RCD 20: Blackout PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caonabo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Казаки - Ой Да . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cruz
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
25
291 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
229 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caonabo Cruz!
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, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.

Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.

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

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

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

Emelianenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cruz is defending well. Emelianenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cruz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Emelianenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egor RUSSIAN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon Reid will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

RUSSIAN
vs
Reid

187 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor RUSSIAN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vernon Reid!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid dodges the punch combination from RUSSIAN.

RUSSIAN scores with a takedown into Reid's guard.
Reid keeping full guard, as RUSSIAN tries to pass.
RUSSIAN stops Reid from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reid can do anything to dispel that myth.
RUSSIAN tries to free his leg and advance position but Reid is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RUSSIAN is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reid wants to stand up but RUSSIAN is controlling him.
RUSSIAN lands a couple of elbows.

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.
RUSSIAN pushes down on Reid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reid is trying to stand up here but RUSSIAN is controlling him well.
RUSSIAN trying to control the pace.
RUSSIAN looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
RUSSIAN wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
RUSSIAN wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reid keeps working.
RUSSIAN is pressing down on Reid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reid is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reid misses with a combination

and RUSSIAN counters with a shoot takedown. Reid fights it but they end up in guard.
Reid wants to stand but RUSSIAN is controlling the position.

RUSSIAN decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reid closes the distance but RUSSIAN moves to the side

and RUSSIAN counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reid kicks off RUSSIAN and gets to his feet.
Vernon Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RUSSIAN avoids a punch combination nicely.
RUSSIAN showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reid.
Reid closes the distance looking to clinch

and RUSSIAN counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reid's guard now.
Reid wants to get back to his feet but RUSSIAN is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Egor RUSSIAN overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RUSSIAN trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid wants to stand but RUSSIAN is controlling the position.
RUSSIAN looking to sit in guard and control but Reid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RUSSIAN is working an open guard so Reid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for RUSSIAN with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Reid misses.

RUSSIAN fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back 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.
RUSSIAN tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually RUSSIAN drops back down to his feet.
Reid wants to stall.
Reid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reid throws a knee to the head but misses.
RUSSIAN tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor RUSSIAN. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Reid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RUSSIAN has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from RUSSIAN.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but RUSSIAN blocks with his arms.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid looking to throw knees to the head but RUSSIAN is blocking nicely.
Reid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RUSSIAN has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
RUSSIAN scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egor RUSSIAN dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Reid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
RUSSIAN is standing up over Reid. Reid looks to escape but RUSSIAN dives into side control.
Reid is trying to buck RUSSIAN off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RUSSIAN working the ground and pound but Reid is defending the strikes.
RUSSIAN tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reid dodges the ground and pound from RUSSIAN.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
RUSSIAN tries to move to mount but Reid blocks the move with his legs.

RUSSIAN decides to stand back up. RUSSIAN steps back and let's Reid get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
RUSSIAN tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
RUSSIAN is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reid.

It looks like Egor RUSSIAN has been cut.
Reid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reid is looking to clinch but RUSSIAN is avoiding it.
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a series of wild punches.
Reid connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt RUSSIAN! He's out on his feet! Reid rushes in and drops RUSSIAN with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vernon Reid!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between kassit suussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuya Germs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). suussa has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. kassit suussa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

suussa
vs
Germs

225 cm
20
335 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
244 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, kassit suussa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kuya Germs!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. suussa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
suussa is breathing heavily.

Germs has closed the distance and engaged suussa in a clinch.
suussa tries for a takedown but Germs manages to get underhooks.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but suussa blocks with his arms.
Germs misses with a knee to the head.
Germs connects with a nasty looking knee right to suussa's face.

It looks like kassit suussa has been cut.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Germs looking to throw knees to the head but suussa is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germs connects with a knee to the head.
Germs misses with a knee strike.
suussa takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germs misses with a knee strike.
suussa tries to break the clinch but Germs is controlling the position.
Germs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but suussa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Germs misses with a knee to the head.
Germs lands a good knee to the midsection. suussa won't want to take too many of those.
Germs crunches a lovely knee into suussa's ribcage.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs scores with a knee to the head.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs misses with a knee strike.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Germs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but suussa blocks it with crossed arms.
Germs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but suussa blocks with his arms.
Germs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Germs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

kassit suussa's cut is getting worse.
Germs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Germs tries a knee to the head but suussa blocks it.
Germs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Germs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Germs misses with a knee to the head.
suussa tries to pull guard but Germs won't allow it.
Germs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but suussa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
suussa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kassit suussa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Germs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germs looking to throw knees to the head but suussa is blocking nicely.
Germs looking to throw knees to the head but suussa is blocking nicely.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Germs misses with a knee strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuya Germs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kassit suussa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Germs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Germs tries to clinch but suussa is having none of it.
Germs tries to clinch there but suussa circles away.
suussa swats away the attempt to clinch by Germs.
Kuya Germs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Germs fails in his attempt to clinch.

