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EPF 46: Abadi vs. Stankov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Arbuhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monique Dangerously (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eldar Arbuhmedov!
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, Monique Dangerously!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbuhmedov throws a body kick that misses.
Dangerously stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dangerously wants it to stay on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arbuhmedov enables Dangerously to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arbuhmedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arbuhmedov looking to control.
Dangerously wants to control from the top but Arbuhmedov keeps moving.
Arbuhmedov looking for a guillotine here but Dangerously defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbuhmedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Dangerously trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbuhmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerously stopping the sweep attempt from Arbuhmedov.
Arbuhmedov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arbuhmedov is on top in guard.
Arbuhmedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dangerously has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arbuhmedov has managed to get both his arms back between Dangerously's legs - danger averted.
Dangerously looks gassed!
Arbuhmedov pushing down on Dangerously's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arbuhmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Dangerously is defending well.
Dangerously really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arbuhmedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arbuhmedov is keen to just control but Dangerously is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerously is trying to control but can't.
Dangerously is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Arbuhmedov is staying active.
Arbuhmedov is working for a kimura but Dangerously is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dangerously is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arbuhmedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dangerously sees it coming and defends easily.
Dangerously is trying to control Arbuhmedov's posture. Arbuhmedov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dangerously! Arbuhmedov is rotating here... this could be the end... Dangerously is out! Arbuhmedov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eldar Arbuhmedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Vitruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slava Vitruk enters the cage!
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Vitruk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitruk misses with a takedown
enabling Perry to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitruk tries to clinch but Perry moves out of range.
Vitruk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Perry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry lands a jab to Vitruk's midsection.
Vitruk takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vitruk fails with the takedown
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dwayne Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Vitruk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitruk misses with a takedown attempt
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitruk misses with a takedown attempt
and Perry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vitruk looks gassed!
Perry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Perry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Perry cracks Vitruk with a big elbow.
Perry working the strikes but Vitruk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Perry seems content to control.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitruk pushes Perry off looking to stand but Perry dives back in and keeps control.
Perry trying to control the action but Vitruk is working from the bottom.
Perry is taking a breather. Vitruk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Perry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitruk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitruk is looking to improve his position.
Perry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perry trying to control the pace.
Perry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitruk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dwayne Perry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vitruk with a poor takedown
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitruk misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Perry to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitruk misses with a takedown attempt
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitruk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perry tests Vitruk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitruk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitruk thinking.
Perry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perry lands with a cross.
Perry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vitruk misses with a takedown
and Perry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitruk has wrist control.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vitruk's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry 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.
A left and a right from Perry both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Slava Vitruk has been cut.
Slava Vitruk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry lands with an overhand left.
Perry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perry scores with a hook to the body. Vitruk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitruk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Perry 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.
Perry wants to control from the top but Vitruk keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perry chips away with some ground and pound.
Perry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Vitruk blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vitruk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dwayne Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitruk is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vitruk is trying to control the position but Perry postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry lands a head shot.
Vitruk misses with a takedown attempt
and Perry counters with a shoot takedown. Vitruk fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitruk has wrist control.
Vitruk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perry is controlling him.
Vitruk is breathing heavily.
Perry postures up and lands a big shot to Vitruk's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vitruk's head.
Perry wants to control from the top but Vitruk keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vitruk's head.
Perry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perry trying to control but Vitruk is working from the bottom.
Perry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vitruk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vitruk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitruk is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slava Vitruk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vitruk with a poor takedown
and Vitruk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Perry misses.
Perry throws an overhand right that lands on Vitruk's shoulder, as Vitruk tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Perry.
Vitruk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Vitruk fails with the takedown
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitruk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vitruk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry punishes Vitruk's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry lands a right hook to the body.
Vitruk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Perry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vitruk.
Perry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perry throwing shots but Vitruk is blocking nicely.
Perry 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.
Perry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Vitruk has a hand on Perry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Perry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Perry raining down shots from the mount!
Vitruk is rocked!
Perry content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a big shot there that rocks Vitruk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Perry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perry raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vitruk is still in real trouble! Can Perry finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Vitruk bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Perry and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Perry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Cisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
Cisko tries to bum rush LeBlanc with a series of wild strikes but LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cisko moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Cisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc lands a jab.
Cisko walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Cisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cisko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Cisko misses.
Cisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Cisko moves out of range.
No joy there for Cisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cisko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeBlanc.
Cisko is breathing heavily.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc misses with a combination
and Cisko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cisko.
Cisko misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Cisko lands with a short shot to the head.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisko misses with the head strike.
