EPF Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Drones. Chelios has chosen No one gets left behind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferreira
vs
Chelios

179 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

173 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Chelios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chelios connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chelios but Chelios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown. Chelios tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chelios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.

Ferreira takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferreira prevents Chelios from breaking the clinch.
Chelios tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Chelios holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chelios's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Chelios's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ferreira jumps guard.
Chelios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chelios leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.

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.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Chelios throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Ferreira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Pablo Ferreira has been cut.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Chelios misses.
Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Chelios misses.
Chelios throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
BOOM! Chelios lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ferreira. Ferreira tries to recover but Chelios is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ferreira lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Makerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ak
vs
Makerov

189 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Makerov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makerov throws a jab when Ak was well out of range.
Ak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makerov.
A head kick misses from Ak.
Ak closes the distance and clinches up with Makerov, looking for a takedown. Ak pushes Makerov against the cage but Makerov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makerov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ak.
Makerov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makerov's knee momentarily.
Ak scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Jonny Makerov has been cut.
Ak misses with a head kick.
Ak is looking to slow Makerov down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ak drives through with a takedown into Makerov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makerov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makerov looks gassed!
Ak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makerov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ak wants to pass the guard but Makerov is keeping the position.
Ak connects with a couple of short punches.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makerov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak trying to control the position from guard on top but Makerov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ak stands and steps away. Makerov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ak feints and as Makerov raises his hands in defense, Ak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ak trying to control but Makerov is working from the bottom.
Ak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makerov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ak stands and throws Makerov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Makerov is not content to let Ak control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makerov is looking to get back to his feet here but Ak is keeping cool and he's managed to take Makerov's back.
Makerov avoids the strikes from Ak.
Makerov is keeping busy.
Makerov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ak struggling to land strikes to the head as Makerov covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Makerov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ak!

Ak looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Makerov taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ak!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kraschinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ulyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kraschinsky
vs
Ulyanov

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
27
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kraschinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Ulyanov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Vladimir Ulyanov has been cut.
Kraschinsky closes the distance but Ulyanov moves to the side

and Ulyanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kraschinsky trying to control the position but instead, Ulyanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kraschinsky into the cage.
Ulyanov lands a shoulder strike.

Kraschinsky pulls guard successfully.

Kraschinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kraschinsky thuds a left hand into Ulyanov's body.
Kraschinsky with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ulyanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kraschinsky won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraschinsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulyanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ulyanov is trying to control. Kraschinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kraschinsky kicks off Ulyanov and gets to his feet.

Ulyanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kraschinsky did well to prevent Ulyanov getting side control.
Ulyanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraschinsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ulyanov is trying to control. Kraschinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraschinsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulyanov wants to get up but he can't break Kraschinsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kraschinsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraschinsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kraschinsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulyanov works over Kraschinsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Kraschinsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulyanov's guard.
Kraschinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraschinsky throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Ulyanov is pulling down on Kraschinsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraschinsky, at least for the moment.
Ulyanov is trying to control the position but Kraschinsky postures up.
Ulyanov wants to stand and escape but Kraschinsky is having none of it.
Ulyanov wants to control but Kraschinsky passes easily into half guard.
Kraschinsky uses his free foot to push down on Ulyanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ulyanov.
Ulyanov tries to control Kraschinsky's body but Kraschinsky pushes him off. Ulyanov squirms to his side and now Kraschinsky has his back!
Kraschinsky throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulyanov trying to control the hands but Kraschinsky breaks the grip.
Ulyanov prevents Kraschinsky from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Ulyanov right now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraschinsky looking to break Ulyanov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ulyanov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraschinsky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ulyanov holding both Kraschinsky 's hands and preventing any damage.
Good control from Kraschinsky.

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.
Ulyanov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kraschinsky.
Will Kraschinsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Ulyanov fending off the submission attempt from Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kraschinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Ulyanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kraschinsky wants to clinch.

Kraschinsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kraschinsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Kraschinsky uses his free foot to push down on Ulyanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ulyanov.
Kraschinsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulyanov is looking to escape.
Kraschinsky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraschinsky wants to control the pace but Ulyanov is squirming around nicely.
Kraschinsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kraschinsky misses with a head shot.
You get the feeling that Ulyanov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ulyanov tries to hold on but Kraschinsky postures up.
Kraschinsky throws some wild stikes that Ulyanov manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ulyanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kraschinsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ulyanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Kraschinsky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ulyanov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kraschinsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulyanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kraschinsky has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraschinsky tries to control but Ulyanov wriggling away.
Ivan Kraschinsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ulyanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kraschinsky trying to control but Ulyanov is having none of it.
Ulyanov is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ulyanov can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Ulyanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraschinsky throwing strikes here but Ulyanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ulyanov tries to improve his position but instead Kraschinsky has taken his back!
Kraschinsky keeps control of the position as Ulyanov tries to break free.
Kraschinsky trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulyanov doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulyanov trying to control the position but Kraschinsky manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kraschinsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Ulyanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ulyanov cracks a nice hook into Kraschinsky's ribs.
Kraschinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ulyanov's waist but Ulyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraschinsky off to one side.
Kraschinsky scores with a jab. Ulyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kraschinsky fails with the takedown

and Ulyanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ulyanov tries to stall but Kraschinsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kraschinsky breaks from the clinch.
Kraschinsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulyanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraschinsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan Kraschinsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraschinsky is defended easily by Ulyanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kraschinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraschinsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Ulyanov moves into range and clinches up with Kraschinsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulyanov pulls guard successfully.
Kraschinsky passes Ulyanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulyanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kraschinsky throwing shots but Ulyanov is blocking nicely.
Kraschinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraschinsky prevents Ulyanov from standing back up.
Kraschinsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Ulyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ulyanov trying to hold on to Kraschinsky's head to control him but Kraschinsky postures up.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Kraschinsky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ulyanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraschinsky pinned against the cage. Kraschinsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ulyanov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ulyanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kraschinsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulyanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulyanov's back!
Ulyanov is keeping busy.
What can Ulyanov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ulyanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky is hanging on to Ulyanov's back as he tries to escape.
Kraschinsky missing with strikes from the back.
Ulyanov trying to control the hands but Kraschinsky won't let him.
Kraschinsky throwing sloppy strikes.

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.
Kraschinsky controlling well, preventing Ulyanov from escaping the position.
Kraschinsky avoiding Ulyanov 's attempts to control his hands.
Kraschinsky tries to keep control of the position but Ulyanov is staying busy.
Kraschinsky gets his hands free as Ulyanov looks to control.

Ulyanov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kraschinsky's arms.
Kraschinsky throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kraschinsky keeps control of the position as Ulyanov tries to break free.
Vladimir Ulyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kraschinsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ulyanov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kraschinsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Kraschinsky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kraschinsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kraschinsky!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Sloane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sloane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Surrender. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Sloane

182 cm
26
205 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

201 cm
27
224 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloane scores with a jab to the head.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sloane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black tries to clinch
and Sloane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Black misses with a takedown attempt
and Sloane counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Black is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Sloane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sloane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to clinch but Sloane moves away
and Sloane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black with a poor takedown
and Sloane counters with a good low kick that Black was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black is breathing heavily.
Sloane throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Sloane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloane sprawls well. Sloane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Travis Black has been cut.
Sloane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sloane.
Sloane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloane scores with a decent looking hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sloane circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Black drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sloane follows Black to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Sloane!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monique Dangerously (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

IV
vs
Dangerously

177 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan IV!
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, Monique Dangerously!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerously takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Dangerously shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dangerously showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

IV escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dangerously gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dangerously postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

IV is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dangerously wants to pass the guard but IV is keeping the position.
Dangerously must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

IV is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dangerously rolls with it to try and escape but IV cranks on the arm and Dangerously is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan IV!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lumpiot Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Duck
vs
Paskaks

210 cm
21
289 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lumpiot Paskaks!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskaks misses with a left hand

and Duck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duck.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duck pushes Paskaks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duck lands a body punch.
Paskaks can't break the clinch.
Duck lands with a right to the head.
Duck cracks Paskaks with a nice body shot.
Paskaks looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duck lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Duck on the inside.
Duck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duck scores with a shoulder strike.
Duck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duck lands a shot to the body.
Duck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duck lands a shot to the body.
Duck pushes Paskaks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duck digs a right hand into Paskaks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paskaks's gas tank.
Duck lands with a short shot to the head.
Duck scores with a shot to the side of Paskaks's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck lands with a light punch inside.
Duck lands a shot to the body.
Duck lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Duck to work.
Duck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Duck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duck cracks Paskaks with a nice body shot.
Duck stalling.
Duck lands a body shot.
Duck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskakss head.
Duck lands a body punch.
Duck lands a shoulder strike.
Duck digs a right hand underneath Paskaks's ribcage. Paskaks let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duck.
Duck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Duck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duck.
A left hand lands to the body for Duck.
Duck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duck cracks Paskaks with a nice body shot.
Duck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duck lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Duck.
Duck controlling the action here for a moment.
Paskaks has Duck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paskaks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duck slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Duck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duck presses Paskaks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duck working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Duck.
Duck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paskaks.
Duck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paskaks has Duck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Duck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck lands with a left to the head.
Duck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paskaks has Duck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donald Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lumpiot Paskaks.
Duck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paskaks.
Nice body punch from Duck - that landed with a thud.
Duck lands with a left to the head.
Paskaks letting Duck take a breather here.
Paskaks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duck walks away with a smile on his face. Paskaks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duck throws a head kick that half lands.
Duck throws a head kick that Paskaks semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Duck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paskaks tries to clinch but Duck moves away

