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QFC Tournament 221 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Leevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorio Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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259 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Leevi!
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, Gorio Storm!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a double jab
and Leevi counters with a big head kick but Storm shrugs it off.
Leevi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Leevi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Leevi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leevi with a poor takedown
and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leevi's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leevi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Leevi is retaining full guard.
Leevi working a defensive guard but Storm passes into half guard.
Storm wants to stand up but Leevi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leevi trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Leevi.
Storm not doing much here.
Leevi tries to kick Storm off in order to stand up. Storm Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Leevi struggling a bit here.
Leevi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Storm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leevi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leevi trying to remain calm as Storm controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a few punches from side control.
Storm cracks Leevi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Storm immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leevi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorio Storm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danyyil Moysa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Jelly!
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, Danyyil Moysa!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moysa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jelly just content to control the position.
Jelly works to advance to full mount. Moysa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jelly controlling his opponent.
Jelly swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xaiver Warington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xaiver Warington!
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, Alexander Washington!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a head kick.
Warington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warington slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warington fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warington, pushing him back against the cage.
Warington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Warington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Washington up against the cage.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warington throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington stalling away here and it's allowed Warington to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Washington.
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Warington, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Warington against the cage but Warington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xaiver Warington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Washington.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington clinches up with Warington and pushes him back against the cage.
Warington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Warington working hard to break the clinch.
Warington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington tries for a takedown but Warington manages to get underhooks.
Washington prevents Warington from breaking the clinch.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Warington manages to pull guard.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warington tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Warington blocks nicely.
Warington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Warington working the head and body with strikes.
Warington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Warington 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warington winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Warington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warington lands a nice short elbow.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Warington sits in half guard.
Warington slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warington working the head and body with strikes.
Warington lands with a punch from half guard.
Warington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xaiver Warington dominated that round.
That's time! Warington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington shoots for a takedown but Warington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Warington which made him look bad.
Xaiver Warington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Washington.
Warington clinches up against the cage.
Warington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Washington tries for a takedown but Warington manages to get underhooks.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warington to keep the fight standing.
Washington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warington lands a body punch.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington letting Warington take a breather here.
Warington breaks the clinch.
Washington wants to slow Warington down by chopping away at his legs.
Warington lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warington lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Alexander Washington has been cut.
Warington lands a left and a right that send Washington crashing to the mat, dazed. Warington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Washington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warington connects with a stiff jab that staggers Washington - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xaiver Warington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mouad Laroussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laroussi comes to the cage accompanied by LOST ON THE ECHO. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mouad Laroussi!
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, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raban throws a wild body kick that Laroussi sees coming a mile off.
Laroussi fails with a takedown attempt.
Laroussi tries to clinch up.
Laroussi moves out of range of the strikes.
Laroussi has his takedown stuffed
and Raban counters with a nice body kick.
Raban lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laroussi takes a step back to recover.
Laroussi wants to clinch up but Raban keeps it at a distance.
Laroussi blocks the body kick.
Laroussi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raban counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mouad Laroussi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroussi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laroussi moves out of range of the body kick from Raban.
Laroussi fails with the takedown
and Raban counters with a solid body kick.
Laroussi tries for a takedown but Raban circles away easily
and Raban counters with a head kick.
Laroussi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raban counters with a body kick that stops Laroussi in his tracks momentarily.
James Raban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laroussi is breathing heavily.
Laroussi darts in trying to clinch
and Raban counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laroussi's knee momentarily.
Laroussi avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroussi has his takedown stuffed
and Raban counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raban pushes Laroussi away with a front kick.
Laroussi takes a swing at Raban's ribcage but misses.
Raban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laroussi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laroussi has his takedown stuffed
and Raban counters with a head kick that drops Laroussi to the mat! Laroussi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Laroussi is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Laroussi.
Oh Laroussi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raban circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Laroussi drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Raban follows Laroussi to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Raban!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah ManuSamoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Montero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah ManuSamoa!
