WAR PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Fetter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holdaen Rafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetter comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Dale Fetter had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Dale Fetter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fetter
vs
Rafer

183 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Plays chess

Demonic Clothing
Country Boy MMA

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, Dale Fetter!
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, Holdaen Rafer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fetter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rafer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fetter throws a hook but Rafer blocks it.
Rafer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fetter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafer's waist but Rafer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fetter off to one side.
Fetter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rafer as he jumps to the side.
Fetter lands a front kick.
Rafer cracks the inside of Fetter's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rafer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rafer closes the distance and clinches.
Rafer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fetter can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Fetter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetter is breathing heavily.

Fetter manages to break the clinch.
Fetter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rafer counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rafer misses.
Rafer throws a series of punches but Fetter moves out of range.
Rafer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fetter takes a step back to recover.
Rafer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rafer.
Rafer lands a glancing blow to the side of Fetter's head.
Rafer misses with the combination.
Rafer misses with a wild combination.
Rafer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fetter in his tracks.
Rafer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafer lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Dale Fetter has been cut.
Rafer lands a jab-cross combination.
Fetter pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fetter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fetter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fetter throws a series of punches but Rafer avoids them all with ease.
Fetter shoots in but no luck this time.
Rafer throws a leg kick but Fetter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rafer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rafer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fetter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fetter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rafer counters with a left and a right that stings Fetter.
Dale Fetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fetter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rafer shoots in but Fetter avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetter tries to clinch but Rafer moves away

and Rafer moves into the clinch.
Fetter has Rafer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rafer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rafer stops a takedown attempt from Fetter.

Fetter manages to break the clinch.
Fetter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rafer is looking to clinch but Fetter is avoiding it.
Rafer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fetter.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fetter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fetter swings for the body but Rafer moves out of range.
Rafer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rafer stuffs the takedown.
Fetter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rafer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rafer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Rafer misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetter stuffs the takedown attempt from Rafer. Rafer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fetter doesn't seem bothered though.
Rafer throws a leg kick that misses.
Rafer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rafer counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Fetter misses.
Rafer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rafer misses with a double jab.
Fetter tries for a takedown but Rafer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rafer throws a right hand that Fetter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fetter also avoids with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fetter.
Rafer misses with a combination
and Fetter counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holdaen Rafer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dale Fetter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fetter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fetter looks for a takedown but Rafer sprawls well.
Rafer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fetter lands with a straight right. Rafer didn't see that one coming.
Fetter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holdaen Rafer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rafer avoids the body shot from Fetter.
Fetter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafer misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Fetter scores with a four punch combination!
Rafer throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rafer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rafer.
Fetter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rafer misses with a series of wild punches.
Rafer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dale Fetter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fetter tries to move into range but Rafer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rafer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fetter.
Rafer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rafer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fetter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fetter.

Rafer breaks the clinch.
Rafer lands a jab to the head.
Fetter misses with a takedown attempt - Rafer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Fetter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rafer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rafer throws a right hand that Fetter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fetter also avoids with ease.
Fetter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafer's waist but Rafer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fetter off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fetter.
Rafer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fetter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fetter manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Fetter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rafer which made him look bad.
Rafer fails to land with a series of punches.
Fetter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Fetter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rafer which made him look bad.
Fetter stuffs the takedown attempt from Rafer. Rafer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafer throws a wild body kick that Fetter sees coming a mile off.
Rafer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rafer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rafer misses with a combination

and Fetter counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetter landing strikes.
Fetter wants to stand but Rafer has his arm trapped.
Fetter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rafer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fetter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rafer sneaks back into half guard.
Rafer controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rafer wants to get back to his feet.
Rafer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fetter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rafer is trying to stand up here but Fetter is controlling him well.
Fetter is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rafer manages to get to full guard.
Fetter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Fetter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dale Fetter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fetter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rafer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fetter throws a combination that misses
and Rafer counters with a low kick, right behind Fetter 's knee.
Rafer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rafer moves in looking to clinch but Fetter pushes him off.
Fetter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rafer but Rafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fetter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fetter tries to land a body kick
and Rafer counters with a one-two to the body.
Fetter throws a head kick that misses
and Rafer counters with an inside leg kick.
Fetter misses the body punch
and Rafer counters with a one-two to the body.
Rafer is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafer lands with a straight right. Fetter didn't see that one coming.
Rafer misses with a low kick as Fetter jumps back.
Rafer looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafer throws a combination that misses
and Fetter counters with a left and a right that stings Rafer.
Rafer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Rafer there.

