EPF 43: Stewart Jr. vs End 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lokomitch Ratslavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratslavo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slayer - Bloodline. Lokomitch Ratslavo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorik Vartanov's chin.

Vartanov
vs
Ratslavo

190 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

191 cm
26
245 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lokomitch Ratslavo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratslavo is looking to clinch.
Ratslavo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vartanov misses with a double jab.
Ratslavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanov circles away.
Ratslavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vartanov is looking to clinch.

Ratslavo darts in and clinches Vartanov up against the cage.
Vartanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ratslavo won't allow it.
Vartanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanov controlling the action here for a moment.

Ratslavo manages to break the clinch.
Vartanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vartanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Vartanov.
Vartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratslavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vartanov forces Ratslavo back against the cage and clinches.

Ratslavo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Vartanov misses.
Ratslavo cracks Vartanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jorik Vartanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Vartanov.
Vartanov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ratslavo moves into range and clinches up with Vartanov.

Ratslavo breaks from the clinch.
Ratslavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanov.
Vartanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ratslavo lunges at Vartanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vartanov's hand.
Ratslavo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Ratslavo does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vartanov misses with a low kick as Ratslavo jumps back.
Vartanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ratslavo circles away.
Nice shot by Ratslavo.
Ratslavo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vartanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ratslavo lands a two punch combo.
Ratslavo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ratslavo works over Vartanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ratslavo tries a head kick but it misses.
Vartanov wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartanov misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Vartanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratslavo throws a series of strikes that have Vartanov backpedaling.
Vartanov tries to clinch but Ratslavo is having none of it.
Ratslavo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ratslavo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ratslavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratslavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vartanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Vartanov wants to clinch up but Ratslavo keeps it at a distance.
Ratslavo lands with an uppercut that bounces Vartanov off the cage and back into rage.
Vartanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratslavo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ratslavo lands a really nice looking cross but Vartanov seems unphased.

Ratslavo rushes Vartanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ratslavo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vartanov can't break the clinch.

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

Vartanov moves into the clinch.

Ratslavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ratslavo tries to land a front kick but Vartanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vartanov wants to clinch.
Ratslavo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ratslavo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratslavo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vartanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanov tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ratslavo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ratslavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanov.
Vartanov looks to land a combination but Ratslavo avoids it well.
Vartanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ratslavo.

Ratslavo darts in and clinches Vartanov up against the cage.
Vartanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ratslavo avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Ratslavo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ratslavo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ratslavo.
Lokomitch Ratslavo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratslavo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vartanov throws a lazy right hand but Ratslavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratslavo throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanov moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ratslavo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ratslavo looks to land a combination. Vartanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ratslavo throws a series of punches but Vartanov moves out of range.
Ratslavo throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Ratslavo.
Ratslavo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vartanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ratslavo staying out of range there.
Ratslavo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vartanov backs up against the cage.
Ratslavo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ratslavo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vartanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ratslavo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vartanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ratslavo tries to clinch up.
Vartanov wants to clinch up but Ratslavo keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Ratslavo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov misses with a looping left.
Ratslavo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Vartanov misses its intended target.
Vartanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ratslavo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vartanov throws a series of punches but Ratslavo moves out of range.
Lokomitch Ratslavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ratslavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Vartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ratslavo clinches up with Vartanov and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratslavo is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Vartanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Vartanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Vartanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ratslavo scores with a jab. Vartanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratslavo counters with a series of strikes. Vartanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vartanov misses with a low kick.
Ratslavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vartanov.

Ratslavo clinches with his opponent.
Vartanov wants to break free but Ratslavo has control.
Vartanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ratslavo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorik Vartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratslavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Ratslavo.
Ratslavo misses with a double jab.
Ratslavo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ratslavo is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vartanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ratslavo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vartanov backs up against the cage.
Vartanov tries to clinch there but Ratslavo circles away.
Vartanov misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vartanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ratslavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ratslavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ratslavo swats away the attempt to clinch by Vartanov.
A left and a right from Ratslavo both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vartanov moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanov tries to break the clinch but Ratslavo is controlling the position.

Ratslavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lokomitch Ratslavo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Ratslavo tries to clinch but Vartanov is having none of it.

Vartanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vartanov wants to get up but he can't break Ratslavo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Vartanov stands up from Ratslavo's guard - Vartanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vartanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ratslavo.
Ratslavo looks to land a combination but Vartanov avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ratslavo 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 Vartanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vartanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ratslavo.

Vartanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vartanov tries to break the clinch but Ratslavo is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ratslavo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ratslavo has managed to clinch.
Vartanov'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.
Vartanov jumps guard but Ratslavo stands there with Vartanov around his waist. Vartanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ratslavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ratslavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ratslavo.
Ratslavo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratslavo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Vartanov has closed the distance and engaged Ratslavo in a clinch.

Ratslavo manages to break the clinch.
Vartanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Ratslavo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Vartanov forces Ratslavo back against the cage and clinches.
Ratslavo prevents the takedown attempt.

Ratslavo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ratslavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Vartanov lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratslavo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratslavo tries to clinch up but Vartanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vartanov is looking to clinch.
Vartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vartanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Vartanov clinches with his opponent.
Vartanov is trying to break free.
Lokomitch Ratslavo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ratslavo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Ratslavo. Those never looked like landing.
Jorik Vartanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorik Vartanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vartanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ratslavo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ratslavo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ratslavo!
Vartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ratslavo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ratslavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ratslavo closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov misses with a right hand
and Ratslavo counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanov.
Ratslavo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vartanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ratslavo.
Vartanov misses with a takedown attempt - Ratslavo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorik Vartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratslavo misses with a two punch combination.
Ratslavo throws a head kick that misses.
Ratslavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ratslavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ratslavo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vartanov backs up against the cage.
Vartanov has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartanov tries to clinch up but Ratslavo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ratslavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vartanov misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorik Vartanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratslavo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lokomitch Ratslavo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dzemilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzemilli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nuke in coming. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Perry
vs
Dzemilli

178 cm
30
260 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

220 cm
26
257 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Dzemilli!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzemilli wants to clinch but Perry slips to the side
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Perry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perry scores with a jab to the head.
Dzemilli wants to clinch

and Perry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzemilli wants to stand and escape but Perry is having none of it.
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzemilli's head.
Perry with a nice head shot there.
Dzemilli wants to stand up but Perry is controlling him.
Perry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dzemilli wants to get back to his feet but Perry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dzemilli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perry controlling from the top position.
Perry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perry stands and throws Dzemilli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dzemilli can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dzemilli tries to escape but Perry is in control.
Perry happy to just control the position for now.
Dzemilli is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Perry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry works to advance to full mount. Dzemilli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Perry scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Perry with shots to the head and body - Dzemilli looks very uncomfortable down there.

Dzemilli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dzemilli goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Perry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwayne Perry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Potapkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasha TexHuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TexHuk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Buhenvald Flava - My friend Hitler kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pasha TexHuk enters the cage!

Potapkin
vs
TexHuk

178 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Potapkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha TexHuk!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potapkin shoots in looking for a takedown. TexHuk tries to sprawl out of it but Potapkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TexHuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TexHuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Pasha TexHuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TexHuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Potapkin managing to block the knees to the body from TexHuk.
Potapkin has TexHuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TexHuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TexHuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TexHuk landing knees to the body.
Potapkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but TexHuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Potapkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TexHuk lands a big head kick that sends Potapkin to the canvas! TexHuk follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasha TexHuk!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawk
vs
LeBlanc

179 cm
23
202 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

178 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hawk!
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, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeBlanc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

LeBlanc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawk!
LeBlanc is looking to reverse the position.
LeBlanc sneaks back into half guard.
Hawk is keen to just control but LeBlanc is a slippery customer.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.
LeBlanc tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk moves nicely into side control.

Hawk decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBlanc circles away quickly and effectively.

Hawk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeBlanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is keeping the position.
LeBlanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlanc looking to control but Hawk passes into half guard.
LeBlanc regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.

