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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaggy Submitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaggy Submitter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Submitter
vs
Popovic

200 cm
18
248 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaggy Submitter!
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, Branko Popovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submitter fails with a takedown attempt.
Popovic wants to clinch.
Branko Popovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Submitter shoots in but Popovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Popovic throws a right hand that Submitter ducks under and follows up with a left that Submitter also avoids with ease.
Popovic shoots in for a takedown but Submitter shows good takedown defense.
Popovic moves in looking to clinch but Submitter pushes him off.
Popovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Submitter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popovic lands a head shot.

Popovic tries to keep at a distance but Submitter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Submitter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popovic cracks Submitter with a nice body shot.
Submitter takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Popovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Submitter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaggy Submitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branko Popovic.
Submitter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Popovic.
Submitter is breathing heavily.
Popovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Popovic stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Submitter avoids the damage to the body.
Popovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Submitter backwards.

Submitter jumps into guard, dragging Popovic to the mat.
Popovic wants to control from the top but Submitter keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Submitter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submitter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popovic wants to stand but Submitter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Popovic clinches up with Submitter and pushes him back against the cage.
Submitter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Popovic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Submitter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Submitter.
Popovic digs a right hand underneath Submitter's ribcage. Submitter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Popovic.
Popovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Submitter has Popovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Popovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popovic.
Popovic tries to work over Submitter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Submitter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Submitter breaks the clinch.
Popovic takes a swing at Submitter's ribcage but misses.
Popovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Submitter shoots for a double leg takedown but Popovic sprawls well. He's pushed Submitter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submitter has a takedown stuffed.
Submitter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popovic as he jumps to the side.
Submitter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popovic tries to clinch there but Submitter circles away.
Submitter tries to clinch up but Popovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Submitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Popovic lands a jab to Submitter's midsection.
No luck for Submitter with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Submitter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popovic closes the distance but Submitter moves to the side

and Submitter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Popovic missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Submitter.
Popovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Submitter content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

Submitter closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Popovic.
Popovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovic misses with a punch on the inside.

Submitter pulls guard successfully.
Submitter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Submitter trying to strike off his back.

Submitter pushes Popovic off and gets back to his feet.
Popovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Popovic tries to clinch up
enabling Submitter to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Submitter does no damage.
Popovic blocks a head kick by Submitter.
Popovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Submitter.
Submitter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Shaggy Submitter has been cut.
Popovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Popovic gets the takedown into side control.
Popovic trying to control the position but Submitter is working away.
Submitter prevents Popovic from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Submitter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popovic catches Submitter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Popovic has managed to clinch.
Submitter keeps control of Popovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popovic can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Popovic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Submitter tries for a takedown. No joy.

Submitter drags the fight down to the ground.
Submitter is trying to keep Popovic in close.

Popovic stands up from Submitter's guard - Popovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Submitter tries to close the distance and clinch but Popovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popovic.
Popovic tries to clinch up but Submitter circles away and keeps his distance.
Popovic misses with a takedown attempt

and Submitter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Popovic tries to get to full guard but Submitter has control of the leg.
Submitter is thwarting Popovic's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Branko Popovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaggy Submitter'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.

Popovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popovic.

Submitter closes the distance and clinches.
Submitter wants a takedown.
Popovic blocks a body shot from Submitter.
Popovic lands a shot to the body.
Submitter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Popovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Popovic cracks Submitter with a nice body shot.
Popovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Submitter has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Popovic.
Submitter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popovic wants to clinch
and Submitter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Submitter shoots for a double leg takedown but Popovic sprawls well. He's pushed Submitter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaggy Submitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popovic lands a right hook to the body.
Submitter misses with a takedown attempt - Popovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Popovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Submitter counters by moving into the clinch.
Popovic wants to break free but Submitter has control.
Popovic is breathing heavily.

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

Submitter closes the distance and clinches.

Submitter jumps guard.
Popovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Submitter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Popovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Submitter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic tries to get to full guard but Submitter has control of the leg.
Submitter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popovic is positioning himself well to prevent Submitter advancing to mount.