Fetter is rocked!
Rafer throws a front kick aimed at Fetter's knee but Fetter avoids it well.
Fetter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rafer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rafer throws a right and a left that Fetter avoids nicely.

Fetter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fetter stops Rafer from getting back to his feet.
Fetter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rafer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fetter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rafer stuffs the takedown.

Rafer takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fetter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Rafer as Fetter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Fetter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rafer counters with a series of strikes. Fetter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fetter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rafer pinned against the cage. Rafer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Rafer catches Fetter right on the button with a cross.
Rafer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fetter.
Fetter throws a sloppy body shot
and Rafer counters with a three punch combo that has Fetter backing up. Fetter nods at Rafer to acknowledge the strikes.

Fetter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.Rafer is not content to let Fetter control the position.
Fetter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafer is trying to maintain the position but Fetter is very close to passing his half guard.
Rafer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Rafer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rafer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rafer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fetter dodges the punch combination from Rafer.
Fetter throws a combination that misses
and Rafer counters with a series of strikes. Fetter will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fetter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rafer misses with a two punch combination.
Rafer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fetter circles away.
Horrible takedown by Fetter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rafer which made him look bad.
Fetter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fetter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fetter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rafer but Rafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rafer looks to land a combination. Fetter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fetter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rafer can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rafer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rafer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fetter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rafer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rafer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fetter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fetter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rafer as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holdaen Rafer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rafer 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holdaen Rafer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Hauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hauser
vs
Steele

200 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Random Name Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fritz Hauser!
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, Ben Steele!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Hauser, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Hauser against the cage but Hauser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hauser misses with the combination.
Steele is looking to clinch but Hauser is avoiding it.
Steele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hauser swivels and escapes.
Hauser swinging wilding here.
Hauser tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fritz Hauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steele.
Hauser lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hauser. No joy for Steele on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hauser as Steele shoots in.
A jab lands there for Hauser.
Hauser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Hauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hauser smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch there but Hauser circles away.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Hauser.

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.
Hauser misses with a body shot

and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steele prevents Hauser from improving his position.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Hauser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser is trying to get back to full guard.
Hauser is positioning himself well to prevent Steele advancing to mount.
Steele 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.
Hauser is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hauser avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Steele.
Steele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele tries to clinch there but Hauser circles away.
Hauser lands a jab to the head.
Hauser swinging wilding here.
Hauser throws a series of strikes that have Steele backpedaling.
Hauser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele shoots in but Hauser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steele looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steele looks gassed!
Hauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele throws a solid leg kick but Hauser takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steele.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Hauser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hauser.
Hauser's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hauser duly obliges.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steele.
A punch combination from Hauser misses.
Steele tries to clinch there but Hauser circles away.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fritz Hauser will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Steele.
Hauser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hauser as Steele shoots in.
Hauser avoids a kick to the body.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fritz Hauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Steele.
Steele tries for a takedown but Hauser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Hauser thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Hauser throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hauser counter with a right hand.
Hauser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hauser stuffs the takedown.
Hauser lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele avoids the body shot from Hauser.

Steele gets a takedown into half guard.

Steele decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hauser scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Hauser shows good takedown defense.
Steele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Steele escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hauser keeps the fight on the outside.
Hauser misses with the combination.
Hauser throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Hauser shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Hauser.
Steele wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hauser lands with a nice combination. Steele backs away looking to recover.

Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steele stands and throws Hauser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hauser is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hauser is not content to let Steele control the position.
Hauser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.
Hauser parries the strikes from Steele easily there. Steele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hauser to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hauser pushes Steele away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Steele gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Steele passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hauser!
Steele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steele tries to control but Hauser wriggling away.
Steele lands a big elbow.
Steele controlling from mount.

Steele is working for a guillotine from mount but Hauser frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Steele throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hauser counter with a right hand.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Hauser misses with a combination

and Steele counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hauser!

Hauser is rocked!

Steele is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Steele extends the arm and Hauser is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Juliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Zeitzer (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.