Hawk stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

LeBlanc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

LeBlanc seems to be working for a kimura but Hawk defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeBlanc is working for a submission of some sort.

LeBlanc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlanc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

LeBlanc has gone for a leg lock! Hawk slips out almost immediately though and dives into LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hawk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
LeBlanc moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LeBlanc has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hawk has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Hawk has LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.

Hawk has hold of one of LeBlanc's legs. LeBlanc is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBlanc can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!

Hawk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from LeBlanc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Hawk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

LeBlanc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeBlanc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

LeBlanc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep but Hawk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hawk is landing with some decent strikes but LeBlanc is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hawk breaks from LeBlanc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LeBlanc wants to control but Hawk is having none of it.
LeBlanc is bucking up trying to escape but Hawk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is squirming around, avoiding Hawk's attempts to control the action.
LeBlanc is looking to get to half guard.
Mike Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LeBlanc is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawk unloading with bombs!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawk wants to finish this one by submission but LeBlanc is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawk.
LeBlanc gets back to half guard.
LeBlanc wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.

LeBlanc is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hawk has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hawk pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it LeBlanc is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hawk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Arbuhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Baraban (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!

Arbuhmedov
vs
Baraban

165 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eldar Arbuhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Baraban!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraban blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Baraban. No joy for Arbuhmedov on that attempt.

Baraban feints and as Arbuhmedov raises his hands in defense, Baraban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Arbuhmedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Arbuhmedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Arbuhmedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baraban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baraban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arbuhmedov is trying to keep Baraban in close.

Arbuhmedov working for a triangle but Baraban defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Arbuhmedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baraban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

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

Arbuhmedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arbuhmedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arbuhmedov trying to control the position but Baraban is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraban is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arbuhmedov off and has taken his back!
Arbuhmedov turns into Baraban and is now in his guard.
Arbuhmedov looking to pass the guard.
Arbuhmedov advances position into side control!
Baraban looks gassed!

Arbuhmedov tries for a kimura but Baraban is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraban wants to get back to his feet.
Arbuhmedov really is a fat lump.
A lull in the action here.
Arbuhmedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arbuhmedov tries for a kimura but Baraban is defending well.
Baraban is not content to let Arbuhmedov control the position.

Arbuhmedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baraban, who protects the arm well.

Arbuhmedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baraban has escaped the position, nice work there.

Arbuhmedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraban is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arbuhmedov is controlling him well.
Baraban taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arbuhmedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baraban to see if he's OK.
Arbuhmedov prevents Baraban from escaping the position.

Arbuhmedov has hold of Baraban's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baraban tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arbuhmedov cranks the arm and Baraban screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baraban, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eldar Arbuhmedov!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Vallee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durandin comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKLCQvQohGI blaring out of the sound system. Patrick Vallee has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Durandin
vs
Vallee

180 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Durandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Vallee!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vallee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vallee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Durandin is looking to improve his position but Vallee isn't that keen on the idea.
Vallee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Durandin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vallee wants to control but instead Durandin manages to regain half guard.

Vallee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durandin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vallee.

Durandin is defending against the submission attempts here by Vallee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vallee is working away from the top position though.
Vallee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Durandin trying to hold on to Vallee's head to control him but Vallee postures up.
Vallee is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Durandin manages to get to full guard.
Vallee looking to sit in guard and control but Durandin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Durandin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vallee is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durandin wants to control from the top but Vallee keeps moving.

Vallee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durandin defends it easily.
Durandin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vallee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vallee is working Durandin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durandin's head.
Vallee trying to control the position from guard on top but Durandin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vallee is looking to advance position but Durandin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vallee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vallee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durandin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vallee tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durandin 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.
Vallee trying to control the position from guard on top but Durandin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vallee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durandin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vallee trying to control but Durandin is working from the bottom.
Vallee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Patrick Vallee.
Vallee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Durandin counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durandin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durandin wants to stand but Vallee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vallee working a defensive guard here.
Vallee keeping full guard, as Durandin tries to pass.
Vallee keeping moving, preventing Durandin from controlling successfully.
Durandin throwing strikes from guard but Vallee blocks nicely.