Submitter decides to stand and escape the position.
Popovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Submitter backs up against the cage.
Popovic tries to clinch up

and Submitter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Popovic is staying active underneath Submitter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Popovic is trying to maintain the position but Submitter is very close to passing his half guard.
Popovic wants to get back to his feet.
Popovic works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submitter trying to control but Popovic is working from the bottom.
Popovic is trying to control the position but Submitter postures up.
Popovic has his hands on Submitter's head, controlling the position.
Popovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Popovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Submitter is now in half guard.
Popovic is looking to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Submitter looks for a takedown but Popovic sprawls well.
Submitter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovic tries to clinch

and Submitter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Submitter.
Submitter prevents Popovic from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Popovic.
Popovic misses with a knee to the head.
Submitter tries to stall but Popovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Popovic crunches a lovely knee into Submitter's ribcage.
Popovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popovic looking for a takedown.

Submitter tightens his grip and picks Popovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Popovic manages to land in guard.
Submitter 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.
Submitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Popovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popovic is looking to stand back up but Submitter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Popovic.
Popovic wants to get back to his feet but Submitter drags him back down.
Popovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaggy Submitter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popovic is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Jab, jab by Popovic - just one landing.
Popovic lands a with a good body shot.
Submitter circles away from the clinch attempt

and Submitter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popovic wants to control but Submitter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Submitter is taking a breather. Popovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Submitter prevents Popovic from improving his position.
Submitter works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popovic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popovic is trying to improve his position.
Popovic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Submitter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaggy Submitter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaggy Submitter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Submitter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Submitter scores with a hook to the body.
Popovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Submitter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popovic tries a body shot but Submitter blocks it.
Popovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popovic misses with an elbow over the top.

Submitter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Submitter is working an open guard so Popovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Submitter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Popovic's waist but Popovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submitter off to one side.
Popovic throws a combination. Submitter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Submitter shoots for a double leg takedown but Popovic sprawls well. He's pushed Submitter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaggy Submitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submitter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Submitter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Popovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Submitter tries to move into range but Popovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Submitter circles away from the clinch attempt

and Submitter counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popovic lands an elbow inside that Submitter shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Popovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Popovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Submitter or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Submitter backwards.
Popovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Submitter.

Submitter jumps guard and drags Popovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Submitter pulls Popovic in close to prevent any damage.
Popovic wants to control from the top but Submitter keeps moving.
Popovic is looking to stand up but Submitter won't let him.
Submitter keeping moving, preventing Popovic from controlling successfully.
Popovic looking to pass the guard.
Popovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Submitter's guard.
Popovic is looking to advance position but Submitter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Popovic is squirming around, avoiding Submitter's attempts to control the action.
Popovic tries to lock up and control but Submitter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Submitter tries to control but Popovic wriggling away.
Submitter avoids the attempt from Popovic to control.
Popovic tries to control Submitter's body but Submitter pushes him off. Popovic squirms to his side and now Submitter has his back!
Submitter softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Submitter is looking for the choke from the back position but Popovic is controlling his hands well.
Popovic controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Submitter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Popovic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Popovic trying to control the hands but Submitter won't let him.
Submitter has the hooks in. Popovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submitter doesn't have the hooks in and Popovic manages to turn into his guard.
Popovic postures up in Submitter's guard and throws a big left but Submitter blocks it.
Submitter keeping moving, preventing Popovic from controlling successfully.
Popovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Submitter has wrist control.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popovic throws and low kick but Submitter moves out of range easily.

Popovic clinches.
Popovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Submitter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Submitter pulls guard effortlessly.
Popovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Submitter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submitter trying to keep a closed guard but Popovic is proving a slippery customer.

Popovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Submitter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popovic as he jumps to the side.

