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QFC Tournament 921 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romain Gastineau (ranked 4765 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Gastineau (ranked 4774 p4p, 339 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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romain Gastineau!
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, Laurent Gastineau!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurent Gastineau swats away the attempt to clinch by Romain Gastineau.
Despite the aggression on Laurent Gastineau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laurent Gastineau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laurent Gastineau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romain Gastineau but Romain Gastineau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romain Gastineau slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurent Gastineau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romain Gastineau throws a sloppy head kick and Laurent Gastineau moves out of range easily.
Laurent Gastineau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romain Gastineau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurent Gastineau avoids the body shot from Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau throws a body punch but Laurent Gastineau moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Romain Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau has managed to clinch.
Laurent Gastineau manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau swings for the body but Laurent Gastineau moves out of range.
Laurent Gastineau shoots for a double leg takedown but Romain Gastineau sprawls well. He's pushed Laurent Gastineau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romain Gastineau swivels and escapes.
Romain Gastineau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurent Gastineau feints the counter takedown.
Romain Gastineau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romain Gastineau misses the shot to the body.
Laurent Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romain Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laurent Gastineau wants it to stay on the feet.
Laurent Gastineau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Laurent Gastineau has Romain Gastineau up against the cage in a clinch.
Laurent Gastineau can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to drag Romain Gastineau to the mat but Romain Gastineau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Laurent Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laurent Gastineau rushes Romain Gastineau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romain Gastineau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romain Gastineau to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurent Gastineau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romain Gastineau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laurent Gastineau looks winded!
Romain Gastineau forces Laurent Gastineau back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romain Gastineau is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau tries to land knees in the clinch but Laurent Gastineau avoids the damage to the body.
Romain Gastineau is working for takedown but Laurent Gastineau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laurent Gastineau keeps control of Romain Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romain Gastineau just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurent Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romain Gastineau.
Nice sprawl there from Laurent Gastineau as Romain Gastineau shoots in.
Romain Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurent Gastineau swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Romain Gastineau. No joy for Laurent Gastineau on that attempt.
Romain Gastineau is looking for a counter combo.
Laurent Gastineau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romain Gastineau is fending him off so far but Laurent Gastineau persists. Nope, Romain Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.
Romain Gastineau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romain Gastineau or perhaps it was just good defense by Laurent Gastineau, which made it look bad.
Romain Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau tries for a takedown but Romain Gastineau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romain Gastineau tries for a takedown but Laurent Gastineau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laurent Gastineau dives in for a single leg takedown but Romain Gastineau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Laurent Gastineau.
A head kick misses from Laurent Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laurent Gastineau misses with a head kick.
Romain Gastineau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romain Gastineau misses with a low kick as Laurent Gastineau jumps back.
Laurent Gastineau throws a head kick that half lands.
Romain Gastineau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laurent Gastineau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romain Gastineau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurent Gastineau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to pull guard but Romain Gastineau has him pressed against the cage.
Romain Gastineau looking to throw knees to the head but Laurent Gastineau is blocking nicely.
Romain Gastineau blocks the elbow strike.
Romain Gastineau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurent Gastineau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romain Gastineau's efforts to push away.
Romain Gastineau gets underhooks to prevent Laurent Gastineau's takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau has a couple of punches blocked by Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau avoiding damage as Laurent Gastineau throws knees to the body.
Laurent Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romain Gastineau walks away with a smile on his face. Laurent Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau darts in and clinches Laurent Gastineau up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romain Gastineau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Laurent Gastineau pulls guard effortlessly.
Romain Gastineau trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent Gastineau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laurent Gastineau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romain Gastineau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laurent Gastineau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent Gastineau is breathing heavily.
Romain Gastineau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laurent Gastineau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romain Gastineau controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romain Gastineau advances to full mount.
Laurent Gastineau tries to hold on but Romain Gastineau pushes him away.
Romain Gastineau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romain Gastineau wants to control the pace but Laurent Gastineau is squirming around nicely.
Laurent Gastineau wants to control but Romain Gastineau is having none of it.
Laurent Gastineau is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romain Gastineau content just to control the position here.
