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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 75 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Blinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Blinov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blinov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zimmerman misses with a combination
and Zimmerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zimmerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zimmerman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blinov looks gassed!
Blinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Artem Blinov has been cut.
Zimmerman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zimmerman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zimmerman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimmerman winds up and cracks Blinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman controlling the pace.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blinov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zimmerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zimmerman winds up and cracks Blinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman controlling the pace.
Blinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zimmerman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zimmerman clinches with his opponent.
Blinov is trying to break free.
Zimmerman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zimmerman working some strikes from top position.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blinov looking for subs off his back but Zimmerman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zimmerman uses his free foot to push down on Blinov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blinov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zimmerman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zimmerman prevents Blinov from getting the reversal.
Zimmerman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Blinov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blinov is looking to clinch.
Adolf Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zimmerman comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Blinov stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Zimmerman is on him like rabid pit bull! Blinov slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Zimmerman!
A very excited looking Adolf Zimmerman 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semki Est (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semki Est!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Junakovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junakovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Est as he jumps to the side.
Junakovic fails with the takedown.
Junakovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Est counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Semki Est has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Junakovic.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Est stays in close to Junakovic's body and controls the position.
Est thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Est controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junakovic keeping moving, preventing Est from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Semki Est wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Junakovic with a poor takedown
and Est counters with a nice double leg into side control. Junakovic won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junakovic is pushing Est's head away, looking to escape. Est manages to hold on to the position though.
Junakovic looks gassed!
Est is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Junakovic is trying to escape and Est transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Junakovic is forced to tap! Nice work there by Est! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Semki Est!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Jiminez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to clinch up but Jiminez circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear tries to clinch but Jiminez moves out of range.
Bear tries to clinch up.
Jiminez gets a clinch.
Bear landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bear is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bear crunches a lovely knee into Jiminez's ribcage.
Jiminez looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez is trying to break the clinch but Bear is controlling him.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jiminez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jiminez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiminez.
Bear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Gabriel Jiminez has been cut.
Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bear obliges.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jiminez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bear with a knee to the head.
Bear lands an elbow just above Jiminez 's eye.
Bear working Jiminez over with knees to the body.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jiminez managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jiminez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear crunches a lovely knee into Jiminez's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jiminez's face.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jiminez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bear.
Jiminez jumps guard but Bear stands there with Jiminez around his waist. Jiminez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bear lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Bear.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jiminez's efforts to push away.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiminez is defending well for now.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jiminez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jiminez passes to side control.
Bear tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jiminez controlling the position easily from mount.
Bear wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez working Bear over with strikes here.
Jiminez looking to finish Bear with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bear!
Jiminez controlling from mount.
Jiminez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jiminez looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Jiminez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jiminez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bear lands a nice knee to the body.
Bear is looking to control Jiminez's arms but Jiminez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bear has his back to the cage.
Bear misses with a knee to the head.
Jiminez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Bear.
Jiminez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bear landing knees to the body.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Bear has Jiminez pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear looking to throw knees to the head but Jiminez is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bear tries to land a knee to the head but Jiminez blocks with his arms.
Jiminez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear throws an elbow that misses.
Jiminez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jiminez avoids it.
Jiminez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bear is keeping busy.
Bear landing knees to the body.
Bear misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Bear tries to land knees in the clinch but Jiminez avoids the damage to the body.
Bear pushes off an throws an elbow but Jiminez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Jiminez has picked Bear up - he's going for a ride! Jiminez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jiminez is taking a breather. Bear 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.
Nice strikes from Jiminez there.
Jiminez works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiminez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez lands with some strikes.
Jiminez dominating with strikes here.
Jiminez controlling his opponent.
Jiminez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Jiminez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Jiminez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bear looks to clinch
and Jiminez counters by clinching up.
Bear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiminez.
Bear tries to stall but Jiminez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bear pushes off an throws an elbow but Jiminez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jiminez managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Bear tries to land a knee to the head but Jiminez blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bear obliges.
Jiminez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bear obliges.
Jiminez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear lands a nice knee to the body.
Jiminez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bear misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jiminez's brow.
Antonio Bear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiminez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jiminez has Bear pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bear manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jiminez tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Jiminez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bear pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jiminez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jiminez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Jiminez wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jiminez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bear gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antonio Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Jiminez.
