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RFC 13: Brutal Battle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Gompka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phat Berry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Gompka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phat Berry!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gompka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Berry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gompka is working away from the top position though.
Gompka working over Berry with some ground and pound. Berry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berry tries to get to full guard but Gompka has control of the leg.
Berry gets full guard.
Gompka throwing strikes from guard but Berry blocks nicely.
Gompka throws a big elbow that misses.
Gompka cracks Berry with a solid left hand.
It looks like Phat Berry has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gompka lands a couple of digs.
Gompka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gompka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gompka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gompka is looking to work some ground and pound but Berry has wrist control.
Gompka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gompka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berry has Gompka pulled in close to control his posture.
Gompka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gompka is looking to work some ground and pound but Berry has wrist control.
Gompka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gompka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gompka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry has momentary wrist control but Gompka slips an elbow through the middle.
Gompka throws a big right hand that misses.
Gompka is working Berry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That has opened up Phat Berry's cut even more.
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!
Gompka with a nice head shot there.
Gompka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gompka chips away with some ground and pound.
The cut above Phat Berry's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Phat Berry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent Gompka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nedlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nedlov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ignatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nedlov but Nedlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Nedlov with that takedown attempt.
Nedlov 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.
Nedlov throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov lands with a straight right. Nedlov didn't see that one coming.
Nedlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ignatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nedlov off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov is hanging on to Nedlov's back as he tries to escape.
Nedlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nedlov is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov is not going to allow Nedlov to sit and survive in this position.
Nedlov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ignatov looking for the choke but no joy.
Nedlov just trying to survive but Ignatov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nedlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nedlov is squirming around, avoiding Ignatov's attempts to control the action.
Nedlov is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nedlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ignatov raining down shots from the mount!
Nedlov gets back to half guard.
Ignatov misses with a head shot. Nedlov uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ignatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nedlov is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikolay Ignatov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ignatov feints a jab promting Nedlov to slip. Ignatov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nedlov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nedlov dives in and grabs Ignatov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignatov pushes down on Nedlov's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nedlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Nedlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ignatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nedlov circles away.
Nedlov shoots in for a takedown but Ignatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Nedlov.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatov.
Nedlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatov.
Nedlov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ignatov pulls guard effortlessly.
Nedlov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nedlov, up you get!
Nedlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolay Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nedlov.
Nedlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ignatov to the mat! Ignatov manages to get full guard.
Ignatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatov, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nedlov postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
Nedlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nedlov.
Nedlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ignatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nedlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ignatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nedlov postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
Nedlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nedlov.
Ignatov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nedlov shoots in for a double leg but Ignatov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nedlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nedlov throwing strikes but missing.
Nedlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatov has wrist control.
Nedlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nedlov postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
Ignatov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nedlov wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Ignatov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nedlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nedlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ignatov managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nedlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nedlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ignatov wants to stand up but Nedlov is controlling him.
Nedlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nedlov throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Nedlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nedlov throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ignatov. No joy for Nedlov on that attempt.
Nedlov gets caught flat footed, as Ignatov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nedlov trying to strike off his back.
Nedlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatov won't allow Nedlov to sweep him here.
Nedlov keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nedlov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedlov looking for a takedown.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Nedlov blocks it.
Nedlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatov or not.
Ignatov is trying to force a seperation but Nedlov has the dominant position.
Nedlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nikolay Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nedlov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov looking for a takedown.
Nedlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatov to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nedlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nedlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to keep at a distance but Nedlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nedlov has hold of one of Ignatov's legs. Ignatov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nedlov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ignatov is working an open guard so Nedlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nedlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nedlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nedlov tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Nedlov stuns Ignatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nedlov looks for a takedown but Ignatov sprawls well.
Nedlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nedlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nedlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivan Nedlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatov tries for a takedown but Nedlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nedlov shoots for a takedown but Ignatov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ignatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nedlov is fending him off so far but Ignatov persists. Nope, Nedlov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignatov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolay Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov wants to clinch.
Ignatov stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Nedlov.
I've got Nedlov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Nedlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Mavroeidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas Mavroeidis 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonidas Mavroeidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mavroeidis fails to land the takedown.
Alex Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mavroeidis tries to sprawl but Karelin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Karelin is taking a breather. Mavroeidis 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.
Mavroeidis manages to get to full guard.
Karelin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mavroeidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mavroeidis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin trying to control but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to control but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Karelin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mavroeidis moves in looking to clinch but Karelin pushes him off.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mavroeidis wants to get back to his feet.
Mavroeidis is breathing heavily.
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mavroeidis keeps working.
Mavroeidis is being controlled here.
Mavroeidis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mavroeidis tries to get out of the position.