Romain Gastineau tries to control but Laurent Gastineau wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romain Gastineau prevents Laurent Gastineau from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Romain Gastineau shoots in looking for a takedown but Laurent Gastineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romain Gastineau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romain Gastineau drives through with a takedown into Laurent Gastineau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romain Gastineau distracts Laurent Gastineau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laurent Gastineau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romain Gastineau is fighting to break Laurent Gastineau's control of his arms but Laurent Gastineau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romain Gastineau postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romain Gastineau controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laurent Gastineau thuds a left hand into Romain Gastineau's body.
Laurent Gastineau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romain Gastineau throws a head kick that misses
and Laurent Gastineau counters with an inside leg kick.
Laurent Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Romain Gastineau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laurent Gastineau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurent Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau fails to land the takedown.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Romain Gastineau gets a clinch.
Laurent Gastineau tries to break free but Romain Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Laurent Gastineau is looking for a takedown.
Romain Gastineau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romain Gastineau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laurent Gastineau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romain Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romain Gastineau shoots in and drives through. Laurent Gastineau sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romain Gastineau misses with a knee to the head.
Romain Gastineau is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurent Gastineau has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romain Gastineau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romain Gastineau tries to break free but Laurent Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Laurent Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romain Gastineau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau keeps control of Romain Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romain Gastineau jumps guard.
Laurent Gastineau wants to control from the top but Romain Gastineau keeps moving.
Laurent Gastineau won't allow Romain Gastineau to sweep him here.
Romain Gastineau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romain Gastineau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laurent Gastineau has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romain Gastineau is stalling here. Laurent Gastineau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Romain Gastineau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laurent Gastineau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Romain Gastineau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laurent Gastineau connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laurent Gastineau working away.
Laurent Gastineau decides to stand back up.
Romain Gastineau has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romain Gastineau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romain Gastineau, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Romain Gastineau wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Le Roy (ranked 4923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ido Ori (ranked 5165 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marco Le Roy!
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, Ido Ori!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Roy forces Ori back against the cage and clinches.
Le Roy manages to break the clinch.
Ori scores with a takedown into Le Roy's guard.
Ori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Le Roy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ori wants to control from the top but Le Roy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori throws a strike but Le Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ori looking for a sweep. Not yet Ori, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Roy wants to control from the top but Ori keeps moving.
Le Roy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ori is keeping the position for now.
Ori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Le Roy trying to control but Ori is working from the bottom.
Le Roy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Roy is defended easily by Ori.
Le Roy throws a body punch but Ori moves out of range.
Ori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Roy counters by moving into the clinch.
Ori is pressed up against the cage. Le Roy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ori down to the mat. Ori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Roy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Le Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ori shoots in but Le Roy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Le Roy tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Roy is breathing heavily.
Le Roy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Roy moves out of range as Ori throws a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ori.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ori.
Ori shoots and misses
and Le Roy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ori pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Roy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Roy walks away with a smile on his face. Ori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ori shoots and misses
and Ori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Roy gets caught flat footed, as Ori shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Roy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Le Roy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Roy darts in and clinches Ori up against the cage.
Le Roy pulls Ori into guard.
Le Roy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ori wants to control from the top but Le Roy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori forces his way into half guard.
Ori works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ido Ori has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Roy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ori cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ori controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ori wants to control the pace but Le Roy is squirming around nicely.
Ori lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Roy really wants to buck Ori off and get back to his feet.
Ori controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Ori 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.
Le Roy is squirming around, avoiding Ori's attempts to control the action.
Le Roy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ori tries to control but Le Roy wriggling away.
Ori lands a nice shot to the head.
Ori landing strikes from the mount and Le Roy is in trouble!
Le Roy is trying to escape the mount.
Ori looking to secure an arm triangle but Le Roy defends it well.
Ori tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ori connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ori wants to control the pace but Le Roy is squirming around nicely.
Ori takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ori landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ido Ori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Le Roy as Ori shoots in.
Ori shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Roy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Le Roy. No joy for Ori on that attempt.
Marco Le Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ido Ori.
Le Roy misses with a takedown attempt - Ori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Roy stuffs the takedown.
Le Roy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ori defends well and Le Roy ends up having to push Ori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ori gets tackled into the cage by Le Roy. Le Roy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Roy breaks the clinch.
