OFC - Number 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Filipenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Lobanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Primitive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Filipenko
vs
Lobanov

181 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipenko shoots and misses
and Lobanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lobanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lobanov misses with a few strikes there.
Lobanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobanov.
Filipenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lobanov counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Filipenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lobanov rushes Filipenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lobanov walks away with a smile on his face. Filipenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lobanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lobanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lobanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Filipenko avoiding damage as Lobanov throws knees to the body.
Lobanov is pressed up against the cage. Filipenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lobanov down to the mat. Lobanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lobanov wants to clinch up but Filipenko keeps it at a distance.
Filipenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lobanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lobanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lobanov gets underhooks to prevent Filipenko's takedown attempt.
Lobanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lobanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filipenko is breathing heavily.

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

Lobanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filipenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lobanov prevents it.

Lobanov breaks from the clinch.

Lobanov has Filipenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobanov slows down the pace here.
Lobanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lobanov lands an elbow just above Filipenko 's eye.

It looks like Pavel Filipenko has been cut.
Lobanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Filipenko fails to pull guard.
Filipenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lobanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Filipenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipenko tries to circle away but Lobanov has him pinned against the cage.
Filipenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Lobanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lobanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipenko.
Filipenko dodges an elbow strike from Lobanov.
Stalling in the clinch from Lobanov.
Lobanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lobanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Lobanov manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lobanov. Filipenko shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobanov thuds his shin into the meat of Filipenko's side.

Lobanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filipenko managing to block the knees to the body from Lobanov.
Lobanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lobanov crunches a lovely knee into Filipenko's ribcage.
Lobanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lobanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Lobanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lobanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lobanov lands a knee to the body.
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipenko avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Lobanov.

Lobanov manages to break the clinch.

Lobanov clinches.
Lobanov is struggling to control the position.
Lobanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobanov breaks from the clinch.
Lobanov tries to clinch but Filipenko moves out of range.

Lobanov gets a clinch.
Filipenko goes for a takedown attempt but Lobanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lobanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Lobanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Filipenko in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lobanov. That's going to slow Filipenko down.
Lobanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lobanov clinches up with Filipenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Lobanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lobanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lobanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipenko dodges an elbow strike from Lobanov.
Filipenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lobanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Lobanov breaks the clinch.

Filipenko has Lobanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Lobanov.

Lobanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lobanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Lobanov pushes Filipenko up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lobanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Filipenko gets tackled into the cage by Lobanov. Lobanov maintains the clinch.
Lobanov misses with a knee strike.
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lobanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Filipenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Lobanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Filipenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lobanov darts in and clinches Filipenko up against the cage.
Lobanov stalls.
Lobanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lobanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobanov has him pressed against the cage.
Filipenko managing to block the knees to the body from Lobanov.
Lobanov looking to throw knees to the head but Filipenko is blocking nicely.
Filipenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lobanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filipenko tries to pull guard but Lobanov won't allow it.
Filipenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipenko avoids it.
Filipenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lobanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Filipenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lobanov breaks from the clinch.
Filipenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lobanov.
Lobanov misses with a hook.

Filipenko tries to keep at a distance but Lobanov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobanov breaks the clinch.

Lobanov rushes Filipenko and presses him up against the cage.
Nikolay Lobanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lobanov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lobanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lobanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Filipenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lobanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Filipenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Filipenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lobanov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Filipenko gets tackled into the cage by Lobanov. Lobanov maintains the clinch.
Lobanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lobanov digs a right hand underneath Filipenko's ribcage. Filipenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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

Filipenko drives through and clinches with Lobanov against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobanov breaks from the clinch.
Lobanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lobanov drives through and clinches with Filipenko against the cage.

Lobanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lobanov moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lobanov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lobanov obliges.

Lobanov manages to break the clinch.

Lobanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobanov is pushing Filipenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Filipenko managing to block the knees to the body from Lobanov.
Lobanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipenko avoids it.

Filipenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lobanov uses from the top position.
Lobanov trying to control but Filipenko is working from the bottom.
Lobanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipenko is trying to control the position but Lobanov postures up.
Lobanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lobanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lobanov looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lobanov wants to control from the top but Filipenko keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolay Lobanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Lobanov closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Lobanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipenko is defending well for now.

Lobanov manages to break the clinch.
Filipenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filipenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lobanov clinches with his opponent.
Lobanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipenko is defending well for now.
Lobanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Filipenko fails to land.
Lobanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lobanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lobanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lobanov effectively controlling the action here.
Lobanov tries a knee to the head but Filipenko blocks it.
Filipenko wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lobanov stalling in the clinch but Filipenko improves position.

Lobanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Filipenko with that takedown attempt.

Lobanov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Lobanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Filipenko's cut.
That's time! Filipenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Filipenko misses with a takedown

and Lobanov counters by clinching up.
Filipenko taking a breather.
Lobanov misses with a knee to the head.
Filipenko dodges an elbow strike from Lobanov.
Lobanov tries to work over Filipenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filipenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lobanov misses with a knee strike.
Lobanov missing with knees to the body.
Lobanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Filipenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Filipenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lobanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lobanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Filipenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Lobanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lobanov moves into the clinch.
Lobanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Filipenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Lobanov has managed to clinch.

Lobanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lobanov wants to clinch up but Filipenko keeps it at a distance.

Filipenko scores with a takedown into Lobanov's guard.
Lobanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Filipenko wanted to stand there but Lobanov had control of the position.
Filipenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobanov is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lobanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lobanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lobanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lobanov scores with a nice head shot.
Lobanov thuds his right hand into Filipenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Filipenko rushes Lobanov and presses him up against the cage.
Lobanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lobanov trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lobanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lobanov obliges.

Lobanov breaks from the clinch.
Lobanov is looking to slow Filipenko down with leg kicks.

Lobanov has managed to clinch.

Lobanov breaks the clinch.
Lobanov scores with a nice body kick.
Filipenko with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lobanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Filipenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lobanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nikolay Lobanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lobanov cracks the inside of Filipenko's front leg.
Lobanov thows a body kick. Filipenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Filipenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lobanov.
Lobanov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lobanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobanov has managed to clinch.

Lobanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lobanov has closed the distance and engaged Filipenko in a clinch.
Lobanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipenko.
Filipenko can't break the clinch.
Filipenko tries a body shot but Lobanov blocks it.
Lobanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Filipenko letting Lobanov take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobanov.
Lobanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lobanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Filipenko avoids the damage to the body.
Pavel Filipenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobanov takes a shot to the head.
Filipenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lobanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filipenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lobanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Filipenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Lobanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lobanov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Lobanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Martinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Tarasov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Martinov
vs
Tarasov

174 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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, Vitaliy Martinov!
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, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tarasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarasov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Martinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinov wants to control but Tarasov is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Martinov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tarasov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarasov lands a nice short elbow.
Tarasov trying to pass the guard but Martinov defending well.
Martinov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinov 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.
Martinov gets back to full guard.
Tarasov preventing the sweep.
Tarasov throwing strikes from guard but Martinov blocks nicely.
Martinov keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinov's guard.
Martinov gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarasov won't allow Martinov to sweep him here.
Tarasov looking to sit in guard and control but Martinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Martinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarasov keeping moving, preventing Martinov from controlling successfully.
Martinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarasov is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinov trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tarasov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarasov looks gassed!

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

Martinov gets to his feet - Tarasov follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tarasov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinov is trying to stand.
Martinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Tarasov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martinov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tarasov, into his guard.
Martinov trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Martinov dominated that round.
That's time! Martinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tarasov shoots in and bounces Martinov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Martinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tarasov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tarasov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinov prevents Tarasov from improving position.

Tarasov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martinov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tarasov's guard! Nice work there by Martinov!
Martinov pushing down on Tarasov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Martinov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Martinov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinov lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov wants to hit a switch here but Martinov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tarasov there!
Martinov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Martinov raining down shots from the mount!
Martinov landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinov is landing with some decent strikes but Tarasov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Martinov landing punches.
Martinov controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinov is landing with some decent strikes but Tarasov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tarasov tries to hold on but Martinov postures up.
Tarasov is in a horrible position here. Martinov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Martinov controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martinov trying to control but Tarasov is having none of it.
Tarasov can't escape the position.