Karelin trying to control the position but Mavroeidis is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Karelin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Karelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mavroeidis defends it nicely.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Mavroeidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mavroeidis wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Leonidas Mavroeidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karelin.
Mavroeidis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
No luck for Mavroeidis with that takedown attempt.
Mavroeidis is looking to clinch.
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Karelin has clasped his hands together around Mavroeidis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Karelin working the ground and pound but Mavroeidis is defending the strikes.
Mavroeidis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin is trying to control. Mavroeidis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin is pressing down on Mavroeidis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mavroeidis is holding on for now.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karelin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mavroeidis to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mavroeidis doesn't manage to clinch there - Karelin circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mavroeidis.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mavroeidis tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mavroeidis to the ground. Mavroeidis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mavroeidis wants to clinch but Karelin slips to the side
and Karelin counters with a single leg into guard. Mavroeidis didn't expect that.
Karelin trying to control but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavroeidis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Karelin.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Mavroeidis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Mavroeidis is avoiding it.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mavroeidis avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonidas Mavroeidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karelin.
Mavroeidis throws a head kick that misses.
Karelin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mavroeidis.
Mavroeidis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karelin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mavroeidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Karelin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mavroeidis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mavroeidis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin stands up and waves to Mavroeidis to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mavroeidis showed some decent athleticism there.
Karelin keeping hold of Mavroeidis's head, controlling as best he can.
Mavroeidis wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Alex Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin is pressing down on Mavroeidis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mavroeidis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mavroeidis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Mavroeidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Mavroeidis's guard.
Mavroeidis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mavroeidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Mavroeidis, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Mavroeidis against the cage but Mavroeidis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mavroeidis stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mavroeidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonidas Mavroeidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karelin.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mavroeidis but Mavroeidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin misses with a double jab.
Mavroeidis shoots in and bounces Karelin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavroeidis being controlled here momentarily.
Karelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mavroeidis is aware though and is defending well.
Karelin controls Mavroeidis momentarily but Mavroeidis frees himself.
Mavroeidis content to stall in guard here.
Mavroeidis won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leonidas Mavroeidis.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Mavroeidis is avoiding it.
Mavroeidis shoots in for a takedown but Karelin shows good takedown defense.
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mavroeidis's guard.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mavroeidis is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Mavroeidis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karelin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alex Karelin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mavroeidis did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Mavroeidis is working away.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mavroeidis!
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Karelin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Karelin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mavroeidis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Karelin stands up from Mavroeidis's guard - Karelin perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karelin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Karelin!
After winning the bout, Alex Karelin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Dillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Gunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Gunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Dillian!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillian is defended easily by Gunter.
Gunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillian.
Dillian looks for a takedown but Gunter sprawls well.
Gunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillian circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johan Gunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Dillian.
Gunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dillian on the side of the head.
Gunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillian tries to avoid it but Gunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillian to the ground. Dillian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunter. Dillian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Gunter does no damage.
Johan Gunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunter throws out the jab.
Gunter throws a series of punches but Dillian moves out of range.
Gunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillian.
Dillian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunter to the ground. Dillian is now in Gunter's guard.
Gunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dillian wants to control from the top but Gunter keeps moving.
Dillian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gunter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillian is trying to control Gunter's posture but Gunter avoids it.
Gunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ground and pound from Gunter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gunter tries to move to mount but Dillian blocks the move with his legs.
Dillian controls the position for a moment.
The strikes coming from Gunter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian regains half guard.
Gunter is controlling the pace.
Dillian gets back to full guard.
Dillian wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunter forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillian is not content to let Gunter control the position.
Dillian is trying to maintain the position but Gunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Gunter seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Johan Gunter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dillian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Gunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillian shoots for a takedown but Gunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillian 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 Gunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunter lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Dillian sprawling to the canvas. Gunter follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Dillian hang on?
Dillian is rocked!
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!
Gunter is looking to advance position but Dillian won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunter in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dillian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dillian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gunter wants to hold on but Dillian pushes him away.
Dillian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunter is on top in guard.
Gunter trying to control but Dillian is working from the bottom.
Gunter postures up in Dillian's guard and throws a big left but Dillian blocks it.
Gunter trying to control but Dillian is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunter controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gunter looking to sit in guard and control but Dillian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johan Gunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillian passes Gunter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dillian wants to pass to mount but Gunter is defending the position.
Dillian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dillian is thwarting Gunter's attempts to control the position.
Gunter is refusing to be controlled, as Dillian sits in half guard.
Dillian trying to mount his opponent but Gunter defends it.
Dillian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter trying to hold on to Dillian's head to control him but Dillian postures up.
Dillian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dillian.