Juliano
vs
Zeitzer

174 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Fast

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, Rocko Juliano!
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, Vasily Zeitzer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juliano scores with a leg kick.
Zeitzer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Juliano.
Zeitzer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Juliano stands up and beckons Zeitzer to his feet.
Juliano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juliano shoots in and drives through. Zeitzer sprawls well.
Zeitzer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zeitzer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juliano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Juliano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Juliano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zeitzer is not content to let Juliano control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juliano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Juliano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zeitzer!
Juliano unloading with bombs!
Juliano controlling from mount.
Juliano 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.
Juliano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Juliano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zeitzer to take his back!
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeitzer takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juliano gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zeitzer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Juliano lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zeitzer hold on?!
Juliano throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zeitzer!
What can Zeitzer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Juliano lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeitzer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juliano controlling well, preventing Zeitzer from escaping the position.

Juliano is persistently looking for the submission but Zeitzer is defending it well.
Zeitzer is keeping busy.
Juliano is really struggling to control Zeitzer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juliano throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zeitzer!
Juliano controlling well, preventing Zeitzer from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juliano has his arm under Zeitzer's chin here. Game over son! Juliano squeezes tightly and Zeitzer is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocko Juliano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Brown

215 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Smith!
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, Alex Brown!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith fails with the takedown

and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown controlling the position.

Brown has hold of Smith's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Smith tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Smith screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Smith, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alex Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Sidorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Sidorov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Boudewijn
vs
Sidorov

189 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
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, Vladimir Sidorov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boudewijn scores with a head kick.
Sidorov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boudewijn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boudewijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boudewijn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boudewijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boudewijn lands a head kick. Sidorov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boudewijn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sidorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Boudewijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidorov.
Boudewijn tries to clinch but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov shoots in but Boudewijn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boudewijn scores with a three punch combo!
Sidorov looks gassed!

Boudewijn instigates a clinch.
Sidorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sidorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Boudewijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sidorov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov can't break the clinch.
Boudewijn has had enough of the clinch but Sidorov keeps him there for the moment.

Boudewijn breaks the clinch.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudewijn, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudewijn.
Sidorov throws a leg kick
and Boudewijn counters with a leg kick.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sidorov wants to clinch
letting Boudewijn counter with a right hand.
Boudewijn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sidorov's sensitive parts.
Boudewijn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidorov's calf.
Boudewijn throws a combination that misses

and Sidorov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boudewijn!
Boudewijn wants to hold on but Sidorov pushes him away.
Boudewijn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sidorov misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn wants to control but Sidorov is having none of it.
Boudewijn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boudewijn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sidorov on the ground.
Sidorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boudewijn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sidorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boudewijn is trying to stand up.
Sidorov avoids the attempt from Boudewijn to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Sidorov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boudewijn is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sidorov throws some wild stikes that Boudewijn manages to avoid easily.
Sidorov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boudewijn working to try and regain half guard.
Sidorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sidorov throwing strikes here but Boudewijn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sidorov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boudewijn blocking the ground and pound.
Sidorov won't let Boudewijn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sidorov looking to control but Boudewijn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boudewijn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sidorov content just to control the position here.
Sidorov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidorov punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Boudewijn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No joy there for Boudewijn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Sidorov gets the takedown into side control.
Boudewijn struggling a bit here.
Boudewijn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sidorov is controlling him well.

Sidorov decides to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Boudewijn.
A nice combination there by Boudewijn.
Sidorov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boudewijn is looking to slow Sidorov down with leg kicks.
Xander Boudewijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses.

Sidorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sidorov showed some decent athleticism there.
Boudewijn is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Sidorov is breathing heavily.
Sidorov stops Boudewijn from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov not doing much here.
Sidorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boudewijn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sidorov tries to stand and escape but Boudewijn is controlling the position.
Boudewijn trying to hold on to Sidorov's head to control him but Sidorov postures up.
Well, if Sidorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Sidorov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sidorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boudewijn counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Boudewijn as he checks the leg kick.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt - Boudewijn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boudewijn stalks Sidorov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sidorov's face. Sidorov staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudewijn.

