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Undercard bout

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

Preen
vs
Emelianenko

200 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
233 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Preen!
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, Flavor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Preen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Preen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Preen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Emelianenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Preen frees his head quite easily.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Preen turns into him and now he's in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko looks gassed!

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Preen wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Preen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Preen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Preen pushes down on Emelianenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Preen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Preen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Preen is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Preen keeps him under control.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Preen sits in half guard.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Preen!
Emelianenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like BJ Preen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Emelianenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Preen looks a forlorn figure.
Emelianenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Preen is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emelianenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Preen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Preen regains half guard.
Preen seems to have got his legs back now.

Emelianenko decides to return to a standing position.

Preen feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Preen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Preen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Preen tries to pass.

Emelianenko pushes Preen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.

Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Preen wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Emelianenko looks up at the clock and then as Preen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Emelianenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Emelianenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Preen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Emelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Preen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Preen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko looks up at the clock and then as Preen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Preen prevents Emelianenko from improving position.
Emelianenko working the strikes but Preen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Emelianenko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Preen to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Preen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.

Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Emelianenko throws a leg kick

and Preen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Preen is defending it quite comfortably.
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Preen wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura here but Preen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Preen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Preen is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Preen from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Preen is controlling him.

Preen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Preen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Preen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Preen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Preen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Preen from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Preen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Preen sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Preen's head.

Emelianenko decides to return to a standing position.
Flavor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Emelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Preen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Preen regains full guard. Nicely done.

Preen working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Preen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Preen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Preen looking for a sweep. Not yet Preen, not yet.
Flavor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Preen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preen is keeping the position for now.
Preen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preen keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko stands up over Preen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Preen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Preen manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Preen's guard.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Preen's head.
Emelianenko stands and throws Preen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Preen gets back to half guard.
Preen manages to get to full guard.
Preen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Preen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Preen is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flavor Emelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ Preen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Preen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Emelianenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Preen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Preen's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Preen misses with a takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.

Preen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Preen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emelianenko, who protects the arm well.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Preen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.

Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preen manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Preen working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.

Preen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Preen's brow.

Preen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Preen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko stands and steps away. Preen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown

and Preen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Preen trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Preen controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko really wants to buck Preen off and get back to his feet.
Emelianenko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Preen unloading with bombs!
Emelianenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Preen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Preen controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Preen working over Emelianenko with some ground and pound. Emelianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Preen is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Preen prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Preen trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.

Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preen prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Emelianenko pushes Preen off looking to stand but Preen dives back in and keeps control.
Preen is tying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Preen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emelianenko!
Preen controlling from the full mount.
Preen landing strikes from the mount and Emelianenko is in trouble!
Preen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emelianenko's face.
Emelianenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Preen prevents Emelianenko from standing back up.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Preen is controlling well.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preen wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
BJ Preen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Emelianenko has one foot on Preen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Preen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Flavor Emelianenko!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Romanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex comes to the cage accompanied by Desabafo by Marcelo D2. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alex
vs
Romanoff

169 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jameson Alex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Romanoff!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex shoots in but Romanoff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex fails with the takedown.
Romanoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alex but Alex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romanoff wants to land a leg kick but Alex is out of range.
Romanoff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alex misses with a takedown

and Romanoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alex's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameson Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanoff 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.
Romanoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Alex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alex keeping full guard, as Romanoff tries to pass.
Alex wants to sweep here but Romanoff controlling him for the moment.
Romanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Alex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanoff looking to pass the guard.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Romanoff from controlling successfully.
Alex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Alex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romanoff sprawls well initially but Alex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romanoff is looking to control Alex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romanoff avoid being mounted?
Alex controlling the action here.
Romanoff tries to get to full guard but Alex has control of the leg.
Romanoff manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Alex is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanoff has wrist control.

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

Alex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romanoff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alex preventing the sweep.

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

Romanoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanoff wants to stand up but Alex is controlling him.

Romanoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Romanoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romanoff looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Romanoff 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.

Romanoff lands a nice looking body shot.
Alex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanoff but Romanoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romanoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alex with a poor takedown
and Romanoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanoff wants to land a leg kick but Alex is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Alex as Romanoff shoots in.

