Soviet 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Hasik Lagim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kritzkiy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rasputin by Boney M. Sev Kritzkiy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hasik Lagim
vs
Kritzkiy

191 cm
26
273 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul Hasik Lagim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kritzkiy thuds his right hand into Hasik Lagim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasik Lagim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kritzkiy but Kritzkiy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hasik Lagim shoots for a double leg takedown but Kritzkiy sprawls well. He's pushed Hasik Lagim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Hasik Lagim scores with a takedown into Kritzkiy's guard.
Hasik Lagim tries to free his leg and advance position but Kritzkiy is retaining full guard.
Kritzkiy is pulling down on Hasik Lagim's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kritzkiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasik Lagim is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kritzkiy is trying to keep Hasik Lagim in close.
Kritzkiy controlling the position.
Kritzkiy wants to sweep here but Hasik Lagim controlling him for the moment.
Kritzkiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasik Lagim looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Kritzkiy. That snapped Hasik Lagim's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Abdul Hasik Lagim has been cut.

Hasik Lagim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kritzkiy's guard.
Hasik Lagim won't allow Kritzkiy to sweep him here.
Kritzkiy is controlling Hasik Lagim's posture.

Hasik Lagim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kritzkiy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kritzkiy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kritzkiy!
Kritzkiy wants to control but Hasik Lagim is keeping him busy.
Hasik Lagim dodges the ground and pound from Kritzkiy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasik Lagim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kritzkiy prevents Hasik Lagim from improving his position.
Kritzkiy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hasik Lagim is looking to control Kritzkiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasik Lagim avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasik Lagim wants to get back to his feet.
Hasik Lagim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kritzkiy.

Kritzkiy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hasik Lagim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kritzkiy.
Hasik Lagim is breathing heavily.
Hasik Lagim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Hasik Lagim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice strike.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasik Lagim takes one to the chin there.

Kritzkiy lands a big head kick that sends Hasik Lagim tumbling to the mat! Kritzkiy takes a step backwards and waves Hasik Lagim back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hasik Lagim is rocked!

Kritzkiy drives through and clinches with Hasik Lagim against the ropes.

Kritzkiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kritzkiy clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasik Lagim wants a takedown but no success here.

Kritzkiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hasik Lagim could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kritzkiy drops Hasik Lagim with a huge uppercut! Hasik Lagim drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kritzkiy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sev Kritzkiy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Payette
vs
Kuchenko

187 cm
24
274 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
262 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Payette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchenko tries to clinch there but Payette circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuchenko wants to clinch.
Payette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuchenko wants to clinch.
Ivan Kuchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payette.
Kuchenko slips a straight right by Payette.
Kuchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Payette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Payette misses its intended target.
Payette takes a swing at Kuchenko's ribcage but misses.
Kuchenko slips a straight right by Payette.
Payette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Ivan Kuchenko has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchenko tries to clinch but Payette moves out of range.
Kuchenko wants to clinch up but Payette keeps it at a distance.
Payette throws a hook but Kuchenko blocks it.
Kuchenko is looking to clinch.
Payette misses the shot to the body.
Payette is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuchenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Kuchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Payette to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Payette is pushing down on Kuchenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuchenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Payette has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payette is working away from the top position though.
Payette stalling.
Payette seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payette winds up and cracks Kuchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payette.
Payette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Payette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuchenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payette wants to take a breather but Kuchenko is having none of it.
Kuchenko is trying to control but can't.
Payette lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Payette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuchenko defending well though.
Payette content to control rather than advance.
Payette prevents Kuchenko from improving his position.
Payette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuchenko defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payette is looking to take a break and control but Kuchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payette throwing shots but Kuchenko is blocking nicely.
Kuchenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Payette sits in half guard.
Well, if Payette is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Payette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuchenko defending well though.
Payette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Payette throwing shots but Kuchenko is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Payette is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Payette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Payette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payette.
Kuchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchenko controls Payette momentarily but Payette frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Payette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kuchenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Payette cracks Kuchenko with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Payette.
Kuchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Payette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuchenko tries to clinch up but Payette circles away and keeps his distance.
Payette throws a series of punches but Kuchenko moves out of range.
Kuchenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Payette off the ropes and back into rage.
Payette misses with a looping right.

Payette throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kuchenko tumbling to the canvas!

Kuchenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payette gets to his feet and stands over Kuchenko, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kuchenko felt that one! Payette unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kuchenko from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Payette!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Reznov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Djuric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Reznov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mathias Djuric's chin.