Jiminez avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Jiminez has had enough of the clinch but Bear keeps him there for the moment.
Jiminez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiminez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jiminez moves into the clinch.
Jiminez cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Jiminez tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Jiminez back against the cage.
Jiminez wants a takedown but no success here.
Jiminez blocks an elbow strike from Bear.
Jiminez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bear is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear controlling the action here for a moment.
Jiminez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jiminez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jiminez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bear prevents it.
Bear is pressed up against the cage. Jiminez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bear down to the mat. Bear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jiminez keeps the fight on the outside.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Jiminez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jiminez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiminez.
Bear stops a takedown attempt from Jiminez.
Jiminez lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bear throws an elbow but misses.
Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Jiminez looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiminez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jiminez blocks an elbow strike from Bear.
Jiminez manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bear has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Bear!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ze Spario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalervo Paukku will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Ze Spario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalervo Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ze Spario has a takedown stuffed.
Ze Spario shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paukku sprawls well. Paukku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ze Spario gets slowly back to his feet.
Paukku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paukku misses with the combination.
Ze Spario misses with a takedown attempt - Paukku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ze Spario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ze Spario scores with a nice head shot.
Ze Spario slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
Paukku swinging wildly here.
Paukku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paukku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ze Spario fails with the takedown.
Paukku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ze Spario manages to avoid it.
Ze Spario throws a body punch but Paukku moves out of range.
Ze Spario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paukku tries to avoid it but Ze Spario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paukku to the ground. Paukku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Spario needs to keep his hands up - Paukku had a free shot at his head there.
Paukku misses with a series of wild punches.
Paukku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ze Spario slips a jab and a cross from Paukku.
Ze Spario shoots in looking for a takedown but Paukku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ze Spario's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ze Spario misses the shot to the body.
Ze Spario misses with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Paukku both land. Nice combination.
Ze Spario shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paukku pinned against the cage. Paukku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ze Spario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paukku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paukku lands a jab.
A combination from Paukku does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ze Spario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Paukku. No joy for Ze Spario on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paukku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paukku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ze Spario is defended easily by Paukku.
Ze Spario is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Paukku. Those never looked like landing.
Ze Spario gets a double leg takedown into Paukku's guard.
Paukku is controlling Ze Spario's posture.
Paukku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ze Spario manages to get himself to full guard.
Paukku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ze Spario dives on top into guard.
Paukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku is pulling down on Ze Spario's head. It's preventing any offense from Ze Spario, at least for the moment.
Ze Spario prevents Paukku from getting back to his feet.
Ze Spario postures up in Paukku's guard and throws a big left but Paukku blocks it.
Ze Spario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paukku being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukku is trying to keep Ze Spario in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kalervo Paukku wasn't active enough on the ground.
Paukku connects with a crisp jab.
Ze Spario shoots in looking for a takedown. Paukku tries to sprawl out of it but Ze Spario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paukku misses with a hook. Ze Spario ducked under it nicely.
Paukku misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ze Spario wants to work for an arm triangle but Paukku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paukku gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ze Spario thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ze Spario tries to free his leg and advance position but Paukku is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paukku 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.
Paukku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ze Spario!
Paukku is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ze Spario has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ze Spario!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ze Spario throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalervo Paukku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ze Spario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paukku swivels and escapes.
Ze Spario shoots in but no luck this time.
Ze Spario swings for the body but Paukku moves out of range.
Paukku slaps away a takedown attempt from Ze Spario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ze Spario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paukku lands a jab to the head.
Ze Spario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paukku defends it nicely.
Kalervo Paukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Paukku.
Kalervo Paukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paukku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ze Spario shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paukku as he jumps to the side.
Paukku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ze Spario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paukku's waist but Paukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ze Spario off to one side.
Paukku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ze Spario on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paukku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Spario is defending against the submission attempts here by Paukku.
Paukku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ze Spario doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paukku.
Paukku is thwarting Ze Spario's attempts to control the position.
Paukku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ze Spario has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paukku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ze Spario doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paukku.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ze Spario manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paukku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ze Spario is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ze Spario has escaped and now he's on top!
Ze Spario trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ze Spario won't allow Paukku to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku looking to control.
Ze Spario advances position into side control!
Ze Spario in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ze Spario prevents Paukku from escaping the position.
Ze Spario passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paukku!
Ze Spario scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paukku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ze Spario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ze Spario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paukku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paukku trying to control from the bottom.