Durandin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vallee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Durandin has Vallee in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin wants to sweep here but Vallee controlling him for the moment.
Durandin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vallee wants to stand but Durandin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vallee throwing strikes but missing.
Durandin can't keep his opponent in guard - Vallee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallee trying to control the action but Durandin is working from the bottom.
Vallee throws a strike but Durandin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vallee passes Durandin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vallee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Vallee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durandin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vallee.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durandin tries to get to full guard but Vallee has control of the leg.

Vallee is working for a submission of some sort.
Durandin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vallee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durandin!
Vallee landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durandin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Vallee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Durandin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Durandin!
Durandin throws a big right hand that misses.
Vallee keeping moving, preventing Durandin from controlling successfully.

Vallee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Durandin stacks Vallee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Durandin!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Durandin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vallee, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Vallee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Durandin slaps away a takedown attempt from Vallee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vallee tries to clinch but Durandin is having none of it.
Vallee misses with a takedown

and Durandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durandin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vallee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durandin is pressing down on Vallee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vallee is holding on for now.
Durandin stalling away here and it's allowed Vallee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durandin has gone for a leg lock! Vallee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durandin's guard.

Vallee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durandin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vallee has managed to get both his arms back between Durandin's legs - danger averted.

Vallee has gone for a leg lock! Durandin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vallee's guard.
Durandin wants to control from the top but Vallee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durandin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vallee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durandin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vallee wants to improve his position but instead Durandin has moved into half guard.
Alexey Durandin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Durandin is looking for a kimura here.
Vallee wants to sweep but Durandin has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallee wants to control but Durandin postures up.

Durandin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vallee, who protects the arm well.
Durandin wants to control but Vallee is keeping him busy.

Durandin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vallee, who protects the arm well.

Durandin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallee can't do much from the bottom here.
Durandin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Patrick Vallee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Durandin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Durandin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vallee 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Vallee!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Burqa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burqa
vs
Dalibor

207 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

191 cm
29
284 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lubomir Burqa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burqa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Dalibor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burqa just misses with a punch to the body.
Burqa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalibor manages to avoid it.
Burqa blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dalibor misses its intended target.
Burqa misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burqa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burqa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalibor avoids the body shot from Burqa.
Burqa is looking to wear down Dalibor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burqa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dalibor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dalibor's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalibor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor misses with an uppercut. Burqa saw that one coming.
Dalibor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burqa manages to avoid it.
Dalibor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dalibor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burqa lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Branko Dalibor has been cut.
Burqa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burqa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalibor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalibor thows a body shot but no joy.
Burqa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalibor manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lubomir Burqa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burqa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dalibor misses.
Dalibor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalibor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burqa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dalibor looks gassed!
Dalibor misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lubomir Burqa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Branko Dalibor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burqa connects with a body shot that sends Dalibor's belly button to the back.
Burqa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalibor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burqa throws a series of punches but Dalibor moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Burqa. No joy for Dalibor on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burqa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalibor doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalibor is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Burqa has knocked Dalibor down with a huge combo! Burqa steps away and waves a wobbly Dalibor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burqa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalibor avoids the body shot from Burqa.
Burqa swings for the body but Dalibor moves out of range.
Dalibor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burqa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burqa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burqa digs a good body shot into Dalibor's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burqa. Dalibor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dalibor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burqa has got the better of the exchanges.
Burqa takes a swing at Dalibor's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor works over Burqa's head and body with a nice combination.
Burqa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Dalibor misses.
Dalibor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Burqa does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burqa misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Dalibor counter with a right hand.
Burqa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lubomir Burqa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nice cross by Burqa.
Burqa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dalibor takes a swing at Burqa's ribcage but misses.
Burqa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalibor moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lubomir Burqa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Branko Dalibor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dalibor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burqa counters with a nice body shot.
Burqa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalibor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burqa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burqa throws a nice looking combination but Dalibor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burqa thows a body shot but no joy.
Dalibor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalibor loads up on a big right hand but Burqa slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burqa tries to bum rush Dalibor with a series of wild strikes but Dalibor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burqa lands a nice looking body shot.
Burqa thows a body shot but no joy.
Burqa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burqa just misses with a punch to the body.
Branko Dalibor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Burqa finds it's way through Dalibor's defenses.
Dalibor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burqa lands a slapping body shot.
Burqa stuns Dalibor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burqa with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burqa throws a one two combo.
Burqa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalibor moves away.
Dalibor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burqa as he jumps to the side.
Dalibor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burqa scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burqa lands a nice shot to the body.
Burqa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalibor was well out of range. Poor timing from Burqa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Burqa lands a left and a right that send Dalibor crashing to the mat, dazed. Burqa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lubomir Burqa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dalibor is rocked!
Dalibor get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dalibor stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Burqa runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lubomir Burqa!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Yankowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Vorenus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yankowy's entrance music is 1000 Flamen. A fine choice. Lucius Vorenus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yankowy
vs
Vorenus

