IFL 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Syren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momcilo Milenkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syren's entrance music is Kung Fu Taistelee. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Syren
vs
Milenkovic

191 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Syren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Momcilo Milenkovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syren lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Momcilo Milenkovic has been cut.
Milenkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milenkovic manages to avoid it.
Milenkovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syren scores with a body shot.
Syren feints with a jab and clips Milenkovic right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Milenkovic is sent crashing into the canvas and Syren leaps in for the kill! Milenkovic tries to get to his feet but Syren is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Milenkovic is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Syren!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuriy Prokopenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wauzrPn0cfg&feature=related. Prokopenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lisa Miskovsky . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Magomedov
vs
Prokopenko

176 cm
24
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashid Magomedov!
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, Yuriy Prokopenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopenko wants to clinch but Magomedov slips to the side

and Magomedov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Prokopenko!
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Prokopenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prokopenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopenko being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Prokopenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rashid Magomedov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prokopenko's guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prokopenko keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prokopenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Prokopenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Prokopenko passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prokopenko wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopenko is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.

Prokopenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prokopenko wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.

Prokopenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Prokopenko has control of the leg.
Prokopenko is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Prokopenko seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Prokopenko wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.

Prokopenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prokopenko is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prokopenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.

Prokopenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Prokopenko is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Prokopenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Prokopenko is controlling him well.

Prokopenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Prokopenko sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Magomedov dominated that round.
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.

Magomedov moves into the clinch.

Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prokopenko for as long as he can get away with.
Prokopenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prokopenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prokopenko is on top in guard.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prokopenko controls the pace.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Prokopenko isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Prokopenko looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prokopenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prokopenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a strike but Prokopenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prokopenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko throwing strikes but missing.

Prokopenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prokopenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rashid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prokopenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prokopenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov pushes down on Prokopenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Prokopenko from improving his position.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Prokopenko still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Prokopenko has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Prokopenko trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.

That's six 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.

Prokopenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Prokopenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

Prokopenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prokopenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eight 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.

Prokopenko swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Prokopenko's guard.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Prokopenko has wrist control.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov throws and elbow that misses. Prokopenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Prokopenko!
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prokopenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Prokopenko controlling him for the moment.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuriy Prokopenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prokopenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Prokopenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Prokopenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Magomedov is posturing up here but Prokopenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Magomedov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Magomedov has to tap! Slick submission there by Prokopenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuriy Prokopenko!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Nikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown, really.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gutierrez
vs
Nikki

180 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Gutierrez!
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, Don Nikki!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nikki dives in and scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.

Nikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gutierrez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nikki, into his guard.
Gutierrez works over Nikki with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikki has wrist control.
Nikki has momentary wrist control but Gutierrez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Nikki is keeping the position.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutierrez.

Gutierrez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutierrez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nikki's head.
Gutierrez loads up on a big left hand. Nikki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gutierrez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nikki can't hide his disappointment, as Gutierrez celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Gutierrez!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Lyutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bat Country. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lyutov
vs
Maynard

170 cm
26
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Yaroslav Lyutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyutov defends it nicely.
Lyutov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Frankie Maynard has been cut.
Yaroslav Lyutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Maynard tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Lyutov is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Maynard buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Maynard!! Maynard is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Lyutov throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Lyutov!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeremiah Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jenkins
vs
Jack

183 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Jenkins !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buhawi Jack!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins 's guard.
Jack is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jack uses his free foot to push down on Jenkins 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jenkins .

Jack is working for a guillotine from mount but Jenkins frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jack moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jenkins has worked his arm free - good work by Jenkins !
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jenkins prevents Jack from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins struggling a bit here.

Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jack advances to full mount.
Jenkins wants to control but Jack is having none of it.

Jack goes for an armbar but Jenkins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jenkins .

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jack is pushing down on Jenkins 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is pressing down on Jenkins 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Jenkins tries to kick Jack off but Jack keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jenkins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.

Jack goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jenkins turns into him and now he's in Jack's guard.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jenkins 's guard.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Jack is pressing down on Jenkins 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack is pressing down on Jenkins 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Jack stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jack tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jack is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jenkins !