Paukku is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ze Spario is looking for a kimura but Paukku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ze Spario to get the leverage.
Ze Spario throwing shots but Paukku is blocking nicely.
Ze Spario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paukku is defending against the submission attempts here by Ze Spario.
Paukku gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paukku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paukku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Ze Spario will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paukku lands with an uppercut that bounces Ze Spario off the cage and back into range.
Paukku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ze Spario.
Ze Spario throws a nice looking combination but Paukku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ze Spario shoots in for a takedown but Paukku shows good takedown defense.
Paukku feints and as Ze Spario raises his hands in defense, Paukku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paukku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ze Spario is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ze Spario has escaped and now he's on top!
Paukku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ze Spario has passed into half guard!
Ze Spario wants to work for an arm triangle but Paukku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paukku wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku trying to control from the bottom.
Paukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ze Spario is keen to just control but Paukku is a slippery customer.
Paukku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ze Spario pulls his head out easily.
Ze Spario is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paukku is pressing down on Ze Spario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ze Spario connects with a couple of short punches.
Paukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paukku controlling Ze Spario's posture.
Ze Spario stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paukku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario works over Paukku with some ground and pound from guard.
Ze Spario makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Paukku, not yet.
Paukku pulls Ze Spario in close to prevent any damage.
Ze Spario 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.
Ze Spario wants to pass the guard but Paukku is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paukku is trying to control the position but Ze Spario postures up.
Ze Spario working some strikes from top position.
Paukku is trying to control the position but Ze Spario postures up.
Ze Spario trying to control but Paukku is working from the bottom.
Paukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ze Spario is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ze Spario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku 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.
Ze Spario postures up and lands a big shot to Paukku's brow.
Ze Spario prevents Paukku from getting back to his feet.
Paukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ze Spario throwing strikes but missing.
Ze Spario throwing strikes from guard but Paukku blocks nicely.
Paukku has momentary wrist control but Ze Spario slips an elbow through the middle.
Paukku keeping moving, preventing Ze Spario from controlling successfully.
Paukku has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ze Spario off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paukku is fending him off so far but Ze Spario persists. Nope, Paukku circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Paukku does no damage.
Ze Spario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paukku swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ze Spario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukku throws a series of punches but Ze Spario moves out of range.
Mario Ze Spario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukku misses with the combination.
Ze Spario fails with the takedown.
Ze Spario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paukku swivels and escapes.
Paukku swinging wildly here.
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!
Ze Spario misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paukku thuds a left hand into Ze Spario's body.
Ze Spario closes the distance and clinches up with Paukku, looking for a takedown. Ze Spario pushes Paukku against the cage but Paukku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ze Spario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Ze Spario.
I think Ze Spario has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Ze Spario!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graf Orlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graf Orlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Orlak avoids them all with ease.
Ruiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orlak doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Orlak finds it's target.
Orlak throws an overhand right that lands on Ruiz's shoulder, as Ruiz tries to avoid the shot.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlak.
Graf Orlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Orlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlak looks to throw the jab but Ruiz is out of range.
Orlak clinches.
Orlak is leaning against Ruiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlak misses with an elbow strike.
Ruiz lands a body shot.
A short right from Ruiz on the inside.
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!
Orlak misses with a knee to the head.
Ruiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
Orlak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Ruiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ruiz.
Ruiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlak.
Orlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Orlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlak working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruiz avoiding damage as Orlak throws knees to the body.
Ruiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
Orlak misses with the head strike.
Ruiz scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlak throws a head punch that misses.
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlak looks to land a left hand but Ruiz moved out of range nicely.
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!
Orlak lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruiz off the cage and back into range.
Orlak throws a nice looking combination but Ruiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak tests Ruiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Ruiz.
Ruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
Orlak gets through Ruiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruiz's defenses.
It looks like Carlos Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruiz tries a body shot but Orlak blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlak as Ruiz tries to tie him up.
Orlak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz is leaning against Orlak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlak working aggressively here.
Ruiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiz.
Ruiz looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Orlak fails to land.
Ruiz scores with a shot to the side of Orlak's head.
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orlak tries to work over Ruiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiz is working Orlak over against the cage.
Ruiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiz controls his hands.
Orlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlak blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Orlak loads up on a big right hand but Ruiz slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlak tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruiz's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Orlak. Beautiful body shot.
Ruiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlak circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruiz slips under a jab.
Orlak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt.
Ruiz misses with a looping left.
Orlak wants to slow Ruiz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlak.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruiz throws a body punch but Orlak moves out of range.
Orlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Orlak misses.
Orlak tries to keep at a distance but Ruiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlak prevents Ruiz from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruiz. That did some damage!
Orlak lands with a straight right. Ruiz didn't see that one coming.
Orlak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruiz swinging wildly here.
Orlak staying out of range there.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Orlak.
Ruiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlak.
Orlak misses with a looping left.
Ruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlak moves away.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlak.
Orlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiz throws a jab when Orlak was well out of range.
Ruiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlak lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlak.
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Orlak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orlak thumps Ruiz with a low kick.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Orlak lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Orlak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlak looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Ruiz throws a hook but Orlak blocks it.
Ruiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
Graf Orlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlak.
Ruiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orlak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.
Orlak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlak has wrist control.
Ruiz wants to stand but Orlak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlak keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Orlak working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlak keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruiz's cut.
That's time! Orlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Orlak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlak throws a lazy right hand but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlak throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
Orlak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Orlak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruiz tries to stand but Orlak is controlling from the bottom.
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz with a nice head shot there.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Orlak keeps moving.
Orlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz trying to control but Orlak is working from the bottom.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orlak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz postures up in Orlak's guard and throws a big left but Orlak blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Orlak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graf Orlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlak has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruiz advances to half guard.
Ruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz controlling the action here.
Ruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orlak is just riding it out for now. Ruiz eventually gives up the hold.
Orlak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruiz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentinov has chosen Krasnodar as his entrance music. Boris Valentinov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Eko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valentinov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinov is looking to clinch but Eko is avoiding it.
Valentinov tries to clinch but Eko is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eko.
Valentinov tries to clinch
and Eko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eko 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.
Eko 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.
Eko drops back looking for a leg! Valentinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valentinov manages to kick Eko off! Eko jumps back into Valentinov's guard.
Eko prevents Valentinov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valentinov defends it well.
Eko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Valentinov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Eko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Filitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Gaffney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikhail Filitov's chin.
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160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Gaffney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Filitov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filitov wants to clinch up but Gaffney keeps it at a distance.
Filitov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaffney counters with a nice body shot.
Filitov misses with a takedown
and Gaffney counters with a three punch combo that has Filitov backing up. Filitov nods at Gaffney to acknowledge the strikes.
Filitov tries to clinch but Gaffney moves away
and Gaffney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filitov just misses with a punch to the body.
Filitov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaffney decides to pull guard.
Filitov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaffney keeping moving, preventing Filitov from controlling successfully.
Gaffney striking off his back but it's not causing Filitov any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney is adopting a defensive guard.
Filitov throws an elbow that misses. Gaffney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filitov's guard. Nice move by Gaffney!
Filitov is trying to keep Gaffney in close.
Filitov wants to stand and escape but Gaffney is having none of it.
Gaffney wants to stand but Filitov is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filitov pushes Gaffney off and gets back to his feet.
Filitov tries for a takedown but Gaffney circles away easily
and Gaffney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jamie Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Filitov.
Gaffney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filitov.
Mikhail Filitov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filitov drives through with a takedown into Gaffney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Filitov trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney keeping full guard, as Filitov tries to pass.
Gaffney is trying to control the position but Filitov postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Filitov trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom.
Mikhail Filitov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gaffney keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Filitov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filitov throws a wild body kick that Gaffney sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filitov shoots in for a takedown but Gaffney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaffney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filitov.
Gaffney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaffney wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filitov. Gaffney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaffney walks into a left hand.
Filitov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaffney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filitov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffney counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filitov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaffney defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Filitov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Filitov tries to clinch there but Gaffney circles away.
Gaffney cracks Filitov with a good jab.
Filitov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaffney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaffney blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filitov misses with a kick to the body.
Filitov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gaffney as Filitov shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filitov tries to clinch up but Gaffney circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Gaffney as Filitov shoots in.
Jamie Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Filitov.
Filitov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaffney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaffney leaves Filitov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Filitov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaffney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filitov tries for a takedown but Gaffney circles away easily
and Gaffney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jamie Gaffney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filitov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffney counters with a series of strikes. Filitov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gaffney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filitov.