Cisko misses with some punches.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBlanc is trying to push Cisko away but Cisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cisko swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
Cisko has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Cisko has him pinned against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling him.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisko won't allow it.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch but Cisko keeps him there for the moment.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling the position.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
Cisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko has him pressed against the cage.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cisko.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
LeBlanc wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeBlanc is trying to push Cisko away but Cisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling him.
Cisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBlanc can't break the clinch.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisko has double underhooks.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Cisko has him pinned against the cage.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisko won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's time! Cisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Danga de danga de dang - LeBlanc scores with a four punch combination!
Cisko moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cisko.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cisko prevents LeBlanc from breaking the clinch.
Cisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cisko prevents LeBlanc from breaking the clinch.
Cisko working aggressively here.
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is trying to push Cisko away but Cisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cisko has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cisko has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisko working aggressively here.
Cisko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cisko struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cisko.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling the position.
LeBlanc can't break the clinch.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc is trying to push Cisko away but Cisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBlanc is trying to force a seperation but Cisko has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlanc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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!
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.
Cisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisko has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisko won't allow it.
LeBlanc wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling the position.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to push Cisko away but Cisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cisko has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisko won't allow it.
Cisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisko has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
Cisko prevents LeBlanc from breaking the clinch.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisko has double underhooks.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch but Cisko keeps him there for the moment.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Cisko has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice straight punches there by LeBlanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBlanc.
Cisko misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Cisko misses.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cisko momentarily.
Cisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Cisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Cisko with a series of wild strikes but Cisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Cisko moves out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisko misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cisko doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Cisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cisko.
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!
LeBlanc lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc cracks Cisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from LeBlanc.
Cisko misses with a few strikes there.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Cisko moves out of range easily.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
Cisko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Cisko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cisko doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBlanc circles away.
Patrick Cisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
Cisko slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Cisko avoids it well.
Cisko rushes LeBlanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling the position.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisko has double underhooks.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to force a seperation but Cisko has the dominant position.
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!
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBlanc can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Cisko is controlling the position.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Cisko has him pinned against the cage.
Cisko throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Cisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cisko misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Cisko pushes him back against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisko won't allow it.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
LeBlanc is trying to break the clinch but Cisko has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cisko has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cisko keeps control of LeBlanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
LeBlanc is trying to force a seperation but Cisko has the dominant position.
LeBlanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Cisko has him pinned against the cage.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisko won't allow it.
Cisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Cisko has control.
LeBlanc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyle LeBlanc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cisko misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeBlanc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle LeBlanc!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kent Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kent Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bros!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bros lands a slapping body shot.
Bros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bros, pushing him back against the cage.
Bros breaks from the clinch.
Bros fails with a takedown attempt.
Bros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bros throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark looking to score a takedown here. Bros is defending well but Clark drives through and ends up in Bros's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bros is controlling Clark's posture.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark wants to control from the top but Bros keeps moving.
Clark stays in close to Bros's body and controls the position.
Clark wants to stand but Bros is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kent Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bros throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark has managed to clinch.
Bros manages to break the clinch.
Bros gets tackled into the cage by Clark. Clark maintains the clinch.
Bros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bros's half guard.
Bros is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark looks to land a strike but Bros avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kent Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clark drives through and clinches with Bros against the cage.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Bros is controlling him.
Bros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Bros.
Bros has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bros breaks the clinch.
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Bros avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Bros has the dominant position.
Bros breaks the clinch.
Bros works Clark's body with a nice hook.
Bros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bros gets tackled into the cage by Clark. Clark maintains the clinch.
Bros breaks the clinch.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Bros is looking to control Clark's arms but Clark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bros has his back to the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bros stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Bros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark rushes Bros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bros leaning against his opponent.
Bros breaks the clinch.
Bros closes the distance and clinches.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Bros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bros misses the jab.
Bros lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark forces Bros back against the cage and clinches.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Bros's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kent Clark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bros lands with a left to the head.
Bros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark pushes Bros up against the cage in a clinch.
Bros wants to stall.
Bros lands a shot to the body.
Bros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.
Bros manages to break the clinch.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Bros won't allow it.
Clark stops a takedown attempt from Bros.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Bros won't allow it.
Bros stalling in the clinch but Clark improves position.
Bros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bros wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Bros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark tries to circle away but Bros has him pinned against the cage.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Bros avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Bros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kent Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark darts in and clinches Bros up against the cage.
Bros is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns Bros into the cage.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bros has him pressed against the cage.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bros working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kent Clark.
Clark rushes Bros and presses him up against the cage.
Bros blocks a body shot from Clark.
Bros keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bros manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bros effectively controlling the action here.
Bros is trying to stall.
Bros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Bros.
Clark lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Bros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clark wants to break free but Bros has control.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bros manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bros has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Clark dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clark moves into the clinch.
Bros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bros misses with a series of wild punches.
Bros misses with a two punch combination.
