WCC 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tate Crompton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brady Baird struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Brady Baird looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Crompton
vs
Baird

186 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tate Crompton!
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, Brady Baird!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Crompton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Crompton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baird is trying to control Crompton's posture but Crompton avoids it.
Baird is trying to get back to half guard.
Crompton tries to stand but Baird is controlling his head.
Baird sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crompton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baird!

Crompton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baird has worked his arm free - good work by Baird!
Crompton is breathing heavily.
Crompton working away.
Crompton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baird's legs.

Crompton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crompton wants to stand but Baird is controlling his arm.

That's two 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.
Baird tries to buck Crompton off but Crompton is having none of it.
Baird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baird regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Baird looking for a guillotine here but Crompton defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crompton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Crompton from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crompton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Crompton is working hard here to advance position.
Baird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baird is on top in guard.
Crompton is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.

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

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

Crompton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crompton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Crompton is keeping the position.
Baird being controlled here momentarily.
Crompton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brady Baird will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crompton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Baird thows a body shot but no joy.
Baird shoots and misses

and Crompton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crompton controlling the action here for a moment.
Baird wants a takedown but no success here.

Crompton successfully pulls guard.

Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Baird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crompton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baird has Crompton in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crompton trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.

Crompton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crompton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Crompton from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baird is on top in guard.

Crompton is looking for a triangle here but Baird uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baird advances to mount.
Baird looking to finish Crompton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crompton!
Baird landing shots from mount.
Baird moves to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crompton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baird.
Baird is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Crompton. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Crompton trying to control the action but Baird just sinks the hooks in.
Baird has Crompton flattened out and is raining down punches.
Crompton wants to escape the position.
Crompton trying to control the hands but Baird won't let him.
Baird scores with strikes from the back.

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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baird controlling the positon.
Baird struggling to keep hold of the position.

Crompton is having to fend off submission attempts from Baird, who is looking to sink in the choke. Baird doesn't have the hooks in though and Crompton manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Crompton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird wants to improve his position but instead Crompton has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brady Baird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Crompton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
Baird stops a takedown attempt from Crompton.

Baird has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crompton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crompton can't escape the position.
Crompton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baird's guard. Nice work there by Crompton.
Crompton preventing the sweep.
Brady Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crompton wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crompton is now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is looking for a sweep. Crompton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crompton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baird swivels and escapes.
Crompton misses with a takedown attempt

and Baird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baird.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Crompton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird prevents Crompton from getting back to his feet.
Crompton is trying to keep Baird in close.
Crompton wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Crompton wants to control but Baird passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baird is working for a submission of some sort.

Crompton actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crompton is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crompton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands a heavy elbow.
Baird dominating with strikes here.
Baird landing shots from mount.
Crompton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Baird working for a submission but Crompton is keeping him at bay.
Crompton regains half guard.

Baird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.
Crompton tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.

Crompton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crompton tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crompton is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baird winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Baird!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Orr (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.

Hawk
vs
Orr

185 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Acton Nutritional Company

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colton Orr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orr tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Orr moves into the clinch.
Orr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hawk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orr'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.
Orr gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hawk lands a takedown into guard.

Hawk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orr, up you get!
Hawk tries for a takedown but Orr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hawk darts in and clinches Orr up against the cage.
Orr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orr gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orr lands with a short shot to the head.

Hawk is rocked!
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Orr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Orr is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orr has his back to the cage.
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Orr.
Orr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hawk to his knees! Orr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Orr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake DeSalvo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

DeSalvo
vs
Stojakovic

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Jake DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tibor Stojakovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by DeSalvo there.
Stojakovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
DeSalvo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSalvo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stojakovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSalvo fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo lands a jab to the head.
DeSalvo moves in looking to clinch but Stojakovic pushes him off.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stojakovic looks for a takedown but DeSalvo sprawls well.
DeSalvo tries to clinch up but Stojakovic circles away and keeps his distance.

DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeSalvo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeSalvo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stojakovic is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo controlling from mount.
Stojakovic tries to reverse the position but DeSalvo maintains control.
DeSalvo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Stojakovic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo controlling the pace for now.
Stojakovic tries to reverse the position but DeSalvo maintains control.
BOOM! DeSalvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSalvo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stojakovic on the ground.
BOOM! DeSalvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stojakovic tries to lock up and control but DeSalvo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stojakovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic is squirming around, avoiding DeSalvo's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojakovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stojakovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stojakovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stojakovic is trying desperately to improve position.

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.

