WCC - 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Farro
vs
Higgedy

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
20
132 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farro misses with a body shot.
Higgedy 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.
Farro misses with a hook.
Farro takes a swing at Higgedy's ribcage but misses.
Farro throws a looping overhand right but Higgedy ducks down to avoid it.
Farro throws a lazy right hand but Higgedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farro fails with a takedown attempt.
Farro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Higgedy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Farro is rocked!

It looks like Ben Farro has been cut.
Farro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Farro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Farro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Higgedy sprawls well initially but Farro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higgedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farro is working away from the top position though.
Farro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Farro is trying for a kimura here. Higgedy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Farro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Farro!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the cage accompanied by "Chainsaw" by Skinny Puppy. Everyday is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by blood. Herb Everyday will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dengel
vs
Everyday

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Convicted
Cage Side Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Gus Dengel!
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, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt - Everyday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everyday tries to clinch there but Dengel circles away.
Dengel has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dengel has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Dengel or perhaps it was just good defense by Everyday which made him look bad.

Everyday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Everyday lands in his opponent's guard.
Dengel is looking to stand up but Everyday isn't so interested in that idea.
Dengel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Everyday dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Everyday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dengel is letting Everyday control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Dengel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dengel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Everyday has hold of Dengel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dengel seems comfortable defending it but Everyday has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dengel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dengel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Everyday couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herb Everyday!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leffe Fotled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Stolichnaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolichnaya has chosen Down With The Sickness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leffe Fotled has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fotled
vs
Stolichnaya

200 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leffe Fotled!
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, Vladamir Stolichnaya!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fotled keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fotled scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Stolichnaya or perhaps it was just good defense by Fotled which made him look bad.
Fotled is looking to clinch.
Fotled connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Stolichnaya is rocked!
Fotled is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stolichnaya flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stolichnaya is out cold! Fotled holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leffe Fotled!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Zurwehme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Zurwehme
vs
Von Lydeman

175 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dieter Zurwehme!
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, Jack Von Lydeman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zurwehme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zurwehme looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Von Lydeman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zurwehme closes the distance but Von Lydeman moves to the side

and Von Lydeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks it.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zurwehme's face.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman prevents Zurwehme from breaking the clinch.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zurwehme wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zurwehme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zurwehme looking to stall.
Von Lydeman blocks an elbow strike from Zurwehme.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman letting Zurwehme take a breather here.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zurwehme stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zurwehme blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zurwehme's face.

Zurwehme is rocked!
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Zurwehme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zurwehme's face.
Zurwehme seems to have got his legs back now.
Zurwehme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks it.
Zurwehme is trying to break free.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Zurwehme is trying to break free.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Zurwehme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Zurwehme scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Zurwehme is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman managing to block the knees to the body from Zurwehme.
Zurwehme trying to stall but Von Lydeman improves his position.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zurwehme has had enough of the clinch but Von Lydeman keeps him there for the moment.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zurwehme's face.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zurwehme has had enough of the clinch but Von Lydeman keeps him there for the moment.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zurwehme blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zurwehme wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Lydeman won't allow it.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zurwehme blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Zurwehme has Von Lydeman pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zurwehme.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zurwehme blocks it with crossed arms.
Zurwehme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Lydeman is keeping busy.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zurwehme blocks it with crossed arms.

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.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks it.
Zurwehme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zurwehme lands with a left to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zurwehme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zurwehme wants to stall.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Zurwehme stalling in the clinch but Von Lydeman improves position.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman prevents Zurwehme from breaking the clinch.
Zurwehme is trying to break the clinch but Von Lydeman has him pressed against the cage.
Zurwehme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks it.
Zurwehme's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Von Lydeman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zurwehme wants to clinch

and Von Lydeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zurwehme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lydeman backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zurwehme.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Zurwehme looking to stall.
Von Lydeman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman crunches a lovely knee into Zurwehme's ribcage.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zurwehme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Lydeman backwards.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zurwehme lands an uppercut.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zurwehme's face.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zurwehme is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Zurwehme tries to stall but Von Lydeman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks it.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zurwehme takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zurwehme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zurwehme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks it.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Zurwehme blocks with his arms.
Zurwehme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zurwehme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Zurwehme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zurwehme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Lydeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zurwehme misses with a double jab
and Von Lydeman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lydeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurwehme misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Lydeman.

Von Lydeman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Zurwehme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zurwehme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zurwehme blocks it with crossed arms.
Zurwehme tries to land a knee to the head but Von Lydeman blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Lydeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zurwehme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Zurwehme is trying to break free.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zurwehme.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman keeps control of Zurwehme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zurwehme dodges an elbow strike from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Zurwehme is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zurwehme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zurwehme stalls.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Zurwehme is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman lands a big knee to the head and Zurwehme goes down! Von Lydeman pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Von Lydeman!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedro Jemelijanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jemelijanenko has chosen Goran Bregovic - Kalashnikov as his entrance music. Fedro Jemelijanenko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Graf
vs
Jemelijanenko

180 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Chris Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedro Jemelijanenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graf has closed the distance and engaged Jemelijanenko in a clinch.
Jemelijanenko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Jemelijanenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jemelijanenko keeps the fight on the outside.

Jemelijanenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jemelijanenko manages to break the clinch.
Jemelijanenko tries to clinch but Graf moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graf.
Graf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jemelijanenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Graf.
Graf could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Graf tries to clinch but Jemelijanenko moves out of range.
Jemelijanenko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Graf counters with a takedown into side control.
Graf lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graf working the body and head with strikes.

Graf tries for a kimura but Jemelijanenko is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Graf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jemelijanenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Graf stalls from top position.

Graf has hold of Jemelijanenko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jemelijanenko seems comfortable defending it but Graf has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jemelijanenko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jemelijanenko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Graf couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Graf!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PiotruS Jedrzejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoric Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gregoric Chekov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jedrzejewski
vs
Chekov

175 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, PiotruS Jedrzejewski!
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, Gregoric Chekov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzejewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chekov is fending him off so far but Jedrzejewski persists. Nope, Chekov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jedrzejewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Chekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jedrzejewski but Jedrzejewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chekov dodges the punch combination from Jedrzejewski.

Jedrzejewski gets a clinch.
Jedrzejewski tries for a takedown but Chekov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PiotruS Jedrzejewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chekov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Chekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jedrzejewski uses from the top position.
Jedrzejewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Chekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jedrzejewski.

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

Jedrzejewski closes the distance and clinches.
Jedrzejewski slows down the pace here.
Jedrzejewski with a knee to the head.

Jedrzejewski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chekov trying to control the position.

Jedrzejewski stands up from Chekov's guard - Jedrzejewski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jedrzejewski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekov wants to clinch

and Jedrzejewski counters with a single leg into guard. Chekov didn't expect that.
Jedrzejewski is breathing heavily.

Jedrzejewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jedrzejewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chekov has Jedrzejewski pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Chekov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chekov controls Jedrzejewski momentarily but Jedrzejewski frees himself.
Chekov wants to get back to his feet but Jedrzejewski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jedrzejewski is looking to stand up but Chekov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chekov pushes Jedrzejewski off and gets back to his feet.
Chekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chekov circles away.
Chekov is looking to land body kicks.
Chekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jedrzejewski fails with the takedown.
Jedrzejewski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jedrzejewski clinches.

Jedrzejewski breaks from the clinch.
Jedrzejewski shoots in for a double leg but Chekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jedrzejewski tries for a takedown but Chekov circles away easily
and Chekov counters with an inside leg kick.
Jedrzejewski tries to clinch but Chekov is having none of it.
Chekov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jedrzejewski misses with a takedown attempt - Chekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekov swinging wilding here.
No luck for Chekov with that takedown attempt.

Jedrzejewski forces Chekov back against the cage and clinches.
Chekov prevents Jedrzejewski from breaking the clinch.
Chekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Chekov wants to break free but Jedrzejewski has control.
Jedrzejewski is working for takedown but Chekov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chekov is looking to control Jedrzejewski's arms but Jedrzejewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekov has his back to the cage.

Jedrzejewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedrzejewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Jedrzejewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Chekov which made him look bad.
Chekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jedrzejewski tries to sprawl out of it but Chekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jedrzejewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jedrzejewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jedrzejewski rushes Chekov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Chekov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jedrzejewski fails with the takedown.
Jedrzejewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chekov is fending him off so far but Jedrzejewski persists. Nope, Chekov circles away and we're back to standing.
Chekov closes the distance but Jedrzejewski moves to the side

and Jedrzejewski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chekov!
Jedrzejewski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Chekov bucks up and throws Jedrzejewski to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jedrzejewski pinned against the cage. Jedrzejewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
PiotruS Jedrzejewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jedrzejewski tries to clinch up.
Chekov throws a series of strikes that have Jedrzejewski backpedaling.
Chekov tries to clinch there but Jedrzejewski circles away.
Chekov shoots and misses

and Jedrzejewski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chekov's guard.
Chekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jedrzejewski won't allow Chekov to sweep him here.
Chekov trying to keep a closed guard but Jedrzejewski is proving a slippery customer.
Chekov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jedrzejewski is now in half guard.
Jedrzejewski 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.
Chekov is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jedrzejewski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jedrzejewski throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Chekov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jedrzejewski follows into mount!

It looks like Gregoric Chekov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jedrzejewski with a couple of short strikes.
Jedrzejewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chekov is looking to escape.
Jedrzejewski controlling the position easily from mount.
Jedrzejewski looking to control but Chekov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jedrzejewski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski controlling from the full mount.
Jedrzejewski unloads with some shots from mount but Chekov bucks and avoids them well.
Jedrzejewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chekov is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Jedrzejewski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chekov wants to hold on but Jedrzejewski pushes him away.
Chekov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jedrzejewski.
Chekov is squirming around, avoiding Jedrzejewski's attempts to control the action.
Jedrzejewski landing punches.

