RMFC Five PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jake tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tyler's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDdeOncpD5E&feature=PlayList&p=252E038B8CB10. A fine choice. Gusman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. jake tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

tyler
vs
Gusman

225 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
191 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Divine - Drugs (158 products)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jake tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gusman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. tyler did well to prevent Gusman getting side control.
Gusman works his way into side control.

Gusman decides to stand back up.

tyler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gusman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gusman gets to his feet - tyler follows without any prompting.

Gusman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gusman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
tyler tries to kick Gusman off but Gusman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gusman is thwarting tyler's attempts to control the position.

Gusman decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gusman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. tyler did well to prevent Gusman getting side control.

Gusman escapes and gets back to his feet.
tyler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
tyler is breathing heavily.

Gusman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
tyler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if tyler tries to get out of the position.
Gusman looking to control but tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
tyler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gusman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as tyler is looking to escape.
tyler is trying to escape the mount.

Gusman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gusman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

tyler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gusman gets to his feet - tyler follows without any prompting.
Oh tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gusman shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! tyler is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rodolfo Gusman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Quest
vs
Tohump

196 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tohump!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohump fails with a takedown attempt.
Tohump defending well as Quest loads up on a big left hand.
Quest is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tohump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tohump tries for a takedown but Quest circles away easily

so Quest counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tohump is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quest is controlling him.
Tohump looks gassed!
Quest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quest stops Tohump from standing up.
Quest controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quest stands up and waves to Tohump to follow him.
Tohump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quest.
Quest tries for a takedown but Tohump circles away easily

and Tohump counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quest is looking to improve his position.

Quest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tohump pulls his head out easily.
Quest gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tohump throws and elbow that misses. Quest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tohump's guard. Nice move by Quest!
Tohump is looking to stand up but Quest isn't so interested in that idea.
Tohump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quest controls the pace.
Quest passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tohump gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quest controlling the pace for now.
Quest looking to control but Tohump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tohump really wants to buck Quest off and get back to his feet.
Quest throws some wild stikes that Tohump manages to avoid easily.
Quest content just to control the position here.
Tohump really wants to buck Quest off and get back to his feet.
Quest working Tohump over with strikes here.

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.
Quest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tohump is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Quest working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tohump is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Quest controlling the pace for now.
Quest dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tohump is looking to clinch but Quest is avoiding it.
Quest with a poor takedown

and Tohump counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quest's guard now.
Tohump must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tohump's guard.
Quest content to stall in guard here.
Quest wants to control from the top but Tohump keeps moving.
Quest's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Quest just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tohump with a poor takedown
enabling Quest to counter with a crisp jab.

Quest feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quest trying to control but Tohump is working from the bottom.
Tohump is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Quest trying to control the position from guard on top but Tohump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Quest just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Quest's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quest duly obliges.
Ivan Tohump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quest lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quest steps into range and cracks Tohump with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tohump flops backwards and Quest dives into his guard looking to finish!

Tohump is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Quest closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tohump did well to prevent Quest getting side control.
Quest works his way into full mount!
Tohump trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quest controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quest landing strikes from the mount and Tohump is in trouble!
Tohump'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.
Quest breaks from Tohump's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tohump is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Quest has hold of Tohump's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tohump manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Quest controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quest working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quest controlling his opponent.
Quest looking to control but Tohump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tohump can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quest content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Quest dominated that second round.
That's time! Quest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tohump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Quest. No joy for Tohump on that attempt.
Quest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tohump.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quest.
Quest scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tohump doesn't seem bothered though.

Quest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Quest just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tohump moves out of range of the strikes.
Tohump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Quest controlling the pace for now.
Tohump wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Quest looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tohump for as long as he can get away with.
Tohump is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Quest content just to control the position here.
Quest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tohump can do to turn this around?

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Quest just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Quest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tohump as he avoids it easily.
Tohump doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tohump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Quest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tohump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Quest.
Tohump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quest circles away.
No luck for Quest with that takedown attempt.