Popovic pushes Submitter up against the cage in a clinch.
Submitter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Popovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Popovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Submitter prevents it.
Submitter prevents the takedown attempt.
Popovic stalling in the clinch.
Popovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Popovic.
Popovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Popovic wants to break free but Submitter has control.
Popovic tries to pull guard but Submitter holds him up against the cage and eventually Popovic drops back down to his feet.
Submitter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popovic misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Popovic.
Branko Popovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popovic digs a right hand into Submitter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Submitter's gas tank.
Popovic lands a shot to the body.
Popovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Submitter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popovic misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Popovic misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Popovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tappin Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and austin mcgill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Out
vs
mcgill

177 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tappin Out!
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, austin mcgill!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcgill with a hook.
mcgill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Out throws a nice looking combination but mcgill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mcgill throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
mcgill lands a high kick!
Out tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

mcgill throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Out stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. mcgill follows into mount!

Out is rocked!

It looks like Tappin Out has been cut.
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!
Out is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Out is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Out is trying to escape the mount but mcgill keeps good control and instead manages to take Out's back.
Out seems to have got his legs back now.
Out breaks mcgill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
mcgill wants to get back to his feet but Out is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
mcgill wants to sweep here but Out controlling him for the moment.
Out controls from within his opponent's guard.
Out postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out advances position into side control!
mcgill is not content to let Out control the position.
mcgill is trying to escape the position but Out is controlling the position.

Out is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but mcgill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Out is breathing heavily.
mcgill is looking for a sweep.

Out working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Out prevents mcgill from escaping the position.
mcgill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Out tries to score with some ground and pound. mcgill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to control the action but mcgill is working from the bottom.
mcgill trying to control but Out flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

mcgill is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Out gets his way!

mcgill manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

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

Out looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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!
mcgill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcgill is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out controlling the position easily from mount.

mcgill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Out.
Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
mcgill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Out throws some wild stikes that mcgill manages to avoid easily.
mcgill wants to hold on but Out pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out controlling from mount.
Out can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mcgill is looking to escape.
Out controlling the pace for now.
mcgill is trying to stand but he's just given Out his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tappin Out just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Out decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tappin Out dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tappin Out's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Out scores with a takedown into mcgill's guard.
mcgill wants to get back to his feet but Out is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

mcgill is looking for a triangle but Out pushes his legs off easily.
mcgill wants to stand but Out is controlling the position.
Out stopping the sweep attempt from mcgill.
mcgill trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mcgill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mcgill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by mcgill.
mcgill wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mcgill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
mcgill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Out's legs.
mcgill wants to stand but Out has his arm trapped.
mcgill trying to control the action but Out is working from the bottom.
mcgill wants to stand but Out has his arm trapped.
Out is not content to let mcgill control the position.
Tappin Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Out parries the strikes from mcgill easily there. mcgill is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Out to escape.
mcgill tries to move to mount but Out blocks the move with his legs.
Out 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.
Out is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked mcgill off and has taken his back!

Out is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. mcgill has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Out has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! mcgill taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Out doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tappin Out!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tore Bross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bross comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton. Tore Bross looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bross
vs
Cash

165 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tore Bross!
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, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cash sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bross is trying to escape the mount.
Cash looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash looking to ground and pound but Bross is blocking nicely.
Cash throwing strikes here but Bross is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bross is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cash thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash unloads with some shots from mount but Bross bucks and avoids them well.

Cash working for a submission but Bross is keeping him at bay.
Bross tries to improve his position but instead Cash has taken his back!
Bross has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cash.
Cash trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cash has the hooks in. Bross is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cash trying to control.
Even with his hooks in, Cash manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cash misses with punches from the back.
Cash missing with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bross wants to escape the position.
Bross is breathing heavily.
Cash trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bross doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bross covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Cash is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bross has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cash missing with strikes from the back.
Cash keeps control of the position as Bross tries to break free.
Cash has good solid back control here.
Cash missing with strikes from the back.
Bross can't escape the position.
Bross avoids the strikes from Cash.
Cash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cash is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bross is trying to break free.
Cash is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bross turns into Cash and is now in his guard.
Cash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Cash kicks Bross off and gets to his feet.