DeSalvo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stojakovic is on top in guard.
DeSalvo pulls Stojakovic in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stojakovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeSalvo!
DeSalvo gets back to half guard.
DeSalvo won't allow Stojakovic to pass to mount.
DeSalvo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stojakovic.
DeSalvo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stojakovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stojakovic's back!
Stojakovic tries to roll but DeSalvo sticks to his back.
Stojakovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Stojakovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSalvo wants to control but Stojakovic is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to pass Stojakovic's guard but actually Stojakovic recovers to full guard.
DeSalvo controlling from the top position.
Stojakovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stojakovic tries to strike from the bottom.
Stojakovic wants to sweep here but DeSalvo controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stojakovic has a closed guard, preventing DeSalvo from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stojakovic throws a series of punches but DeSalvo avoids them all with ease.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
DeSalvo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeSalvo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.

DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeSalvo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeSalvo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Stojakovic bucks up and throws DeSalvo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

DeSalvo rushes Stojakovic and presses him up against the cage.
DeSalvo has had enough of the clinch but Stojakovic keeps him there for the moment.
DeSalvo tries to stall but Stojakovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stojakovic tries for a takedown but DeSalvo manages to get underhooks.

DeSalvo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSalvo throws a sloppy head kick and Stojakovic moves out of range easily.
DeSalvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Stojakovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeSalvo's guard.
Stojakovic won't allow DeSalvo to sweep him here.
Stojakovic wants to control from the top but DeSalvo keeps moving.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo keeping full guard, as Stojakovic tries to pass.
DeSalvo wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stojakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSalvo is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Stojakovic.

DeSalvo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stojakovic's guard.
DeSalvo preventing the sweep.
DeSalvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stojakovic is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jake DeSalvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stojakovic with a lazy takedown attempt

and DeSalvo counters with a single leg into guard. Stojakovic didn't expect that.
Stojakovic managing to control the position.
DeSalvo postures up.
Stojakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSalvo's guard.
Stojakovic trying to control but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
Stojakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSalvo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo trying to keep a closed guard but Stojakovic is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stojakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSalvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is trying to keep Stojakovic in close.
DeSalvo wants to stand up but Stojakovic is controlling him.
DeSalvo keeping moving, preventing Stojakovic from controlling successfully.

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

DeSalvo gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic tries to improve position but can't.
Stojakovic is trying to control DeSalvo's posture but DeSalvo avoids it.
Stojakovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
DeSalvo is looking to take a break and control but Stojakovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stojakovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeSalvo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stojakovic is pressing down on DeSalvo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stojakovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Stojakovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tibor Stojakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stojakovic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeSalvo stacks Stojakovic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeSalvo!
Stojakovic is not content to let DeSalvo control the position.

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.
Stojakovic wants to control but DeSalvo postures up.
Stojakovic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
DeSalvo trying to control the action but Stojakovic is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stojakovic misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo swings for the body but Stojakovic moves out of range.
Jake DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSalvo shoots in and drives through. Stojakovic sprawls well.
DeSalvo misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake DeSalvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSalvo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake DeSalvo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Majeklaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majeklaski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Sonne"-Rammstien. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Majeklaski
vs
Ninefingers

210 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Mundi Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Majeklaski!
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, Logen Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majeklaski misses with an attempted mid kick.

Majeklaski rushes Ninefingers and presses him up against the cage.
Majeklaski wants to stall.

Ninefingers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Majeklaski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ninefingers's best efforts.
Majeklaski is refusing to be controlled, as Ninefingers sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers trying to pass the guard but Majeklaski defending well.
Ninefingers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Majeklaski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is trying to control the action in half guard but Majeklaski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ninefingers 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.
Ninefingers trying to control from half guard but Majeklaski is working away.
Majeklaski is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Majeklaski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ninefingers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ninefingers is looking to take a break and control but Majeklaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majeklaski is trying to get back to full guard.
Majeklaski is trying to maintain the position but Ninefingers is very close to passing his half guard.
Ninefingers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Majeklaski moves into full guard.
Majeklaski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Majeklaski as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majeklaski misses with a head kick.
Majeklaski wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Majeklaski misses with a two punch combination.
Majeklaski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Majeklaski has his takedown stuffed

and Ninefingers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Majeklaski won't be happy with that.
Majeklaski is breathing heavily.
Ninefingers is putting a hurting on Majeklaski here, landing some big shots from side control.

Ninefingers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninefingers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Majeklaski is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majeklaski prevents Ninefingers from improving position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ninefingers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majeklaski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majeklaski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ninefingers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majeklaski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majeklaski tries to buck Ninefingers off but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Ninefingers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majeklaski is working hard here to advance position.
Ninefingers working the head and body with strikes.