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Bros in a clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bros blocks an uppercut.
Clark tightens his grip and picks Bros up, before dumping him to the ground. Bros manages to land in guard.
Bros 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.
Clark 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.
Clark gets to his feet. Bros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to break free but Bros has control.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bros stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark being controlled against the cage.
Bros breaks the clinch.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bros clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Clark keeps control of the position easily here as Bros tries to buck him off.
Kent Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Kent Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bros connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark drives through and clinches with Bros against the cage.
Bros presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bros.
Bros receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kent Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bros struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bros's elbow.
Bros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark pushes Bros up against the cage in a clinch.
Mario Bros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bros working aggressively here.
Bros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bros breaks the clinch.
Bros thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Bros.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bros - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bros manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bros misses with a wild body shot.
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Clark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Karamazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamazin comes to the cage accompanied by Low Rider. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazin!
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, Carlos Villefort!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karamazin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villefort circles away.
Villefort bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villefort tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Karamazin tries to buck Villefort off but Villefort is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Villefort seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karamazin is not content to let Villefort control the position.
Karamazin gets back to half guard.
Karamazin trying to control here.
Karamazin actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazin trying to hold on to Villefort's head to control him but Villefort postures up.
Karamazin gets full guard.
Karamazin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Villefort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karamazin is keeping the position for now.
Karamazin looking for a guillotine here but Villefort defends easily.
Villefort engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Villefort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karamazin trying to control the position here.
Karamazin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villefort content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Villefort was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Karamazin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamazin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villefort wants to improve his position but Karamazin is controlling well.
Villefort is not content to let Karamazin control the position.
Villefort scores with a few weak punches.
Karamazin is looking to take a break and control but Villefort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karamazin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Villefort is just riding it out for now. Karamazin eventually gives up the hold.
Karamazin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karamazin has hold of Villefort's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Villefort manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin tries to control but Villefort wriggling away.
Villefort defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karamazin.
Karamazin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karamazin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villefort wants to control but Karamazin is having none of it.
Karamazin fails to advance to Villefort's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Villefort shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Villefort showed some decent athleticism there.
Karamazin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Villefort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Villefort's back!
Villefort is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Karamazin controlling well, preventing Villefort from escaping the position.
Villefort is trying to stand back up.
Villefort tries to escape but Karamazin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Karamazin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Villefort is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Karamazin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Villefort taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Karamazin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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284 lbs
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264 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Oboev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oboev shoots in but Dalibor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oboev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oboev lands in his opponent's guard.
Oboev drops back looking for a leg! Dalibor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalibor manages to kick Oboev off! Oboev jumps back into Dalibor's guard.
Dalibor wants to stand up but Oboev is controlling him.
Dalibor wants to get back to his feet but Oboev passes into half guard.
Dalibor pushes Oboev off but Oboev dives into side control.
Dalibor prevents Oboev from improving position.
Dalibor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Oboev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oboev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalibor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oboev has an Americana. Dalibor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Oboev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Oboev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rulon Oboev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vallee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (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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202 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Vallee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vallee drives through with a takedown into Hawk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vallee drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Vallee off! Vallee jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Vallee connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vallee looking to pass the guard.
Vallee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vallee is looking to stand up but Hawk won't let him.
Vallee 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.
Vallee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vallee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hawk screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vallee! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Patrick Vallee!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Abadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (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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248 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel Abadi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abadi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abadi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stakanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abadi. Abadi obviously looking to wear him down.
Joel Abadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stakanov works the jab nicely.
It looks like Joel Abadi has been cut.
Stakanov missing with a left hand there. Abadi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abadi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abadi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stakanov is looking to clinch.
Abadi tries to keep at a distance but Stakanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abadi's elbow.
Stakanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Abadi won't allow it.
Stakanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abadi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abadi misses with an elbow over the top.
Abadi is pushing Stakanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stakanov is trying to break the clinch but Abadi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov tries to work over Abadi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stakanov tries to work over Abadi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stakanov is trying to break the clinch but Abadi is controlling him.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Abadi controls the action.
Abadi lands an elbow just above Stakanov 's eye.
It looks like Zvon Stakanov has been cut.
Stakanov can't find room to land a body shot as Abadi controls the action.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Abadi stalls.
Abadi decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stakanov wants to get up but he can't break Abadi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abadi has Stakanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Stakanov is looking to stand up but Abadi won't let him.
Abadi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stakanov's guard.
Stakanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abadi passes Stakanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Abadi passes into side control, despite Stakanov's attempt to control the position.
Stakanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stakanov is wriggling around trying to escape but Abadi has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Stakanov taps out and Abadi picks up the big win! Great work there by Abadi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joel Abadi!
Joel Abadi retains his heavyweight title!
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