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SFL 3: Wolves At The Gate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilia Nazarkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilia Nazarkin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilia Nazarkin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ilia Nazarkin has been cut.
Nazarkin shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarkin which made him look bad.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nazarkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarkin.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nazarkin preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but Nazarkin is having none of it.
Ilia Nazarkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov shoots and misses
and Nazarkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarkin circles away.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nazarkin counters with a shoot takedown. Ivanov fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nazarkin pushing down on Ivanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nazarkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ilia Nazarkin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nazarkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nazarkin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ilia Nazarkin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nazarkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarkin.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilia Nazarkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilia Nazarkin's cut.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nazarkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazarkin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov is looking to get back to full guard here but Nazarkin has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarkin controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ilia Nazarkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov misses with a head kick.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarkin.
Nazarkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarkin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nazarkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarkin passes Ivanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarkin stalling.
Let's hope that Nazarkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ilia Nazarkin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Nazarkin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilia Nazarkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilia Nazarkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nazarkin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nazarkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ilia Nazarkin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nazarkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Nazarkin persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Nazarkin circles away.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nazarkin tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nazarkin to the ground. Nazarkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Nazarkin as Ivanov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazarkin as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown.
Vladimir Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nazarkin works to advance to full mount. Ivanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nazarkin controlling from mount.
Ilia Nazarkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazarkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ilia Nazarkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ilia Nazarkin.
Nazarkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
Vladimir Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilia Nazarkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nazarkin 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilia Nazarkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Boleslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Junjie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Junjie's choice of entrance music: Kung Fu Fighting. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Boleslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Li Junjie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boleslav knocks Junjie to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Li Junjie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boleslav working the head with strikes.
Junjie is rocked!
Boleslav 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.
Boleslav is working to tighten is grip on Junjie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Junjie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boleslav is really squeezing tight and eventually Junjie passes out! Boleslav breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aleksander Boleslav!
Aleksander Boleslav took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djanki Manki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Jones!
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, Djanki Manki!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manki lands a two punch combo.
Manki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manki slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Manki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones sizes up Manki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Djanki Manki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manki.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick from Manki misses.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Manki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Manki.
Manki throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Manki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tests Manki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manki counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Manki to acknowledge the strikes.
Manki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Manki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manki showed some decent athleticism there.
Manki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Manki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones is looking to escape.
Manki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manki controlling the pace.
Jones tries to roll over but Manki keeps him under control.
Manki slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Djanki Manki.
Jones connects with a right hand. Manki shakes it off.
Manki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manki fails with the takedown.
Jones cracks Manki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manki tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Manki.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manki is out of range.
John Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones leaves Manki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djanki Manki.
Manki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manki doesn't seem phased though.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manki misses with the combination.
Manki takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manki has him pressed against the cage.
Manki jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Manki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manki passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manki controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manki working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jones turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Manki off and cradles Jones's limp body as Manki celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Djanki Manki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louie Resto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Mur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mur has chosen Megadeth - Liar as his entrance music. The key to victory for Louie Resto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Resto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Mur!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mur tries to control but Resto wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mur lands with some strikes.
Resto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Resto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mur looking to control but Resto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mur goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Resto turns into him and now he's in Mur's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mur controlling the position.
Mur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Resto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Resto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Resto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Louie Resto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Resto as he jumps to the side.
Mur scores with a takedown into Resto's guard.
Resto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mur manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mur wants to pass to mount but Resto is defending the position.
Mur trying to control from Resto's half guard. Resto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Resto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mur is looking to advance position but Resto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur tries to hold on but Resto postures up.
Mur can't escape the position.
Resto stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mur misses with a double jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Resto enables Mur to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Resto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mur wants to control from the top but Resto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mur is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Resto can't keep his opponent in guard - Mur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Resto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mur wants to take a breather but Resto is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pablo Mur has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Resto throws a nice looking combination but Mur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mur.
Louie Resto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Mur.
Mur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resto is fending him off so far but Mur persists. Nope, Resto circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mur gets a takedown into half guard.
Resto wants to get back to his feet.
Pablo Mur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mur trying to control from half guard but Resto is working away.
