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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoly Wasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anton Fedorov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fedorov
vs
Wasserman

179 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Urban Vandal fight gear

CROWN

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Fedorov !
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, Anatoly Wasserman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov lands with a shot to the body.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Wasserman moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook but Wasserman blocks it.
The fighters circling - Fedorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov tries to clinch up

and Wasserman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedorov is trying to break free.
Wasserman is trying to drag Fedorov to the mat but Fedorov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Wasserman is controlling the position.

Wasserman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedorov uses from the top position.
Fedorov tries to stand but Wasserman is controlling from the bottom.
Fedorov prevents Wasserman from getting back to his feet.
Fedorov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wasserman's guard.
Wasserman is pulling down on Fedorov 's head to control his posture.
Wasserman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedorov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to get up but he can't break Wasserman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wasserman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov is fighting to break Wasserman's control of his arms but Wasserman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov wants to stand and escape but instead Wasserman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet but Wasserman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wasserman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasserman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fedorov 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wasserman is looking for a kimura but Fedorov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasserman to get the leverage.
Fedorov pushes Wasserman off looking to stand but Wasserman dives back in and keeps control.
Wasserman works his way into side control.
Fedorov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wasserman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fedorov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Wasserman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wasserman shoots for a takedown but Fedorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Wasserman rushes Fedorov and presses him up against the cage.
Wasserman has Fedorov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedorov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anton Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoly Wasserman.
Wasserman looks gassed!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wasserman as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Wasserman landing knees to the head.
Fedorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wasserman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wasserman is keeping busy.
Wasserman lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wasserman jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wasserman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasserman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedorov wanted to stand there but Wasserman had control of the position.

Fedorov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasserman slips a jab and a cross from Fedorov .
No luck for Wasserman with that takedown attempt.
Wasserman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wasserman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wasserman is trying to control. Fedorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wasserman wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedorov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fedorov kicks Wasserman off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wasserman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wasserman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasserman misses with a head kick.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasserman is just out of range.
Anton Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Wasserman fakes the leg kick and cracks Fedorov in the body.
Wasserman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedorov as he avoids it easily.
Wasserman shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Wasserman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov darts in trying to clinch

and Wasserman counters with a shoot takedown. Fedorov fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anatoly Wasserman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Fedorov does it's job there.
Fedorov tries to bum rush Wasserman with a series of wild strikes but Wasserman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasserman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fedorov .

Fedorov moves into range and clinches up with Wasserman.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Wasserman has him pressed against the cage.

Wasserman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Wasserman seems content to control.
Wasserman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wasserman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fedorov tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedorov '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.
Wasserman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Wasserman has control of Fedorov 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fedorov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasserman trying to control but Fedorov is having none of it.
Anatoly Wasserman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fedorov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wasserman locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fedorov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anatoly Wasserman!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Minutsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Ng acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Minutsak
vs
Ng

173 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Minutsak!
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, Nick Ng!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minutsak fails to land with a series of punches.
Ng throws a body punch but Minutsak moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ng.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minutsak.
Minutsak lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown by Minutsak or perhaps it was just good defense by Ng which made him look bad.
No joy there for Minutsak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minutsak misses with a head kick.
Minutsak is looking to clinch but Ng is avoiding it.
Minutsak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Minutsak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minutsak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minutsak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Minutsak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ng throws a lazy head kick

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

Ng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minutsak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng.
Minutsak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ng circles away quickly and effectively.

Ng gets a clinch.

Ng manages to break the clinch.
Ng needs to keep his hands up - Minutsak had a free shot at his head there.
Ng lands the left hand.
Ng connects with a right hand. Minutsak shakes it off.
Minutsak misses with a double jab

and Ng counters by clinching up.

Ng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nick Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minutsak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Minutsak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ng pinned against the cage. Ng gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minutsak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng lands a really nice looking cross but Minutsak seems unphased.
Minutsak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Minutsak throws a looping overhand right but Ng ducks down to avoid it.
Ng blocks a head kick by Minutsak.
Ng cracks Minutsak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minutsak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng.
Ng throws a left that rocks Minutsak and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ng dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Minutsak regain composure!

Minutsak is rocked!
Minutsak is breathing heavily.

