GFC 12 - Energy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tif Da Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne-Drop the World. Tif Da Cat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steele
vs
Da Cat

194 cm
25
288 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

169 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tif Da Cat!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Cat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Cat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Steele knocks Da Cat out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Steele!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Kreutzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Basic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreutzberg comes to the cage accompanied by "Engel" by Rammstein. Mario Kreutzberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kreutzberg
vs
Basic

200 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

210 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Kreutzberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Basic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreutzberg but Kreutzberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kreutzberg lands a head kick that stumbles Basic and the fighters go to the mat.

Basic is rocked!
Kreutzberg throwing strikes from guard but Basic blocks nicely.

Kreutzberg has gone for a leg lock! Basic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kreutzberg's guard.
Basic with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kreutzberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Basic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Basic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Basic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreutzberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kreutzberg is looking for a triangle but Basic pushes his legs off easily.
Basic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kreutzberg is on top in guard.
Kreutzberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Basic wants to stand but Kreutzberg is controlling the position.
Basic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Kreutzberg prevents Basic from getting back to his feet.
Kreutzberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreutzberg 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.
Kreutzberg looking to sit in guard and control but Basic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kreutzberg controlling Basic's posture.
Basic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Basic throws and elbow that misses. Kreutzberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Basic's guard. Nice move by Kreutzberg!
Kreutzberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Basic is retaining full guard.
Kreutzberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreutzberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Basic keeping full guard, as Kreutzberg tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kreutzberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreutzberg trying to control but Basic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Basic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kreutzberg wants to control from the top but Basic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Kreutzberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Basic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Kreutzberg. Those never looked like landing.
Kreutzberg throws a head kick that misses.
Basic misses with a takedown attempt - Kreutzberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kreutzberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basic shoots in but no luck this time.
Basic shoots in for a double leg but Kreutzberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mario Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Basic.

Basic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kreutzberg is trying to defend but Basic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Basic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreutzberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kreutzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Basic is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreutzberg's head.
Basic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basic slips a nice elbow through Kreutzberg's hands, connecting with Kreutzberg's forehead.
Basic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Basic is thwarting Kreutzberg's attempts to control the position.
Kreutzberg is looking to improve his position.
Basic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kreutzberg taking some punishment here, with Basic in his half guard.
Basic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Basic is keeping busy.
Basic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kreutzberg defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Basic 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.
Kreutzberg is looking for a sweep. Basic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kreutzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Basic.
Kreutzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basic drops an elbow to the side of Kreutzberg's head.
Basic throws a strike but Kreutzberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basic lands a couple of elbows.
Kreutzberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreutzberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Basic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kreutzberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basic.
Kreutzberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Basic is in close to Kreutzberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kreutzberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basic.
Basic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Basic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreutzberg has wrist control.
Basic throwing strikes from guard but Kreutzberg blocks nicely.
Kreutzberg is trying to keep Basic in close.
Basic won't allow Kreutzberg to sweep him here.
Basic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four 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.

Basic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Basic scoring with some ground and pound.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreutzberg striking off his back but it's not causing Basic any problems.
Kreutzberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreutzberg is trying to keep Basic in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreutzberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basic throws a big right hand that misses.
Basic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kreutzberg is trying to control the position but Basic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Basic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Basic fails with the takedown.
Kreutzberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Basic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreutzberg avoids it really well and circles away.