and Duck counters by moving into the clinch.
Duck lands a body punch.
Duck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paskaks backwards.
Paskaks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duck.
Duck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald Duck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck looks to score with a jab to the body but Paskaks is just out of range.
Duck lands with a shot to the body.
Paskaks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duck scores with a head kick. Paskaks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Paskaks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duck takes a swing at Paskaks's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duck misses with a looping right.
Duck looks to land a left hand but Paskaks moved out of range nicely.
Duck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paskaks can do to turn this around?
Duck throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Duck.
A shot to the liver by Duck. Beautiful body shot.

Duck has Paskaks up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duck.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duck.
Duck lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck lands a hook that snaps the head of Paskaks backwards.
Paskaks takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Duck.
A right handed body shot lands from Duck.
Paskaks tries to stall but Duck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duck presses Paskaks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Duck.
Duck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duck.
Duck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Duck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paskaks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duck.
Duck scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paskaks takes a shot to the head.
Duck scores with a shot to the side of Paskaks's head.
Duck lands a body punch.
Duck pushes Paskaks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paskaks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duck'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.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Duck.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duck.
Nice body punch from Duck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duck lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Duck.
A short right from Duck.
Duck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Duck goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Duck lands a head kick!
Paskaks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duck.
Paskaks lands a nice shot to the body.
Paskaks looks for the body kick but Duck saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskaks wants to clinch but Duck slips to the side

and Duck counters by clinching up.
Paskaks blocks an uppercut.
Paskaks tries to score a body lock takedown but Duck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Duck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duck lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paskaks backwards.
Duck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duck pushes Paskaks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paskaks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duck lands a left hand.
Paskaks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duck lands with a right to the head.
Duck has Paskaks pressed against the cage.
Duck is leaning against Paskaks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duck digs a right hand underneath Paskaks's ribcage. Paskaks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Duck.
A short right from Duck.
A left hand lands to the body for Duck.
Duck scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paskaks jumps guard but Duck stands there with Paskaks around his waist. Paskaks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Duck.
Duck just leaning against Paskaks, taking a breather.
Duck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paskaks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donald Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lumpiot Paskaks.
Duck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paskaks backwards.
Duck is struggling to control the position.
Duck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Duck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck digs a right hand into Paskaks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paskaks's gas tank.
Duck gets through Paskaks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duck lands a right hand.
Lumpiot Paskaks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duck lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paskaks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duck scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Duck.
Paskaks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Duck.
Duck lands a left hand.
Duck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paskaks fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck lands a left hand.
Donald Duck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duck lands with a left to the head.
Paskaks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duck walks away with a smile on his face. Paskaks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duck lands a high kick!
Duck misses with a jab to the body
and Paskaks counters with a nice body shot.
Duck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paskaks moves away.
Duck misses with a body shot.
Duck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Duck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Duck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dzemilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzemilli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nuke in coming. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dzemilli
vs
Stakanov

220 cm
26
257 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Dzemilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzemilli tries for a takedown but Stakanov circles away easily
and Stakanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Alex Dzemilli has been cut.
Dzemilli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stakanov counters with a nice uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stakanov is leaning against Dzemilli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
Dzemilli is breathing heavily.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Dzemilli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stakanov digs a right hand into Dzemilli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dzemilli's gas tank.

Stakanov drops Dzemilli onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dzemilli is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stakanov working hard to break the clinch.
Dzemilli jumps guard but Stakanov stands there with Dzemilli around his waist. Dzemilli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dzemilli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzemilli keeps control of Stakanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stakanov lands with a right to the head.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzemilli or not.
Stakanov is trying to break the clinch but Dzemilli is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Stakanov as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzemilli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov misses with an elbow strike.
Stakanov digs a right hand underneath Dzemilli's ribcage. Dzemilli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzemilli or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stakanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stakanov connects with a jab.