Jack moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jenkins has worked his arm free - good work by Jenkins !
Jack looks gassed!
Jack tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jenkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jack asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Jack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jack tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.

Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.

Jack is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jenkins is trying to escape and Jack transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jenkins is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jack! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buhawi Jack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ipkiss
vs
Cervantes

190 cm
26
212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Cervantes!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ipkiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervantes.
Cervantes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cervantes wants to control but Ipkiss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cervantes is looking for a sweep. Ipkiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ipkiss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ipkiss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cervantes is in all sorts of trouble here.

Ipkiss wants to finish this one by submission but Cervantes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ipkiss.
Cervantes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Cervantes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ipkiss.

Ipkiss working for a guillotine from mount but Cervantes is in no mood to give up.

Ipkiss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ipkiss moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cervantes has worked his arm free - good work by Cervantes!
Cervantes struggling a bit here.
Cervantes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cervantes trying to control but Ipkiss postures up.
Cervantes gets back to full guard.

Ipkiss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cervantes dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cervantes gets to his feet. Ipkiss looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cervantes tries to clinch up but Ipkiss circles away and keeps his distance.
Ipkiss closes the distance and clinches up with Cervantes, looking for a takedown. Ipkiss pushes Cervantes against the cage but Cervantes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ipkiss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cervantes tries to bum rush Ipkiss with a series of wild strikes but Ipkiss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ipkiss closes the distance and clinches up with Cervantes, looking for a takedown. Ipkiss pushes Cervantes against the cage but Cervantes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Ipkiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervantes misses with a combination

so Ipkiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ipkiss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cervantes pulls Ipkiss in close to prevent any damage.
Cervantes working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Cervantes, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ipkiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ipkiss stopping the sweep attempt from Cervantes.
Ipkiss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cervantes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Cervantes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ipkiss, up you get!
Cervantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cervantes throws an off balance right hand

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ipkiss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cervantes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cervantes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cervantes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes lands some shots froms side control.
Cervantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ipkiss keeps working.
Cervantes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ipkiss kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ipkiss looks to move to half guard but instead Cervantes has passed into mount! Damn!
Cervantes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ipkiss hang on?
Cervantes looking to control but Ipkiss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes controlling the pace for now.
Ipkiss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cervantes looking to finish Ipkiss with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ipkiss!
Cervantes content just to control the position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss tries to reverse the position but Cervantes maintains control.
Cervantes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ipkiss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cervantes controlling the pace for now.
Cervantes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cervantes looking to control but Ipkiss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raul Cervantes.
Cervantes throws a lazy head kick

and Ipkiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ipkiss being controlled here momentarily.
Ipkiss stopping the sweep attempt from Cervantes.

Ipkiss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cervantes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ipkiss has Cervantes in his guard.
Cervantes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipkiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cervantes preventing the sweep.
Cervantes wants to control from the top but Ipkiss keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raul Cervantes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cervantes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cervantes won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervantes can't do much from the bottom here.

Ipkiss tries for a kimura but Cervantes is defending well.

Ipkiss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cervantes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ipkiss but great work by Cervantes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ipkiss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cervantes gets to mount! Ipkiss was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cervantes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervantes trying to control but Ipkiss is having none of it.
Cervantes controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cervantes tries to clinch there but Ipkiss circles away.
Cervantes throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ipkiss counters with a shoot takedown. Cervantes fights it but they end up in guard.

Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Cervantes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cervantes manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Cervantes's guard.
Cervantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stanley Ipkiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ipkiss 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.
Cervantes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ipkiss manages to get himself to full guard.
Cervantes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipkiss keeping full guard, as Cervantes tries to pass.
Cervantes passes Ipkiss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ipkiss looking for submissions off his back.
Cervantes controlling the action here.
Cervantes wants to control but Ipkiss is keeping him busy.

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.
Ipkiss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cervantes 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raul Cervantes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cervantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ipkiss avoids the head kick by Cervantes.
Cervantes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cervantes keeping control of the position.
Cervantes is breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ipkiss is looking for a kimura but Cervantes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ipkiss to get the leverage.