Alex clinches.
Alex taking a breather.
Romanoff stalling in the clinch but Alex improves position.

Alex manages to break the clinch.
Jameson Alex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alex clinches.

Alex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romanoff darts in trying to clinch

and Alex counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romanoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alex tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanoff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameson Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alex gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanoff gets full guard.
Romanoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romanoff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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

Alex postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Romanoff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alex, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanoff trying to control but Alex is working from the bottom.
Alex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanoff on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanoff wants to pass the guard but Alex is keeping the position.
Alex being controlled here, momentarily.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Romanoff from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alex tries to strike from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Romanoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Romanoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alex can't escape the position.

Romanoff looking to secure an arm triangle but Alex defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romanoff stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Alex throws a sloppy head kick and Romanoff moves out of range easily.
Alex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Alex is rocked!

It looks like Jameson Alex has been cut.
Romanoff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alex throws a head kick but Romanoff moves out of range.
Oh Alex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alex tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanoff lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Alex falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Romanoff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Morozov
vs
LaRue

194 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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, Dimitri Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty LaRue!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morozov darts in and clinches LaRue up against the cage.

Morozov is fighting off a takedown attempt but LaRue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morozov to the mat. Morozov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
LaRue stops Morozov from standing up.

Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaRue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morozov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Morozov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
LaRue tries to stand but Morozov is controlling from the bottom.
Morozov working a defensive guard but LaRue manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Morozov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov is trying to control LaRue's posture but LaRue avoids it.
LaRue throws an elbow but Morozov slips to the side and avoids it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaRue shoots in for a takedown but Morozov shows good takedown defense.

Morozov forces LaRue back against the cage and clinches.
LaRue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morozov.
LaRue tries to score a body lock takedown but Morozov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaRue throws an elbow but it misses.
LaRue is trying to break free.
Morozov can't get the takedown.
LaRue landing knees to the body.
Morozov looking for a takedown.

Morozov is fighting off a takedown attempt but LaRue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morozov to the mat. Morozov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

LaRue gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morozov tries for a takedown but LaRue circles away easily

and LaRue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morozov's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morozov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue wanted to stand there but Morozov had control of the position.
Morozov seems keen to control LaRue's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRue tries to stand but Morozov is controlling from the bottom.
LaRue looking to pass the guard.
Morozov is trying to keep LaRue in close.
LaRue won't allow Morozov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morozov is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov being controlled here momentarily.
Morozov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morozov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

LaRue working for a triangle but Morozov defends it easily.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Morozov thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Morozov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Morozov has gone for a leg lock! LaRue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morozov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaRue closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morozov is staying active underneath LaRue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LaRue frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morozov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Morozov is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaRue seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Morozov is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morozov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Morozov is trying to stand.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
Morozov won't allow LaRue to pass to mount.

LaRue stands up from half guard.
Morozov clinches but LaRue breaks the clinch
and LaRue counters with a nice leg kick.
LaRue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morozov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue fails with an attempt to clinch.

Morozov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LaRue tries to buck Morozov off but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LaRue is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Morozov wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaRue keeps working.

Morozov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Morozov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
LaRue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Morozov closes the distance and clinches.

Morozov pulls LaRue into guard.
Rusty LaRue has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Morozov works his way to full guard. Good work.

Morozov pushes LaRue off and gets back to his feet.
Morozov tries to clinch but LaRue moves away

and LaRue counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaRue.
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaRue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Morozov is looking for a triangle but LaRue pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov is controlling LaRue's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue looking to sit in guard and control but Morozov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaRue swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Morozov 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.
LaRue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaRue is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dimitri Morozov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Morozov with a lazy takedown attempt

so LaRue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morozov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morozov being controlled here, momentarily.
LaRue prevents Morozov from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morozov is on top in guard.
Morozov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaRue controlling Morozov's posture.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaRue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozovis looking to pass into half guard but LaRue pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now LaRue is in guard.
LaRue trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
LaRue won't allow Morozov to get back to his feet.
LaRue wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
Morozov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaRue manages to get himself to full guard.
Morozov trying to control but LaRue is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morozov stands and throws LaRue's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Morozov decides to stand back up.

