Rise of the Pegasi 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slavonik Powarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavonik Powarenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerry Mouse's chin.

Powarenko
vs
Mouse

189 cm
21
284 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slavonik Powarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse throws a lazy right hand but Powarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Powarenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mouse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powarenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Powarenko pulls Mouse in close to prevent any damage.
Mouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Powarenko is retaining full guard.
Powarenko has his hands on Mouse's head, controlling the position.

Powarenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Powarenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mouse stopping the sweep attempt from Powarenko.
Mouse passes Powarenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powarenko is trying to get back to full guard.

Mouse seems to be working for a kimura but Powarenko defends the submission attempt.

Powarenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Mouse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Powarenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Powarenko is looking to control Mouse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powarenko avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mouse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Powarenko is looking to control Mouse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powarenko avoid being mounted?

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.
Powarenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Powarenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Mouse.

Powarenko actively working from the bottom here.
Powarenko is looking to improve his position.
Powarenko wants to control but Mouse is keeping busy.

Mouse is working for a submission of some sort.

Mouse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse wants to pass to mount but Powarenko is defending the position.
Powarenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Powarenko trying to hold on to Mouse's head to control him but Mouse postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Mouse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Powarenko is trying is best to control the position here.

Mouse is looking for a kimura here.
Powarenko trying to hold on to Mouse's head to control him but Mouse postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powarenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mouse 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.
Powarenko trying to control from the bottom.

Mouse is looking for a kimura but Powarenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mouse to get the leverage.

Mouse seems to be working for a kimura but Powarenko defends the submission attempt.

Powarenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Mouse.
Mouse looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powarenko gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Mouse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Powarenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mouse is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Powarenko frees his head nicely. Oh but Mouse has switched to an armbar! Powarenko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jerry Mouse!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: I Am Perfection by Cage 9. Ricky Lee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zane
vs
Lee

188 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Zane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zane tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zane to the ground. Zane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Zane.
Zane scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Frank Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zane takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee tries for a takedown but Zane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Zane pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

Zane breaks the clinch.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zane jabs at Lee's body.
Lee looks gassed!
Zane connects with the punch.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Zane counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Zane to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Zane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zane.
Jab by Zane.
Zane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Zane pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Zane stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Zane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zane.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zane. Zane obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Zane sprawls well.

Zane rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Zane scores with a nice hook to the head.

Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Zane. That snapped Lee's head back.

Zane has managed to clinch.
Zane lands a left hand.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Zane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zane lands with a light punch inside.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Zane manages to get underhooks.
Zane lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

Zane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Zane. Beautiful body shot.
Frank Zane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zane lands a jab to the nose.

Zane has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lee.

Zane breaks from the clinch.

Zane has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.

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

Zane clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Zane pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zane scores with a nice hook to the head.

Zane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Zane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Zane saw that one coming.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Zane lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Zane connects with a single shot there.
Zane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Zane pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

Zane breaks the clinch.
Zane lands with an overhand left.
Zane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zane thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zane clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zane - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zane. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zane scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zane digs a good hook to Lee's body.

Zane darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.

Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Zane, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Zane against the cage but Zane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zane prevents it.
Zane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Zane breaks from the clinch.

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Zane. Zane maintains the clinch.
Zane stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Zane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee misses the shot to the body.

Zane clinches.
Zane prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zane cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Zane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zane misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Zane.
Frank Zane is winning the standup battle so far.
Zane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee has a takedown stuffed.

Zane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Zane.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Zane. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Frank Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lee.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Zane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane scores with a body shot.
Zane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Zane moves into range and connects with a jab.

Zane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zane slips a jab from Lee.

Zane moves into the clinch.

Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zane stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Zane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zane digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.

Zane moves into the clinch successfully.

Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zane lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Zane stuffs the takedown.
Zane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zane cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Zane.
A left and a right from Zane both land. Nice combination.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Zane.

Zane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zane lands with a left to the head.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Zane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zane lands a left hand.

Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zane scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Zane has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zane missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Zane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Zane thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Ricky Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zane stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Zane throws a good cross that connects.
Zane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Zane moves into the clinch successfully.
Zane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Zane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Zane breaks the clinch.
Zane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Zane has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a takedown.

Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zane has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Zane manages to break the clinch.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Zane saw that one coming.
Zane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Zane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Zane.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zane gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Zane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Zane clinches up against the cage.
Lee has Zane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zane slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zane scores with a jab to the head.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Zane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Zane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Zane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Zane rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.

Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane throws a shot to the body.
Zane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.

Zane darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Zane breaks the clinch.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Lee tries to keep at a distance but Zane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zane prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Zane on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zane lands a jab to the nose.

Lee tries to keep at a distance but Zane has taken the fight into the clinch.

Zane breaks from the clinch.
Zane jabs at Lee's body.
Zane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Zane connects with a crisp jab.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Zane closes the distance and clinches.

Zane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Zane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Zane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lee.

Zane rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank Zane has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Zane breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zane misses with a few strikes there.
Zane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Zane takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Zane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Zane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.

Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Zane.
Zane with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Zane.
Lee dives in and grabs Zane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zane pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Zane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Zane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Zane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zane lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane scores with a nice strike.

Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee wants to control but Zane is keeping him busy.
Zane is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zane is avoiding damage well.
Zane is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Zane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Zane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zane some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Zane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zane, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Zane!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Muhomorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kalashnikov
vs
Muhomorov

196 cm
21
235 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Muhomorov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhomorov misses with a double jab.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhomorov.
Artem Muhomorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhomorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalashnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhomorov's waist but Muhomorov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalashnikov off to one side.

Kalashnikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Muhomorov is working away.
Muhomorov prevents Kalashnikov from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhomorov struggling a bit here.

Kalashnikov tries for a kimura but Muhomorov is defending well.

Kalashnikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muhomorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muhomorov wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalashnikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kalashnikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muhomorov, who protects the arm well.
Kalashnikov working away.

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.

Kalashnikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muhomorov, who protects the arm well.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Muhomorov is working away.

Kalashnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhomorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kalashnikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muhomorov sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Muhomorov is keeping him busy.

Kalashnikov is working for a submission of some sort.

Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Muhomorov is defending well.

Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhomorov defends it well.
Muhomorov moves into full guard.

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.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Muhomorov is working from the bottom.

Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhomorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov wants to pass the guard but Muhomorov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhomorov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhomorov is trying to defend but Kalashnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kalashnikov seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Kalashnikov 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.

Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhomorov defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalashnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Muhomorov defends the submission attempt.

Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura here.

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.
Muhomorov trying to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov is looking to take a break and control but Muhomorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kalashnikov 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.
Muhomorov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalashnikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalashnikov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov rolls, trying to escape but Muhomorov keeps control of the position.
Muhomorov biding his time, controlling Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kalashnikov working to try and regain half guard.
Muhomorov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
Kalashnikov working to try and regain half guard.

Muhomorov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Muhomorov misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Muhomorov scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Andrei Kalashnikov has been cut.
Muhomorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muhomorov misses with a wild combination.
Muhomorov scores with a jab. Kalashnikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Muhomorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kalashnikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kalashnikov slips a jab from Muhomorov.
Muhomorov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muhomorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhomorov swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muhomorov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Andrei Kalashnikov's cut is getting worse.
Kalashnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhomorov sprawls well. He's pushed Kalashnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kalashnikov drives through with a takedown into guard.

Muhomorov pushes Kalashnikov off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kalashnikov moves into the clinch.
Muhomorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muhomorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kalashnikov jumps guard and drags Muhomorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhomorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Muhomorov pushes his legs off easily.

Kalashnikov has his foot on Muhomorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhomorov works his way back into a safe position though.

Muhomorov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muhomorov tries to clinch

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kalashnikov prevents Muhomorov from getting back to his feet.

Kalashnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muhomorov dives on top into guard.

Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle here but Muhomorov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muhomorov decides to stand back up. Muhomorov steps back and let's Kalashnikov get back to his feet.
Muhomorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kalashnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Muhomorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalashnikov wants to take a breather but Muhomorov is having none of it.

Muhomorov kicks off Kalashnikov and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Muhomorov. Those never looked like landing.
Artem Muhomorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhomorov cracks Kalashnikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov fails with the takedown.

Kalashnikov forces Muhomorov back against the cage and clinches.
Muhomorov can't break the clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Muhomorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhomorov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Muhomorov misses.
A big left from Muhomorov misses.
Andrei Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhomorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muhomorov misses with a wild body shot.
Muhomorov looks to throw the jab but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Muhomorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kalashnikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalashnikov prevents Muhomorov from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalashnikov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muhomorov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Kalashnikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Muhomorov defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Muhomorov is having none of it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Muhomorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tony skins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luffy
vs
skins

180 cm
21
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monkey Luffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, tony skins!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luffy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. skins is trying to defend but Luffy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
skins looks like he's trying to stand up.