Martinov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tarasov is now in Martinov's guard. A big mistake from Martinov there, giving up the dominant position!

Tarasov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinov dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Martinov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.

Martinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinov winds up and cracks Tarasov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarasov wants to get back to full guard.
Martinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarasov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinov lands a nice short elbow.
Martinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarasov's head.
Martinov trying to control from Tarasov's half guard. Tarasov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov controls Martinov momentarily but Martinov frees himself.

Tarasov is looking for a triangle but Martinov pushes his legs off easily.
Martinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Tarasov working for a triangle but Martinov defends it easily.
Martinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Martinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinov wants to control from the top but Tarasov keeps moving.
Martinov advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinov.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarasov is staying active underneath Martinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarasov trying to control here.
Martinov is keen to just control but Tarasov is a slippery customer.

Vitaliy Martinov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martinov has his takedown stuffed

and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinov won't be happy with that.
Martinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tarasov is looking for a kimura but Martinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarasov to get the leverage.
Ivan Tarasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinov is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
Tarasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinov trying to control from the bottom.
Tarasov slips a nice elbow through Martinov's hands, connecting with Martinov's forehead.
Vitaliy Martinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tarasov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Tarasov.
Well Martinov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Martinov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Schwarzeneg
vs
Jones

187 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 24 - 1

185 cm
25
189 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dr Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwarzeneg misses with a few strikes there.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Goran Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Schwarzeneg counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg controlling from side mount.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schwarzeneg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schwarzeneg controls the position from side control.

Goran Schwarzeneg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schwarzeneg counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.

Schwarzeneg has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.

Schwarzeneg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwarzeneg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Schwarzeneg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwarzeneg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Schwarzeneg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schwarzeneg holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Goran Schwarzeneg just wasn't active enough.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schwarzeneg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones closes the distance but Schwarzeneg moves to the side
and Schwarzeneg counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Dr Jones has been cut.

Schwarzeneg scores a takedown into full mount!
Schwarzeneg controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schwarzeneg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schwarzeneg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Schwarzeneg looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jones'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.
Schwarzeneg controlling the pace for now.
Schwarzeneg breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schwarzeneg darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.

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

Schwarzeneg closes the distance and clinches.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.

Schwarzeneg jumps guard.
Schwarzeneg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Schwarzeneg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schwarzeneg chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwarzeneg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schwarzeneg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones is looking to stand up but Schwarzeneg isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Goran Schwarzeneg wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzeneg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schwarzeneg looking for a takedown.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
A punch combination from Schwarzeneg misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwarzeneg slips a jab from Jones.
Schwarzeneg looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schwarzeneg slips under a jab.
Schwarzeneg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a combination
and Schwarzeneg counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schwarzeneg counters with a two punch combo.
Schwarzeneg ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that misses

and Schwarzeneg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Schwarzeneg isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzeneg controlling from mount.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzeneg's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Schwarzeneg isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Schwarzeneg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. 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.

Schwarzeneg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Schwarzeneg both land. Nice combination.
Schwarzeneg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schwarzeneg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schwarzeneg ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

Schwarzeneg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to kick Schwarzeneg off but Schwarzeneg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goran Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schwarzeneg in particular looking to stall.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Goran Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Schwarzeneg's side.

Schwarzeneg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schwarzeneg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.

Jones has one foot on Schwarzeneg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Schwarzeneg blocks it.

Schwarzeneg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones pushes Schwarzeneg off looking to stand but Schwarzeneg dives back in and keeps control.