Ninefingers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Majeklaski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Majeklaski can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ninefingers trying to control but Majeklaski is having none of it.
Majeklaski prevents Ninefingers from taking his back.
Majeklaski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Majeklaski scores with a head kick.

Ninefingers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Majeklaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ninefingers is chipping away with strikes.
Ninefingers working the head and body with strikes.
Majeklaski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Majeklaski trying to remain calm as Ninefingers controls from the top position.
Ninefingers tries to advance to mount but Majeklaski denies him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Majeklaski's legs.
Ninefingers advances nicely into full mount.
Majeklaski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ninefingers on the ground.
Ninefingers avoids the attempt from Majeklaski to control.
Majeklaski is looking to improve his position but Ninefingers isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ninefingers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ninefingers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majeklaski has given up his back here.

Ninefingers looking to break Majeklaski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Majeklaski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ninefingers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Majeklaski breaks Ninefingers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Majeklaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninefingers is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Logen Ninefingers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majeklaski wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.

Ninefingers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ninefingers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Majeklaski actively working from the bottom here.
Majeklaski is refusing to be controlled, as Ninefingers sits in half guard.
Ninefingers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Majeklaski trying to hold on to Ninefingers's head to control him but Ninefingers postures up.
Ninefingers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Majeklaski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers controlling the position easily from mount.
Ninefingers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majeklaski is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ninefingers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ninefingers trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Ninefingers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Majeklaski is now in Ninefingers's guard. A big mistake from Ninefingers there, giving up the dominant position!
Majeklaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard.

Ninefingers is looking for a triangle but Majeklaski pushes his legs off easily.
Majeklaski trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Majeklaski wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logen Ninefingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ninefingers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ninefingers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ninefingers fails to take his opponent's back.
Ninefingers avoids the attempt from Majeklaski to control.
Majeklaski is looking to get to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logen Ninefingers!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Lappalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milos has chosen Mars Na Drinu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lappalainen
vs
Milos

175 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslak Lappalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cetnik Milos!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lappalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lappalainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Lappalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Milos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Milos wants to control but Lappalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milos tries to get to full guard but Lappalainen has control of the leg.
Milos is trying to stand up here but Lappalainen is controlling him well.
Milos won't allow Lappalainen to pass to mount.
Lappalainen prevents Milos from standing back up.
Milos wants to improve his position but Lappalainen is controlling well.
Milos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Milos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lappalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Milos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milos is staying active underneath Lappalainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Lappalainen wants to finish this one by submission but Milos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lappalainen.
Milos is working to get back to half guard.
Lappalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milos is looking to escape.
Milos tries to reverse the position but Lappalainen maintains control.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Milos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Milos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Milos looks gassed!
Milos tries to roll over but Lappalainen keeps him under control.
Milos is trying to escape back to his feet but Lappalainen uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milos is trying to get back to half guard.
Milos parries the strikes from Lappalainen easily there. Lappalainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Milos to escape.
Milos is trying to improve his position.
Milos struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lappalainen shoots in for a double leg but Milos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lappalainen throws a solid leg kick but Milos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lappalainen.
Milos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Milos.

Milos moves into the clinch successfully.
Milos misses with a punch to the body.
Lappalainen wants to break free but Milos has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lappalainen avoids the elbow strike from Milos, against the cage.
Lappalainen can't break the clinch.

Milos manages to break the clinch.

Milos forces Lappalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Milos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lappalainen up against the cage.
Milos tries to stall but Lappalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lappalainen jumps guard but Milos stands there with Lappalainen around his waist. Lappalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lappalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milos keeps control of Lappalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milos tries a body shot but Lappalainen blocks it.
Lappalainen avoiding damage as Milos throws knees to the body.
Lappalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milos tries a body shot but Lappalainen blocks it.
Milos lands an elbow inside that Lappalainen shrugs off.

Lappalainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milos uses from the top position.
Milos stopping the sweep attempt from Lappalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Lappalainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Milos looks to clinch
and Lappalainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Milos thinking.
Milos tries to clinch up
and Lappalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Milos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milos has his takedown stuffed

and Lappalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Milos's guard.

Lappalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Milos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milos is breathing heavily.
Lappalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Milos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lappalainen stacks Milos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lappalainen!
Lappalainen wants to control but Milos is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos tries to bench press Lappalainen off him but Lappalainen keeps the position.
Milos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lappalainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Lappalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lappalainen gets to mount! Milos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

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.
Milos is looking to improve his position but Lappalainen isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milos trying desperately to get to his feet.