Kreutzberg gets a clinch.
Kreutzberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kreutzberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mario Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Basic.
Kreutzberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Kreutzberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kreutzberg as Basic shoots in.
Basic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreutzberg's waist but Kreutzberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basic off to one side.
Kreutzberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kreutzberg throws a sloppy head kick and Basic moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kreutzberg circles away.
Basic misses with a takedown attempt - Kreutzberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Basic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreutzberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basic somewhat.
A solid body kick from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Basic.
Kreutzberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Basic swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreutzberg.
Basic shoots in for a takedown but Kreutzberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Basic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kreutzberg throws a sloppy head kick and Basic moves out of range easily.
Basic shoots for a double leg takedown but Kreutzberg sprawls well. He's pushed Basic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Basic misses with a takedown attempt - Kreutzberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Basic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreutzberg tries to avoid it but Basic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreutzberg to the ground. Kreutzberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Basic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kreutzberg did well to prevent Basic getting side control.
Kreutzberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Basic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Basic throws a big right hand that misses.
Kreutzberg is looking to stand up but Basic isn't so interested in that idea.
Basic chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreutzberg working a defensive guard here.
Kreutzberg is really struggling to control Basic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Basic stands up over Kreutzberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basic throws and elbow that misses. Kreutzberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Basic's guard. Nice move by Kreutzberg!
Kreutzberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Basic is retaining full guard.
Basic has a closed guard, preventing Kreutzberg from standing up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Basic throwing strikes but missing.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basic lands a couple of digs.
Basic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreutzberg has wrist control.
Basic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basic postures up in Kreutzberg's guard and throws a big left but Kreutzberg blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Kreutzberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kreutzberg 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Kreutzberg!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Von Hammerstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miller
vs
Von Hammerstein

190 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Von Hammerstein!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hammerstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Hammerstein misses with a looping right.
Von Hammerstein cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Hammerstein misses the jab.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Von Hammerstein.

Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Hammerstein did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Von Hammerstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Miller.
Von Hammerstein throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Von Hammerstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Hammerstein.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Hammerstein missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Hammerstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller lands with a straight right. Von Hammerstein didn't see that one coming.
Von Hammerstein misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Von Hammerstein looks gassed!
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Ricardo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tests Von Hammerstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Hammerstein throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller throws a combination. Von Hammerstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Hammerstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller connects with a right hand. Von Hammerstein shakes it off.

Von Hammerstein is rocked!
Von Hammerstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Miller.
Von Hammerstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Hammerstein's head.
Miller punishes Von Hammerstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller rushes Von Hammerstein with punches - Von Hammerstein moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Von Hammerstein goes down! Miller follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Miller!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aengus Americium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich zu Lichtenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Americium
vs
zu Lichtenberg

193 cm
18
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aengus Americium!
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, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Americium closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Americium prevents zu Lichtenberg from escaping the position.
Americium wants to control but zu Lichtenberg is keeping him busy.
Americium prevents zu Lichtenberg from escaping the position.

Americium thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Americium tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Americium has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americium trying to control the action but zu Lichtenberg is working from the bottom.

Americium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zu Lichtenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
zu Lichtenberg tries to escape but Americium is in control.

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.
Americium trying to control the position but zu Lichtenberg is working away.

Americium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zu Lichtenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Americium tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Americium tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Americium has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
zu Lichtenberg is not content to let Americium control the position.

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.
zu Lichtenberg dodges the ground and pound from Americium.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Americium is controlling him well.

Americium tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Americium trying to control the action but zu Lichtenberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aengus Americium dominated that 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.

Americium fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Americium doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Americium fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Americium shoots in for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus Americium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg misses with the combination.
Americium shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
zu Lichtenberg tries to score with a low kick but Americium moves his leg out of the way.
Aengus Americium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Americium shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as zu Lichtenberg sprawls well. zu Lichtenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Americium gets slowly back to his feet.
zu Lichtenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Americium, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Americium 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americium shoots in but no luck this time.
zu Lichtenberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Americium sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
zu Lichtenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
zu Lichtenberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Americium has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - zu Lichtenberg coming out on top.
zu Lichtenberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up but Americium circles away and keeps his distance.
zu Lichtenberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
zu Lichtenberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
zu Lichtenberg jabs at Americium's body.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
zu Lichtenberg jabs Americium to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
zu Lichtenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
zu Lichtenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Americium moves out of range easily.
Americium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around zu Lichtenberg's waist but zu Lichtenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Americium off to one side.
Americium will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
zu Lichtenberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by zu Lichtenberg.
Americium shoots in for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg shows good takedown defense.
Americium drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
zu Lichtenberg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and zu Lichtenberg duly obliges.

zu Lichtenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Americium wants to control from the top but zu Lichtenberg keeps moving.
Americium has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Americium is really struggling to control zu Lichtenberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Americium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. zu Lichtenberg is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aengus Americium.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - zu Lichtenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
zu Lichtenberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Americium checks it well.