Tohump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tohump's guard.
Tohump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quest controls the pace.
Tohump wants to stand and escape but Quest is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quest chips away with some ground and pound.
Tohump is looking to stand back up but Quest counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tohump.
Quest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tohump with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnny Quest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ivan Tohump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tohump lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tohump!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quest 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ange fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiu Jiet Siet had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jiet Siet
vs
fili

187 cm
23
242 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ange fili!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siet.
Siet is trying hard to land a takedown here. fili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from fili.
Siet misses with a looping left.
Siet wants to clinch up but fili keeps it at a distance.
Siet moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.

Siet gets a takedown into half guard.
fili trying to hold on to Siet's head to control him but Siet postures up.
fili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Siet.
fili desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Siet trying to control the action but fili is working from the bottom.
Siet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. fili defending well though.
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.
Siet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siet throwing shots but fili is blocking nicely.
Siet wants to pass to mount but fili is defending the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
fili shoots in for a takedown but Siet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Siet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and fili counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Siet's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jiet Siet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fili postures up in Siet's guard and throws a big left but Siet blocks it.
fili postures up and lands a big shot to Siet's brow.
Siet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. fili manages to get himself to full guard.

fili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siet throwing strikes but missing.
Siet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
fili throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

fili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siet is in close to fili's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siet scoring with some ground and pound.
fili is trying to keep Siet in close.
Siet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
fili keeping moving, preventing Siet from controlling successfully.

fili has his foot on Siet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siet works his way back into a safe position though.
fili looks gassed!
Siet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili has momentary wrist control but Siet slips an elbow through the middle.

fili looking for a guillotine here but Siet defends easily.
Siet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siet connects with a couple of short punches.

fili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siet defends well.
Siet trying to control the position from guard on top but fili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Siet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siet postures up.
fili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siet.

fili is looking for a triangle but Siet pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
fili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siet stands up over fili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
fili wants to sweep but no luck.
Siet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

fili has his foot on Siet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siet works his way back into a safe position though.

Siet 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.
Siet throwing strikes from guard but fili blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fili working a defensive guard here.

fili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Siet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
fili taking some punishment here, with Siet in his half guard.
fili wants to get back to full guard but Siet has mounted him!

Siet is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, fili has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Siet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as fili is looking to escape.
Siet dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siet landing strikes from the mount and fili is in trouble!
fili tries to hold on but Siet pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Siet connects with a massive shot to the dome!
fili is working to get back to half guard.
Siet working fili over with strikes here.
Siet with shots to the head and body - fili looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Siet has hold of fili's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and fili manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
fili is desperately trying to improve his position but Siet has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Siet cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Siet landing strikes from the mount.
Siet scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish fili?
Jiu Jiet Siet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
fili tries to hold on but Siet postures up.
Siet prevents fili from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fili regains half guard.

Siet is working for a submission of some sort.

fili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siet pulls his head out easily.

Siet is looking for a kimura here.

fili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siet working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Siet is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. fili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siet.
fili works his way to full guard. Good work.
fili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Siet is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but fili has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Siet is looking to defend but fili has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Siet! fili pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Siet taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). ange fili!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iman Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuri Alco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken comes to the cage accompanied by I Run. Nuri Alco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kraken
vs
Alco

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

207 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iman Kraken!
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, Nuri Alco!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken misses with a two punch combination.
Kraken looks to land a combination but Alco avoids it well.

Kraken scores with a takedown into Alco's guard.

Alco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraken stopping the sweep attempt from Alco.
Kraken scoring with some ground and pound.
Alco wants to sweep here but Kraken controlling him for the moment.
Alco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kraken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alco is on top in guard.
Alco advances position into side control!
Kraken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alco on the ground.
Kraken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alco trying to control the action but Kraken is working from the bottom.
Alco wants to free his trapped foot but Kraken is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraken wants to improve his position but Alco is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraken pushes Alco off looking to stand but Alco dives back in and keeps control.
Alco thows a huge punch but Kraken dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alco tries for a takedown but Kraken circles away easily
and Kraken counters with a series of strikes. Alco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Kraken scores with a four punch combination!
Kraken throws a head kick but Alco moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraken.
Alco doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kraken moves into the clinch.
Kraken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alco.
Iman Kraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Alco.
Alco wants a takedown but no success here.

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.
Alco taking a breather.

Kraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraken tries a low kick but Alco avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alco looks to clinch
and Kraken counters with a two punch combo.
Kraken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alco circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraken misses with a double jab.
Kraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alco.
Kraken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken misses with a wild combination.
Alco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Kraken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kraken wants to break free but Alco has control.

Kraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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.
Alco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraken.
Kraken throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alco counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kraken has Alco up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraken is trying to force a seperation but Alco has the dominant position.
Alco tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Kraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alco wants it to stay on the feet.
Kraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alco.
Alco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraken.
Kraken dives in and grabs Alco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alco pushes down on Kraken's head and hops out.

Alco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alco wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraken is refusing to be controlled, as Alco sits in half guard.
Kraken is trying to stand.
Alco is keen to just control but Kraken is a slippery customer.
Alco trying to mount his opponent but Kraken defends it.
Kraken tries to kick Alco off but Alco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alco works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nuri Alco 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!

Kraken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kraken ducks under a wild hook from Alco.
Alco slips a jab and a cross from Kraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kraken feints and as Alco raises his hands in defense, Kraken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraken is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alco stands up and beckons Kraken to join him on the feet.
Kraken missing with a left hand there. Alco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraken scores with a three punch combo!
Alco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alco fails with the takedown
and Kraken counters with a left and a right that stings Alco.
Alco lands a really nice looking cross but Kraken seems unphased.
Iman Kraken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraken tried to score with a low kick but Alco checks it.
Kraken circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kraken counters with a three punch combo that has Alco backing up. Alco nods at Kraken to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alco looks to land a right hand but Kraken moved out of range.
Alco wants to clinch but Kraken slips to the side

and Kraken counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kraken.
Alco keeps control of Kraken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kraken breaks from the clinch.
Kraken throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alco counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alco misses with a combination
and Kraken counters with a straight right hand.
Alco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Kraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alco ducks right into an uppercut from Kraken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iman Kraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iman Kraken!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstatin Bystrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bystrov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GTA 4 Anthem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bystrov
vs
Grunt

187 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstatin Bystrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt stuns Bystrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grunt misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Grunt both land. Nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bystrov.
Bystrov misses with a double jab
and Grunt counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunt throws a head kick that misses.
Grunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grunt throws a series of punches but Bystrov avoids them all with ease.
Grunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bystrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bystrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Bystrov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt misses with a double jab.
Grunt lands a slapping body shot.
Grunt scoring well with a low kick there.
David Grunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grunt lands a with a good body shot.
Bystrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grunt lands a jab to Bystrov's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Grunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Grunt leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt working Bystrov over with knees to the body.

Grunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grunt lands with a nice body punch.
Grunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Grunt closes the distance and clinches.
Grunt just leaning against Bystrov, taking a breather.
Grunt keeps control of Bystrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grunt digs a right hand underneath Bystrov's ribcage. Bystrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grunt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Grunt.
Grunt digs a right hand into Bystrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bystrov's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Grunt.
Grunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grunt is working Bystrov over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Grunt.

Grunt breaks from the clinch.
Grunt lands a nice looking body shot.

Grunt drops Bystrov with a beautiful combination! Bystrov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grunt is looking for the KO!

Bystrov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bystrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Bystrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bystrov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt connects with a superb combination that knocks Bystrov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Grunt before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bystrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Grunt!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhony B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sung il
vs
B Good

172 cm
20
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Sung il!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jhony B Good!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sung il tries to keep at a distance but Good has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sung il drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sung il has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Good avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sung il tries for a takedown but Good manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sung il. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Good drags the fight down to the ground.

Good working for a triangle but Sung il defends it easily.

Good has an active guard here but Sung il has managed to pass into half guard.
Good is not content to let Sung il control the position.

Good looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sung il.
Good wants to get back to full guard.
Sung il uses his free foot to push down on Good's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Good.

Sung il is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Good has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sung il punching from mount but Good doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Sung il has hold of Good's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Good manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sung il has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Good is desperately trying to improve his position but Sung il has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good has given up his back.
Sung il doesn't have the hooks in and Good manages to turn into his guard.

Sung il is looking for a triangle but Good pushes his legs off easily.
Good trying to control but Sung il is working from the bottom.

Sung il looking for a triangle here. Good is fighting it but it looks tight! Sung il pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Good is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kim Sung il!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Culerovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Oleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Culerovich
vs
Oleg

180 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Culerovich!
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, Viktor Oleg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Culerovich blocks an uppercut.
Oleg tries to work over Culerovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Culerovich looking to throw knees to the head but Oleg is blocking nicely.
Culerovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oleg's face.

