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OFC 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Mendez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yazerman shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yazerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendez sprawls well initially but Yazerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendez tries to roll over but Yazerman keeps him under control.
Yazerman is working for a kimura but Mendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Yazerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yazerman slows the pace down in half guard.
Yazerman thows a huge punch but Mendez dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Yazerman lands strikes from half guard.
Yazerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Yazerman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yazerman is nestled in close to Mendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yazerman decides to return to a standing position.
Yazerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yazerman jumps guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yazerman is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendezis looking to pass into half guard but Yazerman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yazerman is in guard.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez looking to control but Yazerman passes into half guard.
Yazerman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yazerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Yazerman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendez defends it well.
Yazerman working the head and body with strikes.
Yazerman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yazerman leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yazerman shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Yazerman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yazerman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yazerman's guard! Nice work there by Mendez!
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yazerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yazerman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yazerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Yazerman trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is posturing up here but Yazerman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mendez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mendez has to tap! Slick submission there by Yazerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Yazerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchdrunk Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Brazzi (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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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Punchdrunk Dentalplan!
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, Luka Brazzi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentalplan tries to clinch up but Brazzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dentalplan looks to land a combination but Brazzi avoids it well.
Brazzi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Brazzi with that takedown attempt.
Dentalplan misses with a few strikes there.
Brazzi closes the distance and clinches up with Dentalplan, looking for a takedown. Brazzi pushes Dentalplan against the cage but Dentalplan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Brazzi.
Dentalplan misses with a two punch combination.
Dentalplan throws a nice looking combination but Brazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dentalplan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dentalplan misses with a wild combination.
Dentalplan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brazzi defends it nicely.
Brazzi scores with a takedown into Dentalplan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzi wants to pass the guard but Dentalplan is keeping the position.
Dentalplan can't keep his opponent in guard - Brazzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dentalplan is looking to escape.
Brazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dentalplan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brazzi on the ground.
Brazzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dentalplan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brazzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan is defending against the submission attempts here by Brazzi.
Brazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dentalplan is just riding it out for now. Brazzi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dentalplan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brazzi in particular looking to stall.
Brazzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Dentalplan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dentalplan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brazzi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dentalplan reverses the position - he's now on top in Brazzi's guard.
Brazzi working for a triangle but Dentalplan defends it easily.
Brazzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Brazzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dentalplan is looking to clinch but Brazzi is avoiding it.
Dentalplan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dentalplan throws a series of strikes that have Brazzi backpedaling.
It looks like Luka Brazzi has been cut.
Brazzi scores with a takedown into Dentalplan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brazzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dentalplan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brazzi has Dentalplan in his guard.
Brazzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dentalplan's guard.
Dentalplan keeping moving, preventing Brazzi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dentalplan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brazzi, into his guard.
Brazzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dentalplan wanted to stand there but Brazzi had control of the position.
Luka Brazzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brazzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dentalplan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brazzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dentalplan has managed to get both his arms back between Brazzi's legs - danger averted.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Brazzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi is looking for a triangle but Dentalplan pushes his legs off easily.
Brazzi is looking for a triangle but Dentalplan pushes his legs off easily.
Brazzi is breathing heavily.
Dentalplan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentalplan slaps away a takedown attempt from Brazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch.
Dentalplan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brazzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brazzi looking for a guillotine here but Dentalplan defends easily.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Brazzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brazzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brazzi has his foot on Dentalplan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dentalplan works his way back into a safe position though.
Brazzi looking to control.
Brazzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dentalplan is looking to stand up but Brazzi won't let him.
Brazzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brazzi, up you get!
Dentalplan wants to clinch.
Brazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
Dentalplan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dentalplan moves into range and clinches up with Brazzi.
Dentalplan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dentalplan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brazzi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luka Brazzi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dentalplan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brazzi is defended easily by Dentalplan.
Dentalplan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dentalplan moves into the clinch successfully.
Dentalplan breaks the clinch.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dentalplan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dentalplan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Brazzi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brazzi is defended easily by Dentalplan.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentalplan tries to clinch up.
Dentalplan moves to clinch but Brazzi breaks away
and Brazzi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brazzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dentalplan defends the submission attempt.