Americium shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches zu Lichtenberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Americium working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
zu Lichtenberg is not content to let Americium control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich zu Lichtenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Americium avoids a punch combination nicely.
zu Lichtenberg leaves Americium with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for zu Lichtenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
zu Lichtenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Americium throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. zu Lichtenberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Americium finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Americium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. zu Lichtenberg is keeping the position for now.
Americium wants to control from the top but zu Lichtenberg keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americium looking to pass the guard.
Americium is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Americium trying to control but zu Lichtenberg is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aengus Americium just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from zu Lichtenberg.
Americium shoots in for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
zu Lichtenberg lands a jab to Americium's midsection.

zu Lichtenberg forces Americium back against the cage and clinches.
Americium has zu Lichtenberg pushed against the cage.
zu Lichtenberg digs a right hand underneath Americium's ribcage. Americium let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and zu Lichtenberg avoids it.
A body shot lands from zu Lichtenberg.
A frustrated look appears on zu Lichtenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Americium tries to land a knee to the head but zu Lichtenberg blocks with his arms.
Americium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. zu Lichtenberg is defending well for now.
Americium tries a knee to the head but zu Lichtenberg blocks it.
Americium tries to land a knee to the head but zu Lichtenberg blocks with his arms.
zu Lichtenberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
zu Lichtenberg wants to break free but Americium has control.
zu Lichtenberg is trying to break the clinch but Americium is controlling him.

zu Lichtenberg manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from zu Lichtenberg. Americium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Americium walks into a straight right hand from zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg throws a combination. Americium tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
zu Lichtenberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Americium looks for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus Americium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a low kick as Americium jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Americium keeps the fight on the outside.
Americium walks into a straight right hand from zu Lichtenberg.
Americium walks into a straight right hand from zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch up but Americium keeps it at a distance.
Americium with a lazy takedown attempt
and zu Lichtenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a one two! Americium had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
zu Lichtenberg scores with a nice strike.

Americium throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. zu Lichtenberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Americium finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Americium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. zu Lichtenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heinrich zu Lichtenberg.
I think zu Lichtenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tyson
vs
Gomez

195 cm
19
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Tyson!
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, Pepe Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.

Gomez lands a big uppercut and Tyson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyson looks OK. Gomez waves Tyson back to his feet!

It looks like Anderson Tyson has been cut.
Pepe Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tyson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gomez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Gomez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between imants legzda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocki Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

legzda
vs
Balboa

190 cm
24
258 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, imants legzda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocki Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
legzda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
legzda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from legzda. Those never looked like landing.

legzda clinches up against the cage.
legzda working aggressively here.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. legzda just stands there and leans against the cage.
legzda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
legzda misses with some punches.
legzda misses with the head strike.
legzda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balboa tries to pull guard but legzda holds him up against the cage and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
imants legzda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocki Balboa.
Balboa drops down looking for an ankle pick but legzda pulls his leg out and moves away.
legzda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches up with legzda, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes legzda against the cage but legzda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but legzda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balboa somewhat.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from legzda. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
legzda wants to clinch.
legzda tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from legzda. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but legzda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
legzda throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.

legzda rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Balboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but legzda gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Balboa pulls guard.
legzda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balboa's guard.
legzda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa pulls legzda in close to prevent any damage.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

legzda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
imants legzda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
legzda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
legzda tries to clinch up.

legzda drops Balboa with a left right combo! legzda follows him down to the ground into side control.