Jones kicks off Schwarzeneg and gets to his feet.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Schwarzeneg content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Jones has Schwarzeneg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schwarzeneg tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Schwarzeneg's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schwarzeneg is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarzeneg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throws a strike but Schwarzeneg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schwarzeneg prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schwarzeneg 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 Jones.
Dr Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schwarzeneg has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jones misses with an uppercut

and Schwarzeneg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarzeneg.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goran Schwarzeneg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwarzeneg blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Schwarzeneg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goran Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schwarzeneg 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Schwarzeneg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's entrance music is NOT AFRAID. A fine choice. Boris Volchenkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

St Pierre
vs
Volchenkov

183 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

204 cm
25
296 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George St Pierre!
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, Boris Volchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Volchenkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Volchenkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Volchenkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volchenkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Volchenkov both land. Nice combination.

It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.

St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Volchenkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Volchenkov tries to tie him up.
Volchenkov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Pierre's face.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volchenkov stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands with a right to the head.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volchenkov scores with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
Volchenkov is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov taking a breather.
Volchenkov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch.
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!
Volchenkov working St Pierre over with knees to the body.
Volchenkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volchenkov lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
Volchenkov connects with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
St Pierre being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Volchenkov on the inside.
Volchenkov lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volchenkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenkov stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Volchenkov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volchenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
Volchenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Volchenkov obliges.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Volchenkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Volchenkov trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Volchenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchenkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Pierre up against the cage.
St Pierre looking to stall.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchenkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Volchenkov wants to stall.
Good body shot from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov scores with a nice hook to the head.

St Pierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Volchenkov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

St Pierre is looking for the choke from the back position but Volchenkov is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Even with his hooks in, St Pierre manages to miss with strikes from the back.
St Pierre throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Volchenkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Volchenkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre walks into a jab.
Volchenkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volchenkov scores with a push kick.
George St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Volchenkov as he connects with a hook.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volchenkov tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volchenkov to the ground. Volchenkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volchenkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Volchenkov clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
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!
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volchenkov looking to stall.
Volchenkov effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volchenkov.
A knee to the head by Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a right hand.
Volchenkov lands a good knee to the midsection. St Pierre won't want to take too many of those.
Volchenkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volchenkov landing knees to the body.
Volchenkov connects with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to drag Volchenkov to the mat but Volchenkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Volchenkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volchenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a shot to the body.
Volchenkov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volchenkov lands a left hand.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a right hand.
Volchenkov lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volchenkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov stalls.
Volchenkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volchenkov landing knees to the body.
Volchenkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
Volchenkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volchenkov slows down the pace here.
Volchenkov trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volchenkov into the cage.
St Pierre is working for takedown but Volchenkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre tries to circle away but Volchenkov has him pinned against the cage.
Volchenkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Volchenkov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Volchenkov is controlling him.
St Pierre tries to break free but Volchenkov pushes him back against the cage.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Pierre has Volchenkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volchenkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Volchenkov.
Volchenkov looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volchenkov trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre is looking to control Volchenkov's arms but Volchenkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Pierre has his back to the cage.
Volchenkov trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Volchenkov lands a body punch.
A short right from Volchenkov on the inside.
St Pierre blocks the elbow strike.
St Pierre tries to break free but Volchenkov pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volchenkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierre's brow.
Volchenkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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.
Volchenkov lands a body punch.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volchenkov stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volchenkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a shot to the body.
Volchenkov landing knees to the body.
St Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Volchenkov is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
Volchenkov is trying to stall.
Volchenkov is pressed up against the cage. St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volchenkov down to the mat. Volchenkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volchenkov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Volchenkov duly obliges.
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.

Volchenkov has managed to clinch.
Volchenkov is looking to control St Pierre's arms but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volchenkov has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Volchenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre dives in and grabs Volchenkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volchenkov pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Volchenkov coming out on top.

Volchenkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volchenkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volchenkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volchenkov tries to stall but St Pierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volchenkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boris Volchenkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volchenkov trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volchenkov into the cage.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Volchenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volchenkov lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands a right hand.
Volchenkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volchenkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volchenkov is pressed up against the cage. St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volchenkov down to the mat. Volchenkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volchenkov throws a head kick that St Pierre semi-blocks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volchenkov!
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Volchenkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volchenkov lands an overhand right.
Volchenkov lands a jab.
Volchenkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volchenkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volchenkov.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volchenkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Volchenkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boris Volchenkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Volchenkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov throws a series of strikes that have St Pierre backpedaling.
Volchenkov fakes the leg kick and cracks St Pierre in the body.
St Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt

and Volchenkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Nice elbow from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
Volchenkov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volchenkov lands with a right to the head.
Volchenkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volchenkov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
Volchenkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Volchenkov obliges.
Still in the clinch, Volchenkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volchenkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
St Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volchenkov has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Volchenkov is controlling the position.
Volchenkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Volchenkov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volchenkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Pierre's face.
Volchenkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Volchenkov.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
St Pierre can't break the clinch.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Volchenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volchenkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volchenkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volchenkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Volchenkov is controlling the position.
Volchenkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volchenkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volchenkov wants to clinch.
Volchenkov tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Boris Volchenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volchenkov lands a front kick.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking body kick.

Volchenkov rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
Volchenkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Volchenkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volchenkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov prevents St Pierre from breaking the clinch.
Volchenkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boris Volchenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Volchenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volchenkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Volchenkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Krushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krushev comes to the cage accompanied by Forever Lost. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Krushev
vs
Big

210 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Krushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Big!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krushev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big manages to avoid it.
Krushev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Krushev scores with a nice head shot.
Krushev takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Nikita Krushev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krushev looks to land a combination but Big avoids it well.
No joy there for Krushev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Big clinches up against the cage.
Krushev takes an elbow to the temple.

Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krushev fails to land with a series of punches.

Big gets a clinch.

Big breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Big tries to clinch up but Krushev circles away and keeps his distance.
Big misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Big moves into range and clinches up with Krushev.
Krushev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big has him pressed against the cage.

Big breaks the clinch.
Bob Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big looks for the body kick but Krushev saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big has taken the fight to the clinch.

Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krushev keeps the fight on the outside.

Big drives through and clinches with Krushev against the cage.
Big with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krushev throws a right and a left that Big avoids nicely.

Big moves into range and clinches up with Krushev.

Big pulls guard successfully.

Big has his feet on Krushev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Big gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Big.
Big is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krushev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krushev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krushev.
Big tries to clinch up.
Krushev misses with a wild combination.
Big showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krushev.
Big fails with an attempt to clinch.

Big has Krushev up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Big.
A knee to the head by Big.
Big tries a knee to the head but Krushev blocks it.
Big prevents Krushev from breaking the clinch.
Krushev has had enough of the clinch but Big keeps him there for the moment.

Big breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krushev lands a jab to the nose.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krushev paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Big.
Krushev misses with a two punch combination.
Krushev looks to land a combination but Big avoids it well.
Krushev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Big has managed to clinch.
Big stalling the fight.
Krushev managing to block the knees to the body from Big.
Krushev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Big misses with a knee to the head.

Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Big utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Big tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krushev wants to break free but Big has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krushev connects with a jab.
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Big rushes Krushev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krushev is trying to break free.
Big has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krushev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big misses with a knee to the head.

Big breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krushev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krushev misses with the body kick
and Big counters with a head kick. That will keep Krushev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Big closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Krushev counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big tries to clinch up
and Big takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krushev misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Big dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikita Krushev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Big gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big tries to clinch up but Krushev circles away and keeps his distance.
Krushev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Big pushes Krushev up against the cage in a clinch.
Big lands a good knee to the midsection. Krushev won't want to take too many of those.

Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krushev swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.
Big fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krushev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krushev lands a glancing blow to the side of Big's head.
Krushev misses with a wild body shot.

Big has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Big.

Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krushev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Big clinches up with Krushev and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krushev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big has him pressed against the cage.