Luffy is working for a submission of some sort.

Luffy is working for a kimura but skins is defending it quite comfortably.
Luffy wants to pass to mount but skins is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
skins keeping hold of Luffy's head, controlling as best he can.

Luffy is working for a kimura but skins is defending it quite comfortably.

Luffy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, skins has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luffy controlling the action here.
skins is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Luffy is trying to work for a kimura but skins is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luffy trying to control from skins's half guard. skins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Luffy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but skins is keeping the position.
skins looking to control.
Luffy landing some decent shots from guard.
Luffy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. skins is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luffy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luffy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
skins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but skins is keeping the position.
Luffy pushes down on skins's leg and manages to get into half guard.

skins is defending against the submission attempts here by Luffy.

skins actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

skins looking for submissions off his back.
Luffy works his way into full mount!
Luffy scoring with strikes but skins is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
skins wants to hold on but Luffy pushes him away.

Luffy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. skins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
skins is trying to reverse the position but instead Luffy has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

skins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Luffy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for skins!
skins is squirming around, avoiding Luffy's attempts to control the action.

Luffy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… skins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by skins and Luffy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
skins tries to bench press Luffy off him but Luffy keeps the position.
Luffy lands some shots froms side control.
skins is looking to reverse the position.

Luffy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by skins, who protects the arm well.
skins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Luffy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luffy tries for a kimura but skins is defending well.
Luffy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for skins!

Luffy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… skins turns into him and now he's in Luffy's guard.
skins trying to control the position from guard on top but Luffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
skins content to stall in guard here.
Luffy wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in skins's guard.
Luffy prevents skins from getting back to his feet.
skins is breathing heavily.
skins has Luffy pulled in close to control his posture.
Monkey Luffy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luffy wants to control from the top but skins keeps moving.
Luffy works over skins with some ground and pound from guard.

Luffy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luffy passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luffy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, skins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luffy but great work by skins.
Luffy manages to work his way to half guard, despite skins's best efforts.
Luffy manages to get to full guard.
Luffy is trying to control the position but skins postures up.
Luffy 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.
Luffy is trying to keep skins in close.
Luffy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy controlling from the full mount.

skins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Luffy.
skins is wriggling around trying to escape.
skins wants to hold on but Luffy pushes him away.

Luffy looking to secure an arm triangle but skins defends it well.
Luffy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Luffy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A leg kick checked by skins.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Luffy.

Luffy tries for a kimura but skins is defending well.
skins stops Luffy from passing to mount.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Luffy 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.
skins tries to get to full guard but Luffy has control of the leg.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but skins is defending well.

Luffy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
skins is refusing to be controlled, as Luffy sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
skins manages to get to full guard.

Luffy drops back, looking for a kneebar! skins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. skins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from skins!
Luffy is looking to regain half guard here but skins keeps moving and retains side control.
Luffy is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luffy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked skins off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

skins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Luffy.
skins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Luffy's guard. Nice work there by skins.

skins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
skins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Luffy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for skins!

Luffy looking to isolate an arm here. skins doesn't see it coming and as Luffy extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Luffy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monkey Luffy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ol Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen comes to the cage accompanied by Home by BZ's. Bastard has chosen Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ol Bastard enters the cage!

Karlsen
vs
Bastard

183 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

175 cm
24
168 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Karlsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ol Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard leaves Karlsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bastard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlsen.
Kim Karlsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Bastard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karlsen's guard.
Karlsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karlsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into side control.

Bastard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard punishes Karlsen's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karlsen takes one on the button.

It looks like Kim Karlsen has been cut.
Karlsen misses with a takedown
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Karlsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsen is breathing heavily.
Karlsen tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a left to the body.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
Karlsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bastard cracks Karlsen with a big right hand and Karlsen goes down!
Bastard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ol Bastard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Karlsen tries to clinch up
and Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard digs a good hook to Karlsen's body.

Bastard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karlsen is trying to defend but Bastard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bastard is taking a breather. Karlsen 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.

Karlsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bastard decides to return to a standing position.
Bastard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Karlsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bastard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bastard counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Karlsen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bastard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karlsen misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard prevents Karlsen from improving his position.
Bastard wants to control but Karlsen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard working the head and body with strikes.
Karlsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastard wants to pass to mount but Karlsen is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karlsen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ol Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Karlsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Karlsen walks into a jab.

Karlsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bastard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bastard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karlsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bastard is looking to control Karlsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastard avoid being mounted?
Bastard is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsen sits in half guard.
Karlsen trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Karlsen throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Bastard trying to control from the bottom.
Bastard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karlsen is staying active.
Karlsen controlling the pace.

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

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.

Karlsen seems to be working for a kimura but Bastard defends the submission attempt.
Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsen is working away from the top position though.
Bastard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karlsen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bastard tries to roll over but Karlsen keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karlsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bastard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard is in trouble now - Karlsen has advanced to mount!
Karlsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bastard is squirming around, avoiding Karlsen's attempts to control the action.
Bastard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to lock up and control but Karlsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karlsen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ol Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karlsen unloads with some shots from mount but Bastard bucks and avoids them well.

Karlsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bastard defends it well.

Karlsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bastard turns into him and now he's in Karlsen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Karlsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Karlsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bastard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bastard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karlsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bastard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsen keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Karlsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Karlsen is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.
Karlsen wants to advance to full mount but Bastard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Karlsen prevents Bastard from getting back to his feet.
Karlsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karlsen trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Karlsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Bastard controlling Karlsen's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karlsen pushes down on Bastard's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Bastard is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlsen.
Bastard is looking for a sweep. Karlsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to control but can't.
Karlsen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bastard reverses the position - he's now on top in Karlsen's guard.

Bastard stands and steps away. Karlsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karlsen tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a series of strikes. Karlsen will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kim Karlsen's cut is getting worse.
Bastard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Karlsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Karlsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Bastard does it's job there.
Karlsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Bastard counters with a right hand to the body.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Karlsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karlsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Bastard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ol Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastard 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ol Bastard!

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 Mike Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick comes to the cage accompanied by M.O.P. - Ante Up. Checka has chosen Ghetto Paradis as his entrance music. Chin Checka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kick
vs
Checka

206 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
200 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chin Checka!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Checka.
Kick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Checka.
Checka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kick throws out the jab.
Kick misses with a low kick.
Checka scores with a nice right hand.
Checka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Checka defending well as Kick loads up on a big left hand.
Checka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kick.
Checka throws a lazy right hand but Kick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Checka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kick.
Kick misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Checka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kick.
Kick misses with a looping right.
Kick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Checka counter with a right hand.
Kick looks to land a left hand but Checka moved out of range nicely.
Checka fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Checka misses with a wild body shot.
Kick lands a jab to the nose.
Checka misses with a combination
and Kick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kick slips a jab and a cross from Checka.
Checka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Checka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Checka lands with a cross.
Kick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Checka counters with a straight right hand.
Kick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kick with a jab.
Checka tries to clinch but Kick moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Checka misses with a two punch combination.
Checka tries to clinch there but Kick circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kick, as that shot connected.
Kick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Checka moves away.
Kick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Checka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kick lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kick scores with a hook.
Kick misses with a straight left.
Kick throws a combination that misses
and Checka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Checka tries to clinch there but Kick circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kick staying out of range there.
Mike Kick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Checka moves into range and clinches up with Kick.
Kick scores with a shot to the side of Checka's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
Checka working aggressively here.
Kick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kick digs a right hand underneath Checka's ribcage. Checka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kick.
A head punch on the inside from Checka fails to land.
Checka tries to throw a body punch but Kick avoids it by throwing Checka back against the cage.
Kick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kick.
Kick misses with a body punch.
Kick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Checkas head.
Checka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kicks head.