Brazzi is working for a kimura but Dentalplan is defending it quite comfortably.
Brazzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Brazzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brazzi stalling away here and it's allowed Dentalplan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brazzi wants to control from the top but Dentalplan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brazzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dentalplan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brazzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dentalplan dives on top into guard.
Brazzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brazzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brazzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dentalplan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brazzi, up you get!
Brazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Brazzi.
Dentalplan doesn't manage to clinch there - Brazzi circles away.
Dentalplan throws a right hand that Brazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Brazzi also avoids with ease.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch.
Dentalplan gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dentalplan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dentalplan is looking to clinch but Brazzi is avoiding it.
Brazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luka Brazzi.
I think Brazzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luka Brazzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
134 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
192 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hard Core!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Core shoots in and drives through. Dobromir sprawls well.
Dobromir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Core.
Dobromir digs a good hook to Core's body.
Dobromir stuns Core with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Core on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dobromir scores with a hook to the body. Core takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Core fails with a takedown attempt.
Dobromir lands a nice hook to Core's body. Core takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobromir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobromir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Core misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dobromir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Core keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobromir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dobromir is trying to control the action in half guard but Core is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Core is just riding it out for now. Dobromir eventually gives up the hold.
Core actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobromir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Core doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dobromir.
Core tries to get to full guard but Dobromir has control of the leg.
Dobromir wants to take a breather but Core is having none of it.
Dobromir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Core has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dobromir lands with a punch from half guard.
Dobromir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir tries to pass to full mount but Core defends it.
Core actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobromir lands a nice short elbow.
Dobromir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dobromir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Core is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dobromir pulls his head out easily.
Dobromir passes to full mount!
Core is bucking up trying to escape but Dobromir cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dobromir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Core's face.
Dobromir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Core is squirming around, avoiding Dobromir's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Core that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dobromir lands with some strikes.
Core is looking to get to half guard.
Dobromir looking to secure an arm triangle but Core defends it well.
Dobromir breaks from Core's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Core has given up his back here. Will Dobromir look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dobromir struggling to keep hold of the position.
Core is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dobromir gets his way!
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!
Dobromir is looking to control Core but Core is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dobromir is cranking Core's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Core! He's tightened the choke and Core is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jarek Dobromir!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony McParland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Rautavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautavaara has chosen The Stranglers - No More Heroes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. McParland is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Anthony McParland looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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295 lbs
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166 lbs
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Brawler
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony McParland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarkko Rautavaara!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautavaara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McParland is breathing heavily.
Rautavaara jabs McParland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McParland ducks right into an uppercut from Rautavaara.
McParland could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McParland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rautavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rautavaara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rautavaara throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Rautavaara lands.
McParland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rautavaara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rautavaara throws a shot to the body.
Rautavaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Rautavaara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McParland seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rautavaara shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! McParland is backing up but Rautavaara catches him with a final right hook that drops him! McParland covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rautavaara Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Rautavaara!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Pulemetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulemetov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Fist. Tarasov has chosen Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now as his entrance music. The key to victory for Maksim Pulemetov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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273 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Pulemetov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulemetov throws a looping overhand right but Tarasov ducks down to avoid it.
Tarasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that Pulemetov avoids nicely.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ivan Tarasov has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarasov is defended easily by Pulemetov.
Tarasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by Pulemetov.
Pulemetov stuffs the takedown.
Maksim Pulemetov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tarasov.
Tarasov shoots in but Pulemetov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulemetov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulemetov. Pulemetov obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Pulemetov lands a nice shot that snaps Tarasov's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that misses.
Pulemetov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulemetov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarasov looks gassed!
Tarasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pulemetov.
Pulemetov punishes Tarasov's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarasov ducks right into an uppercut from Pulemetov.
Pulemetov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pulemetov lands a big head kick that sends Tarasov tumbling to the mat! Pulemetov takes a step backwards and waves Tarasov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tarasov is rocked!
