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IFL 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kon Pedalny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wito Korleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the 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, Kon Pedalny!
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, Wito Korleone!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedalny dodges the punch combination from Korleone.
Pedalny slips a jab and a cross from Korleone.
Pedalny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedalny is trying to work for a kimura but Korleone is defending well.
Pedalny wants to control but Korleone is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedalny has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Korleone defend it? Pedalny steps over the head and cranks it - Korleone is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pedalny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kon Pedalny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Karkarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zurab Mameledinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrej Karkarov!
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, Zurab Mameledinov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mameledinov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karkarov's guard now.
Mameledinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mameledinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karkarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mameledinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mameledinov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mameledinov stands up over Karkarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mameledinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karkarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mameledinov working some strikes from top position.
Mameledinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mameledinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mameledinov lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mameledinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mameledinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mameledinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mameledinov is working Karkarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karkarov is rocked!
Mameledinov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Karkarov'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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zurab Mameledinov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Nikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Del Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Del Mundo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Nikki's chin.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Nikki!
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, Salvador Del Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikki moves out of range of the body kick from Del Mundo.
Del Mundo looks for the body kick but Nikki saw that one coming.
Nikki looks for a takedown but Del Mundo sprawls well.
Del Mundo tries a low kick but Nikki avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikki shoots in for a double leg but Del Mundo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Mundo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Nikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Mundo throws a head kick but Nikki moves out of range.
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.
Del Mundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikki is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Del Mundo Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nikki is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Salvador Del Mundo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Syren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drankonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syren comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Taistelee. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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216 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Syren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drankonovich!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ivan Drankonovich has been cut.
Syren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drankonovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Drankonovich trying to control the position but Syren is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Drankonovich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Drankonovich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Syren dodges the ground and pound from Drankonovich.
Syren is not content to let Drankonovich control the position.
Drankonovich in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drankonovich wants to control but Syren is keeping him busy.
Syren wants to get back to his feet.
Drankonovich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Syren to his feet.
Drankonovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syren lands a jab to Drankonovich's midsection.
Drankonovich looks gassed!
Syren tests Drankonovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drankonovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Syren counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Syren scores with a hook to the body. Drankonovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syren connects with a body shot that sends Drankonovich's belly button to the back.
Drankonovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Syren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Syren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drankonovich is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Syren moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Drankonovich! Syren continues to tee off on Drankonovich, landing with a left and a right! Syren connects with a right hand that leaves Drankonovich sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Syren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jussi Syren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berra Blomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boba Mininkoph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berra Blomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boba Mininkoph!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mininkoph closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mininkoph lands in his opponent's guard.
Blomberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Mininkoph won't allow Blomberg to sweep him here.
Blomberg controls Mininkoph momentarily but Mininkoph frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blomberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mininkoph looking to sit in guard and control but Blomberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blomberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mininkoph keeping moving, preventing Blomberg from controlling successfully.
Blomberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mininkoph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blomberg is one step ahead there.
Blomberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blomberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mininkoph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blomberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mininkoph can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mininkoph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blomberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blomberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blomberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mininkoph lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blomberg!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mininkoph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blomberg tries to hold on but Mininkoph postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg can't escape the position.
Mininkoph looking to finish with strikes here!
Blomberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mininkoph controlling the pace for now.
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.
Blomberg regains half guard.
Blomberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mininkoph is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blomberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blomberg working a defensive guard here.
Mininkoph looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mininkoph trying to control the position from guard on top but Blomberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blomberg wants to sweep here but Mininkoph controlling him for the moment.
Mininkoph looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boba Mininkoph hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mininkoph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blomberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Mininkoph looks gassed!
Blomberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mininkoph keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mininkoph tries to buck Blomberg off but Blomberg is having none of it.
Blomberg tries for a kimura but Mininkoph is defending well.
Blomberg just content to control the position.
Blomberg moves into full mount!
Blomberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blomberg unloading with bombs!
Blomberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Mininkoph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg looking to control but Mininkoph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mininkoph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blomberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blomberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mininkoph is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mininkoph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blomberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mininkoph taking shots to the head.
Mininkoph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blomberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mininkoph manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mininkoph tries to buck Blomberg off but Blomberg is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mininkoph taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blomberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mininkoph's legs.
Blomberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mininkoph keeps working.
Mininkoph taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blomberg slows the pace down.
Blomberg trying to control the action but Mininkoph is working from the bottom.
Mininkoph is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg moves into full mount!
Blomberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blomberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Mininkoph is having none of it.
Blomberg controlling the pace for now.
Mininkoph wants to control but Blomberg is having none of it.
Blomberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blomberg shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the body from Mininkoph misses
and Blomberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mininkoph's guard now.
Mininkoph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blomberg defends well.
Mininkoph keeping moving, preventing Blomberg from controlling successfully.
Mininkoph is breathing heavily.
Blomberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mininkoph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're going to have a standup here because Berra Blomberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blomberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mininkoph counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blomberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blomberg is controlling Mininkoph's posture.
Blomberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg lands with some strikes.
Blomberg is landing with some decent strikes but Mininkoph is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blomberg throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mininkoph has his hands clasped together but Blomberg breaks the hold and Mininkoph is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Blomberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Berra Blomberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuriy Prokopenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopenko comes to the cage accompanied by Lisa Miskovsky . Uusisto has chosen System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuriy Prokopenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uusisto throws the left hand but Prokopenko avoids the punch easily.
Uusisto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Prokopenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uusisto is in Prokopenko's guard.
Uusisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uusisto content to stall in guard here.
Prokopenko wants to sweep here but Uusisto controlling him for the moment.
Uusisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto lands a couple of elbows.
Uusisto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uusisto throwing strikes from guard but Prokopenko blocks nicely.
Prokopenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uusisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Uusisto postures up.
Uusisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uusisto is pushing down on Prokopenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prokopenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Uusisto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uusisto prevents Prokopenko from improving his position.
Uusisto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Uusisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prokopenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto controlling the action here.
Uusisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prokopenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uusisto controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jurmas Uusisto.
Prokopenko fails with the takedown
and Uusisto scores with a counter punch that sends Prokopenko to the canvas! Uusisto smells blood - he's punishing Prokopenko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Prokopenko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurmas Uusisto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Lyutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bat Country kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaroslav Lyutov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Lyutov counters with a three punch combo that has Maynard backing up. Maynard nods at Lyutov to acknowledge the strikes.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Lyutov counters with a one-two to the body.
Lyutov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyutov misses with a two punch combination.
Lyutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyutov counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaroslav Lyutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Maynard.
Maynard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lyutov counters with a three punch combo that has Maynard backing up. Maynard nods at Lyutov to acknowledge the strikes.
Maynard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard shoots and misses
and Lyutov counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Maynard falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yaroslav Lyutov!
Yaroslav Lyutov retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Meshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Meshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meshkov pulls Kawajiri in close to prevent any damage.
Kawajiri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawajiri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawajiri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meshkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kawajiri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meshkov is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meshkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kawajiri 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.
Meshkov looking for a guillotine here but Kawajiri defends easily.
Kawajiri 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri 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.
Meshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawajiri is one step ahead there.
Kawajiri pushing down on Meshkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meshkov tries to get to full guard but Kawajiri has control of the leg.
Kawajiri passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawajiri working away.
Meshkov defending against the ground and pound.
Kawajiri tries to score with some ground and pound. Meshkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Kawajiri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meshkov is trying to control Kawajiri's posture but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri is trying to get an arm triangle but Meshkov is defending well.
Kawajiri in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Meshkov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Kawajiri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Salvador could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ilya Porunov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Salvador!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Porunov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porunov shoots and misses
and Salvador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Porunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvador tries to free his leg and advance position but Porunov is retaining full guard.
Porunov is trying to keep Salvador in close.
Porunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvador is one step ahead there.
Salvador looking to pass the guard.
Salvador passes into half guard.
Salvador wants to free his trapped foot but Porunov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salvador is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porunov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvador.
Salvador wants to pass the guard but Porunov is defending well.
Salvador is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Porunov defends it well.
Salvador is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador uses his free foot to push down on Porunov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Porunov.
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.
Salvador with the ground and pound from mount.
Porunov working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salvador is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Porunov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Porunov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Salvador not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salvador is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but Porunov defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salvador 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. Porunov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salvador!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Salvador!
Diego Salvador is the new middleweight champion!
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