Kick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Checka is looking to clinch.
Kick misses with a straight right.
Kick misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Checka connects with a looping right hand.
Checka moves in looking to clinch but Kick pushes him off.
Kick misses with a looping left.
Checka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kick dodges the punch combination from Checka.
Checka lands a lovely overhand right.
Kick cracks Checka with a good jab.
Checka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kick momentarily.
Kick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Checka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kick misses with a double jab
and Checka counters with a two punch combo.
Checka takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Kick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kick throws an overhand right that lands on Checka's shoulder, as Checka tries to avoid the shot.
Kick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Checka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Checka avoids the body shot from Kick.
Kick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Checka moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Checka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Checka counters with a nice uppercut.
Chin Checka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Checka misses with a wild combination.
Checka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Checka.
Checka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kick misses with a looping left.
Checka throws a series of punches but Kick avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kick misses with a leg kick.
Kick takes a swing at Checka's ribcage but misses.
Kick slips a jab and a cross from Checka.
Kick looks to score with a jab to the body but Checka is just out of range.
Kick misses with a wild combination.
Kick throws a jab but it's blocked by Checka.
Mike Kick is winning the standup battle so far.
Kick looks to score with a jab to the body but Checka is just out of range.
Checka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Checka lands a lovely overhand right.
Kick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Checka.
A punch combination from Checka misses.
Nice defenses there by Checka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Checka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Checka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Checka misses with a double jab.
Checka looks to land a left hand but Kick moved out of range nicely.
Checka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Checka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Checka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Checka throws a nice looking combination but Kick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kick looks to land a left hand but Checka moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Checka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Kick misses its intended target.
Checka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kick at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Checka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Checka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kick takes one to the side of the head.
Kick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Checka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Checka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kick's head.

Kick is rocked!

Kick gets tackled into the cage by Checka. Checka maintains the clinch.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Checka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kick blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checka lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Checka - that landed with a thud.
Kick misses with some punches.
Kick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Kick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Checka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Checka lands a left hand.
Checka lands a big right hand that drops Kick! The killer instinct kicks in and Checka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Checka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chin Checka!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Niinivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Whats New pussy Cat by Tom Jones as his entrance music. Noel James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Niinivaara
vs
James

198 cm
26
213 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

195 cm
24
211 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannu Niinivaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel James!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James jabs Niinivaara right on the nose. Niinivaara blinks but takes it well.

Niinivaara clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niinivaara has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niinivaara.

James breaks the clinch.
James throws the left hand but Niinivaara avoids the punch easily.
Noel James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses the shot to the body.
Niinivaara lands with a right hand.
Niinivaara blocks a jab.
Niinivaara throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James misses with an uppercut. Niinivaara saw that one coming.
James throws a body punch but Niinivaara moves out of range.
Niinivaara misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
A big right from James misses.
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niinivaara moves away from the strike by James.
James throws out a loose jab but Niinivaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niinivaara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a body punch but Niinivaara moves out of range.
Niinivaara throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Niinivaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Niinivaara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Niinivaara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niinivaara throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Niinivaara avoids the body shot from James.
Niinivaara avoids the body shot from James.
Niinivaara looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A big left from James misses.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niinivaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James looks gassed!
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
A jab from Niinivaara misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Niinivaara scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thuds a left hand into Niinivaara's body.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niinivaara looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Niinivaara throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niinivaara.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Niinivaara lands a right hook to the body.
James walks into a straight right hand from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara scores with a shot to the body.
James checks a low kick from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara scores with a jab to the body.

Niinivaara closes the distance and clinches.

James manages to break the clinch.

Niinivaara forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Niinivaara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Niinivaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niinivaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James blocks an elbow strike from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Niinivaara slows down the pace here.
Niinivaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niinivaara displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Niinivaara misses with a punch to the body.

James breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Niinivaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niinivaara slips under a jab.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Niinivaara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niinivaara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Niinivaara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

James misses with a double jab
and Niinivaara counters with a left to the body.
James looks to throw the jab but Niinivaara is out of range.
Niinivaara throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Niinivaara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Niinivaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a body punch but Niinivaara moves out of range.

Niinivaara gets a clinch.
Niinivaara avoiding damage.
Niinivaara throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Niinivaara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James is breathing heavily.
Niinivaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niinivaara throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to push Niinivaara away but Niinivaara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niinivaara stalling.

Niinivaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a jab when Niinivaara was well out of range.
Hannu Niinivaara is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James throws a jab when Niinivaara was well out of range.
Niinivaara ducks under a wild hook from James.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niinivaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Niinivaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niinivaara lands with a cross.
James looks to land a right hand but Niinivaara moved out of range.
Niinivaara slips a straight right by James.
James looks to land a left hand but Niinivaara moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niinivaara stalling against the cage.
A short right from Niinivaara.
A right hook to the body lands for Niinivaara.
Niinivaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niinivaara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Niinivaara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Niinivaara has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Niinivaara presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niinivaara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niinivaara has James pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niinivaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niinivaara moves out of range of the strikes.
James looks to throw the jab but Niinivaara is out of range.
James throws a hook but Niinivaara avoids it easily.
Niinivaara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Niinivaara is rocked!
Niinivaara staying out of range there.
Oh Niinivaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Niinivaara is just out of range.
James throws a hook but Niinivaara avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Niinivaara.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara seems to have got his legs back now.
Niinivaara lands a jab-cross combination.
Niinivaara scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niinivaara lands with a right hand.
James throws a lazy right hand but Niinivaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niinivaara moves out of range as James strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Niinivaara has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niinivaara.
Niinivaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Niinivaara dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Niinivaara defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Niinivaara takes one to the chin there.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niinivaara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice combination there by Niinivaara.

It looks like Noel James has been cut.
Niinivaara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Niinivaara clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niinivaara swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niinivaara just leaning against James, taking a breather.
Niinivaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Niinivaara misses with a punch on the inside.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara leaning his opponent against the cage.
James blocking some punches.
James tries to circle away but Niinivaara has him pinned against the cage.
James is trying to force a seperation but Niinivaara has the dominant position.
Niinivaara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Niinivaara has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Niinivaara stalling.

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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hannu Niinivaara.
Niinivaara lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Niinivaara.
James throws out a loose jab but Niinivaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niinivaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Niinivaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niinivaara looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Niinivaara misses with a looping left.
Niinivaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws a hook to the side of Niinivaara's head but Niinivaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niinivaara circles away quickly and effectively.
James lands a body shot.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niinivaara's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Niinivaara duly obliges.
James throws a body punch but Niinivaara moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Niinivaara rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to break the clinch but Niinivaara is controlling the position.
Niinivaara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niinivaara misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Niinivaara.
James tries to circle away but Niinivaara has him pinned against the cage.
Niinivaara can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Niinivaara lands a body punch.
Niinivaara stalling against the cage.
Niinivaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Niinivaara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niinivaara lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niinivaara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niinivaara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Niinivaara.
Niinivaara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James is trying to push Niinivaara away but Niinivaara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niinivaara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries to circle away but Niinivaara has him pinned against the cage.
Niinivaara pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niinivaara scores with a shot to the side of James's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Niinivaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niinivaara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Niinivaara!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saager Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhaliwal has chosen Swagga Like Us as his entrance music. Saager Dhaliwal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ipkiss
vs
Dhaliwal

190 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

194 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Vodka Rags

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
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, Saager Dhaliwal!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhaliwal scores with a nice head shot.
Dhaliwal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ipkiss.
Dhaliwal fails with a takedown attempt.
Dhaliwal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ipkiss backs up against the cage.
Dhaliwal closes the distance and clinches up with Ipkiss, looking for a takedown. Dhaliwal pushes Ipkiss against the cage but Ipkiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ipkiss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ipkiss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhaliwal keeps working.

Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ipkiss is keen to just control but Dhaliwal is a slippery customer.

Ipkiss wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhaliwal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ipkiss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhaliwal sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal moves into full guard.

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

Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Dhaliwal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dhaliwal manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Dhaliwal's guard.

Ipkiss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dhaliwal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ipkiss, into his guard.
Dhaliwal distracts Ipkiss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dhaliwal trying to control but Ipkiss is working from the bottom.
Dhaliwal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ipkiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss wants to sweep here but Dhaliwal controlling him for the moment.
Dhaliwal thows a big elbow that misses.

Dhaliwal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ipkiss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dhaliwal has Ipkiss in his guard.
Ipkiss postures up.
Ipkiss preventing the sweep.
Dhaliwal pulls Ipkiss in to control the position.

Ipkiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dhaliwal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipkiss is one step ahead there.

Ipkiss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dhaliwal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dhaliwal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dhaliwal!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ipkiss gets full guard.
Dhaliwal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ipkiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dhaliwal landing some decent shots from guard.
Dhaliwal works over Ipkiss with some ground and pound from guard.
Dhaliwal thows a big elbow that misses.
Dhaliwal postures up and lands a big shot to Ipkiss's brow.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Dhaliwal from controlling successfully.
Dhaliwal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ipkiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss trying to keep a closed guard but Dhaliwal is proving a slippery customer.