Balboa is rocked!

It looks like Rocki Balboa has been cut.
Balboa looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

legzda decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from legzda.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
legzda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
legzda tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
legzda connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Balboa tumbling to the canvas! legzda pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Balboa was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). imants legzda!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff John Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Piest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

John Gailfus
vs
Piest

225 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

New Age Warriors

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, Jeff John Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Piest!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gailfus has a takedown stuffed.

Piest drives through and clinches with Gailfus against the cage.
Piest wants a takedown.
Gailfus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Piest gets through Gailfus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piest gets through Gailfus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piest goes for a takedown attempt but Gailfus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Piest rushes Gailfus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Piest can't get the takedown.
Jeff John Gailfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Piest.
Gailfus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gailfus.
Piest digs a right hand into Gailfus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gailfus's gas tank.
Piest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Piest.
Piest lands with a short shot to the head.
Piest tries to score a body lock takedown but Gailfus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gailfus.
Piest is leaning against Gailfus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piest lands a left hand.
Piest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Piest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gailfus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piest lands a body shot.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.
Gailfus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piest has him pressed against the cage.
Gailfus throws a punch but it's blocked by Piest.
Nice body punch from Piest.
A nice left hand lands by Piest.
The referee is keeping an eye on Piest - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Piest dodges an elbow strike from Gailfus.
Piest drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gailfus's efforts to push away.
Gailfus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Piest pushes Gailfus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piest lands an uppercut.
Piest scores with a hook to the body.
Piest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piest stalling in the clinch.
Piest lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piest dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Piest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piest tries to circle away but Gailfus has him pinned against the cage.
Piest pushes Gailfus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piest lands a nice shot to the body.
Piest lands a left hand.
Piest presses Gailfus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piest is trying to break the clinch but Gailfus is controlling him.
Piest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Piest pushes Gailfus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Piest.
Gailfus has Piest pressed against the cage, preventing Piest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gailfus up against the cage.
Piest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piest lands a hook that snaps the head of Gailfus backwards.
Piest is trying to push Gailfus away but Gailfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Piest wants to get back to striking at distance but Gailfus won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Piest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Piest trying to control but Gailfus is working from the bottom.
Piest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gailfus is keeping the position for now.
Piest really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gailfus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gailfus looking to control.
Gailfus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piest pushing down on Gailfus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piest wants to pass the guard but Gailfus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piest wants to control but Gailfus is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gailfus actively working from the bottom here.
Gailfus tries to get to full guard but Piest has control of the leg.
Piest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Piest is taking a breather. Gailfus 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.
Piest is trying to control the action in half guard but Gailfus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gailfus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gailfus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gailfus tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piest trying to control from Gailfus's half guard. Gailfus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Piest wants to pass the guard but Gailfus is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Piest dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Piest with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gailfus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gailfus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gailfus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Piest manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gailfus has Piest in his guard.
Piest advances position into side control!

Piest decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gailfus misses with a takedown

and Piest counters by clinching up.
Piest pushes Gailfus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gailfus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piest smiles and moves away.
Piest shoots in looking for a takedown. Gailfus tries to sprawl out of it but Piest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gailfus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piest clinches up with Gailfus and pushes him back against the cage.
Piest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jeff John Gailfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Piest.
Piest tries to break free but Gailfus pushes him back against the cage.
Piest scores with a shoulder strike.
Piest is working for takedown but Gailfus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gailfus letting Piest take a breather here.
Mark Piest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Piest is pressed up against the cage. Gailfus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Piest down to the mat. Piest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gailfus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piest.
Piest circles away from the clinch attempt

and Piest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gailfuss head.
Piest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gailfus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Piest.
A bit of stalling here from Piest.
Piest throws a head punch that misses.
Piest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gailfus throws a head punch that misses.