It looks like Viktor Oleg has been cut.
Oleg swings wildly with an uppercut but Culerovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Culerovich connects with a knee to the head.
Culerovich lands with a right to the head.
Culerovich gets through Oleg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oleg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Culerovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Culerovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Oleg is rocked!
Oleg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oleg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Culerovich misses with a knee strike.
Culerovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Oleg.
Culerovich connects with a knee to the head.
Culerovich misses with a knee strike.
Oleg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Culerovich backwards.
Culerovich landing knees to the head.
Culerovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Culerovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Oleg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culerovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oleg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oleg throws a punch but it's blocked by Culerovich.
Culerovich blocking some punches.
Culerovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oleg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culerovich's elbow.
Oleg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oleg looking to stall.
Culerovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Culerovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culerovich.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Culerovich pushes Oleg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Culerovich is leaning against Oleg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Culerovich misses with some punches.
Culerovich lands a shoulder strike.
Oleg is looking to control Culerovich's arms but Culerovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oleg has his back to the cage.
Culerovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oleg is trying to stall.
Oleg can't find room to land a body shot as Culerovich controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culerovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oleg backwards.
Oleg trying to stall but Culerovich improves his position.
Oleg misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culerovich.
Oleg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oleg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oleg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleg stalling the fight.
Culerovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleg backwards.
Oleg has a couple of punches blocked by Culerovich.
Culerovich connects with a knee to the head.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oleg looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Culerovich.
Culerovich working aggressively here.
Oleg dodges an elbow strike from Culerovich.
Oleg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oleg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Culerovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oleg's face.
Culerovich misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culerovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culerovich.
Culerovich blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Culerovich.
A head punch on the inside from Oleg fails to land.
Culerovich misses with a knee to the head.
Oleg misses with the head strike.
Oleg is looking to control Culerovich's arms but Culerovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oleg has his back to the cage.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but Oleg blocks with his arms.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but Oleg blocks it.
Culerovich is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Culerovich.
Culerovich lands with a left to the head.
Oleg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Culerovich misses with the head strike.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but Oleg blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Culerovich.
Oleg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Culerovich.
Culerovich lands with a right to the head.
Oleg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Culerovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Culerovich scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culerovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Culerovich prevents a body shot from Oleg.
Oleg tries to work over Culerovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Oleg.
Culerovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oleg. Culerovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oleg closes the distance looking to clinch

and Culerovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Culerovich blocks a body shot from Oleg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Culerovich.
A shot in the inside from Culerovich.
Oleg trying to control the position but instead, Culerovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oleg into the cage.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleg misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Culerovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but Oleg blocks it.
Culerovich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Culerovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Oleg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Oleg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oleg looks for a takedown but Culerovich sprawls well.
Culerovich wants to clinch but Oleg slips to the side