Ipkiss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cervantes is just riding it out for now. Ipkiss eventually gives up the hold.
Cervantes is doing well to control the position and prevent Ipkiss from advancing to side control.

Ipkiss seems to be looking for submissions.
Cervantes manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cervantes wants to sweep here but Ipkiss controlling him for the moment.
Ipkiss being controlled here momentarily.
Ipkiss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cervantes wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss being controlled here momentarily.

Ipkiss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cervantes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cervantes has escaped and now he's on top!
Cervantes is pushing down on Ipkiss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ipkiss is fighting to maintain full guard but Cervantes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ipkiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ipkiss tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cervantes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes wants to control the pace but Ipkiss is squirming around nicely.
Cervantes content just to control the position here.
Ipkiss is looking to improve his position but Cervantes isn't that keen on the idea.
Cervantes controlling from mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cervantes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ipkiss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cervantes controlling his opponent.

That's eight 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.
Ipkiss tries to reverse the position but Cervantes maintains control.
Cervantes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ipkiss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cervantes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cervantes tries to control but Ipkiss wriggling away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cervantes wants to control the pace but Ipkiss is squirming around nicely.
Cervantes controlling from the full mount.
Ipkiss is trying to escape the mount.
Cervantes wants to control the pace but Ipkiss is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raul Cervantes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cervantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cervantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ipkiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cervantes swivels and escapes.

Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cervantes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ipkissis looking to pass into half guard but Cervantes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cervantes is in guard.
Cervantes is stalling in the full guard.
Ipkiss keeping full guard, as Cervantes tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipkiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raul Cervantes.
Ipkiss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cervantes throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ipkiss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cervantes is pressing down on Ipkiss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Ipkiss 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cervantes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ipkiss has gone for a leg lock! Cervantes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ipkiss's guard.
Ipkiss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Cervantes from controlling successfully.
Cervantes content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ipkiss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cervantes manages to get himself to full guard.
Cervantes pulls Ipkiss in close to prevent any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Raul Cervantes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ipkiss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cervantes throws the left hand but Ipkiss avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cervantes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Ipkiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ipkiss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cervantes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ipkiss has Cervantes in his guard.
Cervantes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cervantes moves into full mount! Ipkiss won't be happy about that!
Cervantes controlling the pace for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss working to try and regain half guard.
Cervantes controlling his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cervantes prevents Ipkiss from getting the reversal.
Cervantes looking to control but Ipkiss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raul Cervantes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Cervantes. No joy for Ipkiss on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Ipkiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cervantes.
Ipkiss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Cervantes. No joy for Ipkiss on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Ipkiss or perhaps it was just good defense by Cervantes which made him look bad.
Cervantes swings widly with a right hand

and Ipkiss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cervantes's guard now.

Cervantes kicks Ipkiss off and gets to his feet.
Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cervantes but Cervantes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Cervantes takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervantes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ipkiss.
Cervantes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cervantes stalls.
Cervantes tries to land a knee to the head but Ipkiss blocks with his arms.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes stalls.
Cervantes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cervantes missing with knees to the body.
Cervantes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ipkiss tries to score a body lock takedown but Cervantes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cervantes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cervantes obliges.
Cervantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cervantes obliges.
Cervantes digs a right hand into Ipkiss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ipkiss's gas tank.
Cervantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cervantes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cervantes lands an elbow inside.
Cervantes lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervantes just leaning against Ipkiss, taking a breather.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cervantes.
The referee calls for Cervantes to work.
Ipkiss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cervantes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stanley Ipkiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cervantes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ipkiss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ipkiss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cervantes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ipkiss thinking.
No joy there for Cervantes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervantes misses with an uppercut

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ipkiss has gone for a leg lock! Cervantes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ipkiss's guard.
Cervantes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Cervantes really dominated that round.
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.

Cervantes misses with a few strikes there.
Cervantes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ipkiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ipkiss 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.

Ipkiss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cervantes dives on top into guard.