Sidorov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sidorov is keen to just control but Boudewijn is a slippery customer.
Sidorov is stalling here. Boudewijn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sidorov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boudewijn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudewijn working away.
Boudewijn is looking to take a break and control but Sidorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudewijn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boudewijn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sidorov struggling a bit here.
Sidorov gets back to half guard.
Sidorov trying to control from the bottom.
Boudewijn blocks the strikes from Sidorov.
Sidorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Boudewijn throws a right and a left that Sidorov avoids nicely.
Boudewijn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boudewijn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Boudewijn gets caught flat footed, as Sidorov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boudewijn is looking to stand up but Sidorov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Boudewijn wants to stand up but Sidorov is controlling him.
Sidorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sidorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sidorov trying to control but Boudewijn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Sidorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sidorov lands with a nice body kick.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick which misses Sidorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sidorov tries to avoid it.
Sidorov looks for a takedown but Boudewijn sprawls well.
Boudewijn scoring well with a low kick there.
Boudewijn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sidorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boudewijn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sidorov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sidorov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Sidorov stands up and waves to Boudewijn to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sidorov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sidorov closes the distance and clinches up with Boudewijn, looking for a takedown. Sidorov pushes Boudewijn against the cage but Boudewijn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xander Boudewijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Sidorov.
Sidorov throws a body punch but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Boudewijn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Sidorov moves into the clinch.

Sidorov breaks from the clinch.
Boudewijn throws a combination that misses
and Sidorov counters with a series of strikes. Boudewijn will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sidorov rushes Boudewijn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Sidorov.
Sidorov wants a takedown.
Sidorov fails to pull guard.
Boudewijn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.
Sidorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boudewijn wants to break free but Sidorov has control.
Boudewijn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sidorov's face.
Sidorov tries to land knees in the clinch but Boudewijn avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn tries for a takedown but Sidorov manages to get underhooks.
Sidorov working aggressively here.
Sidorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sidorov lands a body punch.
Boudewijn is trying to break free.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Boudewijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Sidorov drops back down to his feet.
Sidorov is trying to break free.
Boudewijn has had enough of the clinch but Sidorov keeps him there for the moment.
Sidorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudewijn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sidorov trying to land knees to the body.

Boudewijn manages to break the clinch.
Boudewijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sidorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudewijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sidorov.
Xander Boudewijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, jab by Boudewijn - just one landing.
Boudewijn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sidorov backs up against the cage.
Boudewijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sidorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudewijn which made him look bad.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy head kick

and Sidorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boudewijn keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidorov trying to control but Boudewijn is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov passes into half guard.
Sidorov slows the pace down in half guard.
Sidorov lands strikes from half guard.

Sidorov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudewijn, right into the meat.

Sidorov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidorov passes Boudewijn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sidorov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Sidorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sidorov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Sidorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Sikorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Fojtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sikorsky
vs
Fojtik

179 cm
22
231 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

199 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Sikorsky!
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, Dusan Fojtik!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikorsky misses with a wild combination.
Fojtik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sikorsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikorsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Fojtik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikorsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sikorsky scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fojtik has a takedown stuffed.
Fojtik misses with a takedown attempt - Sikorsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fojtik misses with a takedown attempt - Sikorsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Allan Sikorsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Fojtik.
Sikorsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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.
Sikorsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fojtik shoots in but no luck this time.
Fojtik throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sikorsky counter with a right hand.
Sikorsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fojtik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikorsky counters with a three punch combo that has Fojtik backing up. Fojtik nods at Sikorsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Fojtik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikorsky swivels and escapes.
Fojtik looks gassed!
Sikorsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fojtik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikorsky scores with a four punch combination!
Fojtik wants to clinch but Sikorsky slips to the side
enabling Sikorsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikorsky could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fojtik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikorsky counters with a series of strikes. Fojtik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fojtik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sikorsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikorsky throws a combination that misses

and Fojtik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fojtik trying to control but Sikorsky is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fojtik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fojtik trying to control but Sikorsky is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fojtik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sikorsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fojtik trying to control the position from guard on top but Sikorsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fojtik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fojtik misses with a takedown
and Sikorsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fojtik throws a combination that misses
and Fojtik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dusan Fojtik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikorsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sikorsky throws a series of punches but Fojtik avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fojtik misses with a double jab
and Sikorsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fojtik tries to clinch up
and Sikorsky counters with a three punch combo that has Fojtik backing up. Fojtik nods at Sikorsky to acknowledge the strikes.
Sikorsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fojtik on the side of the head.
Sikorsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fojtik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sikorsky throws a series of punches but Fojtik moves out of range.
Fojtik misses with a double jab
and Sikorsky counters with a left and a right that stings Fojtik.