Ng decides to stand back up. Ng steps back and let's Minutsak get back to his feet.
Ng throws a right hand that Minutsak ducks under and follows up with a left that Minutsak also avoids with ease.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minutsak.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Minutsak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minutsak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ng connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Minutsak! He's out on his feet! Ng rushes in and drops Minutsak with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Ng!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pale Greeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislov Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislov Ivanov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Greeno
vs
Ivanov

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pale Greeno!
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, Stanislov Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greeno digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Greeno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Greeno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Greeno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greeno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greeno looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.

Ivanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greeno avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Greeno takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greeno, who protects the arm well.
Ivanov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greeno is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greeno manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greeno defending well though.
Greeno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greeno is breathing heavily.
Greeno is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Greeno's temple.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Greeno is defending well.
Ivanov prevents Greeno from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greeno wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov throwing shots but Greeno is blocking nicely.
Ivanov passes to side control.
Ivanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ivanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ivanov working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working the head with strikes.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greeno keeps working.
Ivanov cracks Greeno with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov working the ground and pound.
Ivanov moves into full mount!

Greeno defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ivanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greeno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Greeno tries to lock up and control but Ivanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ivanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ivanov breaks from Greeno's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanov lands in his opponent's guard.

Ivanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greeno, up you get!
Ivanov tries to land a front kick but Greeno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanislov Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ivanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Greeno is trying to stand.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greeno has hold of Ivanov's hands but Ivanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greeno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Greeno taking shots to the head.
Greeno is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Greeno wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Stanislov Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greeno tries to buck Ivanov off but he can't manage it.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.

Ivanov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Greeno is now in Ivanov's guard. A big mistake from Ivanov there, giving up the dominant position!
Ivanov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Greeno tries to stand but Ivanov is controlling from the bottom.
Ivanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ivanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greeno's face.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greeno's face.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greeno's face.
Ivanov lands a big elbow.
Ivanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Ivanov landing strikes from the mount and Greeno is in trouble!

Ivanov looking for a guillotine from mount but Greeno is having none of it.

Ivanov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Greeno turns into him and now he's in Ivanov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislov Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Greeno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greeno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greeno's waist but Greeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanov keeps control of Greeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greeno tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position.

Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivanov clinches up with Greeno and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greeno swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greeno tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Greeno.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pale Greeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislov Ivanov.

Greeno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard but Greeno has mounted him!
Ivanov gets back to half guard.
Greeno wants to stand up but Ivanov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greeno sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Greeno is avoiding it.

Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greeno to the mat! Greeno manages to get full guard.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Greeno blocks nicely.
Greeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greeno trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov stops Greeno from standing up.

Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greeno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Greeno from standing up.

Ivanov working for a triangle but Greeno defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanislov Ivanov.
I've got Ivanov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislov Ivanov!

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Obrenovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts's entrance music is "The Touch" by Stan Bush. A fine choice. Obrenovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Djurdjevdan. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Roberts
vs
Obrenovic

179 cm
23
176 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milos Obrenovic!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a high kick!

It looks like Milos Obrenovic has been cut.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Obrenovic. Obrenovic gets slowly back to his feet.

Obrenovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Obrenovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obrenovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obrenovic on the ground.

Obrenovic is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.

Obrenovic is working for a submission of some sort.

Obrenovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
Obrenovic looks gassed!
Obrenovic trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Roberts throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Obrenovic.
Obrenovic prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Obrenovic works his way into full mount!
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Obrenovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Obrenovic content just to control the position here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obrenovic has control of Roberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Obrenovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to hold on but Obrenovic pushes him away.

Obrenovic looking for a guillotine from mount but Roberts is having none of it.
Obrenovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obrenovic moves to the back.
Obrenovic misses with punches from the back.

Roberts is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roberts can't escape the position.

Roberts showing good submission defense here.
Obrenovic avoiding Roberts 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obrenovic is hanging on to Roberts's back as he tries to escape.

Obrenovic working for the choke.
Roberts breaks Obrenovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Obrenovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obrenovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obrenovic wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Milos Obrenovic!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filthy McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filthy McNasty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ventura
vs
McNasty

193 cm
24
221 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
24
222 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filthy McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNasty misses with a wild combination.

McNasty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ventura wants to sweep but no luck.
McNasty stands and throws Ventura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McNasty has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McNasty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ventura is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ventura is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. McNasty locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ventura is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filthy McNasty!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between G Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Poison as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Row
vs
Jokinen

184 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, G Row!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olli Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Row shoots in but no luck this time.