Reznov
vs
Djuric

182 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikael Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mathias Djuric!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov throws a right and a left that Djuric avoids nicely.
Djuric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Djuric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reznov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reznov ducks under a wild hook from Djuric.
Djuric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reznov wants to clinch.
Djuric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Djuric.
Reznov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reznov lands with a straight right. Djuric didn't see that one coming.
Djuric throws a head kick but Reznov moves out of range.
Reznov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Djuric throws a right hand that Reznov ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznov also avoids with ease.
Reznov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Reznov lands but Djuric takes it in his stride.
Djuric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Reznov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Djuric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Djuric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reznov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Djuric looks gassed!
Djuric manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reznov manages to get himself to full guard.
Reznov working a defensive guard here.
Djuric throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reznov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Djuric throwing strikes from guard but Reznov blocks nicely.
Djuric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Djuric postures up.
Djuric landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Djuric's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reznov is trying to control the position but Djuric postures up.
Djuric wants to control from the top but Reznov keeps moving.
Djuric in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Djuric with a flurry of punches that miss.
Djuric postures up and lands a big shot to Reznov's brow.
Reznov trying to keep a closed guard but Djuric is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Djuric looks to clinch

and Reznov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Djuric stalls.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Djuric throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Reznov.
Djuric throws a head punch that misses.
Djuric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Djuric misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Djuric.
Reznov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reznov stalling the fight.
Djuric scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Reznov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reznov blocks an elbow strike from Djuric.
Reznov avoids the elbow strike from Djuric, against the ropes.
Djuric lands a nice elbow.
Reznov is looking to break free of the clinch but Djuric has double underhooks.

That's four 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.
Djuric works on Reznov's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reznov is looking to break free of the clinch but Djuric has double underhooks.
Djuric lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Djuric misses with an elbow strike.

Djuric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Djuric throws a head kick that misses.
Djuric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reznov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Djuric.
Djuric scores with a hook.

Djuric gets a clinch.

Djuric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Djuric looks to land a combination. Reznov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Djuric lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reznov takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Djuric dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Djuric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Djuric misses.

Djuric gets a clinch.
Djuric misses with a knee strike.
Djuric makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Djuric working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Djuric breaks the clinch.
Djuric moves out of range of the leg kick from Reznov.
Reznov blocks a head kick by Djuric.
Djuric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Djuric misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikael Reznov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Djuric throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Reznov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Djuric throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuric tries to stall but Reznov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reznov missing with knees to the body.

Djuric manages to break the clinch.
Djuric getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reznov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Reznov is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Djuric throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Reznov is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mathias Djuric!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Golobew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Highsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Golobew
vs
Highsmith

178 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sascha Golobew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Highsmith!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highsmith is looking to clinch but Golobew is avoiding it.
Highsmith shoots in but Golobew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Highsmith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Golobew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Highsmith is trying to control the position but Golobew postures up.
Golobew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Highsmith's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Highsmith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Highsmith working a defensive guard here.
Highsmith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golobew.
Golobew advances to half guard.
Golobew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Highsmith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Golobew is working away from the top position though.
Golobew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highsmith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golobew.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Golobew connects with a nice short shot to Highsmith's temple.
Highsmith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golobew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Golobew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golobew thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Highsmith to regain full guard.
Golobew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Golobew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golobew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highsmith looking for a sweep. Not yet Highsmith, not yet.
Highsmith has momentary wrist control but Golobew slips an elbow through the middle.
Highsmith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golobew.
Golobew thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Golobew has gone for a leg lock! Highsmith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Golobew's guard.

Golobew has his foot on Highsmith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Highsmith works his way back into a safe position though.
Golobew is breathing heavily.
Highsmith wants to control from the top but Golobew keeps moving.
Golobew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Highsmith is one step ahead there.
Golobew is trying to keep Highsmith in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golobew has control of Highsmith's left arm, preventing Highsmith from doing any damage.

Highsmith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Golobew looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Golobew looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Golobew!
Golobew throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Highsmith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Golobew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Highsmith defending well though.
Highsmith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golobew.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Golobew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Highsmith defending well though.
Highsmith tries to get to full guard but Golobew has control of the leg.
Highsmith is trying is best to control the position here.
Highsmith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golobew.
Golobew takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golobew lands a nice short elbow.
Golobew is nestled in close to Highsmith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Highsmith is trying to stand back up but Golobew is controlling him
Golobew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Highsmith wants to get back to his feet.
Golobew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Golobew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Golobew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Highsmith to the mat! Highsmith manages to get full guard.
Golobew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Highsmith's head.
Golobew connects with a couple of short punches.
Highsmith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golobew lands a couple of elbows.
Golobew looking to pass the guard.
Highsmith is trying to keep Golobew in close.
Golobew landing some decent shots from guard.

Golobew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Highsmith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Golobew has Highsmith in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Golobew 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.
Highsmith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Golobew keeping full guard, as Highsmith tries to pass.
Golobew throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Golobew controls Highsmith momentarily but Highsmith frees himself.

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.
Golobew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Highsmith from controlling successfully.

Golobew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Highsmith trying to control but Golobew is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Highsmith tries to bum rush Golobew with a series of wild strikes but Golobew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Highsmith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golobew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Highsmith on the side of the head.
Highsmith throws a low kick but Golobew moves out of range easily.
Golobew shoots in looking for a takedown. Highsmith tries to sprawl out of it but Golobew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Highsmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Highsmith drives through and clinches with Golobew against the ropes.