and Oleg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oleg wants to stand and escape but instead Culerovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Culerovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oleg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Culerovich. Culerovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Oleg tries for a takedown but Culerovich circles away easily
and Oleg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oleg is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Culerovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Culerovich scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Culerovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Culerovich.
Culerovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oleg misses with the head strike.
Oleg trying to stall but Culerovich improves his position.
Culerovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Culerovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Culerovich connects with a knee to the head.
Culerovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oleg blocks it with crossed arms.
Culerovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oleg's face.
Culerovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Culerovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oleg is looking to control Culerovich's arms but Culerovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oleg has his back to the cage.
Culerovich landing knees to the head.
Oleg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Culerovich connects with a knee to the head.
Culerovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oleg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culerovich.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but Oleg blocks with his arms.
Culerovich lands with a left to the head.
Culerovich working aggressively here.
Oleg struggles to land a body shot inside as Culerovich controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Culerovich fails to land.
Oleg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oleg avoiding damage.
Culerovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oleg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but Oleg blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleg.
Culerovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleg.
Culerovich is working Oleg over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Oleg.
Culerovich lands an elbow inside that Oleg shrugs off.
Culerovich misses with a knee to the head.
Oleg looking to stall.
Oleg has Culerovich pushed against the cage.
Culerovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head.
Oleg misses with some punches.
Culerovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleg scores with a shoulder strike.
Culerovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culerovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Culerovich looking to throw knees to the head but Oleg is blocking nicely.
Oleg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oleg throws a punch but it's blocked by Culerovich.
Oleg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Culerovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Culerovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olegs head.
Culerovich misses with a knee strike.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but Oleg blocks it.
Oleg is trying to maintain a safe position but Culerovich gets an underhook and turns Oleg into the cage.
Culerovich working aggressively here.
Ron Culerovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oleg misses with the head strike.
Oleg tries to work over Culerovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Culerovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Culerovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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.
Culerovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oleg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Culerovich blocking some punches.
Oleg is looking to control Culerovich's arms but Culerovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oleg has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oleg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleg.
Oleg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culerovich's elbow.
Culerovich pushes Oleg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Culerovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oleg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oleg lands with a short shot to the head.
Culerovich lands an uppercut.
Culerovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oleg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Culerovich misses with a punch to the body.
Culerovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oleg tries to work over Culerovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleg blocks the elbow strike.
Oleg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oleg avoids the elbow strike from Culerovich, against the cage.
Culerovich pushes Oleg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Culerovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Oleg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Culerovich misses with a low kick.
Culerovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Oleg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Culerovich won't be happy with that.
Oleg prevents Culerovich from escaping the position.

Oleg decides to stand back up. Oleg steps back and let's Culerovich get back to his feet.
Culerovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Oleg.
Oleg tries to clinch but Culerovich is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Culerovich tries to clinch but Oleg moves away

and Oleg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oleg.
A short right from Culerovich.
Culerovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oleg tries a body shot but Culerovich blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culerovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oleg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culerovich's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Culerovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Culerovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Culerovich.
Oleg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Culerovich lands a right hand.
Culerovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Culerovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Culerovich blocking some punches.
Oleg is trying to maintain a safe position but Culerovich gets an underhook and turns Oleg into the cage.
Oleg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Culerovich blocking some punches.
Culerovich lands a right hand.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleg.
Culerovich lands an elbow that stopped Oleg in his tracks for a moment.
Oleg dodges an elbow strike from Culerovich.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but Oleg blocks with his arms.
Oleg swings wildly with an uppercut but Culerovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viktor Oleg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Culerovich fails to land.
Oleg swings wildly with an uppercut but Culerovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but Oleg blocks it.
Oleg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oleg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oleg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleg.
Oleg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Culerovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oleg blocks an uppercut.
Oleg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Culerovich misses with a punch to the body.
Culerovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ron Culerovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oleg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oleg fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleg misses with some punches.
Culerovich tries to land a knee to the head but Oleg blocks with his arms.
Oleg stalling in the clinch but Culerovich improves position.
Culerovich misses with a knee strike.
Oleg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oleg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Culerovich lands with a light punch inside.
Oleg misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oleg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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.
Culerovich connects with a knee to the head.
Oleg is trying to stall.
Culerovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oleg is still on wobbly legs! Can Culerovich finish him?
Culerovich looking to throw knees to the head but Oleg is blocking nicely.
Oleg seems to have recovered his senses.
Oleg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oleg misses with some punches.
Culerovich blocks an uppercut.
Oleg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Culerovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleg.
Oleg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleg has a couple of punches blocked by Culerovich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Oleg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Culerovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Culerovich!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry Slova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintan Hach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hach has chosen Red Bowling Ball Ruth byThe White Stripes as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Slova
vs
Hach

170 cm
26
149 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
152 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitry Slova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quintan Hach!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slova throws a hook but Hach avoids it easily.
Slova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hach.
Slova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hach.
Hach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hach digs a good hook to Slova's body.
Slova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hach is looking to chop away at Slova's legs.
Hach with a hook.
Hach throws a leg kick but Slova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hach is looking to clinch.
Hach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hach scores with a hook to the body. Slova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hach doesn't manage to clinch there - Slova circles away.
Hach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Slova drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Slova crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hach taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slova in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hach regains half guard.
Slova prevents Hach from improving his position.
Slova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hach trying to control here.
Slova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hach is looking to control Slova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hach avoid being mounted?
Slova working Hach over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hach wants to control but Slova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hach is pressing down on Slova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slova connects with a couple of short punches.
Slova tries to free his leg and advance position but Hach is retaining full guard.
Hach controlling Slova's posture.
Slova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hach working a defensive guard here.
Slova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hach 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.
Hach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hach controls Slova momentarily but Slova frees himself.
Slova distracts Hach with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Hach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slova wants to control from the top but Hach keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slova circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Hach finds it's target.