Big breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Krushev does no damage.
Big is looking to clinch.
Big throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krushev counters with a two punch combo.
Krushev throws a nice looking combination but Big bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krushev throws a right hand that Big ducks under and follows up with a left that Big also avoids with ease.
Big darts in trying to clinch
and Krushev counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Big in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Big moves in looking to clinch but Krushev pushes him off.
Krushev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Krushev. Those never looked like landing.

Big moves into the clinch successfully.
Big lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Big.
Krushev has had enough of the clinch but Big keeps him there for the moment.

Big manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Krushev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krushev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Krushev misses.
Big tries to clinch up but Krushev circles away and keeps his distance.
Big avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krushev throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Big counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Big.
Krushev takes an elbow to the temple.
Krushev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krushev is trying to break the clinch but Big is controlling him.
Big manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Big breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krushev swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.
Krushev lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big wants to clinch up but Krushev keeps it at a distance.

Big has Krushev up against the cage in a clinch.

Krushev breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Krushev as he connects with a hook.
Krushev misses with a two punch combination.
Big tries to clinch up but Krushev circles away and keeps his distance.
Krushev swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.
Big tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krushev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big dodges the punch combination from Krushev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krushev keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Krushev tries to bum rush Big with a series of wild strikes but Big uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krushev.
Big fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krushev paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Big clinches.
Big lands a nice elbow.
Krushev wants to break free but Big has control.
Big misses with some punches.
Big has Krushev pressed against the cage, preventing Krushev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krushev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krushev!
Big closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krushev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big tries to clinch there but Krushev circles away.
Krushev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Big showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikita Krushev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Big tries to clinch there but Krushev circles away.
Big tries to clinch up.
Big tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Big takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krushev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big circles away quickly and effectively.
Big throws a head kick but Krushev moves out of range.
Big fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Krushev.
Big tries to clinch but Krushev moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Krushev.

Big closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big landing knees to the head.
Big looking to throw knees to the head but Krushev is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Big escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Big is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Big rushes Krushev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krushev is trying to break free.

Big manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Krushev.
A combination from Krushev does no damage.
Krushev throws a right hand that Big ducks under and follows up with a left that Big also avoids with ease.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krushev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krushev!
Big staying out of range there.
Krushev thows a body shot but no joy.
Big is looking to clinch.
Big tries to clinch up.
Krushev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Big clinches up with Krushev and pushes him back against the cage.
Big has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krushev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krushev takes an elbow to the temple.
Nikita Krushev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krushev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Big tries a knee to the head but Krushev blocks it.
Big taking a breather.

Krushev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krushev counters with a straight right hand.
Big tries to clinch up.
Krushev throws a series of punches but Big avoids them all with ease.
Krushev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Krushev misses.
Krushev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Krushev.
Krushev throws an overhand right that lands on Big's shoulder, as Big tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Krushev misses.
Krushev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big is looking to clinch.
Krushev tries to bum rush Big with a series of wild strikes but Big uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krushev counters with a one-two to the body.
Krushev misses with a series of wild punches.
Big fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krushev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Krushev.
Krushev throws a body kick the misses

and Big counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Big.
Big putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krushev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Krushev is looking to break free of the clinch but Big has double underhooks.

Big breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krushev misses with an uppercut.
Big avoids a punch combination nicely.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krushev, as that shot connected.
Krushev takes a swing at Big's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Big.
Big throws a sloppy head kick and Krushev moves out of range easily.

Big clinches.
Big stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Krushev tries to circle away but Big has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Big breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big moves to clinch but Krushev breaks away
and Krushev counters with a straight right hand.
Bob Big is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krushev!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Big.
Well Big has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Big!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jary Bazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idk Idk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Round and Round. Jary Bazu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bazu
vs
Idk

198 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

160 cm
21
192 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jary Bazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Idk Idk!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bazu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Idk's guard.
Bazu wants to control from the top but Idk keeps moving.

Idk looking for a guillotine here but Bazu defends easily.