Gunter trying to control but Dillian postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter is looking for a sweep. Dillian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Gunter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillian.
A punch combination from Gunter misses.
Gunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunter but Gunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillian tries to move into range but Gunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunter manages to avoid it.
Gunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Gunter. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunter.
Dillian shoots for a takedown but Gunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johan Gunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Dillian.
Nice takedown defense from Gunter. No joy for Dillian on that attempt.
Gunter throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillian tries to clinch but Gunter is having none of it.
Dillian fails with the takedown
and Gunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Johan Gunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunter misses with a combination
and Dillian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunter won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillian trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom.
Dillian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gunter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gunter regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dillian's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gunter tries to get out of the position.
Dillian stops Gunter from getting back to his feet.
Dillian is looking for a kimura but Gunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dillian to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian is taking a breather. Gunter 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.
Gunter is doing well to control the position and prevent Dillian from advancing to side control.
Gunter has one foot on Dillian's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillian backs up against the cage.
Gunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Gunter misses.
Dillian dives in and grabs Gunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunter pushes down on Dillian's head and hops out.
Gunter wants to slow Dillian down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillian fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunter looks to land a combination but Dillian avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunter throws a right and a left that Dillian avoids nicely.
A combination from Gunter does no damage.
Dillian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunter pinned against the cage. Gunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillian misses with a takedown attempt - Gunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bob Dillian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillian swivels and escapes.
Gunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dillian back to the cage. Gunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Gunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunter, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Gunter!
Johan Gunter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ONI ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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18
240 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Liddell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddell tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Liddell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liddell is in Carter's guard.
Carter looking to control.
Liddell 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.
Liddell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter has his foot on Liddell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liddell works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Liddell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liddell shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liddell won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liddell trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddell drops back down to his feet.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Liddell's takedown attempt.
Brandon Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddell.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liddell up against the cage.
Liddell taking a breather.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liddell stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell has Carter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Liddell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carter tumbling to the mat - Liddell dives into Carter's guard.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liddell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liddell has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.
Carter is looking to sinch up a triangle. Liddell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Carter's body to avoid the submission. Carter has instead reached around Liddell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Carter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Stojnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Laurinaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Stojnic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
247 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Stojnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Laurinaitis !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurinaitis misses with a two punch combination.
Laurinaitis throws a nice looking combination but Stojnic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Stojnic does no damage.
Laurinaitis misses with a wild combination.
Stojnic tries to move into range but Laurinaitis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laurinaitis 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stojnic under the eye.
Laurinaitis scores with a nice right hand.
Laurinaitis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stojnic drops his hands momentarily and Laurinaitis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurinaitis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stojnic on the side of the head.
Laurinaitis cracks Stojnic with an open hand slap.
Stojnic is rocked!
Stojnic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laurinaitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Stojnic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stojnic catches Laurinaitis napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Laurinaitis to the canvas!
It looks like Bob Laurinaitis has been cut.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laurinaitis is on top in guard.
Stojnic seems to have got his legs back now.
Laurinaitis content to stall in guard here.
Stojnic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laurinaitis has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurinaitis controlling the pace.
Stojnic wants to control but Laurinaitis is keeping busy.
Laurinaitis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stojnic defend it? Laurinaitis steps over the head and cranks it - Stojnic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Laurinaitis !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Laurinaitis !
Bob Laurinaitis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kokoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Joaquin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kokoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokoev tries a head kick but it misses.
Joaquin tries to clinch up.
Joaquin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokoev tries to sprawl out of it but Joaquin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kokoev throws a nice looking combination but Joaquin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joaquin is defended easily by Kokoev.
Alexandr Kokoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Joaquin.
Joaquin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokoev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandr Kokoev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joaquin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joaquin moves to clinch but Kokoev breaks away
and Kokoev counters with a left and a right that stings Joaquin.
Kokoev throws a right hand that Joaquin ducks under and follows up with a left that Joaquin also avoids with ease.
Joaquin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kokoev's guard.
Joaquin 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.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kokoev wants to control the position but Joaquin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kokoev is trying to stand.
Kokoev taking some punishment here, with Joaquin in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokoev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joaquin is working away from the top position though.
Joaquin controlling the pace.
Joaquin tries to pass to full mount but Kokoev defends it.
Joaquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joaquin in particular looking to stall.
Joaquin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kokoev!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kokoev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joaquin on the ground.
Kokoev wants to hold on but Joaquin pushes him away.
Joaquin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kokoev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Joaquin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joaquin thowing shots but they're missing.
Kokoev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joaquin unloads with some shots from mount but Kokoev bucks and avoids them well.
Kokoev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin controlling from mount.