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.
Sikorsky works over Fojtik's head and body with a nice combination.
Allan Sikorsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fojtik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sikorsky swivels and escapes.
Sikorsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fojtik backs up against the cage.
Sikorsky throws a right hand that Fojtik ducks under and follows up with a left that Fojtik also avoids with ease.
Fojtik misses with a kick to the body
and Sikorsky counters with a straight right hand.
Fojtik tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sikorsky to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sikorsky.
Fojtik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fojtik looks to clinch
and Sikorsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Sikorsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikorsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Fojtik clinches but Sikorsky breaks the clinch
enabling Sikorsky to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sikorsky misses with the combination.
A combination from Sikorsky does no damage.
Sikorsky misses with a wild combination.
Sikorsky is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fojtik looks to clinch
and Sikorsky counters with a two punch combo.
Fojtik tries to clinch
and Sikorsky counters with a series of strikes. Fojtik will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Sikorsky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sikorsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fojtik.
Fojtik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sikorsky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fojtik looks to clinch
and Sikorsky counters with a left and a right that stings Fojtik.
Sikorsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sikorsky tries to bum rush Fojtik with a series of wild strikes but Fojtik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fojtik misses with a takedown
and Sikorsky counters with a two punch combo.
Fojtik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikorsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky misses with a wild combination.
Fojtik fails to land the takedown.
Fojtik looks for a takedown but Sikorsky sprawls well.
Allan Sikorsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Fojtik.
Sikorsky misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sikorsky.
Sikorsky throws a series of punches but Fojtik moves out of range.
Fojtik looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fojtik looks for a takedown but Sikorsky sprawls well.
Sikorsky works over Fojtik's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fojtik fails to land the takedown.
Sikorsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikorsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fojtik darts in trying to clinch
and Sikorsky counters with a two punch combo.

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.
Sikorsky throws a right hand that Fojtik ducks under and follows up with a left that Fojtik also avoids with ease.
Sikorsky throws a one two combo.
Fojtik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikorsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fojtik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sikorsky counters with a left and a right that stings Fojtik.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Sikorsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sikorsky 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Sikorsky!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Tetriakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tetriakov's choice of entrance music: Arsonist's Prayer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Drwal
vs
Tetriakov

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Tetriakov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Drwal takes the fight into the clinch.
Tetriakov tries for a takedown but Drwal manages to get underhooks.
Drwal tries for a takedown but Tetriakov manages to get underhooks.
Tetriakov prevents the takedown attempt.
Drwal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Drwal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drwal missing with knees to the body.

Tetriakov successfully pulls guard.
Drwal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Tetriakov is looking for a triangle but Drwal pushes his legs off easily.

Tetriakov working for a triangle but Drwal defends it easily.

Tetriakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drwal passes into side control.
Tetriakov is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal working the head and body with strikes.

Drwal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drwal throws a push kick but Tetriakov slaps the foot to one side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drwal.
Tetriakov is looking for a sweep.
Tetriakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drwal's best efforts.
Tetriakov looks gassed!
Tetriakov trying to control but Drwal postures up.
Tetriakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drwal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drwal's back!
Drwal controlling Tetriakov 's hands.
Drwal trying to control the position but Tetriakov manages to sink in the hooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov lands punches and elbows.
Tetriakov keeps control of the position as Drwal tries to break free.
Drwal wants to get back to his feet.

Tetriakov is persistently looking for the submission but Drwal is defending it well.
Drwal breaks Tetriakov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Tetriakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drwal won't allow Tetriakov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetriakov controls Drwal momentarily but Drwal frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetriakov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drwal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Tetriakov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Drwal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Tetriakov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drwal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drwal is trying to escape the mount.
Tetriakov fails to take his opponent's back.

Tetriakov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Drwal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Drwal and Tetriakov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal defending against the ground and pound.
Drwal is trying to control Tetriakov's posture but Tetriakov avoids it.
Drwal prevents Tetriakov from moving into mount.

Tetriakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drwal struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Tetriakov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drwal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tetriakov tries to get to full guard but Drwal has control of the leg.