Ori looks for a takedown but Le Roy sprawls well.
Le Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ori.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Roy closes the distance and pushes Ori back into the cage.
Le Roy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Roy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Le Roy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Le Roy keeping moving, preventing Ori from controlling successfully.
Le Roy managing to control the position.
Ori postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Roy has Ori pulled in close to control his posture.
Ori trying to control but Le Roy is working from the bottom.
Le Roy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ori is aware though and is defending well.
Le Roy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Roy tries to get out of the position.
Le Roy is trying to keep Ori in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Le Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ori.
Le Roy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ori.
Le Roy fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Roy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ori avoids it really well and circles away.
Ori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Le Roy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ori is trying to maintain a safe position but Le Roy gets an underhook and turns Ori into the cage.
Le Roy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ori after a bit of a struggle.
Ori leaning against his opponent.
Ori takes a shot to the head.
Ori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Roy gets through Ori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Roy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ori walks away with a smile on his face. Le Roy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ori throws a low kick but Le Roy avoids it.
Le Roy tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Roy circles away.
Le Roy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Roy wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Roy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Roy rushes Ori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Roy jumps into guard, dragging Ori to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Le Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Roy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ido Ori!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ido Ori!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Marco Le Roy!
Ido Ori wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Mirkovich (ranked 4966 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Zabovski (ranked 4723 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Mirkovich!
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, Ian Zabovski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zabovski was covering up waiting for the punch and Mirkovich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zabovski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zabovski landing some decent shots from guard.
Mirkovich trying to control the position.
Mirkovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zabovski manages to get himself to full guard.
Zabovski wants to sweep here but Mirkovich controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabovski keeping moving, preventing Mirkovich from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovich wanted to stand there but Zabovski had control of the position.
Zabovski controlling the position.
Mirkovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zabovski is proving hard to escape from.
Zabovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirkovich is holding on to half guard well.
Zabovski is looking for a kimura but Mirkovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zabovski to get the leverage.
Mirkovich tries to roll over but Zabovski keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabovski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mirkovich wants to get back to full guard.
Mirkovich is trying to stand up here but Zabovski is controlling him well.
Mirkovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zabovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mirkovich is trying to stand.
Zabovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zabovski drops an elbow to the side of Mirkovich's head.
Zabovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovich trying to control but Zabovski postures up.
Zabovski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zabovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zabovski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zabovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mirkovich trying to control from the bottom.
Zabovski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mirkovich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zabovski.
Zabovski stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mirkovich has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zabovski manages to get his head free but now Mirkovich has transitioned to an armbar! Zabovski grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mirkovich! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Mirkovich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Graham (ranked 3154 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bonez (ranked 3212 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Graham!
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, Billy Bonez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonez stuffs the takedown.
Bonez moves into the clinch successfully.
Graham tries to break the clinch but Bonez is controlling the position.
Bonez lands with a left to the head.
It looks like David Graham has been cut.
Bonez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham throws a leg kick
and Bonez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graham gets a double leg takedown into Bonez's guard.
Bonez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Graham on his heels. He'll look to pass Graham's guard now, I'm sure.
Graham pushes Bonez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonez moves into range and clinches up with Graham.
Bonez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Bonez on the inside.
Bonez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Bonez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Graham is rocked!
Bonez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Graham is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bonez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Graham from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bonez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bonez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between La Sing (ranked 4850 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Steve (ranked 4684 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, La Sing!
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, Dan Steve!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve lunges at Sing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sing's hand.
Sing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve misses the jab.
Sing looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Sing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws the left hand but Sing avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sing.
Sing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Sing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Sing cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Sing throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sing throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sing fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sing takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Sing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Sing tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sing tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Sing back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sing.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sing.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a hook but Sing blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sing misses the jab.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sing misses with a looping left.
Sing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sing's head.
Sing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sing looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sing had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steve lunges at Sing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sing's hand.
Sing misses the shot to the body.
Sing moves into the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sing.
Sing takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Sing throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve scores with a jab. Sing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Sing has managed to clinch.
Sing lands with a right to the head.
Sing is trying to push Steve away but Steve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sing backwards.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sing misses with a punch on the inside.