Ipkiss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dhaliwal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dhaliwal throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhaliwal is looking to work some ground and pound but Ipkiss has wrist control.
Dhaliwal preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipkiss is on top in guard.
Ipkiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhaliwal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhaliwal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dhaliwal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dhaliwal thows a huge punch but Ipkiss dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saager Dhaliwal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ipkiss fails with the takedown
and Dhaliwal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dhaliwal stuffs the takedown.
Dhaliwal throws a looping overhand right but Ipkiss ducks down to avoid it.

Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dhaliwal wants to hold on but Ipkiss pushes him away.

Ipkiss working for a submission but Dhaliwal is keeping him at bay.
Dhaliwal is trying to escape the mount.

Ipkiss is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dhaliwal has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Ipkiss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Ipkiss working for a guillotine from mount but Dhaliwal is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dhaliwal lands with a few short shots to the body.

Ipkiss 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhaliwal won't allow Ipkiss to pass to mount.

Ipkiss 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.
Ipkiss is pressing down on Dhaliwal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhaliwal is holding on for now.

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.
Dhaliwal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ipkiss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhaliwal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanley Ipkiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ipkiss postures up.
Dhaliwal wants to get back to his feet but Ipkiss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhaliwal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ipkiss wants to get back to full guard.
Ipkiss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dhaliwal trying to control but Ipkiss is working from the bottom.
Dhaliwal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal won't allow Ipkiss to sweep him here.
Ipkiss controls Dhaliwal momentarily but Dhaliwal frees himself.
Dhaliwal throwing strikes from guard but Ipkiss blocks nicely.
Dhaliwal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhaliwal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ipkiss lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dhaliwal!

Ipkiss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dhaliwal is on top in guard.
Dhaliwal chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhaliwal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ipkiss's head.
Ipkiss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dhaliwal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhaliwal being controlled here momentarily.
Dhaliwal postures up.
Dhaliwal stands up over Ipkiss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ipkiss wants to sweep here but Dhaliwal controlling him for the moment.
Dhaliwal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saager Dhaliwal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dhaliwal, as that shot connected.

Ipkiss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dhaliwal trying to control here.
Dhaliwal tries to roll over but Ipkiss keeps him under control.

Ipkiss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhaliwal sees it coming and defends easily.

Ipkiss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dhaliwal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dhaliwal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ipkiss tries to buck Dhaliwal off but Dhaliwal is having none of it.
Ipkiss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ipkiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal drops an elbow to the side of Ipkiss's head.
Dhaliwal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dhaliwal is trying to control the action in half guard but Ipkiss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dhaliwal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ipkiss tries to get to full guard but Dhaliwal has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ipkiss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dhaliwal wants to control from the top but Ipkiss keeps moving.
Dhaliwal lands a couple of digs.
Ipkiss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ipkiss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhaliwal is one step ahead there.
Dhaliwal with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss wants to sweep but no luck.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Dhaliwal from controlling successfully.
Dhaliwal postures up and lands a big shot to Ipkiss's brow.
Dhaliwal stopping the sweep attempt from Ipkiss.
Dhaliwal throwing strikes from guard but Ipkiss blocks nicely.
Ipkiss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhaliwal stopping the sweep attempt from Ipkiss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dhaliwal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ipkiss is keeping the position for now.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Dhaliwal from controlling successfully.
Ipkiss pulls Dhaliwal in close to prevent any damage.
Dhaliwal tries to free his leg and advance position but Ipkiss is retaining full guard.
Saager Dhaliwal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dhaliwal fails with the takedown

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dhaliwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ipkiss passes Dhaliwal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ipkiss is trying to work for a kimura but Dhaliwal is defending well.
Dhaliwal is looking for a sweep. Ipkiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ipkiss wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhaliwal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ipkiss is thwarting Dhaliwal's attempts to control the position.

Ipkiss wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhaliwal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stanley Ipkiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhaliwal controlling the position for now.

Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ipkiss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhaliwal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhaliwal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Ipkiss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dhaliwal 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saager Dhaliwal!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Graicie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Graicie
vs
Boy

167 cm
24
267 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
264 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Graicie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Boy or perhaps it was just good defense by Graicie which made him look bad.

Graicie drives through with a takedown into guard.

Graicie drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Graicie off! Graicie jumps back into Boy's guard.

Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graicie defends it easily.

Graicie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graicie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graicie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Graicie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graicie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Graicie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graicie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Graicie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Boy working for a triangle but Graicie defends it easily.

Boy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Graicie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boy's body to avoid the submission. Boy has instead reached around Graicie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Golden Boy!