Mur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo Mur has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Resto drops Mur with a beautiful combination! Mur stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Resto is looking for the KO!
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!
Mur shoots in for a takedown but Resto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Resto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Resto tries to circle away but Mur has him pinned against the cage.
Resto looking for a takedown.
A short right from Resto.
Mur is working for takedown but Resto is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mur throws a sloppy head kick and Resto moves out of range easily.
Mur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mur with a couple of short strikes.
Mur lands a nice shot to the head.
Mur is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Resto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mur 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.
Resto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Resto is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mur lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mur controlling from mount.
Resto is squirming around, avoiding Mur's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mur controlling the pace for now.
Mur dominating with strikes here.
Mur looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mur wants to control the pace but Resto is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Mur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Mur misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mur.
Resto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mur looks to land a right hand but Resto moved out of range.
Resto misses with a wild combination.
Resto tries to close the distance and clinch but Mur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Resto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Resto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Resto drops Mur with a beautiful combination! Mur stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Resto is looking for the KO!
Mur is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Resto ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mur out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louie Resto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Legend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Legend!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legend defends it nicely.
Hope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legend finds it's way round the side to connect with Hope's head.
Hope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legend swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Hope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hope on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend tries to sprawl but Hope drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Legend holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hope is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legend has managed to free his arm - good work.
Legend blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hope.
Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hope is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legend defends it well.
Hope is thwarting Legend's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hope jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Legend manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hope wants to control but Legend is keeping him busy.
Legend is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hope advances to full mount.
Hope is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Legend is surviving well by controlling Hope's body position as best he can.
Hope looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Legend holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hope tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hope throws some wild stikes that Legend manages to avoid easily.
Hope thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope cracks Legend with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Legend is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hope is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Legend can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hope landing punches.
Legend is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hope lands a big elbow.
It looks like The Legend has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hope.
Legend has given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope is cranking Legend's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Legend! He's tightened the choke and Legend is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Hope!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zemli Funtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Horizon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
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, Zemli Funtov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horizon scores with a body shot.
Horizon darts in and clinches Funtov up against the cage.
Horizon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funtov tries for a takedown but Horizon manages to get underhooks.
Funtov tries to score a body lock takedown but Horizon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Horizon.
Horizon taking a breather.
Horizon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funtov is looking for a takedown.
Evan Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zemli Funtov.
Horizon lands a hook that snaps the head of Funtov backwards.
A short left from Horizon.
A left hand lands to the body for Horizon.
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!
Horizon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funtov.
Horizon lands a nice uppercut.
Horizon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funtov backwards.
Horizon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funtovs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon stalling in the clinch but Funtov improves position.
Funtov has had enough of the clinch but Horizon keeps him there for the moment.
Horizon tries a body shot but Funtov blocks it.
Funtov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horizon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horizon pushes Funtov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horizon lands a hook that snaps the head of Funtov backwards.
Horizon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Funtov lands a takedown into guard.
Horizon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Horizon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funtov tries to free his leg and advance position but Horizon is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon trying to control the position.
Funtov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horizon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funtov has managed to get both his arms back between Horizon's legs - danger averted.
Horizon looking to control.
Funtov wants to pass the guard but Horizon is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funtov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funtov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funtov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horizon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Funtov drops an elbow to the side of Horizon's head.
Horizon is trying to stand up here but Funtov is controlling him well.
Horizon is looking for a sweep. Funtov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horizon trying to hold on to Funtov's head to control him but Funtov postures up.
Horizon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Funtov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funtov works over Horizon with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funtov is stalling in the full guard.
Horizon looking for a sweep. Not yet Horizon, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horizon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon 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.
Horizon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Funtov shoots in looking for a takedown but Horizon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funtov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horizon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Funtov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zemli Funtov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horizon trying to keep a closed guard but Funtov is proving a slippery customer.
Horizon keeping moving, preventing Funtov from controlling successfully.
Funtov throws a strike but Horizon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Horizon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funtov is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horizon trying to control the position from guard on top but Funtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horizon looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funtov tries for a takedown but Horizon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funtov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Evan Horizon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funtov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funtov shoots in but Horizon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evan Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zemli Funtov.