Gaffney blocks a head kick by Filitov.
Gaffney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Gaffney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney keeps the fight on the outside.
Filitov misses with a takedown attempt - Gaffney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaffney punishes Filitov's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaffney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filitov.
Filitov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gaffney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaffney keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaffney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filitov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filitov dives in and grabs Gaffney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaffney pushes down on Filitov's head and hops out.
Filitov instigates a clinch.
Gaffney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gaffney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaffney keeping moving, preventing Filitov from controlling successfully.
Filitov tries to stand but Gaffney is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaffney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filitov is one step ahead there.
Gaffney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaffney has Filitov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Filitov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Filitov misses with a takedown
and Gaffney counters with a stiff right hand.
Filitov throws a head kick that misses.
Filitov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaffney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaffney lands a lovely overhand right.
Gaffney swings for the body but Filitov moves out of range.
Filitov tries to clinch up.
Filitov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaffney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filitov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaffney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamie Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Filitov.
Gaffney takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gaffney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaffney wants it to stay on the feet.
Filitov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filitov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaffney counters with a nice uppercut.
Filitov shoots in but no luck this time.
Filitov looks to clinch
and Gaffney counters with a one-two to the body.
Filitov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaffney pinned against the cage. Gaffney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Filitov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filitov tries to clinch up
and Gaffney counters with a nice uppercut.
Filitov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaffney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filitov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filitov tries to clinch up
and Filitov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filitov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filitov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Filitov fails with a takedown attempt.
Filitov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaffney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gaffney lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaffney.
Nice jab there from Gaffney.
Gaffney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filitov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jamie Gaffney is winning the standup battle so far.
Filitov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaffney counters with a left to the body.
Filitov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gaffney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jamie Gaffney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filitov dodges the punch combination from Gaffney.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filitov misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Gaffney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filitov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Filitov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Andruszkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andruszkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Nine - Make Or Take feat. Smooth Da Hustler . Mera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Automatic - Monster. Michal Andruszkiewicz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Mera's chin.
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170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Andruszkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Mera!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Andruszkiewicz misses.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mera counter with a right hand.
Mera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andruszkiewicz scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Andruszkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mera.
Mera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andruszkiewicz moves out of range as Mera strikes.
Andruszkiewicz jabs Mera right on the nose. Mera blinks but takes it well.
Mera misses with an uppercut. Andruszkiewicz saw that one coming.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andruszkiewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a low kick as Mera jumps back.
Michal Andruszkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andruszkiewicz thuds his shin into the meat of Mera's side.
Andruszkiewicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz moves away from the strike by Mera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mera. Andruszkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick but Mera moves out of range.
Mera takes a swing at Andruszkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Mera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andruszkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Andruszkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Mera moved out of range.
Mera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andruszkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera avoids the head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a front kick that sends Mera stumbling back into the cage.
Mera lands a jab to Andruszkiewicz's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Andruszkiewicz. Beautiful body shot.
Andruszkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Mera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andruszkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Mera takes one to the chin there.
Andruszkiewicz lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mera. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andruszkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andruszkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mera clobbers Andruszkiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andruszkiewicz misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera lands a glancing blow to the side of Andruszkiewicz's head.
Andruszkiewicz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andruszkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Mera counter with a right hand.
Mera wants to slow Andruszkiewicz down by chopping away at his legs.
Andruszkiewicz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mera counters with a stiff right hand.
Mera avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Mera does no damage.
Andruszkiewicz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andruszkiewicz.
Mera rushes Andruszkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andruszkiewicz lands a takedown into guard.
Andruszkiewicz is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Mera trying to keep a closed guard but Andruszkiewicz is proving a slippery customer.
Mera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andruszkiewicz 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.
Andruszkiewicz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Andruszkiewicz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mera tries to kick Andruszkiewicz off but Andruszkiewicz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andruszkiewicz trying to mount his opponent but Mera defends it.
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 Michal Andruszkiewicz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andruszkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mera has time to react.
A jab from Andruszkiewicz does it's job there.
Andruszkiewicz throws out a powerful jab.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andruszkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Mera saw that one coming.
Mera walks into a stiff left hand from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.
Andruszkiewicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mera throws a leg kick but Andruszkiewicz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andruszkiewicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andruszkiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andruszkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mera.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mera swings for the body but Andruszkiewicz moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andruszkiewicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Andruszkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mera doesn't seem phased though.
Andruszkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mera tries to clinch up.