Morozov has managed to clinch.
Morozov jumps guard but LaRue stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaRue tries to pull guard but Morozov holds him up against the cage and eventually LaRue drops back down to his feet.

Morozov manages to break the clinch.

Morozov clinches up against the cage.
LaRue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morozov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Morozov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Morozov stands up from LaRue's guard - Morozov perhaps looking for a knockout.

LaRue darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is not content to let LaRue control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LaRue connects with a nice short shot to Morozov's temple.
Morozov pushes LaRue off looking to stand but LaRue dives back in and keeps control.
LaRue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LaRue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

LaRue is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
LaRue is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaRue shoots and misses

and Morozov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dimitri Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty LaRue.
Morozov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morozov has LaRue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaRue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

LaRue gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Morozov is controlling LaRue's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morozov wants to get back to his feet.
Morozov tries to roll over but LaRue keeps him under control.
Morozov throws a strike from the bottom but LaRue passes into side control!
Morozov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rusty LaRue.
I think LaRue 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Bobkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bobkoff
vs
McAllister

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Bobkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ziggy McAllister!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bobkoff clinches up against the cage.
McAllister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McAllister scores with a knee to the head.

McAllister breaks the clinch.

Bobkoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McAllister!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister is wriggling around trying to escape.
McAllister sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bobkoff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister wants to get back to full guard.
Bobkoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bobkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Ziggy McAllister has been cut.
Bobkoff with a couple of short strikes.
McAllister is looking to get to half guard.
McAllister regains half guard.
Bobkoff passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobkoff is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bobkoff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bobkoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McAllister is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bobkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McAllister is squirming around, avoiding Bobkoff's attempts to control the action.
Bobkoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McAllister hang on?

That has opened up Ziggy McAllister's cut even more.
Bobkoff controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobkoff unloading with bombs!
Bobkoff prevents McAllister from getting the reversal.
McAllister looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McAllister breaks Bobkoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McAllister looks gassed!
Bobkoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McAllister's guard.
Bobkoff wants to control from the top but McAllister keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McAllister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobkoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McAllister wants to stand up but Bobkoff is controlling him.
McAllister controls Bobkoff momentarily but Bobkoff frees himself.
Bobkoff content to stall in guard here.
McAllister throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bobkoff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Bobkoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ziggy McAllister's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McAllister shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobkoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

McAllister feints and as Bobkoff raises his hands in defense, McAllister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAllister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McAllister working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobkoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McAllister is looking to stand up but Bobkoff won't let him.
Bobkoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAllister manages to get himself to full guard.
Bobkoff pushing down on McAllister's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McAllister wants to get back to his feet.
Bobkoff controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobkoff works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobkoff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McAllister is trying to escape the mount.
Bobkoff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McAllister's face.
Bobkoff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McAllister?
Bobkoff prevents McAllister from getting the reversal.
Bobkoff looking to control but McAllister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladamir Bobkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns McAllister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobkoff controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobkoff working the ground and pound effectively.
McAllister is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bobkoff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bobkoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobkoff prevents McAllister from getting the reversal.
Bobkoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McAllister is looking to improve his position but Bobkoff isn't that keen on the idea.
McAllister really wants to buck Bobkoff off and get back to his feet.
Bobkoff controlling from mount.
Bobkoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McAllister is looking to escape.

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.
Bobkoff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McAllister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobkoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bobkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

The cut above Ziggy McAllister's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Bobkoff is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McAllister is surviving well by controlling Bobkoff's body position as best he can.
Bobkoff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McAllister working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Bobkoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ziggy McAllister's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAllister.
McAllister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McAllister looks to land a right hand but Bobkoff moved out of range.
McAllister looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McAllister misses with a takedown attempt

and Bobkoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McAllister's guard now.
Vladamir Bobkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziggy McAllister.
Bobkoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

McAllister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McAllister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McAllister working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bobkoff is in close to McAllister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McAllister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bobkoff gets back to half guard.
McAllister wants to pass the guard but Bobkoff is defending well.
McAllister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bobkoff trying to control but McAllister postures up.

McAllister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobkoff is just riding it out for now. McAllister eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobkoff's head.
Bobkoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bobkoff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bobkoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobkoff, not yet.