Horizon has closed the distance and engaged Funtov in a clinch.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.
Horizon stops a takedown attempt from Funtov.
A body shot lands from Horizon.
Funtov has Horizon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horizon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horizon is leaning against Funtov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horizon scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funtov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horizon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funtov is breathing heavily.
Horizon is pressed up against the cage. Funtov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Horizon down to the mat. Horizon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horizon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Funtov back to the cage. Horizon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Zemli Funtov has been cut.
Funtov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horizon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funtov under the eye.
Horizon misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Horizon.
Funtov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horizon tries to bum rush Funtov with a series of wild strikes but Funtov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horizon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horizon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funtov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horizon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funtov.
Horizon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horizon tries a head kick but it misses.
Horizon with a hook.
Horizon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Funtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Horizon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funtov is rocked!
Evan Horizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horizon stuns Funtov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Horizon does no damage.
Horizon works Funtov's body with a nice hook.
Evan Horizon is winning the standup battle so far.
Horizon is looking to score with low kicks.
Horizon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funtov momentarily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funtov.
Funtov working the ground and pound.
Horizon is not content to let Funtov control the position.
Horizon struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zemli Funtov's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Horizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horizon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Funtov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Horizon. Beautiful body shot.
Funtov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funtov looking to pass the guard.
Funtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Horizon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funtov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funtov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funtov trying to control but Horizon is working from the bottom.
Funtov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horizon's head.
Funtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Horizon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zemli Funtov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Funtov shoots in for a takedown but Horizon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horizon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funtov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funtov showed some decent athleticism there.
Horizon trying to control but Funtov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funtov is nestled in close to Horizon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horizon wants to control but Funtov is keeping busy.
Funtov is trying to control the action in half guard but Horizon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funtov trying to pass the guard but Horizon defending well.
Horizon wants to control but Funtov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funtov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evan Horizon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evan Horizon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Funtov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horizon lands with a good body shot.
Horizon lands a jab to Funtov's midsection.
Horizon tries to clinch but Funtov moves out of range.
Funtov shoots in for a double leg but Horizon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evan Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zemli Funtov.
Funtov fails with the takedown.
Horizon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horizon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funtov backwards.
Funtov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Horizon prevents it.
Funtov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funtov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horizon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horizon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horizon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funtov backwards.
Horizon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Horizon.
Funtov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horizon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funtov goes for a takedown attempt but Horizon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funtov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horizon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Evan Horizon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horizon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Horizon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Longwei Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Baltozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jiang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BRMC / Weapon Of Choice. The key to victory for Longwei Jiang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Longwei Jiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Baltozar!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baltozar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiang counters with a right hand to the body.
Jiang wants to clinch.
Baltozar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Baltozar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baltozar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang lands with a straight right. Baltozar didn't see that one coming.
Jiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiang lands a jab to the head.
Longwei Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltozar tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baltozar controls his hands.
Baltozar is pushing Jiang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baltozar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiang throws out a powerful jab.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Jiang lands with a nice combination. Baltozar backs away looking to recover.
Baltozar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiang's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltozar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baltozar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baltozar is working Jiang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baltozar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baltozar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baltozar trying to control but Jiang is working from the bottom.
Baltozar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jiang controls Baltozar momentarily but Baltozar frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baltozar trying to move into half guard but instead Jiang has managed to sweep!
Baltozar keeping moving, preventing Jiang from controlling successfully.
Baltozar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Baltozar gets full guard.
Jiang won't allow Baltozar to sweep him here.
Jiang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiang wants to control from the top but Baltozar keeps moving.
Baltozar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baltozar wants to sweep but no luck.
Baltozar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiang has passed into side control.
Baltozar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiang's best efforts.
Baltozar gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baltozar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baltozar working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baltozar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Baltozar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jiang jabs at Baltozar's body.
Baltozar swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Baltozar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jiang as he avoids it easily.
Baltozar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Jiang connects with a body shot.
Jiang tests Baltozar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baltozar misses with an uppercut. Jiang saw that one coming.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baltozar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baltozar wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltozar throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Baltozar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jiang lands the left hand.
Jiang tests Baltozar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Baltozar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baltozar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baltozar's head backwards.
