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EPF 58 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morne Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morne Schmidt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ante Gotovina's chin.
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ante Gotovina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morne Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt with a hook.
Gotovina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schmidt.
It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.
Schmidt forces Gotovina back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Schmidt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schmidt cracks Gotovina with a nice body shot.
Gotovina can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina misses with an elbow over the top.
Gotovina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gotovina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmidt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schmidt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gotovina is breathing heavily.
Gotovina takes a shot to the head.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmidt digs a right hand into Gotovina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gotovina's gas tank.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the side of Gotovina's head.
Schmidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gotovina is rocked!
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Gotovina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Gotovina! Schmidt unloads with more strikes and Gotovina sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morne Schmidt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Minutsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulf Minutsak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Mccaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Minutsak!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minutsak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mccaughan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mccaughan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mccaughan lands a glancing blow to the side of Minutsak's head.
Mccaughan jabs at Minutsak's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minutsak tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccaughan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minutsak misses with a looping left.
Eric Mccaughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccaughan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minutsak at a distance.
Mccaughan closes the distance and clinches up with Minutsak, looking for a takedown. Mccaughan pushes Minutsak against the cage but Minutsak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minutsak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mccaughan shoots in and drives through. Minutsak sprawls well.
Mccaughan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minutsak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mccaughan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccaughan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Minutsak back to the cage. Mccaughan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mccaughan misses with a series of wild punches.
Mccaughan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minutsak throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Mccaughan both land. Nice combination.
Minutsak is rocked!
Minutsak tries a low kick but Mccaughan avoids it.
Minutsak is still on wobbly legs! Can Mccaughan finish him?
Mccaughan thuds his shin into the meat of Minutsak's side.
Minutsak looks gassed!
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!
Mccaughan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Minutsak's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mccaughan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Mccaughan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Kolisnyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moloch Vlavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergiy Kolisnyk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergiy Kolisnyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moloch Vlavo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlavo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlavo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kolisnyk should have avoided that one.
Vlavo moves into range and clinches up with Kolisnyk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vlavo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vlavo gets control of Kolisnyk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vlavo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kolisnyk wants to pass the guard but Vlavo is keeping the position.
Kolisnyk stops Vlavo from standing up.
Kolisnyk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vlavo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vlavo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vlavo!
Vlavo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlavo shoots in for a double leg but Kolisnyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisnyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vlavo defends it nicely.
Vlavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolisnyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vlavo somewhat.
Vlavo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergiy Kolisnyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Vlavo.
Vlavo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vlavo swinging wildly here.
Vlavo looks for a takedown but Kolisnyk sprawls well.
Kolisnyk shoots in for a double leg but Vlavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Vlavo as Kolisnyk shoots in.
Kolisnyk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlavo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolisnyk pinned against the cage. Kolisnyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vlavo throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolisnyk circles away.
Vlavo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolisnyk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolisnyk is breathing heavily.
Kolisnyk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vlavo pinned against the cage. Vlavo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vlavo swinging wildly here.
Kolisnyk tries to keep at a distance but Vlavo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk stops a takedown attempt from Vlavo.
Kolisnyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vlavo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vlavo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kolisnyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlavo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kolisnyk smiles and moves away.
Vlavo has closed the distance and engaged Kolisnyk in a clinch.
Kolisnyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Vlavo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kolisnyk keeps control of Vlavo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vlavo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kolisnyk uses from the top position.
Vlavo wants to stand up but Kolisnyk is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk looking to sit in guard and control but Vlavo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vlavo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolisnyk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vlavo has managed to get both his arms back between Kolisnyk's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlavo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moloch Vlavo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kolisnyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vlavo wants to clinch up but Kolisnyk keeps it at a distance.
Vlavo pushes Kolisnyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolisnyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vlavo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Vlavo to work.
Vlavo tries to break the clinch but Kolisnyk is controlling the position.
Vlavo goes for a takedown attempt but Kolisnyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vlavo darts in trying to clinch
and Kolisnyk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vlavo!
Kolisnyk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vlavo is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolisnyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisnyk is working an open guard so Vlavo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kolisnyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vlavo jabs Kolisnyk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sergiy Kolisnyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlavo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolisnyk stuffs the takedown.
Vlavo tries to clinch but Kolisnyk moves out of range.
Kolisnyk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vlavo as he avoids it easily.
Kolisnyk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Kolisnyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlavo lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolisnyk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlavo looks to land a combination. Kolisnyk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlavo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolisnyk shoots for a double leg takedown but Vlavo sprawls well. He's pushed Kolisnyk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vlavo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vlavo wants to clinch.