Germs closes the distance and clinches.
Germs landing knees to the body.
Germs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but suussa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Germs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but suussa blocks it with crossed arms.
Germs connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Germs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but suussa blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Germs landing knees to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Germs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Germs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Germs misses with a knee to the head.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but suussa blocks with his arms.
Germs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but suussa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Germs lands a knee to the head.
Germs lands a nice knee to the body.
Germs misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Germs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Germs misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Germs.

kassit suussa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Germs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Germs misses with a knee strike.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Germs looking to throw knees to the head but suussa is blocking nicely.
Germs connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germs throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Germs.

Jeez, kassit suussa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but suussa blocks with his arms.
Germs misses with a knee to the head.
Germs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Germs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at kassit suussa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kuya Germs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilary Valujew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Nerdcok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilary Valujew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valujew
vs
Nerdcok

188 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Future Pharmaceuticals-Q150 for $40

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilary Valujew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Nerdcok!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valujew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdcok.
Nerdcok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Valujew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Valujew seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nerdcok is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valujew working the ground and pound from side control.
Valujew tries to score with some ground and pound. Nerdcok controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nerdcok is trying to get back to half guard.
Nerdcok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valujew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Valujew.

Nerdcok actively working from the bottom here.
Nerdcok is looking for a sweep. Valujew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nerdcok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valujew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valujew's back!
Valujew holding both Nerdcok 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nerdcok is looking for the choke from the back position but Valujew is controlling his hands well.
Nerdcok throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Valujew controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Nerdcok is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Valujew controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Nerdcok is persistently looking for the submission but Valujew is defending it well.
Valujew trying to get back to his feet but Nerdcok is in full control for now.

Nerdcok looking for the RNC.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nerdcok is persistently looking for the submission but Valujew is defending it well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nerdcok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Valujew is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Valujew looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Well, with Nerdcok on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Valujew is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Valujew defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nerdcok's arms.
Valujew wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nerdcok working for the choke.
Valujew looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Nerdcok looking for the RNC.

Nerdcok is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nerdcok looks gassed!
Valujew controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Nerdcok is persistently looking for the submission but Valujew is defending it well.

Nerdcok working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valujew is trying to stand back up.
Nerdcok trying to control.
Valujew is trying to stand back up.

Nerdcok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Valujew wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Valujew is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Nerdcok off. It looks like it's working - Nerdcok slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Valujew displaying calm under pressure there.
Nerdcok with a poor takedown

and Valujew counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nerdcok's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nerdcok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valujew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valujew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nerdcok working for a triangle but Valujew defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nerdcok misses with a takedown

and Valujew counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nerdcok!
Valujew controlling the pace for now.
Nerdcok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valujew raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Nerdcok that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nerdcok takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Nerdcok is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valujew content just to control the position here.
Nerdcok is still in real trouble! Can Valujew finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Valujew! Nerdcok is hurt baaadly! Valujew is firing away with more strikes - Nerdcok is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilary Valujew!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remy Bonjasky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bonjasky
vs
Tarasov

