dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walnuts is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguafresca.
Aguafresca is breathing heavily.
Aguafresca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walnuts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walnuts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aguafresca.
Aguafresca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aguafresca with the ground and pound but Walnuts uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Aguafresca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aguafresca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walnuts is keeping the position for now.
Aguafresca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walnuts is trying to control the position but Aguafresca postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walnuts stuffs the takedown.
Walnuts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walnuts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walnuts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aguafresca is looking to get to half guard.
Aguafresca is working hard here to advance position.
Aguafresca regains half guard.
Aguafresca gets full guard.
Walnuts drops back looking for a leg! Aguafresca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aguafresca manages to kick Walnuts off! Walnuts jumps back into Aguafresca's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguafresca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aguafresca with shots to the head and body - Walnuts looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walnuts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aguafresca working the ground and pound effectively.
Walnuts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aguafresca landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walnuts taking shots to the head.
Aguafresca lands with some strikes.
Aguafresca working Walnuts over with strikes here.
Aguafresca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Walnuts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aguafresca cracks Walnuts with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aguafresca jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Walnuts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Walnuts and Aguafresca has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguafresca throwing strikes but Walnuts manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Walnuts trying to control the action but Aguafresca is working from the bottom.
Aguafresca throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Aguafresca misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Walnuts landing a few strikes.
Walnuts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguafresca keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aguafresca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Walnuts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aguafresca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walnuts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguafresca takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Aguafresca working some strikes from top position.
Aguafresca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walnuts's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Aguafresca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aguafresca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walnuts manages to avoid it.
Aguafresca with a poor takedown
and Walnuts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walnuts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguafresca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aguafresca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguafresca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orlando Aguafresca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walnuts is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Aguafresca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walnuts's guard.
Aguafresca pushes down on Walnuts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aguafresca has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Walnuts defend it? Aguafresca steps over the head and cranks it - Walnuts is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aguafresca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orlando Aguafresca!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Manner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dag Guti had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dag Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tuomas Manner!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manner moves out of range of the body kick.
Guti throws a right and a left that Manner avoids nicely.
No luck for Guti with that takedown attempt.
Guti swinging wilding here.
Manner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manner tries to clinch there but Guti circles away.
Manner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guti's guard.
Manner 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.
Manner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Guti is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti is looking to regain half guard here but Manner keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Guti wants to control but Manner postures up.
Manner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Guti gets caught flat footed, as Manner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guti is working an open guard so Manner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guti looking for a sweep but Manner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Manner content just to control the position here.
Guti tries to reverse the position but Manner maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti is working hard here to advance position.
Manner controlling the pace for now.
Guti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guti can't escape the position.
Manner controlling his opponent.
Guti is desperately trying to improve his position but Manner has a good base and remains in mount.
Manner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guti is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Manner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tuomas Manner has been cut.
Dag Guti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guti throws a series of punches but Manner moves out of range.
Guti has his takedown stuffed
and Manner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guti thinking.
Guti misses with a double jab
and Manner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guti's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Manner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manner misses with a two punch combination.
Guti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manner throws a series of punches but Guti avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Manner. No joy for Guti on that attempt.
Guti misses with a double jab
and Manner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guti misses with a combination
and Manner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guti won't be happy with that.
Guti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Guti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dag Guti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simo Haeiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miikka Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haeiski comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny - Beatiful Morning. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simo Haeiski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miikka Kumpulainen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen shoots for a takedown but Haeiski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haeiski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen throws a body punch but Haeiski moves out of range.
Miikka Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haeiski shoots in and bounces Kumpulainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haeiski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumpulainen is keeping the position for now.
Haeiski trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Haeiski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haeiski wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
Haeiski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Haeiski wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumpulainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kumpulainen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Simo Haeiski has been cut.
Kumpulainen thows a body kick. Haeiski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kumpulainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Haeiski is just out of range.
Kumpulainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haeiski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haeiski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haeiski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kumpulainen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haeiski is breathing heavily.
Kumpulainen lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen moves out of range of the body kick from Haeiski.
Haeiski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumpulainen gets a clinch.
Kumpulainen looking for a takedown.
Haeiski trying to land knees to the body.
Haeiski jumps guard but Kumpulainen stands there with Haeiski around his waist. Haeiski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kumpulainen has clasped his hands together around Haeiski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kumpulainen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Haeiski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kumpulainen wants to control but Haeiski is keeping him busy.