Jiang jabs at Baltozar's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar shoots in and drives through. Jiang sprawls well.
Longwei Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Baltozar walks into a left hand.
Jiang tries to clinch but Baltozar is having none of it.
Baltozar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body. Baltozar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Jiang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jiang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jiang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baltozar misses with a body shot
and Jiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang cracks Baltozar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baltozar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar fails with a takedown attempt.
Longwei Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Baltozar.
Baltozar swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jiang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baltozar doesn't seem phased though.
Jiang stuns Baltozar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baltozar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baltozar forces Jiang back against the cage and clinches.
Jiang being controlled against the cage.
Jiang working aggressively here.
Baltozar gets control of Jiang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baltozar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jiang preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltozar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiang manages to get himself to full guard.
Baltozar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiang is retaining full guard.
Jiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baltozar postures up in Jiang's guard and throws a big left but Jiang blocks it.
Baltozar preventing the sweep.
Jiang keeping moving, preventing Baltozar from controlling successfully.
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.
Jiang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baltozar's guard.
Jiang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jiang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longwei Jiang dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baltozar misses with a hook
and Jiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baltozar throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang digs a good hook to Baltozar's body.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baltozars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Jiang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baltozar moves into the clinch.
A short left from Jiang.
Baltozar stalling against the cage.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiang tries to break the clinch but Baltozar is controlling the position.
Jiang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baltozar is keeping busy.
Jiang lands a body punch.
Baltozar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Baltozar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baltozar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jiang tries to work over Baltozar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Baltozar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang lands an uppercut.
Baltozar breaks from the clinch.
Longwei Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jiang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baltozar eats them both and turns towards Jiang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jiang punishes Baltozar's body with a nice straight punch.
Baltozar shoots for a double leg takedown but Jiang sprawls well. He's pushed Baltozar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Jiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Baltozar.
Baltozar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jiang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltozar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baltozar scrambles back to his feet.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jiang.
Baltozar moves into range and clinches up with Jiang.
Baltozar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiang dips to his left and cracks Baltozar with an uppercut!
Jiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jiang lunges at Baltozar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baltozar's hand.
Jiang lands a jab.
Baltozar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body. Baltozar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Baltozar.
Baltozar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baltozar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baltozar doesn't seem bothered though.
Baltozar drives through with a takedown into Jiang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baltozar throwing strikes from guard but Jiang blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baltozar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Longwei Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jiang 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Longwei Jiang!
A very excited looking Longwei Jiang 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Klimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klimenko comes to the cage accompanied by Bumboks - hottabych. Rogov has chosen Metallica-Memory Remains as his entrance music. Alexander Rogov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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268 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Klimenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rogov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogov sprawls well. Rogov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klimenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Klimenko tries to keep at a distance but Rogov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klimenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rogov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klimenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Klimenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Klimenko wants a takedown.
Rogov stops a takedown attempt from Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klimenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogov throws a series of punches but Klimenko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov jabs Klimenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klimenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogov.
Klimenko tries for a takedown but Rogov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klimenko takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Artur Klimenko has been cut.
Rogov 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.
Klimenko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klimenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogov is trying to stand.
Rogov wants to control but Klimenko is keeping busy.
Rogov is staying active underneath Klimenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogov tries to kick Klimenko off but Klimenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko stops Rogov from standing up.
Klimenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klimenko stands up over Rogov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogov has momentary wrist control but Klimenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Klimenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klimenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Klimenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klimenko advances position into side control!
Klimenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov wants to control but Klimenko postures up.
Klimenko 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.
Klimenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogov keeps working.
Klimenko working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Klimenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rogov to see if he's OK.
Klimenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Klimenko controls the position.
Klimenko scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Klimenko controls the position.
Klimenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Klimenko controls the position from side control.
Rogov is not content to let Klimenko control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko lands an elbow.
Klimenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rogov some visible discomfort.
Klimenko lands a few punches from side control.
Klimenko working the body and head with strikes.
Klimenko controls the position from side control.