186 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tarasov moves into the clinch.
Bonjasky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tarasov smiles and moves away.
Bonjasky shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls well. He's pushed Bonjasky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bonjasky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tarasov sprawls well initially but Bonjasky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tarasov is trying to stand up here but Bonjasky is controlling him well.
Bonjasky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bonjasky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarasov keeps working.
Tarasov is in trouble now - Bonjasky has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov is squirming around, avoiding Bonjasky's attempts to control the action.
Tarasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonjasky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarasov tries to lock up and control but Bonjasky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarasov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bonjasky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tarasov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tarasov and Bonjasky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tarasov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonjasky tries to kick Tarasov off but Tarasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarasov is looking to take a break and control but Bonjasky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonjasky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonjasky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarasov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarasov throwing shots but Bonjasky is blocking nicely.
Bonjasky wants to get back to his feet.
Bonjasky is staying active underneath Tarasov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarasov wants to stand up but Bonjasky has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tarasov is working for a kimura but Bonjasky is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonjasky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonjasky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tarasov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bonjasky to regain full guard.
Tarasov passes Bonjasky's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonjasky tries to get to full guard but Tarasov has control of the leg.
Bonjasky manages to get to full guard.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarasov thows a big elbow that misses.
Bonjasky wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Bonjasky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexey Tarasov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tarasov rushes Bonjasky and presses him up against the cage.

Bonjasky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonjasky has a takedown stuffed.
Tarasov throws a head kick that Bonjasky semi-blocks.
Bonjasky looks to land a body kick but Tarasov moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Tarasov as Bonjasky shoots in.
Alexey Tarasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Bonjasky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonjasky checks a leg kick.
Tarasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonjasky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarasov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonjasky tries for a takedown but Tarasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonjasky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarasov throws a series of punches but Bonjasky avoids them all with ease.
Bonjasky avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonjasky.
Tarasov scores with a kick to the body.
Tarasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarasov but Tarasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tarasov clinches with his opponent.

Tarasov breaks the clinch.
Tarasov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Tarasov pushes Bonjasky up against the cage in a clinch.

Tarasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarasov looks to land a combination but Bonjasky avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Tarasov scores with a four punch combination!
Tarasov looks to land a combination but Bonjasky avoids it well.

Tarasov clinches.

Tarasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarasov throws a head kick but Bonjasky moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tarasov.
Tarasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexey Tarasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov throws a push kick but Bonjasky slaps the foot to one side.
Bonjasky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarasov circles away.
Tarasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tarasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonjasky blocks a head kick by Tarasov.
Tarasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Bonjasky misses
and Tarasov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarasov throws the kick towards the body but Bonjasky avoids it.
Tarasov swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarasov tries to sprawl out of it but Bonjasky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonjasky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonjasky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarasov tries to clinch but Bonjasky is having none of it.
Tarasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonjasky dodges the punch combination from Tarasov.
Tarasov throws a sloppy head kick and Bonjasky moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Tarasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Bonjasky clinches up against the cage.
Bonjasky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov is trying to break the clinch but Bonjasky is controlling him.

Bonjasky successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarasov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonjasky is pulling down on Tarasov's head to control his posture.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonjasky is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov stays in close to Bonjasky's body and controls the position.

Bonjasky looking for a guillotine here but Tarasov defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarasov looking to sit in guard and control but Bonjasky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tarasov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Bonjasky is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
Tarasov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonjasky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bonjasky is refusing to be controlled, as Tarasov sits in half guard.
Bonjasky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tarasov.
Tarasov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarasov throws a strike but Bonjasky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bonjaskyis looking to pass into half guard but Tarasov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tarasov is in guard.
Bonjasky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarasov throws and elbow that misses. Bonjasky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarasov's guard. Nice move by Bonjasky!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonjasky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Bonjasky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tarasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bonjasky, into his guard.
Tarasov won't allow Bonjasky to sweep him here.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonjasky is retaining full guard.
Tarasov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonjasky pulls Tarasov in close to prevent any damage.
Bonjasky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Tarasov.
Well Tarasov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Tarasov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janos Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Terkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu comes to the cage accompanied by "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lieu
vs
Terkin

185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janos Lieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Terkin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieu lands a really nice looking cross but Terkin seems unphased.
Terkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lieu but Lieu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lieu scores with a jab to the head.
Lieu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terkin.
Lieu throws out a powerful jab.
Lieu stuffs the takedown attempt from Terkin. Terkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Janos Lieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Terkin.
Lieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terkin takes one to the chin there.
Terkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lieu moves into the clinch successfully.
Lieu scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lieu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Lieu.
Terkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lieu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terkin looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Lieu - that landed with a thud.
Lieu lands a big right hand that drops Terkin! The killer instinct kicks in and Lieu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lieu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Lieu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miodrag Stefanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Bey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefanovic comes to the cage accompanied by check yo self. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stefanovic
vs
Bey

184 cm
24
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Resistance

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miodrag Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wee Bey!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stefanovic is defended easily by Bey.
Stefanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bey manages to avoid it.
Bey lands with a kick to the temple. Stefanovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bey lands with a kick to the temple. Stefanovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stefanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bey as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Bey.