Joaquin cracks Kokoev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joaquin looking to finish with strikes here!
Joaquin prevents Kokoev from getting the reversal.
Kokoev blocking the ground and pound.
Joaquin looking to control but Kokoev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joaquin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Joaquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokoev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kokoev throws a right hand that Joaquin ducks under and follows up with a left that Joaquin also avoids with ease.
Joaquin misses with a head kick.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kokoev but Kokoev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kokoev misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Kokoev - just one landing.
No joy there for Kokoev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokoev tries to sprawl out of it but Joaquin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokoev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joaquin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kokoev counters with a left and a right that stings Joaquin.
Kokoev scores with a nice right hand.
Joaquin is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kokoev moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Joaquin! Kokoev continues to tee off on Joaquin, landing with a left and a right! Kokoev connects with a right hand that leaves Joaquin sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kokoev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandr Kokoev!
A relieved looking Alexandr Kokoev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Ruddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Sekish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustafa Sekish is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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203 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Ruddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Sekish!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekish clinches up with Ruddock and pushes him back against the cage.
Sekish lands an elbow just above Ruddock 's eye.
Ruddock being controlled against the cage.
Ruddock is looking to break free of the clinch but Sekish has double underhooks.
Sekish avoiding damage.
Sekish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sekish creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruddock's defenses.
Ruddock is looking to break free of the clinch but Sekish has double underhooks.
Ruddock is trying to break the clinch but Sekish has him pressed against the cage.
Sekish lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sekish throws an elbow but misses.
Sekish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sekish misses with an elbow over the top.
Sekish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruddock's efforts to push away.
Ruddock is trying to break the clinch but Sekish has him pressed against the cage.
Sekish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sekish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruddock backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sekish lands an elbow that stopped Ruddock in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Tom Ruddock has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruddock.
Ruddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sekish slowing the pace effectively.
Sekish trying to land knees to the body.
Sekish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruddock blocks an elbow strike.
Ruddock is trying to break the clinch but Sekish has him pressed against the cage.
Ruddock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruddock can't break the clinch.
Ruddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sekish lands with a short shot to the head.
Sekish trying to land knees to the body.
Sekish lands an elbow inside that Ruddock shrugs off.
Sekish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sekish lands an elbow inside that Ruddock shrugs off.
Sekish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekish lands a damaging elbow.
Ruddock can't break the clinch.
Ruddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruddock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sekish.
Mustafa Sekish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sekish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruddock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Sekish.
Sekish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruddock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sekish throws an overhand right that lands on Ruddock's shoulder, as Ruddock tries to avoid the shot.
Ruddock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sekish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sekish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sekish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruddock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Sekish misses.
Nice defenses there by Ruddock.
Ruddock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sekish tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sekish does no damage.
Sekish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruddock takes one to the chin there.
Ruddock staying out of range there.
Sekish checks a leg kick.
Sekish looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruddock is just out of range.
A big right from Sekish misses.
Sekish throws a hook to the side of Ruddock's head but Ruddock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruddock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sekish.
Ruddock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sekish.
Sekish getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruddock tries to bum rush Sekish with a series of wild strikes but Sekish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sekish throws an overhand right that lands on Ruddock's shoulder, as Ruddock tries to avoid the shot.
Ruddock throws a series of punches but Sekish avoids them all with ease.
Ruddock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sekish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruddock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruddock momentarily.
Ruddock misses with a wild body shot.
Ruddock throws a looping overhand right but Sekish ducks down to avoid it.
Sekish tries to work over Ruddock's front leg with a kick but Ruddock checks it.
Sekish dips to his left and cracks Ruddock with an uppercut!
Sekish drops Ruddock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ruddock looks back up at him and smiles so Sekish waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ruddock is rocked!
Sekish flashes Ruddock a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ruddock's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ruddock crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sekish punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Sekish!
Our winner, Mustafa Sekish, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowak has chosen Juno Reactor - Pistolero as his entrance music. Anderson Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nowak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nowak walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva stuns Nowak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nowak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nowak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nowak goes down! Can Silva finish him!?
Nowak is rocked!
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nowak trying to control the position.
Nowak is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Nowak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Nowak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nowak seems to have recovered his senses.
Nowak wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva wants to stand but Nowak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nowak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva letting Nowak take a breather here.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nowak lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nowak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Nowak prevents a body shot from Silva.
Nowak scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Nowak.
Nowak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Nowak has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Nowak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nowak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowak looks winded!
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Nowak has him pressed against the cage.
Nowak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nowak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nowak takes a shot to the head.
Silva throws a big uppercut that drops Nowak! More strikes from Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nowak lies dazed against the cage as Silva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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