Lappalainen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Milos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Milos gets back to half guard.
Milos is pressing down on Lappalainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Milos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Milos has an active guard here but Lappalainen has managed to pass into half guard.

Lappalainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Milos with the active half guard here but Lappalainen passes nicely into side control.
Milos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lappalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milos is working away from the top position though.

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.
Lappalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milos.

Milos seems to be looking for submissions.
Lappalainen won't allow Milos to pass to mount.
Milos trying to control from half guard but Lappalainen is working away.

Milos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lappalainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Milos.
Milos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lappalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Lappalainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Milos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lappalainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Milos tries to clinch but Lappalainen moves out of range.
Lappalainen looks for the body kick but Milos saw that one coming.
Milos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lappalainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lappalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Cetnik Milos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milos throws a series of punches but Lappalainen avoids them all with ease.
Milos wants to clinch

and Lappalainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Milos!
Lappalainen looking to finish Milos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Milos!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Milos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lappalainen is keeping the position for now.

Lappalainen looking for a guillotine here but Milos defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Milos is proving a slippery customer.
Milos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lappalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milos advances position into side control!

Milos is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lappalainen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Milos gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lappalainen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Milos lets go of the hold and Lappalainen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cetnik Milos!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zanch Boz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Everyday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to blood. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Everyday
vs
Boz

173 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

163 cm
18
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
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, Zanch Boz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Everyday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Everyday slows the pace down.
Everyday trying to control the action but Boz is working from the bottom.

Boz wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Everyday seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Boz is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Herb Everyday!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Foster Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster Barkley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sid Vicious's chin.

Barkley
vs
Vicious

180 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foster Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sid Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Foster Barkley has been cut.
Barkley shoots in and drives through. Vicious sprawls well.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barkley tries to clinch but Vicious moves out of range.
Vicious looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.

Barkley is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Vicious knocks Barkley out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sid Vicious!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Bornemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soviet Anthem. Hans Bornemann has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petr Petrovich's chin.

Petrovich
vs
Bornemann

180 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Petrovich!
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, Hans Bornemann !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich misses with a body shot.
Bornemann slips a straight right by Petrovich.
Bornemann keeps the fight on the outside.
Bornemann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrovich.
Bornemann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bornemann shoots in and drives through. Petrovich sprawls well.
Petrovich swings for the body but Bornemann moves out of range.
Petrovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrovich misses with a body shot.
Bornemann tries for a takedown but Petrovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrovich swings for the body but Bornemann moves out of range.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bornemann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrovich.
Petrovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bornemann in his tracks.
Bornemann avoids a kick to the body.
Bornemann has a takedown stuffed.
Petr Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Bornemann .
Oooh a lovely combination from Petrovich sends Bornemann down but not out. Petrovich dives into side control looking to finish.

Bornemann is rocked!

It looks like Hans Bornemann has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornemann looks to move to half guard but instead Petrovich has passed into mount! Damn!
Bornemann is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornemann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrovich throwing strikes here but Bornemann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bornemann manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petrovich wants to stand up but Bornemann is controlling the position.

Petrovich moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bornemann .
Bornemann manages to get back to half guard.
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.

Bornemann actively working from the bottom here.

Bornemann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bornemann looks gassed!
Petrovich wants to take a breather but Bornemann is having none of it.
Bornemann is looking to improve his position.
Petrovich stalling.
Bornemann is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Petrovich swinging wilding here.
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Petrovich misses its intended target.
Bornemann avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bornemann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petr Petrovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bornemann avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Petrovich misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovich takes a swing at Bornemann 's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Bornemann shoots in and drives through. Petrovich sprawls well.

Bornemann gets a takedown into half guard.
Bornemann tries to pass to full mount but Petrovich defends it.

Bornemann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrovich is just riding it out for now. Bornemann eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bornemann wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Petrovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Bornemann 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Petrovich throws a hook but Bornemann blocks it.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Bornemann moves out of range.
Petrovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bornemann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bornemann slips under a jab from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Bornemann moves out of range.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Bornemann on that attempt.
Petr Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Bornemann .
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornemann .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bornemann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrovich as he connects with a hook.
Bornemann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornemann is just out of range.
Bornemann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bornemann off to one side.
Petrovich misses with a hook.
Petrovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bornemann misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornemann manages to avoid it.
Bornemann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovich.
Petrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Bornemann or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Bornemann fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bornemann has a takedown stuffed.
Petrovich tests Bornemann 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Bornemann misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bornemann .
Bornemann shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrovich misses the target.
Petrovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornemann .
Horrible takedown by Bornemann or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Petrovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornemann is just out of range.
Petrovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornemann manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Bornemann on that attempt.
Bornemann shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich missing with a left hand there. Bornemann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornemann .
Petrovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bornemann has a takedown stuffed.