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

Bobkoff darts in and clinches McAllister up against the cage.
Bobkoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McAllister is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bobkoff is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobkoff down to the mat. Bobkoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bobkoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McAllister. McAllister obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobkoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bobkoff lands in his opponent's guard.
Bobkoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobkoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McAllister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAllister wants to stand and escape but Bobkoff is having none of it.
McAllister will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McAllister can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobkoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bobkoff wants to take a breather but McAllister is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McAllister is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobkoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McAllister swivels and escapes.
Ziggy McAllister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobkoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bobkoff tries to clinch up but McAllister circles away and keeps his distance.
McAllister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bobkoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAllister will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but McAllister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAllister throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bobkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but McAllister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Bobkoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobkoff, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Bobkoff!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandor Silvaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvaski comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. Aleksandor Silvaski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silvaski
vs
Williams

210 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Nice elbows
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
XXX Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandor Silvaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a push kick but Silvaski slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Silvaski shoots in.
Silvaski misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams shoots and misses

and Silvaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Silvaski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to escape.
Silvaski is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Williams is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silvaski has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silvaski pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Williams is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silvaski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandor Silvaski!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between thomas hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hakala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, America the brutal. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

hakala
vs
Mason

187 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

XXX Fightwear

Voodoo Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, thomas hakala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Mason!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
thomas hakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Mason.

hakala moves into the clinch successfully.
hakala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.

Mason pulls hakala into guard.
Mason is trying to keep hakala in close.
Mason controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mo Mason!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

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

Coltrane
vs
Kilmister

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Voodoo Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jocko Coltrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sylus Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coltrane closes the distance and clinches.
Coltrane stops a takedown attempt from Kilmister.
Coltrane with a knee to the head.
Coltrane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilmister avoids the elbow strike from Coltrane, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coltrane.
Coltrane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Coltrane keeps him there for the moment.
Coltrane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilmister blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coltrane.

Coltrane manages to pull guard.
Kilmister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilmister distracts Coltrane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coltrane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilmister is controlling him.

Coltrane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilmister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilmister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coltrane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilmister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Coltrane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coltrane looking for a sweep. Not yet Coltrane, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilmister working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coltrane's head.

Coltrane is rocked!
Coltrane is breathing heavily.
Kilmister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh Coltrane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmister scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kilmister landing some decent shots from guard.
Kilmister stands and throws Coltrane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kilmister working the body and head with strikes.
Kilmister lands a nice forearm strike.
Coltrane is looking to regain half guard here but Kilmister keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kilmister taking a breather here.
Kilmister scores with punches from side control.
Kilmister in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilmister in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kilmister working the ground and pound from side control.
Kilmister lands an elbow.
Coltrane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coltrane is not content to let Kilmister control the position.
Kilmister cracks Coltrane with a big right hand but Coltrane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister controlling the position from side mount.
Kilmister advances to mount.
Kilmister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coltrane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kilmister with shots to the head and body - Coltrane looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Jocko Coltrane has been cut.
Kilmister with good strikes from the mount here!
Coltrane wants to hold on but Kilmister pushes him away.
Kilmister landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister with a couple of short strikes.
Kilmister scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coltrane?
Coltrane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kilmister avoids the attempt from Coltrane to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane is in a horrible position here. Kilmister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Kilmister is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coltrane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coltrane wants to hold on but Kilmister pushes him away.
Coltrane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kilmister working Coltrane over with strikes here.
Kilmister in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kilmister lands a heavy elbow.
Kilmister landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilmister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coltrane hang on?
Coltrane is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Kilmister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylus Kilmister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jocko Coltrane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kilmister throws a nice looking combination but Coltrane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilmister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilmister misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Coltrane as Kilmister shoots in.
Coltrane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coltrane as he avoids it easily.
Kilmister misses with a low kick.
Kilmister throws a series of punches but Coltrane avoids them all with ease.
Kilmister fails with the takedown.
Jocko Coltrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylus Kilmister.
Kilmister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilmister darts in trying to clinch
and Coltrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmister is breathing heavily.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coltrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilmister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister misses with a straight left.
Kilmister wants to slow Coltrane down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilmister doesn't manage to clinch there - Coltrane circles away.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coltrane dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a solid leg kick but Coltrane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilmister.
Kilmister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jocko Coltrane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmister looks to land a combination but Coltrane avoids it well.
Kilmister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Kilmister or perhaps it was just good defense by Coltrane which made him look bad.
Kilmister fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Kilmister or perhaps it was just good defense by Coltrane which made him look bad.
Kilmister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coltrane is out of range and Kilmister settles back down.
A jab from Kilmister misses.

