BHSP 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Gorodetskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arlovskii
vs
Gorodetskiy

220 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Gorodetskiy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gorodetskiy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arlovskii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arlovskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorodetskiy is one step ahead there.
Arlovskii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Arlovskii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gorodetskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovskii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arlovskii wants to sweep but no luck.

Gorodetskiy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Arlovskii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gorodetskiy, into his guard.

Gorodetskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovskii defends well.
Arlovskii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovskii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorodetskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlovskii has managed to get both his arms back between Gorodetskiy's legs - danger averted.
Arlovskii looking to pass the guard.

That's two 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.
Gorodetskiy has a closed guard, preventing Arlovskii from standing up.

Gorodetskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arlovskii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gorodetskiy looks gassed!
Gorodetskiy controls Arlovskii momentarily but Arlovskii frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gorodetskiy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gorodetskiy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arlovskii avoids it really well and circles away.
Arlovskii fails with the takedown

and Gorodetskiy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arlovskii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorodetskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arlovskii managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorodetskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovskii trying to control the position here.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrei Arlovskii wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Arlovskii takes the fight into the clinch.

Arlovskii breaks the clinch.
Arlovskii works Gorodetskiy's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gorodetskiy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arlovskii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arlovskii wanted to stand there but Gorodetskiy had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Gorodetskiy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gorodetskiy gets caught flat footed, as Arlovskii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arlovskii wants to stand but Gorodetskiy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gorodetskiy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arlovskii escapes and throws Gorodetskiy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arlovskii taking a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovskii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovskii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gorodetskiy is trying to control Arlovskii's posture but Arlovskii avoids it.
Arlovskii throws an elbow but Gorodetskiy slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovskii working the body and head with strikes.
Gorodetskiy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Arlovskii's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Arlovskii is keen to just control but Gorodetskiy is a slippery customer.
Gorodetskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Arlovskii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorodetskiy on the ground.

Arlovskii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arlovskii is taking a breather. Gorodetskiy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii trying to control from Gorodetskiy's half guard. Gorodetskiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Gorodetskiy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arlovskii uses it to pass to side control.
Arlovskii happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arlovskii trying to control the action but Gorodetskiy is working from the bottom.
Arlovskii happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Arlovskii decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Arlovskii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gorodetskiy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Arlovskii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arlovskii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Gorodetskiy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Arlovskii passes into side control!
Gorodetskiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gorodetskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorodetskiy is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorodetskiy being controlled for a moment.

Arlovskii stands up.
Arlovskii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arlovskii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Arlovskii closes the distance and pushes Gorodetskiy back into the cage.
Gorodetskiy can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Arlovskii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arlovskii lands in his opponent's guard.
Gorodetskiy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arlovskii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Arlovskii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gorodetskiy won't allow Arlovskii to pass to mount.
Arlovskii content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorodetskiy trying to control but Arlovskii postures up.
Arlovskii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovskii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrei Arlovskii just wasn't active enough.

Arlovskii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gorodetskiy to the mat! Gorodetskiy manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorodetskiy is retaining full guard.
Arlovskii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arlovskii is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorodetskiy has wrist control.
Arlovskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorodetskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovskii looking to sit in guard and control but Gorodetskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gorodetskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arlovskii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlovskii 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Arlovskii!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoan Milevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milevsky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dog
vs
Milevsky

184 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
242 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoan Milevsky!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Milevsky sprawls well initially but Dog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Milevsky taking some punishment here, with Dog in his half guard.
Milevsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Milevsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Milevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dog working some strikes from top position.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milevsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog is looking to work some ground and pound but Milevsky has wrist control.
Dog throws and elbow that misses. Milevsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dog's guard. Nice move by Milevsky!
Dog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milevsky on the ground.
Milevsky works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog is pulling down on Milevsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Milevsky, at least for the moment.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.

Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Milevsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milevsky throws and elbow that misses. Dog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milevsky's guard. Nice move by Dog!
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milevsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog postures up in Milevsky's guard and throws a big left but Milevsky blocks it.
Dog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Dog lands a couple of digs.
Dog throws a strike but Milevsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milevsky.
Dog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dog tries to get out of the position.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Milevsky preventing the sweep.
Milevsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Milevsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog seems keen to control Milevsky's posture.

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.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Milevsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Milevsky wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milevsky postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Milevsky landing with the ground and pound.
Milevsky lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!

Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog working the strikes but Milevsky uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dog lands a nice short elbow.
Dog misses with a head shot. Milevsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Milevsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milevsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milevsky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milevsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Milevsky keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Milevsky striking off his back but it's not causing Dog any problems.
Dog stands up over Milevsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Junkyard Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog is working Milevsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog cracks Milevsky with a solid left hand.
Milevsky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Milevsky's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dog's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dog lands a couple of digs.
Dog throws and elbow that misses. Milevsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dog's guard. Nice move by Milevsky!
Dog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milevsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Milevsky striking off his back but it's not causing Dog any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Milevsky is retaining full guard.
Milevsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dog!
Dog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Milevsky.
Milevsky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dog tries to lock up and control but Milevsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Milevsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Milevsky lands a heavy elbow.
Dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Milevsky.
Dog holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Milevsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Milevsky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dog because Milevsky loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dog throws a one two combo.
Junkyard Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milevsky tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.

Dog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog misses with a head shot. Milevsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Milevsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milevsky lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is in close to Milevsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Milevsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog tries to stand but Milevsky is controlling from the bottom.
Dog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Milevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Milevsky's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Milevsky is proving hard to escape from.
Dog chips away with some ground and pound.
Dog with a nice head shot there.
Dog throwing strikes from guard but Milevsky blocks nicely.
Dog is in close to Milevsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dog throws and elbow that misses. Milevsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dog's guard. Nice move by Milevsky!
Dog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Milevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milevsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dog trying to control the position.
Milevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milevsky distracts Dog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milevsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milevsky being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milevsky postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.

Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milevsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog is trying to control the position but Milevsky postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antoan Milevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junkyard Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Milevsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mc
vs
Roman

197 cm
20
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Roman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Roman forces Mc back against the cage and clinches.
Roman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc backwards.

Mc gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Mc is trying to work for a kimura but Roman is defending well.
Mc is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Mc looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mc avoids the attempt from Roman to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mc dominating with strikes here.
Roman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Samuel Roman has been cut.
Mc looking to finish with strikes here!
Mc landing strikes from the mount and Roman is in trouble!

Roman is rocked!

That has opened up Samuel Roman's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Mc! Roman is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baeddan Mc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kot Vaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kot Vaska told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Brown
vs
Vaska

193 cm
25
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kot Vaska!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown forces Vaska back against the cage and clinches.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Vaska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch up but Vaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown misses with a hook.
Vaska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaska somewhat.
Vaska swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaska keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up but Vaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirill Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaska swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vaska shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Vaska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirill Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kot Vaska.
Brown feints and then cracks Vaska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vaska down.
Vaska keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown wants to clinch up but Vaska keeps it at a distance.
Vaska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Vaska persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaska shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirill Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Kot Vaska has been cut.
Brown tries to clinch but Vaska moves out of range.
Brown tries to clinch up.

Vaska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vaska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Vaska drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Vaska off! Vaska jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaska trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Vaska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Vaska 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.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaska trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kot Vaska's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirill Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaska takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown tries to clinch up but Vaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vaska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Vaska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown wants to clinch up but Vaska keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vaska avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vaska's face.
Vaska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirill Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kot Vaska.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Brown'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.

Vaska lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Vaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaska is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vaska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Vaska seems to be looking for submissions.

Vaska is working for a submission of some sort.
Vaska prevents Brown from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vaska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.

Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Vaska.
Vaska passes to full mount!
Vaska looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.

Vaska is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.

Vaska goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown postures up.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kot Vaska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kot Vaska's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Vaska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Brown has Vaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Vaska blocks with his arms.
Brown has Vaska pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
Vaska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirill Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kot Vaska.
Vaska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaska avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vaska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vaska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brown for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vaska managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kirill Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vaska's head.
Vaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Vaska or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaska circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the rock says kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nickolai Zhukov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to dwayne johnson 's chin.