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, Ricky Montero!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montero shoots in for a takedown but ManuSamoa shows good takedown defense.
ManuSamoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montero is trying to defend but ManuSamoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Montero is looking to improve his position.
Montero looks like he's trying to stand up.
ManuSamoa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montero tries to kick ManuSamoa off in order to stand up. ManuSamoa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Montero is pushing ManuSamoa's head away, looking to escape. ManuSamoa manages to hold on to the position though.
ManuSamoa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Montero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ManuSamoa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
ManuSamoa decides to stand back up.
ManuSamoa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ricky Montero has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montero shoots in but ManuSamoa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montero looks winded!
Montero closes the distance and clinches up with ManuSamoa, looking for a takedown. Montero pushes ManuSamoa against the cage but ManuSamoa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jeremiah ManuSamoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Montero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ManuSamoa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
ManuSamoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montero quickly recovers to half guard.
Montero is rocked!
ManuSamoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ManuSamoa is working for a kimura but Montero is defending it quite comfortably.
ManuSamoa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
ManuSamoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montero's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ManuSamoa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montero is working an open guard so ManuSamoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ManuSamoa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montero to the mat! Montero manages to get full guard.
ManuSamoa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montero wants to stand and escape but ManuSamoa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ManuSamoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montero, up you get!
ManuSamoa throws a series of punches but Montero avoids them all with ease.
ManuSamoa fails to land with a series of punches.
ManuSamoa throws a nice outside leg kick.
ManuSamoa throws a nice outside leg kick.
ManuSamoa gets a takedown into half guard.
Montero tries to roll over but ManuSamoa keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ManuSamoa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montero scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but ManuSamoa manages to mount him!
Montero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by ManuSamoa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montero is trying to reverse the position but instead ManuSamoa has taken his back - oops!
Montero is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
ManuSamoa keeps control of the position as Montero tries to break free.
Montero defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
ManuSamoa looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero rolls, trying to escape but ManuSamoa keeps control of the position.
ManuSamoa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
ManuSamoa controlling the position well here. Montero rolled but ManuSamoa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montero tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah ManuSamoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Montero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
ManuSamoa 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.
ManuSamoa controlling from the top position.
Montero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ManuSamoa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
ManuSamoa passes Montero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ManuSamoa slows the pace down in half guard.
Montero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
ManuSamoa is looking to advance position but Montero won't allow it.
Montero is trying to stand.
Montero is breathing heavily.
Montero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montero looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ManuSamoa is pressing down on Montero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montero is holding on for now.
Montero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
ManuSamoa controlling the action here.
Montero blocking the ground and pound attempt from ManuSamoa.
Montero regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ManuSamoa stands and throws Montero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Montero is trying to get back to his feet.
ManuSamoa staying calm.
ManuSamoa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Montero to his feet.
ManuSamoa closes the distance and clinches.
ManuSamoa tightens his grip and picks Montero up, before dumping him to the ground. Montero manages to land in guard.
ManuSamoa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ManuSamoa has passed into half guard!
ManuSamoa prevents Montero from standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ManuSamoa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
ManuSamoa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montero wants to improve his position but ManuSamoa is controlling well.
ManuSamoa works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montero is trying to escape the position but ManuSamoa is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah ManuSamoa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Montero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
ManuSamoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montero is trying to defend but ManuSamoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
ManuSamoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Montero misses with some strikes from the bottom.
ManuSamoa not doing much here.
ManuSamoa is trying to work for a kimura but Montero is defending well.
Montero trying to hold on to ManuSamoa's head to control him but ManuSamoa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ManuSamoa works his way into side control.
Montero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ManuSamoa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
ManuSamoa stands up.
ManuSamoa moves into range and clinches up with Montero.
Montero can't get the takedown.
Montero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ManuSamoa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Montero is trying to keep an underhook but ManuSamoa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
ManuSamoa slows the pace down in half guard.
Montero makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montero moves to clinch but ManuSamoa breaks away
and ManuSamoa counters by clinching up.