Cervantes stands up from Ipkiss's guard - Cervantes perhaps looking for a knockout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cervantes throws an overhand right that lands on Ipkiss's shoulder, as Ipkiss tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ipkiss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cervantes!
Cervantes is trying desperately to improve position.

Ipkiss with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Ipkiss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cervantes is on top in guard.

Ipkiss has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cervantes 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 Ipkiss.
Cervantes controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is looking to regain half guard here but Cervantes keeps moving and retains side control.
Cervantes controls the position from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ipkiss is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes trying to control the action but Ipkiss is working from the bottom.

Raul Cervantes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cervantes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cervantes throws a combination that misses

and Ipkiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cervantes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ipkiss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cervantes controlling from mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ipkiss is looking to escape.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Raul Cervantes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cervantes tries to clinch up.
Cervantes misses with a combination

and Ipkiss counters with a shoot takedown. Cervantes fights it but they end up in guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes pulls Ipkiss in close to prevent any damage.
Cervantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cervantes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raul Cervantes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cervantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cervantes misses with a hook

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Ipkiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss postures up.
Cervantes has control of Ipkiss's left arm, preventing Ipkiss from doing any damage.
Cervantes is trying to control the position but Ipkiss postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raul Cervantes.
Cervantes throws a combination that misses

and Ipkiss counters with a shoot takedown. Cervantes fights it but they end up in guard.

Ipkiss 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.
Ipkiss looking to pass the guard.

Ipkiss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cervantes dives on top into guard.
Cervantes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Ipkiss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is pushing down on Ipkiss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ipkiss is fighting to maintain full guard but Cervantes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ipkiss won't allow Cervantes to pass to mount.
Cervantes is taking a breather. Ipkiss says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cervantes works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Ipkiss had his way with Raul Cervantes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cervantes but Cervantes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cervantes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ipkiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cervantes's guard.
Cervantes looking to control.

Ipkiss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cervantes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ipkiss, into his guard.
Cervantes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cervantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ipkiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes stays in close to Ipkiss's body and controls the position.
Ipkiss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cervantes is one step ahead there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Raul Cervantes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown but Cervantes shows good takedown defense.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cervantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cervantes misses with a lunging right hand

and Ipkiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cervantes won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is looking to regain half guard here but Ipkiss keeps moving and retains side control.
Cervantes holding on.

Ipkiss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cervantes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cervantes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ipkiss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cervantes is just riding it out for now. Ipkiss eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ipkiss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ipkiss's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cervantes controlling the positon.
Ipkiss tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What can Ipkiss do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raul Cervantes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cervantes misses with a head kick.
Ipkiss swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervantes.
Cervantes moves in looking to clinch but Ipkiss pushes him off.
Cervantes is looking to clinch but Ipkiss is avoiding it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes misses with a right hand

and Ipkiss counters with a takedown into side control.

Ipkiss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cervantes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ipkiss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Ipkiss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cervantes is trying to control Ipkiss's posture but Ipkiss avoids it.

Ipkiss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ipkiss swings around for an armbar but Cervantes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ipkiss's guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes pushes down on Ipkiss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cervantes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cervantes trying to mount his opponent but Ipkiss defends it.
Cervantes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raul Cervantes.
Good exchange - Cervantes coming out on top.
Ipkiss misses with a takedown attempt
and Cervantes counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Ipkiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipkiss has a takedown stuffed.
Cervantes misses with a series of wild punches.
Cervantes misses with the combination.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes misses with a hook to the body

and Ipkiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ipkiss postures up.
Ipkiss wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is keeping the position.

Ipkiss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cervantes dives on top into guard.
Ipkiss wants to improve his position but instead Cervantes has moved into half guard.
Cervantes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cervantes trying to control but Ipkiss is working from the bottom.
Cervantes with a nice head shot there.
Cervantes stays in close to Ipkiss's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raul Cervantes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cervantes misses with a double jab

so Ipkiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ipkiss won't allow Cervantes to sweep him here.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Ipkiss!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSouthers comes to the cage accompanied by VNV Nation - Anthem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McSouthers
vs
Tjitsteuvfehl

183 cm
29
201 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

182 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

McSouthers darts in and clinches Tjitsteuvfehl up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocking some punches.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown but McSouthers manages to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSouthers walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McSouthers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tjitsteuvfehl duly obliges.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a straight right.
McSouthers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tjitsteuvfehl as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tjitsteuvfehl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl landing knees to the head.