Idk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bazu defends well.
Idk wants to control the position but Bazu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bazu is thwarting Idk's attempts to control the position.
Idk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idk.
Idk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idk trying to pass the guard but Bazu defending well.
Idk throwing shots but Bazu is blocking nicely.
Bazu tries to get to full guard but Idk has control of the leg.
Idk working the head and body with strikes.
Bazu is trying to get back to full guard.

Idk is looking for a kimura here.
Idk is nestled in close to Bazu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idk is trying to control. Bazu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Idk lands strikes from half guard.
Idk working over Bazu with some ground and pound. Bazu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bazu tries to get to full guard but Idk has control of the leg.
Idk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Idk is working for a kimura but Bazu is defending it quite comfortably.

Idk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bazu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Idk Idk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sponge Bobichus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobichus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Rob Mendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mendez
vs
Bobichus

200 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
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, Sponge Bobichus!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bobichus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendez is trying to defend but Bobichus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bobichus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobichus stalling.
Mendez is not content to let Bobichus control the position.
Bobichus prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez is staying active underneath Bobichus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sponge Bobichus.
Bobichus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendez has his takedown stuffed

and Bobichus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mendez!
Mendez is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bobichus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mendez turns into him and now he's in Bobichus's guard.
Bobichus looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobichus, not yet.
Mendez trying to control but Bobichus is working from the bottom.
Bobichus looking to control.
Bobichus controlling Mendez's posture.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Bobichus keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bobichus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mendez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bobichus pulls down on the head and he's put Mendez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sponge Bobichus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Dakota Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Coogan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dakota Wrecking Machine
vs
Coogan

172 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, North Dakota Wrecking Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Coogan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrecking Machine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coogan is trying to get back to half guard.

Wrecking Machine stands up and beckons Coogan to his feet.

Wrecking Machine closes the distance and clinches.

Wrecking Machine pulls Coogan into guard.

Coogan drops back looking for a leg! Wrecking Machine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wrecking Machine manages to kick Coogan off! Coogan jumps back into Wrecking Machine's guard.

Wrecking Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Wrecking Machine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coogan struggling a bit here.
Wrecking Machine wants to stand but Coogan is controlling his arm.
Coogan is looking for a sweep.
Wrecking Machine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wrecking Machine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coogan some visible discomfort.
Coogan is not content to let Wrecking Machine control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Coogan is right now.
Coogan regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coogan trying to control the position here.
Coogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coogan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wrecking Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Coogan sits in half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrecking Machine trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wrecking Machine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coogan wants to take a breather but Wrecking Machine is having none of it.
Coogan prevents Wrecking Machine from improving his position.
Coogan trying to control the action but Wrecking Machine is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Machine wants to improve his position but Coogan is controlling well.
Wrecking Machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coogan on the ground.
Wrecking Machine trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Wrecking Machine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrecking Machine is just out of range.

Coogan feints and as Wrecking Machine raises his hands in defense, Coogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrecking Machine is keeping the position for now.
Wrecking Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wrecking Machine scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Wrecking Machine keeping moving, preventing Coogan from controlling successfully.
Wrecking Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Coogan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

North Dakota Wrecking Machine 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.

Coogan tries to land a front kick but Wrecking Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Coogan gets caught flat footed, as Wrecking Machine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coogan wants to sweep but no luck.
Coogan pulls Wrecking Machine in close to prevent any damage.
Coogan keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Machine from controlling successfully.
Coogan is trying to control the position but Wrecking Machine postures up.
Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Coogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because North Dakota Wrecking Machine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Coogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North Dakota Wrecking Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wrecking Machine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Coogan checks the leg kick nicely there.

Coogan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wrecking Machine's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine wants to control but Coogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wrecking Machine is staying active underneath Coogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coogan prevents Wrecking Machine from improving his position.

Coogan seems to be looking for submissions.
Wrecking Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Coogan sits in half guard.
Wrecking Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coogan.
Coogan controlling the action here.
Coogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coogan is working for a kimura but Wrecking Machine is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Coogan!