Vlavo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kolisnyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vlavo smiles and moves away.
Moloch Vlavo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vlavo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kolisnyk tries to keep at a distance but Vlavo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlavo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kolisnyk uses from the top position.
Kolisnyk throws a strike but Vlavo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlavo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vlavo lands a jab to Kolisnyk's midsection.
Vlavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kolisnyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlavo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kolisnyk after a bit of a struggle.
Vlavo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolisnyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Vlavo.
Vlavo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vlavo gets a clinch.
Vlavo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlavo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vlavo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kolisnyk postures up in Vlavo's guard and throws a big left but Vlavo blocks it.
Kolisnyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlavo is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlavo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolisnyk is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moloch Vlavo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vlavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vlavo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kolisnyk after a bit of a struggle.
Vlavo is looking for a takedown.
Vlavo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kolisnyk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vlavo prevents it.
Vlavo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vlavo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kolisnyk backwards.
Vlavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlavo lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolisnyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vlavo moves in looking to clinch but Kolisnyk pushes him off.
Vlavo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolisnyk pinned against the cage. Kolisnyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergiy Kolisnyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Vlavo.
Vlavo tries to keep at a distance but Kolisnyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vlavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlavo is trying to stall.
Vlavo avoiding damage as Kolisnyk throws knees to the body.
Vlavo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moloch Vlavo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Vlavo.
Vlavo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlavo tries to score a body lock takedown but Kolisnyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlavo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vlavo tries to break free but Kolisnyk pushes him back against the cage.
Kolisnyk jumps guard but Vlavo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vlavo wants to stall.
Vlavo can't break the clinch.
Vlavo avoids the elbow strike from Kolisnyk, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlavo lands a body shot.
Vlavo lands with a right to the head.
Vlavo pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolisnyk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vlavo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlavo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlavo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vlavo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vlavo moves into the clinch.
Vlavo is trying to push Kolisnyk away but Kolisnyk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlavo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolisnyk backwards.
Vlavo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kolisnyk has Vlavo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vlavo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vlavo tries to break the clinch but Kolisnyk is controlling the position.
Vlavo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kolisnyk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vlavo wants to get back to his feet.
Kolisnyk trying to pass the guard but Vlavo defending well.
Kolisnyk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vlavo to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlavo kicks Kolisnyk off and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Vlavo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vlavo closes the distance and pushes Kolisnyk back into the cage.
Vlavo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolisnyk has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlavo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vlavo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kolisnyk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sergiy Kolisnyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moloch Vlavo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kolisnyk scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moloch Vlavo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vlavo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moloch Vlavo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Mindzatti (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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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Patrushev!
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, Georgio Mindzatti!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrushev dives in and scores a takedown into Mindzatti's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Patrushev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mindzatti trying to keep a closed guard but Patrushev is proving a slippery customer.
Patrushev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mindzatti is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrushev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mindzatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patrushev pulls his head out easily.
Patrushev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mindzatti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mindzatti is trying to get back to full guard.
Mindzatti trying to hold on to Patrushev's head to control him but Patrushev postures up.
Patrushev is trying to work for a kimura but Mindzatti is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patrushev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mindzatti defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindzatti is looking to improve his position.
Patrushev seems to be working for a kimura but Mindzatti defends the submission attempt.
Mindzatti actively working from the bottom here.
Patrushev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patrushev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mindzatti defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mindzatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mindzatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patrushev seems to be working for a kimura but Mindzatti defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev wants to work for an arm triangle but Mindzatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patrushev prevents Mindzatti from standing back up.
Mindzatti is trying to maintain the position but Patrushev is very close to passing his half guard.
Patrushev is trying to work for a kimura but Mindzatti is defending well.
Patrushev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mindzatti defends it well.
Mindzatti trying to control but Patrushev postures up.
Patrushev wants to pass to mount but Mindzatti is defending the position.
Mindzatti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti keeping full guard, as Patrushev tries to pass.
Patrushev forces his way into half guard.
Patrushev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patrushev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mindzatti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patrushev.
Patrushev is looking for a kimura but Mindzatti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patrushev to get the leverage.
Patrushev 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.
Mindzatti actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti looking for submissions off his back.
Patrushev seems to be looking for submissions.
Mindzatti is defending against the submission attempts here by Patrushev.
Patrushev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patrushev is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mindzatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Patrushev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Patrushev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mindzatti tries to avoid it but Patrushev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mindzatti to the ground. Mindzatti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patrushev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mindzatti is trying to defend but Patrushev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Patrushev is trying for a kimura here. Mindzatti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Patrushev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Patrushev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jekanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jekanowski has chosen Sail by Awolnation as his entrance music. Jozef Jekanowski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
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, Jozef Jekanowski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jekanowski tries to bum rush Raith with a series of wild strikes but Raith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jekanowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jekanowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Raith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Raith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jekanowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jekanowski wants to get back to his feet but Raith drags him back down.