Drwal stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drwal moves into the clinch successfully.
Tetriakov has Drwal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drwal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drwal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tetriakov prevents it.
Tetriakov missing with knees to the body.
Drwal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drwal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tetriakov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drwal just stands there and leans against the cage.

Drwal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tetriakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Drwal counter with a right hand.
Tomasz Drwal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Tetriakov.
Drwal wants to clinch up but Tetriakov keeps it at a distance.
Tetriakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Drwal.
Drwal swinging wilding here.
Tetriakov misses with a takedown

and Drwal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drwal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tetriakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Drwal is trying to trip Tetriakov. He has hold of a leg but Tetriakov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drwal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

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

Drwal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetriakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drwal counters with a left and a right that stings Tetriakov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tetriakov misses with a takedown

and Drwal counters by moving into the clinch.

Tetriakov jumps into guard, dragging Drwal to the mat.
Drwal won't allow Tetriakov to sweep him here.

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

Tetriakov looking for a guillotine here but Drwal defends easily.
Drwal stopping the sweep attempt from Tetriakov.

Tetriakov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Drwal is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tetriakov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Drwal's back instead.
Drwal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tetriakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tetriakov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tetriakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boris Tetriakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetriakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drwal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tetriakov really felt that one!

Drwal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drwal scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Drwal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tetriakov is just riding it out for now. Drwal eventually gives up the hold.
Tetriakov is trying to maintain the position but Drwal is very close to passing his half guard.
Tomasz Drwal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tetriakov is pressing down on Drwal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tetriakov has an active guard here but Drwal has managed to pass into half guard.
Tetriakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drwal is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov gets full guard.

Drwal is in a bad position with Tetriakov working for a choke. Drwal manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

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

Tetriakov working for submissions but it's allowed Drwal to get to half guard.
Tetriakov is looking to improve his position.
Drwal works his way into side control.
Tetriakov is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov is not content to let Drwal control the position.
Tetriakov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tetriakov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Drwal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tetriakov, who protects the arm well.
Tetriakov is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drwal advances to mount.
Drwal working the ground and pound effectively.
Drwal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tetriakov's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Drwal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Drwal throws a nice looking combination but Tetriakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Tetriakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tetriakov trying to control the action but Drwal is working from the bottom.
Drwal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tetriakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drwal's head.
Tetriakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Drwal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tetriakov is looking for a kimura but Drwal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tetriakov to get the leverage.
Drwal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drwal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetriakov is tying to control. Drwal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Drwal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drwal trying to control but Tetriakov is working from the bottom.
Tetriakov wants to sweep here but Drwal controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetriakov controls Drwal momentarily but Drwal frees himself.
Drwal stays in close to Tetriakov's body and controls the position.
Tetriakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drwal's guard.
Drwal is looking to stand up but Tetriakov isn't so interested in that idea.
Tetriakov wants to control from the top but Drwal keeps moving.
Drwal is trying to keep Tetriakov in close.
Tetriakov prevents Drwal from getting back to his feet.
Drwal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tetriakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drwal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetriakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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.
Drwal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tetriakov.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tetriakov staying out of range there.
Drwal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tetriakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drwal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tetriakov tries to clinch up.
Tetriakov with a lazy takedown attempt

so Drwal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Drwal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tetriakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Drwal counters with a shoot takedown. Tetriakov fights it but they end up in guard.
Drwal wants to stand but Tetriakov is controlling his posture from full guard.

Tetriakov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drwal uses it to pass to side control.
Drwal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Drwal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Drwal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tetriakov!
Tomasz Drwal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Tetriakov.
Tetriakov can't escape the position.
Tetriakov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tetriakov is looking to get to half guard.
Drwal wants to control the pace but Tetriakov is squirming around nicely.
Tetriakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drwal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tetriakov?
Tetriakov tries to reverse the position but Drwal maintains control.
Tetriakov gets back to half guard.
Tetriakov trying to control from the bottom.
Drwal with the ground and pound but Tetriakov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tetriakov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Drwal is now in half guard.
Drwal trying to mount his opponent but Tetriakov defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drwal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drwal's back!

Tetriakov looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drwal wants to control his opponent's hands but Tetriakov gets his hands free.
Drwal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drwal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tetriakov avoids the attempt from Drwal to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drwal is trying to escape the mount.

Tetriakov working for a submission but Drwal is keeping him at bay.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Drwal!