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.
Slova missing with a left hand there. Hach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hach misses with a low kick as Slova jumps back.
A jab from Hach misses.
Hach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hach stuffs the takedown attempt from Slova. Slova gets slowly back to his feet.
Hach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quintan Hach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slova throws a big shot that misses.
Hach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slova loads up on a big right hand but Hach slips the punch.
Slova throws a leg kick but Hach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slova counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hach wants to clinch
and Slova counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body kick from Hach.
Hach looks to land a left hand but Slova moved out of range nicely.
Quintan Hach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slova checks a leg kick.
Hach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hach scores with a leg kick.
Hach misses with a body punch
enabling Slova to counter with a crisp jab.
Hach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slova throws a lazy right hand but Hach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hach fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Hach finds it's target.
Hach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hach with a nice cross.
Hach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slova moves away.
Hach tries a low kick but Slova avoids it.
Hach punishes Slova's body with a nice straight punch.
Hach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hach blocks a head kick by Slova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slova somewhat.
Slova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hach. Hach obviously looking to wear him down.
Hach lands a jab.
Slova moves out of range as Hach strikes.
A big left from Hach misses.
Hach misses with an uppercut. Slova saw that one coming.
Hach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hach throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hach throws a leg kick but Slova moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hach. That snapped Slova's head back.
Hach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slova dodges the punch combination from Hach.
Hach connects with a crisp jab.
Slova moves out of range as Hach strikes.
Slova ducks right into an uppercut from Hach.
Slova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Slova counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid body kick from Hach.
Slova slips a jab from Hach.
A jab from Hach does it's job there.
Slova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left lands for Hach.
Hach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slova misses with a hook to the body
and Hach counters with an inside leg kick.
Slova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slova is out of range.
Slova is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hach misses with a hook. Slova ducked under it nicely.
Hach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintan Hach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Hach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hach tries to clinch up
and Slova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hach feints and then cracks Slova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slova down.
Hach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hach throws a right and a left that Slova avoids nicely.
Hach stalks Slova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slova's face. Slova staggers backwards, shaken.
Slova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hach, as that shot connected.
Slova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quintan Hach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hach tries to land a body kick
and Slova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slova slips a straight right by Hach.
Nice body punch from Hach.
Slova slips a straight right by Hach.
Hach lands a slapping body shot.
Hach tests Slova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slova finds it's way round the side to connect with Hach's head.
Hach lands with a hook. Slova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hach motions for Slova to come forward. Hach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hach is looking to clinch.
Hach looks to clinch
and Slova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hach slips under a jab from Slova.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hach lands with an uppercut that bounces Slova off the cage and back into rage.
Good leg kick by Hach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hach looks to throw the jab but Slova is out of range.
Hach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slova is able to avoid easily.
Slova fails with the takedown.
Hach misses with a double jab

so Slova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hach is on top in guard.
Slova throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Hach gets to his feet - Slova follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hach throws a big shot that misses.
Slova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hach throws a combination that misses
and Slova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hach lands with a shot to the body.
Slova slips under a jab.
Hach scores with a sloppy right hand. Slova should have avoided that one.
Slova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hach.
Hach moves out of range of the leg kick from Slova.
Hach clinches but Slova breaks the clinch

and Slova counters with a shoot takedown. Hach fights it but they end up in guard.
Slova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slova preventing the sweep.
Hach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slova gets full guard.
Hach preventing the sweep.
Hach passes Slova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hach is trying to work for a kimura but Slova is defending well.
Hach prevents Slova from improving his position.
Hach wants to stand but Slova has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Slova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hach tries to stand but Slova is controlling from the bottom.
Hach stopping the sweep attempt from Slova.
Hach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slova's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slova keeping full guard, as Hach tries to pass.
Slova keeping moving, preventing Hach from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quintan Hach.
I've got Hach 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintan Hach!
Quintan Hach is the new featherweight champion!