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.
Jedrzejewski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jedrzejewski prevents Chekov from getting the reversal.
Jedrzejewski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jedrzejewski tries to control but Chekov wriggling away.
Jedrzejewski working the ground and pound effectively.
PiotruS Jedrzejewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jedrzejewski trying to control but Chekov is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PiotruS Jedrzejewski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregoric Chekov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jedrzejewski has a takedown stuffed.
Jedrzejewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jedrzejewski throws a head kick that misses
and Chekov counters with a nice leg kick.
Chekov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chekov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jedrzejewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chekov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jedrzejewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chekov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jedrzejewski throws a combination that misses

and Chekov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jedrzejewski's guard now.
Chekov preventing the sweep.

Jedrzejewski pushes Chekov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jedrzejewski throws a head kick that misses
and Chekov counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jedrzejewski.
Chekov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jedrzejewski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jedrzejewski thuds his right hand into Chekov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Jedrzejewski clinches up with Chekov and pushes him back against the cage.
Chekov tries to pull guard but Jedrzejewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Chekov drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jedrzejewski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Jedrzejewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jedrzejewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chekov closes the distance and clinches up with Jedrzejewski, looking for a takedown. Chekov pushes Jedrzejewski against the cage but Jedrzejewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
PiotruS Jedrzejewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregoric Chekov.
Jedrzejewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Chekov - just one landing.
Jedrzejewski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jedrzejewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chekov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chekov with a poor takedown

and Jedrzejewski counters by clinching up.
Chekov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jedrzejewski lands a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejewski lands an elbow that stopped Chekov in his tracks for a moment.
Jedrzejewski misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chekov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jedrzejewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chekov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jedrzejewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jedrzejewski looking for a takedown.
Chekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jedrzejewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jedrzejewski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jedrzejewski trying to control the action but Chekov is working from the bottom.
Jedrzejewski advances to mount.
Jedrzejewski wants to control the pace but Chekov is squirming around nicely.
Jedrzejewski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski looking to ground and pound but Chekov is blocking nicely.
Chekov is in a horrible position here. Jedrzejewski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jedrzejewski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chekov because Jedrzejewski loaded up on that one.
Chekov working to try and regain half guard.
Jedrzejewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chekov is looking to escape.
Jedrzejewski lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to PiotruS Jedrzejewski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jedrzejewski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PiotruS Jedrzejewski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Billcozby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by The Game- One Blood. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Marley
vs
Billcozby

174 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Marley!
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, Alexei Billcozby!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Billcozby moves out of range easily.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Billcozby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billcozby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billcozby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Billcozby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Billcozby can't get the takedown.
Billcozby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damian Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Billcozby.
Marley looks to land a combination but Billcozby avoids it well.
Marley with a nice cross.

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.
Billcozby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billcozby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley tries to bum rush Billcozby with a series of wild strikes but Billcozby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billcozby misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billcozby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marley throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Billcozby takes the fight into the clinch.
Billcozby can't get the takedown.
Billcozby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.
Billcozby goes for a takedown attempt but Marley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Damian Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Damian Marley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Billcozby closes the distance and clinches up with Marley, looking for a takedown. Billcozby pushes Marley against the cage but Marley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billcozby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billcozby shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damian Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Billcozby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Billcozby moves out of range easily.
Billcozby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley throws a series of strikes that have Billcozby backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Marley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billcozby shoots in but no luck this time.
Marley throws a series of punches but Billcozby avoids them all with ease.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Damian Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billcozby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Billcozby persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Billcozby shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Billcozby on that attempt.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Billcozby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Billcozby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marley's waist but Marley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billcozby off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billcozby blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billcozby shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Billcozby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billcozby shoots for a takedown but Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Marley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Billcozby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Billcozby shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billcozby shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.
Damian Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Billcozby.
Billcozby dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Marley misses with a low kick.

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.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billcozby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marley scores with a one two! Billcozby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Billcozby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billcozby shoots for a takedown but Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marley misses with a double jab.
Billcozby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Billcozby ducks under a wild hook from Marley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
A head kick misses from Marley.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Billcozby with that takedown attempt.
Alexei Billcozby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billcozby shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marley throws the kick towards the body but Billcozby avoids it.
Billcozby shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Billcozby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Billcozby persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billcozby tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Marley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
9%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between methos lage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foster Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster Barkley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

lage
vs
Barkley

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, methos lage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foster Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Barkley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. lage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
lage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
lage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
lage is trying to buck Barkley off.

Barkley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. lage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Barkley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. lage is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barkley yanks on the arm and lage is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barkley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Foster Barkley!