Gailfus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gailfus.
Gailfus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Piest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Piest scores with a shoulder strike.
Piest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piest.
Piest digs a right hand underneath Gailfus's ribcage. Gailfus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gailfus jumps guard but Piest stands there with Gailfus around his waist. Gailfus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gailfus tries to pull guard but Piest holds him up against the cage and eventually Gailfus drops back down to his feet.
Gailfus takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gailfus backwards.
Gailfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piest's efforts to push away.
Gailfus takes a shot to the head.
Piest is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gailfus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piest tries to score a body lock takedown but Gailfus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gailfus jumps guard but Piest stands there with Gailfus around his waist. Gailfus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Piest looking to slow down the pace here.
Piest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piest stops a takedown attempt from Gailfus.
Piest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gailfus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gailfus is working for takedown but Piest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gailfus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piest avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gailfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gailfus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piest manages to break the clinch.

Piest shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Piest was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gailfus wants to hold on but Piest pushes him away.
Piest throwing strikes here but Gailfus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Piest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Piest there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Piest sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piest throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gailfus because Piest loaded up on that one.
Piest unloads with some shots from mount but Gailfus bucks and avoids them well.
Gailfus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Piest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Piest dives in and grabs Gailfus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gailfus pushes down on Piest's head and hops out.
Gailfus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Piest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Piest.
Gailfus looking to control but Piest passes into half guard.
Piest trying to control the action but Gailfus is working from the bottom.

Piest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Piest is trying to control the action in half guard but Gailfus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gailfus is trying is best to control the position here.
Gailfus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piest is looking to take a break and control but Gailfus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piest thows a huge punch but Gailfus dodges it nicely.
Piest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Mark Piest has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Piest fails to land the takedown.
Jeff John Gailfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Piest clinches with his opponent.
Piest prevents Gailfus from breaking the clinch.
Piest lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piest.
A short uppercut from Piest.
Gailfus tries to break free but Piest pushes him back against the cage.

That's two 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.
Piest leaning against his opponent.
Gailfus tries to throw a body punch but Piest avoids it by throwing Gailfus back against the cage.
Gailfus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piest gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gailfus jumps guard but Piest stands there with Gailfus around his waist. Gailfus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff John Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piest presses Gailfus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piest taking a breather.
Piest lands with a right to the head.
Piest stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gailfus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Piest pulls his leg out and moves away.

Piest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piest digs a right hand underneath Gailfus's ribcage. Gailfus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piest scores with a shot to the side of Gailfus's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piest is working for takedown but Gailfus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gailfus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Piest.
Piest looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piest.
Gailfus is trying to break the clinch but Piest has him pressed against the cage.
Gailfus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Piest.
Good body shot from Piest.
Gailfus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Piest tries to circle away but Gailfus has him pinned against the cage.
Piest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Piest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gailfus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gailfus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piest controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gailfus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

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

Gailfus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jeff John Gailfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gailfus is working an open guard so Piest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Piest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piest 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Piest!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Terrorist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diggin Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrorist comes to the cage accompanied by Good Shoes - The Way My Heart Beats . Sack has chosen TUF Theme as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Terrorist
vs
Sack

169 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Terrorist!
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, Diggin Sack!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Terrorist tries to roll over but Sack keeps him under control.
Sack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorist!
Sack controlling his opponent.
Terrorist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sack looking to control but Terrorist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Terrorist regains half guard.
Sack lands strikes from half guard.
Sack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sack lands a nice shot to the head.
Sack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terrorist is looking to escape.
Sack lands with some strikes.
Sack landing shots from mount.

Terrorist is rocked!
Sack connects with a bit shot that sees Terrorist covering up! More strikes from Sack and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sack is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diggin Sack!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuo Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Start It Up. Nakano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Decadance. 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.

Jankowski
vs
Nakano

188 cm
24
201 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuo Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakano lands with a straight right. Jankowski didn't see that one coming.
Nakano leaves Jankowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankowski is just out of range.

Jankowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nakano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakano is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jankowski postures up and lands a big shot to Nakano's brow.
Jankowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakano on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control but Nakano is working from the bottom.

Nakano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nakano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Nakano keeps moving.
Jankowski tries to stand but Nakano is controlling from the bottom.

Nakano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankowski is aware though and is defending well.

Nakano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankowski defends it easily.
Jankowski throws and elbow that misses. Nakano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jankowski's guard. Nice move by Nakano!

Nakano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jankowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakano defends it easily.
Jankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakano is one step ahead there.
Jankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Jankowski is keeping the position.
Nakano pushes down on Jankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski tries to get to full guard but Nakano has control of the leg.

Nakano is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jankowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jankowski is controlling Nakano's posture.
Nakano pushes down on Jankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jankowski won't allow Nakano to pass to mount.

Nakano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Nakano is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jankowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakano.

Nakano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jankowski has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nakano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankowski wants to get back to full guard.
Jankowski is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuo Nakano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nakano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jankowski misses with a few strikes there.
Nakano is looking to clinch but Jankowski is avoiding it.
Nakano is looking to clinch.
Nakano thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakano punishes Jankowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Tatsuo Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nakano. No joy for Jankowski on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakano swings for the body but Jankowski moves out of range.
Nakano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jankowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Jankowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakano which made him look bad.

That's two 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.
Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakano tries to sprawl out of it but Jankowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakano tries to clinch but Jankowski moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Jankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakano lands with a shot to the body.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jankowski at a distance.
Nakano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano lands a jab to Jankowski's midsection.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakano tries to clinch but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Jankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jankowski misses with a body punch
and Nakano counters with a nice body shot.
Nakano tries to clinch but Jankowski moves out of range.
Tatsuo Nakano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Jankowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakano.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatsuo Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jankowski fails to land the takedown.
Ivan Jankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jankowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jankowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakano sprawls well. He's pushed Jankowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakano throws a body punch but Jankowski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Jankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano wants to clinch up but Jankowski keeps it at a distance.
Jankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakano defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakano thuds a left hand into Jankowski's body.
Nakano scores with a hook.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakano is looking to clinch but Jankowski is avoiding it.
Nakano wants to clinch up but Jankowski keeps it at a distance.
Tatsuo Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano with a hook.
Nakano is looking to clinch but Jankowski is avoiding it.
Jankowski fails to land the takedown.
Nakano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatsuo Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jankowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jankowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Tatsuo Nakano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nakano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakano lands a jab to the head.
Nakano lands with a shot to the body.
Nakano is looking to clinch but Jankowski is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jankowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakano thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jankowski dives in and grabs Nakano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakano pushes down on Jankowski's head and hops out.
Jankowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivan Jankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankowski shoots in for a double leg but Nakano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuo Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuo Nakano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhenya Morozov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lavronenko
vs
Morozov

186 cm
21
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Lavronenko!
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, Zhenya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lavronenko as he jumps to the side.
Lavronenko blocks a head kick by Morozov.
Morozov has a takedown stuffed.
Lavronenko tries to bum rush Morozov with a series of wild strikes but Morozov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lavronenko tries to sprawl out of it but Morozov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lavronenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Lavronenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morozov throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morozov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morozov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavronenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morozov.
Morozov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lavronenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhenya Morozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lavronenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morozov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morozov has a takedown stuffed.

Lavronenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavronenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavronenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavronenko postures up and lands a big shot to Morozov's brow.
Lavronenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lavronenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Lavronenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lavronenko is chipping away with strikes.
Lavronenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Morozov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morozov is pushing Lavronenko's head away, looking to escape. Lavronenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Morozov looks gassed!
Lavronenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lavronenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morozov is avoiding damage well.
Morozov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko landing a few strikes.

Morozov is rocked!
Lavronenko scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morozov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lavronenko can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lavronenko!