Kumpulainen working away.
Haeiski manages to get back to half guard.
Haeiski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haeiski wants to control but Kumpulainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haeiski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kumpulainen pulls his head out easily.
Haeiski is not content to let Kumpulainen control the position.
Haeiski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haeiski is looking for a triangle but Kumpulainen pushes his legs off easily.
Kumpulainen stopping the sweep attempt from Haeiski.
Haeiski is working hard here to advance position.
Kumpulainen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haeiski is pulling down on Kumpulainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kumpulainen, at least for the moment.
Kumpulainen wanted to stand there but Haeiski had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumpulainen wants to pass the guard but Haeiski is keeping the position.
Kumpulainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kumpulainen gets a clinch.
Kumpulainen tries to pull guard but Haeiski won't allow it.
Simo Haeiski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miikka Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haeiski is trying to keep an underhook but Kumpulainen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haeiski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen trying to mount his opponent but Haeiski defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Kumpulainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Haeiski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haeiski misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumpulainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Haeiski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kumpulainen lands with a kick to the temple. Haeiski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kumpulainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kumpulainen manages to break the clinch.
Haeiski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kumpulainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haeiski!
Kumpulainen prevents Haeiski from getting the reversal.
Kumpulainen is working for a guillotine from mount but Haeiski frees his head quite easily.
Kumpulainen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kumpulainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumpulainen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haeiski regains half guard.
Haeiski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kumpulainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haeiski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kumpulainen is looking to take a break and control but Haeiski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kumpulainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haeiski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kumpulainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Kumpulainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haeiski wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kumpulainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kumpulainen trying to control but Haeiski is having none of it.
Kumpulainen with shots to the head and body - Haeiski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kumpulainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haeiski hang on?
Haeiski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kumpulainen tries to control but Haeiski wriggling away.
Kumpulainen lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wants to control the pace but Haeiski is squirming around nicely.
Kumpulainen controlling the pace for now.
Kumpulainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haeiski is looking to escape.
Kumpulainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kumpulainen trying to control but Haeiski is having none of it.
Kumpulainen wants to control but instead Haeiski manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumpulainen trying to control the pace.
Kumpulainen trying to control the action but Haeiski is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Miikka Kumpulainen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kumpulainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haeiski's calf.
Kumpulainen is looking to slow Haeiski down with leg kicks.
Kumpulainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haeiski is not content to let Kumpulainen control the position.
Haeiski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kumpulainen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Kumpulainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Haeiski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kumpulainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haeiski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kumpulainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haeiski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haeiski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kumpulainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haeiski is trying to control the position but Kumpulainen postures up.
Haeiski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kumpulainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haeiski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen stands up over Haeiski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumpulainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumpulainen postures up in Haeiski's guard and throws a big left but Haeiski blocks it.
Kumpulainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kumpulainenis looking to pass into half guard but Haeiski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haeiski is in guard.
Kumpulainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kumpulainen pulls Haeiski in close to prevent any damage.
Haeiski controlling from the top position.
Haeiski stands up from Kumpulainen's guard - Haeiski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kumpulainen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Haeiski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kumpulainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haeiski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kumpulainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kumpulainen working a defensive guard but Haeiski passes into half guard.
Kumpulainen is in trouble now - Haeiski has advanced to mount!
Haeiski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haeiski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kumpulainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haeiski is trying to control here but Kumpulainen has managed to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haeiski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen has hold of Haeiski's hands but Haeiski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kumpulainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kumpulainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Haeiski is looking to take a break and control but Kumpulainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kumpulainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haeiski.
Kumpulainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kumpulainen.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Haeiski from controlling successfully.
Kumpulainen is looking to sweep but instead, Haeiski has passed into half guard.
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.
Kumpulainen is trying to maintain the position but Haeiski is very close to passing his half guard.
Haeiski wants to control but Kumpulainen is keeping him busy.
Haeiski is just content to waste time from the top position. Kumpulainen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haeiski throwing strikes but missing.
Haeiski pushes down on Kumpulainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kumpulainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haeiski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haeiski is keen to just control but Kumpulainen is a slippery customer.
Kumpulainen is trying to maintain the position but Haeiski is very close to passing his half guard.
Haeiski is trying for a kimura here. Kumpulainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Haeiski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Haeiski!
Simo Haeiski is the new welterweight champion!
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