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.
Kilmister looks for a takedown but Coltrane sprawls well.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
Kilmister throws a shot from downtown. Coltrane moves away and avoids it.
Kilmister fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coltrane checks it well.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that Coltrane avoids nicely.
Kilmister closes the distance and clinches up with Coltrane, looking for a takedown. Kilmister pushes Coltrane against the cage but Coltrane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kilmister throws a right hand that Coltrane ducks under and follows up with a left that Coltrane also avoids with ease.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
Kilmister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilmister throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilmister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilmister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilmister tries to clinch up but Coltrane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmister has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilmister throws a right hand that Coltrane ducks under and follows up with a left that Coltrane also avoids with ease.
Kilmister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilmister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilmister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coltrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coltrane as he avoids it easily.
Kilmister misses with a double jab.
Kilmister misses with a few strikes there.
Kilmister fails with the takedown.
Kilmister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilmister misses with a few strikes there.
Kilmister tries to bum rush Coltrane with a series of wild strikes but Coltrane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilmister tries to bum rush Coltrane with a series of wild strikes but Coltrane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilmister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmister looks to land a combination but Coltrane avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilmister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coltrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilmister fails to land the takedown.
Coltrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Coltrane. No joy for Kilmister on that attempt.
Kilmister misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
Kilmister misses with a few strikes there.
Kilmister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilmister misses with an uppercut. Coltrane saw that one coming.
Coltrane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilmister misses with a double jab.
Kilmister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coltrane pinned against the cage. Coltrane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Coltrane. No joy for Kilmister on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jocko Coltrane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jocko Coltrane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A choreographed right hand from Kilmister misses the target.
Kilmister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilmister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coltrane's waist but Coltrane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilmister off to one side.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Kilmister throws a right hand that Coltrane ducks under and follows up with a left that Coltrane also avoids with ease.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
Kilmister looks to land a body kick but Coltrane moved away.
Kilmister misses with a double jab.
Coltrane dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coltrane but Coltrane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kilmister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jocko Coltrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylus Kilmister.
Kilmister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coltrane but Coltrane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmister tries to work over Coltrane's front leg with a kick but Coltrane checks it.
Kilmister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister doesn't manage to clinch there - Coltrane circles away.
Coltrane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmister.
Kilmister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilmister throws a big shot that misses.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Kilmister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coltrane.
Kilmister misses with the combination.
Coltrane stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilmister. Kilmister gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Coltrane as Kilmister shoots in.
Coltrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilmister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilmister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

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.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown but Coltrane shows good takedown defense.
Kilmister tries to clinch but Coltrane moves out of range.
Kilmister shoots in but Coltrane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Horrible takedown by Kilmister or perhaps it was just good defense by Coltrane which made him look bad.
Coltrane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coltrane moves out of range as Kilmister throws a body kick.
Kilmister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kilmister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coltrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coltrane avoids a kick to the body.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown but Coltrane shows good takedown defense.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that Coltrane avoids nicely.
Kilmister tries for a takedown but Coltrane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilmister swinging wilding here.
Kilmister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kilmister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coltrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilmister.
Kilmister looks to land a right hand but Coltrane moved out of range.
Kilmister misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Coltrane as Kilmister shoots in.
Kilmister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilmister misses with a double jab.
Kilmister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilmister shoots in and drives through. Coltrane sprawls well.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Coltrane as Kilmister shoots in.
Coltrane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilmister.
Kilmister misses with a double jab.
Kilmister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coltrane slips a jab and a cross from Kilmister.
Kilmister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coltrane stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilmister. Kilmister gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilmister wants to clinch up but Coltrane keeps it at a distance.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilmister tries to clinch up but Coltrane circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Coltrane. No joy for Kilmister on that attempt.
Kilmister misses with a leg kick.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jocko Coltrane!