Bross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bross postures up.
Bross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cash tries to strike from the bottom.
Bross wants to pass the guard but Cash is keeping the position.
Cash pulls Bross in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cash tries to clinch there but Bross circles away.
Cash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cash lands a body punch.
Bross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tore Bross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Cash.
Cash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cash is looking to break free of the clinch but Bross has double underhooks.
Bross stops a takedown attempt from Cash.
Cash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Cash is looking to break free of the clinch but Bross has double underhooks.
Cash can't break the clinch.
Bross tries to land knees in the clinch but Cash avoids the damage to the body.
Cash fails to pull guard.
Bross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cash dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big right from Bross misses.
Johnny Cash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bross throws a looping overhand right but Cash ducks down to avoid it.
Cash closes the distance but Bross moves to the side
and Bross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cash lands a jab-cross combination.

Bross is rocked!
Bross looks for a takedown but Cash sprawls well.
Oh Bross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bross misses with a wild body shot.
Bross seems to have got his legs back now.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cash wants to break free but Bross has control.
Bross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cash.
Bross tries to land knees in the clinch but Cash avoids the damage to the body.
Cash tries to pull guard but Bross won't allow it.
Cash managing to block the knees to the body from Bross.
Bross missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cash has double underhooks.
Bross keeps control of Cash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bross misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bross missing with knees to the body.
Bross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Bross manages to pull guard.
Cash is stalling in the full guard.

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

Bross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cash passes into side control.
Bross is trying to improve his position.

Cash has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cash slips a jab from Bross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bross throws a low kick but Cash avoids it.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnny Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash throws a head kick but Bross moves out of range.
Bross misses with a looping left.
Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash has his takedown stuffed

and Bross moves into the clinch.

Bross jumps guard.

Bross looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cash has picked Bross up and slammed him! Bross can't keep hold of the triangle and Cash manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bross keeps working.

Cash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bross tries to bench press Cash off him but Cash keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cash decides to stand back up. Cash steps back and let's Bross get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Bross.
Cash wants to clinch but Bross slips to the side

and Bross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Bross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cash slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bross wants to improve his position but instead Cash has moved into half guard.
Cash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bross regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash slips nicely into half guard.
Cash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Cash is going to stand back up.
Cash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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!
Bross gets back to full guard.
Cash preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cash stands and steps away. Bross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash shoots and misses

and Bross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cash's guard 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 Tore Bross will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cash misses with a takedown

and Bross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cash is trying to stand up here but Bross is controlling him well.
Bross trying to pass the guard but Cash defending well.
Cash is trying to maintain the position but Bross is very close to passing his half guard.
Bross trying to advance position but Cash counters by regaining guard.
Bross passes Cash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cash is trying to control but can't.
Cash preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tore Bross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cash works his way to full guard. Good work.

Cash is looking for a triangle but Bross pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bross is trying to get back to half guard.
Cash advances to mount.
Cash unloads with some shots from mount but Bross bucks and avoids them well.
Cash controlling his opponent.
Bross working to try and regain half guard.
Bross bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Cash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash pulls Bross in close to prevent any damage.
Bross trying to move into half guard but instead Cash has managed to sweep!

Cash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Bross is keeping the position.
Cash is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Cash stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bross feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cash keeping full guard, as Bross tries to pass.
Bross preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bross is working hard here to advance position.
Cash controlling the position.
Cash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bross is one step ahead there.

Bross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cash dives on top into guard.
Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Bross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cash passes into half guard.
Cash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cash prevents Bross from improving his position.
Bross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bross is looking to improve his position.
Bross is looking to get back to full guard here but Cash has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cash prevents Bross from getting the reversal.
Bross is bucking up trying to escape but Cash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Cash looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cash prevents Bross from getting the reversal.
Cash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bross is looking to escape.
Bross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cash unloads with some shots from mount but Bross bucks and avoids them well.
Cash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Cash.
I think Cash 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cash!

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