Dzemilli is rocked!
Stakanov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dzemilli square on the jaw! Damn, Dzemilli is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zvon Stakanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skeet
vs
Balboa

188 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drew Skeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balboa counters with an inside leg kick.
Balboa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Skeet is predictable there

and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balboa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skeet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Balboa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skeet sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skeet defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa working over Skeet with some ground and pound. Skeet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skeet is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balboa uses his free foot to push down on Skeet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skeet.

Balboa has hold of Skeet's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skeet manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Balboa dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Balboa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Balboa working Skeet over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa throwing strikes here but Skeet is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Balboa unloads with some shots from mount but Skeet bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looking to finish with strikes here!
Balboa unloads with some shots from mount but Skeet bucks and avoids them well.
Balboa trying to control but Skeet is having none of it.
Balboa with a couple of short strikes.

Balboa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Skeet can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looking to finish Skeet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skeet!
Skeet holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Balboa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Balboa is landing with some decent strikes but Skeet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Balboa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Balboa throwing strikes here but Skeet is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Balboa looking to control but Skeet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skeet throws a right hand that misses
and Balboa counters with a nice uppercut.
Skeet throws a lazy uppercut
and Balboa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skeet misses with an uppercut
enabling Balboa to counter with a crisp jab.
Skeet misses with a lunging right hand

and Balboa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skeet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but Skeet blocks nicely.
Balboa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Skeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa thows a big elbow that misses.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but Skeet blocks nicely.
Balboa lands a couple of elbows.
Skeet wants to sweep but no luck.
Skeet looking to control.
Skeet keeping full guard, as Balboa tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa cracks Skeet with a solid left hand.
Balboa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Balboa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Balboa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skeet is working to avoid the ground and pound but Balboa connects with a decent elbow.

Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skeet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Balboa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Balboa working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa throws an elbow but Skeet slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa lands a few punches from side control.
Skeet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Skeet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balboa counters with a nice leg kick.

Balboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa is pressing down on Skeet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skeet is holding on for now.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skeet defending well though.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skeet defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skeet sees it coming and defends easily.
Balboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Balboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skeet tries to roll over but Balboa keeps him under control.
Balboa thows a huge punch but Skeet dodges it nicely.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Balboa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balboa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Balboa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Skeet misses with a left hand

and Balboa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa won't allow Skeet to sweep him here.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rocky Balboa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Balboa wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Skeet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drew Skeet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skeet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balboa counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rompevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sullivan
vs
Rompevsky

185 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rompevsky!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rompevsky lands a head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rompevsky.
Sullivan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rompevsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rompevsky connects with a high kick.
Sullivan misses with a hook. Rompevsky ducked under it nicely.
Sullivan scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rompevsky.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sullivan lands with a nice combination. Rompevsky backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Mikhail Rompevsky has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rompevsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Rompevsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rompevsky.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Mikhail Rompevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rompevsky misses with a combination
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rompevsky throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Rompevsky misses with a body shot
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Rompevsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Sullivan counters with a left to the body.
Rompevsky looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Rompevsky throws a combination that misses
and Rompevsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to score with a low kick but Rompevsky moves his leg out of the way.
Rompevsky throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rompevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Rompevsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sullivan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rompevsky thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky misses with a left hand
and Sullivan counters with a series of strikes. Rompevsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Sullivan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rompevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rompevsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sullivan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rompevsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rompevsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sullivan lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rompevsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Rompevsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rompevsky misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Rompevsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sullivan lunges at Rompevsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rompevsky's hand.
Rompevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Sullivan stalks Rompevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rompevsky's face. Rompevsky staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rompevsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sullivan misses with a right hand
enabling Rompevsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Rompevsky.
Rompevsky looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rompevsky manages to avoid it.
Rompevsky moves forwards but Sullivan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That has opened up Mikhail Rompevsky's cut even more.
Rompevsky misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Rompevsky tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rompevsky might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sullivan has got the better of the exchanges.
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Rompevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a hook.
Donk. Sullivan catches Rompevsky right on the button with a cross.
Rompevsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Sullivan.
Rompevsky is breathing heavily.
Rompevsky ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

The cut above Mikhail Rompevsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sammy Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rompevsky manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky walks into a jab.

Rompevsky is rocked!
Sullivan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rompevsky! Sullivan dives in looking to finish! Rompevsky is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sullivan!