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.
Petrovich misses with a body kick.
Bornemann shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Bornemann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bornemann .
Petrovich looks to land a right hand but Bornemann moved out of range.
Petrovich misses with a hook. Bornemann ducked under it nicely.
Bornemann shoots in for a double leg but Petrovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bornemann fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Petrovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Bornemann 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Petrovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bornemann shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich throws a combination. Bornemann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bornemann .
Petrovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bornemann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans Bornemann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornemann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Petr Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Bornemann .
Bornemann misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bornemann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornemann .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bornemann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bornemann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bornemann 's guard! Nice work there by Petrovich!

Bornemann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrovich stopping the sweep attempt from Bornemann .

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bornemann throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrovich uses it to pass to side control.
Bornemann is looking to regain half guard here but Petrovich keeps moving and retains side control.
Bornemann looking for a sweep but Petrovich has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann is looking to get to half guard.
Bornemann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Petrovich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bornemann is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Hans Bornemann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovich controlling his opponent.
Bornemann is bucking up trying to escape but Petrovich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bornemann is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrovich has a good base and remains in mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Petrovich!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kilimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borris Whoopyourasski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimov comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Borris Whoopyourasski has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kilimov
vs
Whoopyourasski

196 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kilimov!
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, Borris Whoopyourasski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoopyourasski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whoopyourasski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whoopyourasski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilimov is looking to slow Whoopyourasski down with leg kicks.
Whoopyourasski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Whoopyourasski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilimov.
Whoopyourasski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whoopyourasski misses with a series of wild punches.
Whoopyourasski looks to land a right hand but Kilimov moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilimov tries to clinch up.
Kilimov throws a hook to the side of Whoopyourasski's head but Whoopyourasski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilimov, as that shot connected.
Kilimov lands a jab to the nose.
Whoopyourasski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whoopyourasski misses with a leg kick

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

Kilimov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kilimov throws an elbow but Whoopyourasski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Whoopyourasski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kilimov.
Kilimov scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Whoopyourasski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Whoopyourasski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kilimov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kilimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilimov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kilimov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Whoopyourasski is tying to control. Kilimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kilimov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whoopyourasski preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, jab by Whoopyourasski - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Whoopyourasski throws a combination that misses
and Kilimov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoopyourasski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whoopyourasski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kilimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Whoopyourasski lands a shoulder strike.
Kilimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whoopyourasski blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whoopyourasski.

Whoopyourasski breaks from the clinch.
Whoopyourasski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borris Whoopyourasski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Kilimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Whoopyourasski which made him look bad.
Whoopyourasski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kilimov misses its intended target.
Whoopyourasski throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilimov counters with a series of strikes. Whoopyourasski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kilimov throws a leg kick which misses Whoopyourasski's front leg but catches the back leg as Whoopyourasski tries to avoid it.
Borris Whoopyourasski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whoopyourasski throws a sloppy head kick

and Kilimov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whoopyourasski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilimov tries to land a knee to the head but Whoopyourasski blocks with his arms.
Kilimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whoopyourasski stalling.
Kilimov missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whoopyourasski drives through and clinches with Kilimov against the cage.
Kilimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Whoopyourasski breaks the clinch.

Kilimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Whoopyourasski!
Whoopyourasski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kilimov with shots to the head and body - Whoopyourasski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kilimov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whoopyourasski hang on?
Kilimov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whoopyourasski hang on?
Whoopyourasski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kilimov.
Whoopyourasski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whoopyourasski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kilimov.
Kilimov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Whoopyourasski tries to lock up and control but Kilimov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kilimov throwing strikes here but Whoopyourasski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kilimov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kilimov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee warns Whoopyourasski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Whoopyourasski tries to hold on but Kilimov postures up.
Whoopyourasski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Whoopyourasski is breathing heavily.
Kilimov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Whoopyourasski is rocked!
Kilimov lands a big shot there that rocks Whoopyourasski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Whoopyourasski is still in real trouble! Can Kilimov finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilimov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Whoopyourasski covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Kilimov!