Highsmith breaks the clinch.
Brad Highsmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Highsmith takes the fight into the clinch.

Highsmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Highsmith throws a sloppy head kick and Golobew moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Highsmith.
Highsmith is looking to land body kicks.
Highsmith throws a leg kick but Golobew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brad Highsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highsmith tries to close the distance and clinch but Golobew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golobew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Highsmith has time to react.
Highsmith wants to land a leg kick but Golobew is out of range.

Golobew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Golobew lands in his opponent's guard.
Golobew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golobew cracks Highsmith with a solid left hand.
Highsmith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Highsmith seems keen to control Golobew's posture.
Golobew is looking to work some ground and pound but Highsmith has wrist control.
Golobew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golobew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Highsmith wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Golobew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highsmith throws a head kick but Golobew moves out of range.

Golobew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Highsmith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golobew.
Golobew is thwarting Highsmith's attempts to control the position.
Golobew tries to pass to full mount but Highsmith defends it.
Nice strikes from Golobew there.
Golobew working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Golobew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Golobew is looking for a kimura but Highsmith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Golobew to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Highsmith trying to control from the bottom.
Golobew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Highsmith defending well though.
Highsmith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Golobew looking to pass the guard.
Highsmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Highsmith keeping full guard, as Golobew tries to pass.
Highsmith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Golobew is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highsmith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highsmith has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Highsmith tries to stand but Golobew is controlling from the bottom.
Golobew wants to sweep here but Highsmith controlling him for the moment.
Highsmith wants to control from the top but Golobew keeps moving.
Highsmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Golobew is retaining full guard.
Golobew managing to control the position.
Sascha Golobew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith trying to control but Golobew is working from the bottom.

Golobew isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Highsmith stacks Golobew on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Highsmith!
Golobew wants to control but Highsmith postures up.
Highsmith tries to stand but Golobew is controlling his head.
Golobew struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Golobew is looking for a sweep.
Golobew is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Highsmith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Golobew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golobew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Golobew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golobew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sascha Golobew!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sascha Golobew!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sascha Golobew!

Sascha Golobew wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parnisha Neprostoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parnisha Neprostoy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Neprostoy
vs
Tyson

186 cm
25
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

181 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Parnisha Neprostoy!
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, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson leaves Neprostoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neprostoy.
Neprostoy dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Neprostoy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neprostoy shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neprostoy shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Neprostoy tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neprostoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Neprostoy takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Parnisha Neprostoy has been cut.
Neprostoy managing to block the knees to the body from Tyson.
Neprostoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson missing with knees to the body.
Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neprostoy blocks it with crossed arms.
Neprostoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Neprostoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neprostoy off to one side.
Tyson leaves Neprostoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neprostoy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Neprostoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neprostoy off to one side.
Parnisha Neprostoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neprostoy fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Neprostoy with that takedown attempt.
Neprostoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Neprostoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neprostoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neprostoy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Neprostoy shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neprostoy dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neprostoy takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Parnisha Neprostoy's cut.
That's time! Neprostoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neprostoy shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neprostoy gets slowly back to his feet.

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson taking a breather.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neprostoy avoids it.
Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neprostoy's face.
Neprostoy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson landing knees to the body.
Neprostoy goes for a takedown attempt but Tyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Neprostoy backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neprostoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Neprostoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Neprostoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson jabs Neprostoy right on the nose. Neprostoy blinks but takes it well.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neprostoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Neprostoy misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neprostoy has a takedown stuffed.
Neprostoy shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Neprostoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neprostoy clinches but Tyson breaks the clinch
and Tyson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Neprostoy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tyson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Neprostoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a big head kick but Neprostoy shrugs it off.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Neprostoy throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neprostoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Neprostoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neprostoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neprostoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parnisha Neprostoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neprostoy fails with the takedown

and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Parnisha Neprostoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neprostoy.
Tyson landing knees to the body.
Neprostoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Neprostoy blocks with his arms.
Neprostoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neprostoy misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Neprostoy.
Neprostoy misses with a takedown

and Tyson moves into the clinch.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Neprostoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Neprostoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Neprostoy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Neprostoy tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Neprostoy.
Tyson is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Neprostoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Neprostoy.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neprostoy has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neprostoy tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Tyson clinches up with Neprostoy and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neprostoy blocks it with crossed arms.
Neprostoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neprostoy looking for a takedown.
Tyson misses with a knee strike.
Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyson lands a knee to the head.
Neprostoy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neprostoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Neprostoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but Neprostoy blocks it.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tyson pushes Neprostoy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Parnisha Neprostoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neprostoy throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Mike Tyson!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Mike Tyson!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Mike Tyson!

Mike Tyson wins by unanimous decision!