It looks like Sandy McSouthers has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl slows down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to stall.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers has a couple of punches blocked by Tjitsteuvfehl.
A short uppercut from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to stall.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with some punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers avoiding damage as Tjitsteuvfehl throws knees to the body.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.

Tjitsteuvfehl pulls McSouthers into guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks gassed!
McSouthers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to hit a switch here but McSouthers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tjitsteuvfehl there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tjitsteuvfehl is desperately trying to improve his position but McSouthers has a good base and remains in mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to hold on but McSouthers postures up.

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.
Tjitsteuvfehl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McSouthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control from the top but McSouthers keeps moving.
Tjitsteuvfehl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSouthers is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but McSouthers is working from the bottom.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McSouthers fails with the takedown

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy McSouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands strikes from half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but McSouthers is blocking nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tjitsteuvfehl is working for a kimura but McSouthers is defending it quite comfortably.
Tjitsteuvfehl working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McSouthers's thigh. McSouthers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but McSouthers is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing strikes from guard but McSouthers blocks nicely.
McSouthers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tjitsteuvfehl is one step ahead there.
McSouthers being controlled here, momentarily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tjitsteuvfehl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McSouthers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McSouthers misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a single leg into guard. McSouthers didn't expect that.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips nicely into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl not doing much here.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves nicely into side control.
McSouthers prevents Tjitsteuvfehl from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McSouthers misses with a takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSouthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tjitsteuvfehl throws out the jab.

McSouthers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tjitsteuvfehl did well to prevent McSouthers getting side control.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to control McSouthers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tjitsteuvfehl avoid being mounted?
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a sweep. McSouthers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a sweep. Not yet Tjitsteuvfehl, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSouthers is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tjitsteuvfehl moves into the clinch.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl'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.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
A nice left hand lands by McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl is breathing heavily.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tjitsteuvfehl stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McSouthers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McSouthers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown in the clinch but McSouthers prevents it.
Sandy McSouthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSouthers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSouthers blocks a body shot from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl missing with knees to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
Sandy McSouthers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to stall.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McSouthers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSouthers.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tjitsteuvfehl.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
A head punch on the inside from Tjitsteuvfehl fails to land.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee strike.
McSouthers scores with a hook to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with the head strike.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to drag McSouthers to the mat but McSouthers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McSouthers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSouthers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to throw knees to the head but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position but instead, McSouthers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tjitsteuvfehl into the cage.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from McSouthers.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a left hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers gets through Tjitsteuvfehl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
That's time! McSouthers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McSouthers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tjitsteuvfehl defends it nicely.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSouthers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tjitsteuvfehl.
A swing and a miss from Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSouthers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a nice double leg into side control. McSouthers won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy McSouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control but McSouthers is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from side mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control but instead McSouthers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McSouthers reverses the position - he's now on top in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard.
McSouthers trying to control but Tjitsteuvfehl is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to keep a closed guard but McSouthers is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Tjitsteuvfehl misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tjitsteuvfehl forces McSouthers back against the cage and clinches.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocking some punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSouthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers lands with a right to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
McSouthers lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands a body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSouthers presses Tjitsteuvfehl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
McSouthers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSouthers works on Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a couple of short punches.
McSouthers is working Tjitsteuvfehl over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tjitsteuvfehl or not.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tjitsteuvfehl can do to turn this around?
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSouthers's elbow.
McSouthers is leaning against Tjitsteuvfehl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks with his arms.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McSouthers walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl stuffs the takedown.
Tjitsteuvfehl avoids the body shot from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl stuffs the takedown attempt from McSouthers. McSouthers gets slowly back to his feet.
McSouthers with a poor takedown
and McSouthers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSouthers moves away from the strike by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McSouthers's head backwards.