Andruszkiewicz shoots in for a double leg but Mera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andruszkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mera.
Mera clinches up with Andruszkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mera misses with a punch to the body.
Andruszkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mera misses.
Michal Andruszkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Mera misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mera!
Mera tries to clinch up.
A big right from Andruszkiewicz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mera moves out of range of the body kick from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mera was well out of range. Poor timing from Andruszkiewicz.
Mera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andruszkiewicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andruszkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mera.
A cross from Mera lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andruszkiewicz.
A big right from Mera misses.
Mera darts in trying to clinch
and Andruszkiewicz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mera really felt that one!
Mera avoids the head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Mera blocks a head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Mera moves in looking to clinch but Andruszkiewicz pushes him off.
Andruszkiewicz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andruszkiewicz connects with a jab.
Mera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera rushes Andruszkiewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Andruszkiewicz tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mera lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Michal Andruszkiewicz has been cut.
Andruszkiewicz wants to stall.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Andruszkiewicz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andruszkiewicz's elbow.
Mera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Andruszkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Andruszkiewicz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mera misses the shot to the body.
Andruszkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
Mera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andruszkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Mera.
Mera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Mera slips the punch.
Andruszkiewicz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mera counter with a right hand.
Mera pushes Andruszkiewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Mera stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mera fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Mera's head.
Mera tries to throw a body punch but Andruszkiewicz avoids it by throwing Mera back against the cage.
Andruszkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mera avoids the head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andruszkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andruszkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Andruszkiewicz lands a head kick!
Andruszkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mera throws a shot from downtown. Andruszkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Andruszkiewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Danny Mera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andruszkiewicz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danny Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andruszkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andruszkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Mera moves out of range easily.
Mera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andruszkiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Mera's front leg but catches the back leg as Mera tries to avoid it.
Mera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andruszkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Mera misses with a series of wild punches.
Mera misses with a wild body shot.
Mera misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mera.
Mera is looking to clinch but Andruszkiewicz is avoiding it.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andruszkiewicz thinking.
Andruszkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mera's head.
Andruszkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andruszkiewicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mera rushes Andruszkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mera struggles to land a body shot inside as Andruszkiewicz controls his hands.
Andruszkiewicz blocks a body shot from Mera.
Mera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andruszkiewicz is trying to stall.
Mera struggles to land a body shot inside as Andruszkiewicz controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz working hard to break the clinch.
Mera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andruszkiewicz's elbow.
Michal Andruszkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mera scores with a shot to the side of Andruszkiewicz's head.
Good body shot from Mera.
Mera tries to throw a body punch but Andruszkiewicz avoids it by throwing Mera back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Mera fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andruszkiewicz wants to get back to striking at distance but Mera won't allow it.
Mera has a couple of punches blocked by Andruszkiewicz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andruszkiewicz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Andruszkiewicz!
Our winner, Michal Andruszkiewicz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Khripunova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asser Toropainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toropainen has chosen Paleface-Syntynyt rellestää as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Khripunova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asser Toropainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khripunova checks a low kick from Toropainen.
Khripunova lands with a hook. Toropainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Khripunova misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Toropainen misses.
Khripunova throws a big shot that misses.
Khripunova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khripunova leaves Toropainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toropainen closes the distance and clinches up with Khripunova, looking for a takedown. Toropainen pushes Khripunova against the cage but Khripunova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khripunova takes a swing at Toropainen's ribcage but misses.
Toropainen throws a hook but Khripunova avoids it easily.
Khripunova lands a nice shot that snaps Toropainen's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khripunova throws out a loose jab but Toropainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khripunova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toropainen shoots in for a double leg but Khripunova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergei Khripunova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asser Toropainen.
Toropainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Toropainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khripunova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toropainen. Khripunova does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khripunova.
Toropainen tries for a takedown but Khripunova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Khripunova.
Toropainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toropainen looks gassed!
Toropainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toropainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toropainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khripunova throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Khripunova misses.
Toropainen misses with a low kick.
Khripunova lands a nice shot to the body.
Khripunova with a nice cross.
Toropainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toropainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toropainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khripunova pushes Toropainen away with a front kick.
Khripunova lands a big uppercut and Toropainen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toropainen looks OK. Khripunova waves Toropainen back to his feet!
Toropainen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toropainen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Khripunova swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Khripunova!
Our winner, Sergei Khripunova, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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