ManuSamoa jumps guard and drags Montero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
ManuSamoa wants to sweep here but Montero controlling him for the moment.
Montero wants to control from the top but ManuSamoa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero preventing the sweep.
Montero trying to control but ManuSamoa is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
ManuSamoa has Montero pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Montero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Montero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ManuSamoa tries to avoid it but Montero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ManuSamoa to the ground. ManuSamoa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ManuSamoa as he jumps to the side.
Jeremiah ManuSamoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Montero.
ManuSamoa lands with a hook. Montero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
ManuSamoa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ManuSamoa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero is trying to stand.
ManuSamoa thows a huge punch but Montero dodges it nicely.
Montero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
ManuSamoa moves nicely into side control.
ManuSamoa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ManuSamoa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ManuSamoa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montero to the ground. ManuSamoa is now in Montero's guard.
Ricky Montero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah ManuSamoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ManuSamoa is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah ManuSamoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ManuSamoa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Jeremiah ManuSamoa!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Jeremiah ManuSamoa!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jeremiah ManuSamoa!
Jeremiah ManuSamoa wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Theodorus Owin Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Waby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johannes Theodorus Owin Boon!
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, Scott Waby!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Boon as Waby shoots in.
Boon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waby.
Boon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waby's half guard.
Waby wants to control but Boon is keeping busy.
Waby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Waby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johannes Theodorus Owin Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Waby.
Boon throws a head kick but Waby moves out of range.
Boon has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon gets underhooks to prevent Waby's takedown attempt.
Waby can't get the takedown.
Boon lands a takedown into guard.
Boon stopping the sweep attempt from Waby.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waby trying to control the position here.
Boon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waby on the ground.
Boon tries to free his leg and advance position but Waby is retaining full guard.
Waby pulls Boon in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon stands up over Waby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Waby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waby pulls Boon in close to prevent any damage.
Boon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott Waby has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waby was covering up waiting for the punch and Boon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boon controls the pace.
Waby wants to sweep but no luck.
Waby controlling the position.
Boon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannes Theodorus Owin Boon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waby.
Boon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boon lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waby is pulling down on Boon's head. It's preventing any offense from Boon, at least for the moment.
Boon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Waby 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boon wants to control from the top but Waby keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Johannes Theodorus Owin Boon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Theodorus Owin Boon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Waby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boon as he jumps to the side.
Boon drives through and clinches with Waby against the cage.
Boon tries to stall but Waby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boon pulls Waby into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waby postures up.
Waby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boon can't keep his opponent in guard - Waby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Waby slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waby is looking for a kimura but Boon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waby to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boon wants to control but Waby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Waby trying to pass the guard but Boon defending well.
Boon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Waby.
Waby maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Waby has cracked it and Boon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Waby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Waby!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanton Ordona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Lorenzo!
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, Wanton Ordona!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ordona backs up against the cage.
Lorenzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ordona counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lorenzo's guard now.
Lorenzo keeping full guard, as Ordona tries to pass.
Ordona not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ordona drops back looking for a leg! Lorenzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorenzo manages to kick Ordona off! Ordona jumps back into Lorenzo's guard.
Ordona tries to free his leg and advance position but Lorenzo is retaining full guard.
Lorenzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ordona controls the pace.
Ordona postures up.
Ordona looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ordona shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lorenzo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ordona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ordona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lorenzo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ordona passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lorenzo!
Ordona working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lorenzo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ordona! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wanton Ordona!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Sleebos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederik Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Sleebos!
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, Frederik Bee!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee has managed to clinch.
Bee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sleebos is trying to keep an underhook but Bee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bee stops Sleebos from getting back to his feet.
Bee wants to pass to mount but Sleebos is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frederik Bee.
Sleebos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bee throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sleebos counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Sleebos has knocked Bee down with a huge combo! Sleebos steps away and waves a wobbly Bee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bee is rocked!
It looks like Frederik Bee has been cut.
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!
Bee is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Sleebos just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Bee has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Sleebos!
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