Zhukov
vs
johnson

188 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nickolai Zhukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, dwayne johnson !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

johnson forces Zhukov back against the cage and clinches.

Zhukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhukov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten johnson somewhat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhukov.
Zhukov lands a really nice looking cross but johnson seems unphased.

It looks like dwayne johnson has been cut.
Zhukov jabs at johnson 's body.
johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
johnson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov stuffs the takedown attempt from johnson . johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. johnson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

johnson is rocked!
Zhukov moves in close and cracks johnson with a massive right hand! johnson , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zhukov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nickolai Zhukov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tanzares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Stop The Rock by Freestyle. Thiago Tanzares acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Vegas
vs
Tanzares

194 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Tanzares!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanzares throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Tanzares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanzares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vegas tries to avoid it but Tanzares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vegas to the ground. Vegas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanzares throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Tanzares.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Tanzares.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanzares misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas tries to clinch but Tanzares moves out of range.
Tanzares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vegas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Vegas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas tries to clinch but Tanzares moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Tanzares is out of range.
Vegas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanzares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanzares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanzares gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Tanzares.
Vegas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas tries to bum rush Tanzares with a series of wild strikes but Tanzares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas throws a one two combo.
Vegas scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanzares.
Tanzares keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Tanzares.
Tanzares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegas walks into a straight right hand from Tanzares.
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Tanzares slips the punch.
Tanzares throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Vegas jabs at Tanzares's body.
Vegas is looking to wear down Tanzares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tanzares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanzares off to one side.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanzares avoids a kick to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanzares throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Tanzares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries to clinch but Tanzares is having none of it.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas throws a body punch but Tanzares moves out of range.
Tanzares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Tanzares tries to keep at a distance but Vegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vegas stalling the fight.
Vegas misses with a knee to the head.

Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Vegas is looking to slow Tanzares down with leg kicks.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Tanzares is out of range.
Vegas lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a double jab
and Vegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanzares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Tanzares avoids nicely.
Tanzares checks a low kick from Vegas.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vegas misses with a head kick.

Tanzares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vegas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tanzares controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tanzares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas thuds a left hand into Tanzares's body.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Tanzares misses with a combination
and Vegas counters with a big head kick but Tanzares shrugs it off.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanzares.

Tanzares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vegas was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanzares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vegas wants to sweep here but Tanzares controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas looking to control but Tanzares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanzares can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanzares tries to hold on but Vegas pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vegas has hold of Tanzares's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tanzares manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tanzares is looking to improve his position but Vegas isn't that keen on the idea.
Vegas controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Vegas won't let Tanzares get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Vegas working for a submission but Tanzares is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanzares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tanzares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanzares manages to avoid it.
Vegas lands a high kick!
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tanzares counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vegas!
Vegas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vegas wants to control but Tanzares is having none of it.
Tanzares content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vegas is trying to maintain the position but Tanzares is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two 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.
Vegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanzares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanzares's back!
Tanzares wants to get back to his feet.

Vegas looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries to keep control of the position but Tanzares is staying busy.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanzares rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tanzares is controlling Vegas's trapped leg to prevent Vegas from advancing to side control.

That's four 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.
Vegas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tanzares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thiago Tanzares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vegas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Tanzares.
I think Vegas 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Evol Intent - Brocken Sword. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tsoi
vs
beast

186 cm
24
254 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mr beast!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
beast throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts beast as he jumps to the side.
beast tries to bum rush Tsoi with a series of wild strikes but Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsoi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsoi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? beast is fending him off so far but Tsoi persists. Nope, beast circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tsoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. beast tries to avoid it but Tsoi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag beast to the ground. beast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

beast drops Tsoi with a beautiful combination! Tsoi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - beast is looking for the KO!

Tsoi is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Tsoi has been cut.
mr beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
beast throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Tsoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsoi wants to clinch.
beast closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tsoi out cold! Tsoi corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). mr beast!