Sing misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sing avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Sing prevents a body shot from Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Sing lands with a right to the head.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sing.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sing's elbow.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Sing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Steve will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sing swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Sing lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Sing has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sing there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Sing.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sing keeps the fight on the outside.
Sing was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sing tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Sing.
Steve is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Sing finish him?
Sing throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Steve misses.
Sing loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Sing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Sing.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Sing moved out of range.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sing with a jab.
Sing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sing misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sing takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Sing moves away and avoids it.
Sing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve clobbers Sing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sing doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
La Sing is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve throws a body punch but Sing moves out of range.
Sing slips a jab from Steve.
Sing appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sing listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve has Sing up against the cage in a clinch.
La Sing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sing misses with the head strike.
Sing lands with a right to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sing avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Sing controls the action.
Sing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Sing lands a left hand.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sing throws a head punch that misses.
Sing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve prevents Sing from breaking the clinch.
Sing manages to break the clinch.
Sing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sing takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sing cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Sing moved out of range.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sing finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sing throws a big counter combination but Steve scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Sing scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sing lands a jab-cross combination.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sing misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
La Sing dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steve swings for the body but Sing moves out of range.
Sing throws a big counter combination but Steve scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sing avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with a sloppy right hand. Sing should have avoided that one.
Sing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Sing misses its target.
Sing misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Sing moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sing tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sing tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Sing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Sing misses with the head strike.
Sing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Sing lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Sing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sing.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve tries to move into range but Sing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sing lands a head shot.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sing counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sing on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sing on the side of the head.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sing throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sing tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Sing looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sing's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sing scrambles back to his feet.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sing scores with a punch to the head.
Sing misses with a straight left.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sing lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Sing.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Sing.
Sing throws a sloppy body shot
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Sing connects with a jab.
Sing throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
La Sing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve tries to move into range but Sing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sing tries to clinch up.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Sing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sing scores with a three punch combo!
Sing punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sing misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Steve.
A lazy left from Sing finds it's target.
Sing moves out of range of the strikes.
Sing is looking for a counter combo.
Sing connects with a jab.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Sing counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Sing lands with a nice body punch.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Sing counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
La Sing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sing 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 La Sing!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for La Sing!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for La Sing!
La Sing wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, La Sing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Orton (ranked 4882 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Barkebov (ranked 4887 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Orton !
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, Ivan Barkebov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkebov pulls guard effortlessly.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barkebov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barkebov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Barkebov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orton to keep the fight standing.
Barkebov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkebov is defending well for now.
Orton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkebov.
Orton avoiding damage as Barkebov throws knees to the body.
Orton has Barkebov pressed against the cage, preventing Barkebov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkebov jumps into guard, dragging Orton to the mat.
Orton looking to pass the guard.
Orton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barkebov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barkebov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
Barkebov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton wants to sweep but no luck.
Orton is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barkebov is looking to pass into half guard but Orton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orton is in guard.
Orton is pushing down on Barkebov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barkebov is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barkebov tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Orton controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton prevents Barkebov from improving his position.
Orton misses with a head shot. Barkebov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Orton wants to stand and escape but instead Barkebov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Barkebov from controlling successfully.
Orton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barkebov is one step ahead there.
Orton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orton trying to keep a closed guard but Barkebov is proving a slippery customer.
Orton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Barkebov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orton connects with a body shot.
Barkebov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkebov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barkebov stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton . Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barkebov as he jumps to the side.
Barkebov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkebov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barkebov keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkebov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkebov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orton 's waist but Orton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barkebov off to one side.
Ian Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Barkebov.
Orton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barkebov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orton somewhat.
Barkebov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barkebov shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barkebov is breathing heavily.
Barkebov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orton throws a sloppy head kick and Barkebov moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Orton .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkebov counters with a body kick.
Orton moves into range and clinches up with Barkebov.
Barkebov is trying to pull guard but Orton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barkebov.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barkebov as he avoids it easily.
Orton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barkebov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkebov keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.
Orton stands up and waves to Barkebov to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton moves out of range of the leg kick from Barkebov.