Row shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Row is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Row trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Row wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Row is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Row has managed to sneak the leg through.
Row wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position.

Row wants to work for an arm triangle but Jokinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Row is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Row tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Row wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen tries to kick Row off but Row keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
Row prevents Jokinen from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Row wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Row, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Row shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Row's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Row is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Row drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jokinen follows Row to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olli Jokinen!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Moskoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Moskoff
vs
Sphinx

199 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
225 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Moskoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taylor Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moskoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moskoff lands in his opponent's guard.
Moskoff pushing down on Sphinx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Moskoff is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sphinx is staying active underneath Moskoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moskoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sphinx wants to control but Moskoff is keeping busy.
Moskoff is trying to control. Sphinx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Sphinx actively working from the bottom here.

Sphinx is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Moskoff pulls his head out easily.
Moskoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sphinx defending well though.

Moskoff has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sphinx defend it? Moskoff steps over the head and cranks it - Sphinx is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Moskoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vlad Moskoff!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rome comes to the cage accompanied by Samoan Death. 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?

Rome
vs
Smith

188 cm
23
169 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
177 lbs
8 - 2 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeeves Smith!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rome moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Rome misses.
Rome dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith slips a jab from Rome.
Rome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rome cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rome punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Rome misses with a few strikes there.
Rome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rome fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rome lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rome.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith keeps Rome at a distance using the push kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rome.
Rome takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeeves Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Jeeves Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a jab when Rome was well out of range.
A combination from Rome does no damage.
Rome scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith wants to clinch up but Rome keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Rome throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rome connects with a crisp jab.

Rome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rome is one step ahead there.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rome scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Rome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rome connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rome scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Rome circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
Rome just misses with a punch to the body.
Rome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a head kick but Rome moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rome.

Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rome has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rome.
A control attempt from Rome but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rome is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Rome is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Rome tries to hold on but Smith postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to control but Rome wriggling away.
Rome is working to get back to half guard.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith trying to control but Rome is having none of it.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jeeves Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rome throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.

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.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rome throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rome moves out of range easily.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Rome.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rome uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeeves Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rome throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rome misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
A bone on bone clash there as Rome blocks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samoa Rome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith misses with a head kick.

Rome shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rome is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rome wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Rome is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!

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.
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rome wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Rome wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to control but Rome is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rome is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Rome bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rome won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

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.

Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rome blocks a head kick by Smith.
Rome clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samoa Rome is winning the standup battle so far.
Rome throws a shot to the body.
Rome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeeves Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeeves Smith!

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer comes to the cage accompanied by The rolling stones - Under my thumb. Bubba Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tilthammer
vs
Jones

183 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

188 cm
20
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CROWN
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Tilthammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tilthammer moves away.
Tilthammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Tilthammer avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A big right from Jones misses.
Tilthammer connects with a single shot there.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Tilthammer backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Tilthammer.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones looks gassed!
Tilthammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tilthammer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Tilthammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tilthammer misses with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tilthammer misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tilthammer moves away and avoids it.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tilthammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tilthammer, as that shot connected.
Jones lunges at Tilthammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tilthammer's hand.
Tilthammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tilthammer takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Tilthammer.
A jab from Jones misses.
Tilthammer slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tilthammer.
A lazy left from Tilthammer finds it's target.
A jab from Tilthammer does it's job there.
Tilthammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Jones is rocked!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Tilthammer finish him?
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tilthammer slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tilthammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones thuds a left hand into Tilthammer's body.
Tilthammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tilthammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tilthammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Tilthammer pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Tilthammer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tilthammer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Tilthammer lands a damaging elbow.
Tilthammer looking to slow down the pace here.
Tilthammer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jones is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tilthammer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Tilthammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tilthammer stalling.
Jones is trying to drag Tilthammer to the mat but Tilthammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tilthammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tilthammer moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with the left hand. Tilthammer knows he should have avoided that one.
Tilthammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with a straight right.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tilthammer scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tilthammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tilthammer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tilthammer lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tilthammer scores with a nice body kick.
Tilthammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tilthammer ducks down to avoid it.
Tilthammer cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Tilthammer throws a body kick that misses.
Tilthammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Henry Tilthammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tilthammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tilthammer.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tilthammer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tilthammer moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range.
Tilthammer defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tilthammer.
Jones moves out of range as Tilthammer throws a body kick.
Tilthammer slips a jab from Jones.
Tilthammer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Tilthammer slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Tilthammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones avoids the head kick by Tilthammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tilthammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Tilthammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tilthammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tilthammer moves out of range.
Tilthammer lands a head kick!
Tilthammer slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tilthammer avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Tilthammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tilthammer defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tilthammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a jab when Tilthammer was well out of range.
A jab from Tilthammer finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Tilthammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tilthammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tilthammer moves away and avoids it.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tilthammer throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones misses with a hook.
Tilthammer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones closes the distance but Tilthammer moves to the side
and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tilthammer on the side of the head.
Tilthammer throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tilthammer throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tilthammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tilthammer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Tilthammer.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones cracks Tilthammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tilthammer moves out of range.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tilthammer manages to avoid it.
Tilthammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tilthammer slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tilthammer blocks a jab.
Tilthammer lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tilthammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones misses with a looping left.