175 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Yankowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucius Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorenus swinging wildly here.
Yankowy throws a right hand that Vorenus ducks under and follows up with a left that Vorenus also avoids with ease.
Yankowy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vorenus. That one must have hurt.

Yankowy gets a takedown into half guard.
Yankowy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vorenus won't allow Yankowy to pass to mount.

Yankowy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorenus sees it coming and defends easily.
Vorenus pushes Yankowy off looking to stand but Yankowy dives back in and keeps control.
Yankowy is trying to control the action in half guard but Vorenus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vorenus!
Yankowy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yankowy looking to ground and pound but Vorenus is blocking nicely.
Yankowy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yankowy working Vorenus over with strikes here.
Yankowy controlling his opponent.
Yankowy unloads with some shots from mount but Vorenus bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus wants to hold on but Yankowy pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yankowy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vorenus tries to lock up and control but Yankowy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vorenus taking shots to the head.

Yankowy looking to secure an arm triangle but Vorenus defends it well.
Yankowy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Vorenus is rocked!
Yankowy connects with a bit shot that sees Vorenus covering up! More strikes from Yankowy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yankowy is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Yankowy!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Plies - Awesome. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stewart Jr
vs
End

178 cm
21
158 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

169 cm
27
159 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Next Level Nutrition--159q (video proof)$60
Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payne Stewart Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stewart Jr works the jab nicely.
End slips under a jab from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr misses with a straight right.
End checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stewart Jr misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
Stewart Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. End doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Stewart Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. End doesn't seem phased though.
Payne Stewart Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart Jr scores with a nice strike.
Stewart Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws a chopping leg kick but End manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and End counters with a nice uppercut.
End walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart Jr.
End blocks a head kick by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr tries to land a leg kick but End saw it coming and moves away.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Stewart Jr misses.
Stewart Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
End avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by End - just one landing.
Stewart Jr scores with a nice head shot.
End on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart Jr. Stewart Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
End blocks a jab.
Stewart Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart Jr scores with a jab to the head.
End walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
End throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart Jr throws the kick towards the body but End avoids it.
Stewart Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart Jr misses the target.
End goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr lands with a kick to the temple. End shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stewart Jr cracks End with an open hand slap.
Stewart Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stewart Jr connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart Jr. That's going to slow End down.
Stewart Jr misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
End slips under a jab from Stewart Jr.
End misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from Stewart Jr misses.
Stewart Jr throws a wild body kick that End sees coming a mile off.
Stewart Jr looks to land a left hand but End moved out of range nicely.
Stewart Jr throws a low kick but End avoids it.
End throws a shot from downtown. Stewart Jr moves away and avoids it.
End scores with a head kick.
End avoids the body shot from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart Jr throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
End looks to land a right hand but Stewart Jr moved out of range.
End lands a jab.
Stewart Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stewart Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and End has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
End looks to land a right hand but Stewart Jr moved out of range.
Stewart Jr throws a big shot that misses.
End takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
End misses with an uppercut. Stewart Jr saw that one coming.
Stewart Jr throws a big shot that misses.
End throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Payne Stewart Jr has been cut.
End ducks under a wild hook from Stewart Jr.
End misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
End blocks a head kick by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by End.
End throws a leg kick but Stewart Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
End on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for End.
Stewart Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
End's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stewart Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! End scrambles back to his feet.
Payne Stewart Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stewart Jr 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 End has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from End and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stewart Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
End avoids a kick to the body.
Stewart Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stewart Jr throws a push kick but End slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stewart Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
End tries to bum rush Stewart Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stewart Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Payne Stewart Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

End lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart Jr at a distance.
Stewart Jr slips a jab and a cross from End.
Stewart Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stewart Jr pushes End away with a front kick.
Stewart Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart Jr tests End's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart Jr scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr misses with a body kick.
Stewart Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stewart Jr misses with an uppercut
and End makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stewart Jr really felt that one!
End looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Stewart Jr connects with a right hand. End shakes it off.
End drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
End tries to clinch but Stewart Jr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr misses with a hook. End ducked under it nicely.
Stewart Jr avoids the body shot from End.
Stewart Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses End's sensitive parts.
End has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
End uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr lands a head kick. End smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
End avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
End defending well as Stewart Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart Jr misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
End misses the jab.
Stewart Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stewart Jr throws an overhand right that lands on End's shoulder, as End tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before End has time to react.
Stewart Jr connects with a leg kick. End looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stewart Jr throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
Stewart Jr lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr lands a head kick!
That kick from Stewart Jr tenderised End's leg. End is trying to keep his angry face on.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart Jr throws a sloppy head kick and End moves out of range easily.
End throws a combination. Stewart Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart Jr throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
Stewart Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by End.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Payne Stewart Jr's cut.
That's time! Stewart Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick by Stewart Jr misses
and End counters with a lovely straight right hand!
End staying out of range there.
Stewart Jr misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
Stewart Jr throws out a powerful jab.
End uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Stewart Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stewart Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
End staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and End connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
End throws a looping overhand right but Stewart Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart Jr throws a jab when End was well out of range.
End buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

End gets in close and instigates a clinch.
End avoiding damage as Stewart Jr throws knees to the body.

End's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart Jr throws a hook but End avoids it easily.
Stewart Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and End has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
End swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stewart Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
End tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stewart Jr, right into the meat.
A low kick from Stewart Jr misses
and End counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart Jr. That snapped End's head back.
Stewart Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart Jr catches End with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as End throws out the jab.
End connects with a looping right hand.
End takes a head kick and keeps coming.
End's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stewart Jr connects with a leg kick. End looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
End lands a lovely overhand right.
Stewart Jr connects with the punch.
End bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart Jr's head backwards.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr sizes up End with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab.
Stewart Jr connects with a leg kick. End looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
End dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stewart Jr. That did some damage!
A big left from Stewart Jr misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
End drops his hands momentarily and Stewart Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stewart Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr had his way with Home End in that round.
The cut man is working on Payne Stewart Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stewart Jr, right into the meat.
End misses with a body shot.
End takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
End misses with a jab to the body
and Stewart Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart Jr throws a low kick, looking for End's leg but End calmly moves out of range.
Stewart Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from End. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Stewart Jr finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from End.
Stewart Jr misses with a low kick.
Stewart Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by End - just one landing.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick but End moves out of range.
End tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from End.
End looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr dips to his left and cracks End with an uppercut!
Stewart Jr connects with the punch.
End avoids the head kick by Stewart Jr.
The fighters circling - Stewart Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart Jr misses with a head kick.
End throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Home End has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
End slips a straight right by Stewart Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stewart Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Stewart Jr cracks End with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stewart Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from End.
A big left from Stewart Jr misses.
End connects with a body shot that sends Stewart Jr's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart Jr lands an overhand right.
Stewart Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by End.
Stewart Jr missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart Jr looks to land a combination but End avoids it well.
Stewart Jr throws the left hand but End avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Payne Stewart Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stewart Jr, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payne Stewart Jr!
Payne Stewart Jr retains his lightweight title!