Jekanowski wants to control but Raith postures up.
Jekanowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Raith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jekanowski throws a series of punches but Raith avoids them all with ease.
Jekanowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raith counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raith is trying to pull guard but Jekanowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jekanowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raith has him pressed against the cage.
Raith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jekanowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raith tries to pull guard but Jekanowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Raith drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jekanowski wants the takedown. Raith is fighting it off but Jekanowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raith's guard against the cage.
Jekanowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raith's guard.
Raith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jekanowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jekanowski wants to control from the top but Raith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jekanowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raith is keeping the position for now.
Jekanowski looks gassed!
Jekanowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jekanowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Raith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jekanowski is looking to defend but Raith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jekanowski! Raith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jekanowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Raith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nad Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rulon Oboev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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27
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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264 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Oboev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Oboev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oboev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oboev working away.
Oboev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oboev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Henderson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oboev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Henderson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oboev lets go of the hold and Henderson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rulon Oboev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune Tsuki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Saint Randy's chin.
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145 lbs
10 - 20 - 0 |
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160 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Saint Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuki wants to clinch.
Tsuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuki scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsuki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Saint Randy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tsuki.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tsuki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tsuki unloads with some shots from mount but Saint Randy bucks and avoids them well.
Saint Randy is squirming around, avoiding Tsuki's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki lands a nice shot to the head.
Saint Randy wants to control but Tsuki is having none of it.
Tsuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saint Randy is looking to escape.
Tsuki working for a submission but Saint Randy is keeping him at bay.
Tsuki is working for a guillotine from mount but Saint Randy frees his head quite easily.
Tsuki lands a big shot there that rocks Saint Randy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saint Randy's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tsuki landing strikes from the mount.
Tsuki lands a big elbow.
Tsuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saint Randy is rocked!
Saint Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Saint Randy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuki drops a big elbow. That's hurt Saint Randy! More shots from Tsuki and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kitsune Tsuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjalar Ollongren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dirty house. On his way into the cage it seems that Didier Drogba has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Didier Drogba seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
202 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjalar Ollongren!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drogba throws a low kick but Ollongren avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Ollongren.
It looks like Didier Drogba has been cut.
Ollongren tries a low kick but Drogba avoids it.
Ollongren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drogba trying to control the position.
Ollongren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ollongren 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.
Drogba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ollongren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ollongren tries to free his leg and advance position but Drogba is retaining full guard.
Drogba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ollongren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drogba is keeping the position for now.
Drogba has his foot on Ollongren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ollongren works his way back into a safe position though.
Ollongren cracks Drogba with a solid left hand.
Ollongren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ollongren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ollongren throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ollongren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drogba trying to keep a closed guard but Ollongren is proving a slippery customer.
Ollongren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren is working Drogba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ollongren is looking to work some ground and pound but Drogba has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ollongren looking to pass the guard.
Ollongren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ollongren cracks Drogba with a solid left hand.
Ollongren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drogba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ollongren manages to get himself to full guard.
Drogba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ollongren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba tries to free his leg and advance position but Ollongren is retaining full guard.
Ollongren looking for a sweep. Not yet Ollongren, not yet.
Ollongren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drogba defends it easily.
Ollongren looking for a guillotine here but Drogba defends easily.
Ollongren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drogba!
A nice elbow there by Ollongren.
That's four 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!
Ollongren prevents Drogba from getting the reversal.
Ollongren with good strikes from the mount here!
Drogba is rocked!
Ollongren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drogba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Drogba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ollongren lands a big elbow - Drogba is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Drogba is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fjalar Ollongren!
A very excited looking Fjalar Ollongren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Coogan (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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27
214 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buhawi Jack!
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, Rob Coogan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws out a loose jab but Coogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coogan moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coogan to the mat! Coogan manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jack goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coogan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jack's guard! Nice work there by Coogan!
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coogan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coogan controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coogan is aware though and is defending well.
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jack wants to sweep here but Coogan controlling him for the moment.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coogan preventing the sweep.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coogan defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack 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.
Coogan controlling from the top position.
Coogan trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob Coogan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A clash of legs there as Coogan blocks the low kick.
Coogan checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard.
Coogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coogan has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Coogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Coogan pushes down on Jack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jack wants to sweep but Coogan has passed to side control!
Coogan controls the position.