Tilthammer rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Tilthammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tilthammer manages to get underhooks.
Tilthammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tilthammer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Tilthammer trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tilthammer into the cage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tilthammer blocks an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones stalls.
Tilthammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Tilthammer tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tilthammer misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones tries to work over Tilthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Tilthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tilthammer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones gets through Tilthammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tilthammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tilthammer walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henry Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tilthammer scores with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.

Tilthammer has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Tilthammer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is stalling here.
Tilthammer has Jones pressed against the cage.
Tilthammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Tilthammer into the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Tilthammer is controlling the position.
Tilthammer just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Tilthammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones letting Tilthammer take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Henry Tilthammer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Tilthammer's shoulder, as Tilthammer tries to avoid the shot.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a jab when Tilthammer was well out of range.
Tilthammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones thows a leg kick but Tilthammer checks it
and Tilthammer counters with a nice body kick.
Tilthammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tilthammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones wants to clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tilthammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tilthammer duly obliges.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones wants to clinch
and Tilthammer counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tilthammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tilthammer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tilthammer misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tilthammer.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Jones.
Both fighters circling a little - Tilthammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Tilthammer rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Tilthammer trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tilthammer into the cage.
Jones works on Tilthammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Tilthammer is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Tilthammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tilthammer crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones stalling the fight.
Tilthammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tilthammer backwards.
Tilthammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Tilthammer has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Tilthammer's arms but Tilthammer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tilthammer controls the action.

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.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Tilthammer counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones swings for the body but Tilthammer moves out of range.
Tilthammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Tilthammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a nice head kick!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tilthammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crunch! Tilthammer slams his shin into Jones's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilthammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tilthammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Tilthammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tilthammer had his way with Bubba Jones in that round.
That's time! Tilthammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tilthammer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tilthammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tilthammer counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Tilthammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tilthammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Tilthammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tilthammer.
Jones throws a jab when Tilthammer was well out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Tilthammer rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tilthammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tilthammer taking a breather.
Tilthammer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tilthammer throws an elbow that misses.
Jones just leaning against Tilthammer, taking a breather.
Tilthammer avoiding damage.
Tilthammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry Tilthammer.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tilthammer is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely.
Henry Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A right-left combo lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Tilthammer lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tilthammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tilthammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tilthammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tilthammer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tilthammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the body punch
and Tilthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones clinches but Tilthammer breaks the clinch
and Tilthammer counters with a nice body kick.
Tilthammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Tilthammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Tilthammer moves away
and Tilthammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a nice head kick!
Tilthammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tilthammer scores with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer throws a body kick that misses.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tilthammer ducks down to avoid it.
Tilthammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Tilthammer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tilthammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones tries to move into range but Tilthammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Tilthammer closes the distance and clinches.
Tilthammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Tilthammer.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tilthammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tilthammer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tilthammer!
Henry Tilthammer retains his light heavyweight title!