Pulemetov connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tarasov covering up! Pulemetov comes in with a big uppercut and Tarasov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksim Pulemetov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Kalik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suren Kalik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suren Kalik!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
Ivanov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kalik's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ivanov dives in looking to finish as Kalik flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ivanov's strikes! Ivanov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kalik's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kalik was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Ivanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Ocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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28
304 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Ocho!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Ocho does no damage.
Ocho misses with an uppercut.
Ocho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wayne.
Wayne digs a good hook to Ocho's body.
Wayne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Ocho blocks a jab.
Ocho throws a big shot that misses.
Ocho throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Ocho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Ocho.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ocho circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocho throws out the jab.
Ocho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ocho.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Ocho.
Ocho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne slips under a jab from Ocho.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ocho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ocho looks gassed!
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ocho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne throws a one two combo.
It looks like Numero Ocho has been cut.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wayne lands a jab to Ocho's midsection.
Wayne looks to land a combination but Ocho avoids it well.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ocho.
Wayne lands a jab to the nose.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Ocho.
Ocho throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Ocho.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Ocho.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Ocho works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Ocho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ocho misses with a looping right.
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ocho doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ocho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocho misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Ocho ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Wayne.
Ocho avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Ocho moved out of range.
Wayne takes a swing at Ocho's ribcage but misses.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Ocho.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Ocho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Ocho avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Ocho slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ocho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wayne has got the better of the exchanges.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocho takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Ocho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ocho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wayne under the eye.
Wayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocho can do to turn this around?
Ocho swings widly with a right hand
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne slips a jab from Ocho.
Ocho ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne slips a jab from Ocho.
Ocho is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocho misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Ocho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Ocho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Ocho's belly button to the back.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Ocho throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ocho on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocho walks into a left hand.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Ocho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wayne and Ocho goes tumbling to the canvas! Wayne follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Ocho is rocked!
Wayne stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ocho to get to his feet.
Ocho is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
Wayne drops Ocho with a huge uppercut! Ocho drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wayne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Al Capone enters the cage!
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300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo with a poor takedown
and Capone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Capone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rizzo sees it coming and defends easily.
Capone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rizzo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position.
Rizzo is working hard here to advance position.
Capone is looking for a kimura but Rizzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capone to get the leverage.
Capone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Capone seems to be working for a kimura but Rizzo defends the submission attempt.
Rizzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep. Capone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rizzo is just riding it out for now. Capone eventually gives up the hold.
Capone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rizzo wants to improve his position but Capone is controlling well.
Rizzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Capone.
Capone prevents Rizzo from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Capone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Rizzo wants to get back to full guard.
Capone trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Capone has control of the leg.
Capone is working for a kimura but Rizzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Capone has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo won't allow Capone to pass to mount.
Capone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rizzo tries to get to full guard but Capone has control of the leg.
Rizzo manages to get to full guard.
Capone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capone won't allow Rizzo to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capone is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Capone looks gassed!
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capone is aware though and is defending well.
Capone drops back looking for a leg! Rizzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rizzo manages to kick Capone off! Capone jumps back into Rizzo's guard.
Capone trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capone is sitting in close to Rizzo's body. Rizzo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Capone is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Capone is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rizzo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Rizzo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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28
245 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris forces Austin back against the cage and clinches.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Austin wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris forces Austin back against the cage and clinches.
Norris is trying to drag Austin to the mat but Austin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Norris is trying to break free.
Norris trying to control the position but instead, Austin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris into the cage.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris wants to break free but Austin has control.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Norris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Norris turns into Austin and is now in his guard.
Norris is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him.
Austin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin thows a big elbow that misses.
Norris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Norris avoids the attempt from Austin to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Norris controlling from the full mount.
Norris lands a heavy elbow.
Austin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norris trying to control but Austin is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Austin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Austin working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Austin is in a horrible position here. Norris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is bucking up trying to escape but Norris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Norris wants to finish this one by submission but Austin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norris.
Norris looking to control but Austin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norris with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin is looking to improve his position but Norris isn't that keen on the idea.
Norris unloading with bombs!
Austin is rocked!
Norris with a couple of short strikes.
Austin is still in real trouble! Can Norris finish him?
Austin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norris unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Austin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Norris celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Norris!
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