Stefanovic drives through and clinches with Bey against the cage.
Bey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bey lands with a left to the head.

Stefanovic has picked Bey up - he's going for a ride! Stefanovic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Stefanovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bey is looking for a sweep. Stefanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bey tries to kick Stefanovic off but Stefanovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stefanovic working Bey over with strikes.
Stefanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Stefanovic is looking for a kimura here.
Stefanovic is pressing down on Bey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bey is holding on for now.
Stefanovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stefanovic works his way into side control.
Bey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stefanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Stefanovic is working for a kimura but Bey is defending it quite comfortably.
Bey is trying to maintain the position but Stefanovic is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bey trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stefanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefanovic stands and throws Bey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bey tries to bench press Stefanovic off him but Stefanovic keeps the position.
Bey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.

Stefanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Bey is trying to control but can't.
Stefanovic content to control rather than advance.

Stefanovic 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.
Bey is pressing down on Stefanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Bey keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
Stefanovic is working Bey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stefanovic 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.
Stefanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stefanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wee Bey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bey has managed to clinch.
Bey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Bey.
Bey lands a right hand.
Stefanovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stefanovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bey sprawls well. Bey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stefanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miodrag Stefanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanovic slips under a jab.
Bey throws a head kick that misses.
Bey scores with a nice body kick.
Stefanovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bey swivels and escapes.
Miodrag Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bey closes the distance and clinches.
Bey swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic fails to pull guard.
Bey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bey misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bey misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bey.
Bey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic jumps guard but Bey stands there with Stefanovic around his waist. Stefanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bey lands a head kick!
Stefanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Bey tries to sprawl out of it but Stefanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bey with a hook.
Stefanovic misses with a hook.
Bey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stefanovic slips under a jab from Bey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bey.
Bey throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bey.
Stefanovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bey sprawls well. Bey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stefanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Bey slaps away a takedown attempt from Stefanovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miodrag Stefanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Stefanovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bey!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stefanovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bey turns into him and now he's in Stefanovic's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bey wants to control from the top but Stefanovic keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bey cracks Stefanovic with a solid left hand.
Bey stays in close to Stefanovic's body and controls the position.

Stefanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bey wants to control from the top but Stefanovic keeps moving.
Stefanovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bey prevents Stefanovic from improving his position.
Bey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stefanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bey trying to control the action but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
Bey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stefanovic is looking to improve his position.
Stefanovic trying to control here.

Stefanovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bey wants to control but Stefanovic is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bey is trying to control. Stefanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wee Bey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefanovic is trying to force a seperation but Bey has the dominant position.
Bey misses with some punches.
A short right from Bey.
Bey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stefanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Bey fails to land.

Stefanovic pulls Bey into guard.
Bey trying to control but Stefanovic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bey with a nice head shot there.

Stefanovic is looking for a triangle but Bey pushes his legs off easily.
Bey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stefanovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bey defends it easily.
Bey working some strikes from top position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stefanovic working for a triangle but Bey defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bey wants to control but Stefanovic is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Bey.
Bey passes to side control.
Stefanovic is trying to control Bey's posture but Bey avoids it.
Bey lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanovic keeps working.
Stefanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bey is working Stefanovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bey wants to control but Stefanovic is keeping him busy.
Stefanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stefanovic down.
Stefanovic tries to bench press Bey off him but Bey keeps the position.
Bey working away.
Bey wants to control but Stefanovic is keeping him busy.
Bey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stefanovic some visible discomfort.
Bey slows the pace down.
Stefanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Bey keeps moving and retains side control.
Stefanovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic gets back to full guard.
Bey wants to control from the top but Stefanovic keeps moving.
Bey chips away with some ground and pound.
Miodrag Stefanovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bey preventing the sweep.

Bey 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.
Stefanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bey lands a couple of elbows.
Bey postures up and lands a big shot to Stefanovic's brow.

Stefanovic is looking for a triangle but Bey pushes his legs off easily.

Stefanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stefanovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bey defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Stefanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bey pushing down on Stefanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bey is trying to control. Stefanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bey prevents Stefanovic from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bey lands a nice short elbow.
Bey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bey is keen to just control but Stefanovic is a slippery customer.
Miodrag Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanovic is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wee Bey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bey 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wee Bey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Eenmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eenmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Shall Burn - Endzeit. Bathory has chosen Kid Unknown - Nightmare as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eenmaa
vs
Bathory

190 cm
25
201 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
192 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Eenmaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eli Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory fails with the takedown.
Bathory closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eenmaa circles away.
Eli Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eenmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.

Bathory drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bathory throws an elbow but Eenmaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Eenmaa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bathory lands an elbow.
Eenmaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bathory asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bathory throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eenmaa taking a bit of punishment here - Bathory scoring with strikes.
Bathory throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Eenmaa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bathory trying to pass the guard but Eenmaa defending well.
Bathory is trying to control. Eenmaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eenmaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eenmaa tries to get out of the position.
Bathory thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eenmaa to regain full guard.
Eenmaa wants to stand and escape but Bathory is having none of it.
Eenmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Bathoryis looking to pass into half guard but Eenmaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eenmaa is in guard.
Bathory is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bathory with the ground and pound but Eenmaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Eenmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eenmaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bathory thows a big elbow that misses.
Bathory lands a couple of digs.
Bathory wants to control from the top but Eenmaa keeps moving.
Bathory throws and elbow that misses. Eenmaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bathory's guard. Nice move by Eenmaa!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eenmaa wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Eenmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eenmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bathory wants to sweep here but Eenmaa controlling him for the moment.
Bathory lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eenmaa!
Eenmaa taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bathory connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bathory has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eenmaa blocking the ground and pound.
Bathory lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eenmaa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bathory tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eenmaa is breathing heavily.
Eenmaa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bathory tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bathory looking to ground and pound but Eenmaa is blocking nicely.
Bathory landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bathory shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eenmaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

It looks like Aleksandr Eenmaa has been cut.
Bathory is in close to Eenmaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Eenmaa is rocked!
Eenmaa keeping full guard, as Bathory tries to pass.
Eenmaa keeping moving, preventing Bathory from controlling successfully.
Eenmaa keeping full guard, as Bathory tries to pass.
Bathory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bathory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eenmaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory is looking to work some ground and pound but Eenmaa has wrist control.
Bathory is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eenmaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bathory.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bathory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bathory throwing strikes but missing.
Bathory throwing strikes from guard but Eenmaa blocks nicely.
Eenmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bathory wants to pass the guard but Eenmaa is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bathory throwing strikes but missing.
Eenmaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bathory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bathory trying to control but Eenmaa is working from the bottom.
Eenmaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bathory.
Bathory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bathory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory trying to control but Eenmaa is working from the bottom.
Bathory is in close to Eenmaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bathory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bathory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bathory throws and elbow that misses. Eenmaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bathory's guard. Nice move by Eenmaa!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bathory is on top in guard.
Bathory tries to free his leg and advance position but Eenmaa is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bathory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eenmaa is keeping the position for now.
Bathory missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bathory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bathory postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bathory postures up in Eenmaa's guard and throws a big left but Eenmaa blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bathory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bathory makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Eenmaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bathory shoots in looking for a takedown but Eenmaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bathory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eenmaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bathory.
Nice shot by Eenmaa.

Bathory scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bathory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bathory working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bathory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eenmaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bathory.
Eli Bathory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bathory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eenmaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bathory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bathory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bathory lands with a punch from half guard.
Bathory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bathory thows a huge punch but Eenmaa dodges it nicely.
Bathory wants to take a breather but Eenmaa is having none of it.
Bathory working the head and body with strikes.
Bathory drops an elbow to the side of Eenmaa's head.
Bathory working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eenmaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bathory.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory passes to side control.
Bathory landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bathory throws a strike aimed at the side of Eenmaa's head but Eenmaa avoids it well.
Bathory has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Eenmaa!
Bathory throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Eenmaa because Bathory loaded up on that one.
Bathory working the ground and pound effectively.
Bathory putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory misses with a head shot.
Bathory misses with a head shot.
Bathory with a couple of short strikes.
Bathory lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bathory throwing strikes here but Eenmaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bathory landing strikes from the mount and Eenmaa is in trouble!
Oh Eenmaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Aleksandr Eenmaa's cut is getting worse.
Bathory lands a big shot there that rocks Eenmaa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bathory cracks Eenmaa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bathory cracks Eenmaa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Bathory!
Eli Bathory is the new middleweight champion!