Coogan is working to tighten is grip on Jack's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jack has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coogan is really squeezing tight and eventually Jack passes out! Coogan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rob Coogan!
A very excited looking Rob Coogan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamii Banana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
179 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamii Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banana swivels and escapes.
IV fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banana, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Banana fails to land.
Banana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banana misses with a straight right.
IV with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banana counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Banana misses its intended target.
Banana gets caught napping as IV dives in and scores a takedown. Banana manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
IV wants to control from the top but Banana keeps moving.
Banana is looking for a triangle but IV pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IV scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banana has his foot on IV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IV works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is looking for a triangle but IV pushes his legs off easily.
IV gets to his feet - Banana follows without any prompting.
Banana misses with a looping left.
IV lands a right hook to the body.
Banana looks to land a right hand but IV moved out of range.
Banana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IV manages to avoid it.
IV misses with a wild body shot.
Banana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IV.
Banana misses with an uppercut.
Banana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by IV.
Banana misses with a hook
and IV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana throws an off balance right hand
and IV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banana connects with a right hand. IV shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Banana.
Banana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
IV paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jamii Banana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamii Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banana lands a nice shot that snaps IV's head back.
IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banana manages to avoid it.
Banana takes a swing at IV's ribcage but misses.
Banana throws a shot from downtown. IV moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Banana scores with a four punch combination!
IV closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banana to the mat! Banana manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
IV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
IV trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
IV has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banana is working away from the top position though.
Banana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
IV is looking to control Banana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can IV avoid being mounted?
Banana prevents IV from improving his position.
Banana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so IV is just riding it out for now. Banana eventually gives up the hold.
IV moves into full guard.
Banana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banana looking to pass the guard.
Banana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IV is pulling down on Banana's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamii Banana 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.
IV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banana throws a combination that misses
and IV counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but IV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
IV is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banana rather than just go for the knockout.
Banana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
IV shoots in for a takedown but Banana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banana throws a jab but it's blocked by IV.
Banana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IV.
Banana misses with a left hand
and IV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV shoots in looking for a takedown but Banana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing IV's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banana throws a poor cross that misses
and IV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
IV fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamii Banana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan IV.
Banana sizes up IV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
IV walks into a straight right hand from Banana.
Banana connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IV works over Banana's head and body with a nice combination.
IV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from IV there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana misses the jab.
Banana loads up on a big right hand but IV slips the punch.
Banana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banana throws a big shot that misses.
IV tries to clinch there but Banana circles away.
Banana works over IV's head and body with a nice combination.
IV throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banana's waist but Banana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing IV off to one side.
A jab from Banana misses.
Banana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but IV checks it well.
IV moves out of range of the strikes.
IV slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana throws a nice looking combination but IV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IV.
Banana throws a good cross that connects.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banana throws out the jab.
IV misses with a double jab
and Banana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banana misses with a straight left.
Banana lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banana lands a jab to the head.
IV stuns Banana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banana connects with a crisp jab.
IV clinches up with Banana and pushes him back against the cage.
IV tries to stall but Banana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banana stalling in the clinch but IV improves position.
A short left from Banana.
Banana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamii Banana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
IV tries to move into range but Banana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
IV jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banana lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Banana.
Banana misses with a body shot.
IV tries to clinch there but Banana circles away.
Banana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banana throws a hook to the side of IV's head but IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
IV takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana throws a good cross that connects.
Banana throws out a loose jab but IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
IV will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banana throws a combination that misses
and IV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IV showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banana.
IV avoids the body shot from Banana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana misses with a lunging right hand
and IV counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banana keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
Banana is looking for a triangle but IV pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banana trying to control the position.
IV wants to control from the top but Banana keeps moving.
Banana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
IV wants to pass the guard but Banana is keeping the position.
IV trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Banana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan IV has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Banana misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamii Banana is winning the standup battle so far.
Banana throws a lazy right hand but IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
IV closes the distance and clinches up with Banana, looking for a takedown. IV pushes Banana against the cage but Banana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IV tries to clinch
and Banana counters with a straight right hand.
Banana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banana works IV's body with a nice hook.
Banana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IV has time to react.
IV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jamii Banana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
IV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
IV in the domination position with Banana hanging on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana is trying to control IV's posture but IV avoids it.
Banana is looking to regain half guard here but IV keeps moving and retains side control.
Banana wants to control but IV postures up.
Banana sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of IV's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take IV's back!
Banana is looking for the choke from the back position but IV is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banana is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and IV taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Banana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamii Banana!
A victorious Jamii Banana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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