Tjitsteuvfehl instigates a clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers tries to work over Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McSouthers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tjitsteuvfehl's elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's eight 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to slow down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McSouthers on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSouthers lands with a short shot to the head.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McSouthers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Tjitsteuvfehl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tjitsteuvfehl's gas tank.
McSouthers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSouthers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to stall but McSouthers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
McSouthers throws a head punch that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
McSouthers lands a shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from McSouthers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSouthers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McSouthers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a sweep. Not yet Tjitsteuvfehl, not yet.
Tjitsteuvfehl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSouthers's guard.
McSouthers seems keen to control Tjitsteuvfehl's posture.
Tjitsteuvfehl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSouthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl passes McSouthers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers gets back to full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control from the top but McSouthers keeps moving.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl passes McSouthers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control from half guard but McSouthers is working away.
Tjitsteuvfehl stalling away here and it's allowed McSouthers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSouthers keeps working.
McSouthers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tjitsteuvfehl manages to mount him!
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl with a couple of short strikes.

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.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to control but McSouthers wriggling away.
McSouthers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control but McSouthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns McSouthers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has got the better of the ground game so far.
McSouthers is squirming around, avoiding Tjitsteuvfehl's attempts to control the action.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control but McSouthers has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl not doing much here.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to pass to mount but McSouthers is defending the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is keen to just control but McSouthers is a slippery customer.
McSouthers tries to get to full guard but Tjitsteuvfehl has control of the leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSouthers.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but McSouthers won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tjitsteuvfehl.

That's eight 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.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a knee to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSouthers blocks it with crossed arms.
McSouthers cracks Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSouthers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSouthers smiles and moves away.
Sandy McSouthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McSouthers misses with a takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips a straight right by McSouthers.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tjitsteuvfehl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McSouthers counters with a single leg into guard. Tjitsteuvfehl didn't expect that.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tjitsteuvfehl working a defensive guard but McSouthers passes into half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tjitsteuvfehl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sandy McSouthers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Tjitsteuvfehl.
McSouthers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tjitsteuvfehl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McSouthers's guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl is pushing down on McSouthers's leg trying to pass to half guard. McSouthers is fighting to maintain full guard but Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to sneak the leg through.
McSouthers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McSouthers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws some wild stikes that McSouthers manages to avoid easily.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from the full mount.

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.
Let's hope that Tjitsteuvfehl has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to control but McSouthers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl content just to control the position here.
McSouthers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McSouthers because Tjitsteuvfehl loaded up on that one.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McSouthers?
McSouthers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to ground and pound but McSouthers is blocking nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a heavy elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking to finish McSouthers with some ground and pound. This is bad for McSouthers!
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to control but McSouthers wriggling away.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandy McSouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSouthers is looking to escape.
Tjitsteuvfehl controlling from mount.

That's eight 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.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control the pace but McSouthers is squirming around nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McSouthers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McSouthers throws a body punch but Tjitsteuvfehl moves out of range.
McSouthers slips under a jab.
Tjitsteuvfehl slaps away a takedown attempt from McSouthers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

McSouthers has closed the distance and engaged Tjitsteuvfehl in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sandy McSouthers!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lon Sihanouk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sihanouk has chosen Traditional Thai Fighting Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Krueger
vs
Sihanouk

185 cm
24
217 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

192 cm
25
207 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 159Q Recovery $79)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lon Sihanouk !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sihanouk .
Sihanouk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sihanouk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sihanouk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger shoots in for a double leg but Sihanouk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krueger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Lon Sihanouk has been cut.
Sihanouk throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily.
Krueger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sihanouk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Sihanouk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Sihanouk .
Krueger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sihanouk counters with an outside leg kick.
Sihanouk tests Krueger's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Sihanouk lands a big head kick that sends Krueger tumbling to the mat! Sihanouk takes a step backwards and waves Krueger back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Krueger is rocked!
Krueger drops his hands momentarily and Sihanouk needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Krueger just on the top of the head. Krueger drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Krueger - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lon Sihanouk ! Lon Sihanouk retains his light heavyweight title!