Orton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barkebov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orton swivels and escapes.
Barkebov shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Orton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barkebov to the ground. Orton is now in Barkebov's guard.
Orton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barkebov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orton defends it easily.
Orton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkebov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkebov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barkebov to his feet.
Barkebov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barkebov somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Orton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barkebov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barkebov avoids it really well and circles away.
Orton shoots for a takedown but Barkebov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barkebov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkebov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Orton uses from the top position.
Orton won't allow Barkebov to sweep him here.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Barkebov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton 's guard. Nice move by Barkebov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barkebov slips nicely into half guard.
Orton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orton tries to get to full guard but Barkebov has control of the leg.
Barkebov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton wants to get back to full guard.
Barkebov works his way into full mount!
Orton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is squirming around, avoiding Barkebov's attempts to control the action.
Barkebov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orton really wants to buck Barkebov off and get back to his feet.
Orton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Orton looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivan Barkebov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barkebov won't allow Orton to sweep him here.
Barkebov postures up in Orton 's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orton pushes Barkebov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Barkebov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkebov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ian Orton !
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ian Orton !
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ian Orton !
Ian Orton wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rome Cronin (ranked 5062 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rizzo (ranked 5006 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rome Cronin!
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, Pedro Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Cronin moves out of range.
Rizzo lands a head kick!
It looks like Rome Cronin has been cut.
Cronin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rizzo defends it nicely.
Rizzo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Cronin misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cronin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo thinking.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Cronin is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rizzo pinned against the cage. Rizzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rome Cronin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cronin drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cronin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Cronin avoids it.
Cronin fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronin fails with the takedown.
Cronin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cronin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Cronin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cronin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronin is breathing heavily.
Cronin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Cronin dives in and grabs Rizzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes down on Cronin's head and hops out.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cronin tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cronin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cronin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rizzo is struggling to control the position.
Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
Cronin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronin is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo has managed to clinch.
Rizzo looking for a takedown.
Cronin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rizzo stalling the fight.
Rizzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cronin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cronin has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo tries to pull guard but Cronin won't allow it.
Cronin jumps guard but Rizzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rome Cronin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cronin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cronin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rome Cronin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronin swivels and escapes.
Cronin throws a counter high kick but Rizzo was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Cronin slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rome Cronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cronin.
Cronin fails to land the takedown.
Rizzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cronin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Cronin is stalling here.
Cronin stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is working for takedown but Cronin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rizzo jumps guard but Cronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rizzo jumps guard but Cronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Cronin is working for takedown but Rizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rizzo jumps guard but Cronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cronin avoiding damage.
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cronin moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
Cronin closes the distance and clinches.
Cronin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is pressed up against the cage. Cronin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rizzo down to the mat. Rizzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rizzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cronin.
Rizzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cronin keeps the fight on the outside.
Cronin throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cronin counters with a one-two to the body.
Cronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cronin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cronin somewhat.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Cronin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronin shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Rizzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cronin defends it nicely.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.
Cronin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cronin defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronin goes for a double leg but Rizzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rizzo continues to drive forward.
Rizzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronin swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rome Cronin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rome Cronin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cronin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cronin shoots in and drives through. Rizzo sprawls well.
Cronin throws a head kick that misses.
Cronin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cronin misses with the combination.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cronin as he avoids it easily.
Rizzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronin swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo pushes Cronin away with a front kick.
Rizzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cronin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cronin or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Rizzo wants to counter with a clinch but Cronin pushes him away.
Rizzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cronin's waist but Cronin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rizzo off to one side.
Rome Cronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Cronin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cronin instigates a clinch.
Cronin effectively controlling the action here.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cronin somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronin tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Cronin in a clinch.
Rizzo slows down the pace here.
Rizzo stalls.
Cronin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cronin looking to stall.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cronin defends well and Rizzo ends up having to push Cronin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Cronin circles away easily
and Cronin counters with a one-two to the body.
Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cronin.
Cronin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzo.
Cronin fails with the takedown.
Rizzo tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Cronin.
Cronin gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Cronin controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cronin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rome Cronin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cronin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rome Cronin!
Pedro Rizzo wins by split decision!
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