Rogov is pushing Klimenko's head away, looking to escape. Klimenko manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klimenko trying to control the position but Rogov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Klimenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Klimenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klimenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogov gets caught napping as Klimenko dives in and scores a takedown. Rogov manages to retain guard.
Klimenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klimenko stops Rogov from standing up.
Klimenko postures up in Rogov's guard and throws a big left but Rogov blocks it.
Klimenko postures up and lands a big shot to Rogov's brow.
Klimenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klimenko is working Rogov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogov pulls Klimenko in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko working some strikes from top position.
Artur Klimenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rogov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klimenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klimenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Klimenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klimenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klimenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klimenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klimenko is working Rogov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klimenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Klimenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov wants to hit a switch here but Klimenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rogov there!
The referee warns Rogov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Klimenko lands with some strikes.
Klimenko landing shots from mount.
Klimenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rogov is rocked!
Klimenko softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rogov is out cold! Klimenko jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Klimenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Smekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Orsini has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Orsini!
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, Vitaliy Smekhov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Orsini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smekhov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orsini sprawls well. Orsini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smekhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Smekhov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Smekhov.
Smekhov pushes Orsini up against the cage in a clinch.
Orsini stalling.
Smekhov lands with a right to the head.
Smekhov 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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smekhov.
Smekhov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Orsini moves away
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vitaliy Smekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smekhov moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Smekhov.
Smekhov wants to clinch
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smekhov is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Smekhov is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Orsini stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Orsini just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Smekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
Smekhov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jose Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaliy Smekhov.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smekhov manages to avoid it.
Smekhov tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Smekhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini fails with a takedown attempt.
Smekhov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smekhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsini.
Smekhov closes the distance and clinches.
Orsini is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smekhov can't fight it off and eventually Orsini manages to take the fight to the floor. Smekhov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Smekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smekhov has a hand on Orsini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orsini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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 Jose Orsini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smekhov tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
Smekhov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smekhov tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smekhov clinches up with Orsini and pushes him back against the cage.
Orsini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smekhov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orsini avoiding damage as Smekhov throws knees to the body.
Smekhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Orsini leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smekhov tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orsini tries to break free but Smekhov pushes him back against the cage.
Orsini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orsini takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jose Orsini has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini looking for a takedown.
Smekhov is trying to push Orsini away but Orsini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smekhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orsini is defending well for now.
Orsini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smekhov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orsini swings for the body but Smekhov moves out of range.
Smekhov moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
A combination from Smekhov does no damage.
Nice jab there from Orsini.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smekhov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orsini shoots in and drives through. Smekhov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smekhov throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Smekhov connects with a jab.
Vitaliy Smekhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smekhov misses with a double jab
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini trying to control but Smekhov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smekhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Smekhov.
Smekhov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smekhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orsini circles away.
Smekhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orsini circles away.
Smekhov misses the body punch
and Orsini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smekhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smekhov tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smekhov throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
Smekhov is breathing heavily.
Smekhov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Orsini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orsini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smekhov tries to clinch up
and Orsini counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smekhov!
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 Jose Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smekhov checks a leg kick.
Smekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
A punch combination from Smekhov misses.
A left and a right from Smekhov both land. Nice combination.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
Smekhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orsini circles away.
Smekhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smekhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smekhov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orsini counters with a two punch combo.
Smekhov tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Smekhov finds it's target.
Smekhov rushes Orsini and presses him up against the cage.
Smekhov landing knees to the body.
Orsini managing to block the knees to the body from Smekhov.
Smekhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smekhov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Smekhov moved out of range.
Orsini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smekhov's waist but Smekhov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orsini off to one side.
A slow jab from Smekhov misses its intended target.
Smekhov is looking to clinch.
Jose Orsini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
Smekhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smekhov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smekhov in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smekhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orsini is taking a breather. Smekhov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orsini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smekhov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orsini stalling.
Vitaliy Smekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We're going to have a standup here because Jose Orsini wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Smekhov.
Smekhov tries to clinch up.
Smekhov pushes Orsini up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini managing to block the knees to the body from Smekhov.
Orsini dodges an elbow strike from Smekhov.
Smekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smekhov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Smekhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orsini 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 Aleksandr Martynov 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... Jose Orsini!
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