RPFC4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Arkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saha Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkhov comes to the ring accompanied by Actemis - Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arkhov
vs
Dubov

197 cm
18
283 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
277 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Arkhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saha Dubov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkhov misses with a double jab

and Dubov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dubov trying to control but Arkhov is working from the bottom.
Arkhov keeping full guard, as Dubov tries to pass.
Dubov wants to control from the top but Arkhov keeps moving.
Arkhov wants to stand and escape but Dubov is having none of it.
Dubov looking to pass the guard.
Dubov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saha Dubov.
Arkhov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Saha Dubov has been cut.

Dubov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arkhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Dubov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhov wants to stand and escape but Dubov is having none of it.
Dubov postures up in Arkhov's guard and throws a big left but Arkhov blocks it.
Dubov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dubov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dubov 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.
Arkhov pushes Dubov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dubov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Dubov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arkhov, who protects the arm well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dubov has eaten all the pies!
Arkhov wants to get back to his feet but Dubov drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dubov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arkhov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Dubov swings around for an armbar but Arkhov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dubov's guard.
Arkhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubov on the ground.

Dubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arkhov is aware though and is defending well.
Dubov wants to sweep here but Arkhov controlling him for the moment.

Dubov pushes Arkhov off and gets back to his feet.
Arkhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dubov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arkhov's guard.
Dubov looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dubov has gone for a leg lock! Arkhov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dubov's guard.
Dubov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubov keeping moving, preventing Arkhov from controlling successfully.

Dubov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arkhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arkhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dubov has a closed guard, preventing Arkhov from standing up.
Arkhov connects with a couple of short punches.
Arkhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dubov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dubov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Arkhov looking to pass the guard.

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.
Arkhov wants to stand but Dubov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arkhov wants to control from the top but Dubov keeps moving.
Arkhov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dubov's head.

Dubov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arkhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arkhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Arkhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dubov's head.
Arkhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arkhov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saha Dubov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saha Dubov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dubov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkhov.
Dubov misses with a takedown attempt

and Arkhov counters by moving into the clinch.
Dubov is trying to drag Arkhov to the mat but Arkhov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Dubov wants a takedown.
Artem Arkhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saha Dubov.

Arkhov breaks from the clinch.
Dubov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arkhov throws a leg kick but Dubov moved away.
Arkhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arkhov jabs at Dubov's body.
Arkhov lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Arkhov moves into the clinch.

Arkhov breaks the clinch.
Arkhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubov circles away.
Dubov takes one to the side of the head.
Dubov walks into a stiff left hand from Arkhov.
Artem Arkhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhov throws a series of punches but Dubov avoids them all with ease.
Artem Arkhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dubov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arkhov throws a nice looking combination but Dubov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Dubov is rocked!

That has opened up Saha Dubov's cut even more.
Arkhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dubov is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkhov finish him?
Dubov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dubov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arkhov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arkhov tries to clinch up but Dubov circles away and keeps his distance.
Arkhov misses with a double jab.
Arkhov misses with a hook

and Dubov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dubov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arkhov defends it well.
Arkhov tries to kick Dubov off but Dubov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dubov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arkhov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dubov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arkhov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arkhov wants to get back to his feet.

Arkhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dubov.
Dubov trying to control from half guard but Arkhov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arkhov defending well though.
Dubov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dubov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dubov prevents Arkhov from standing back up.

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.
Dubov is looking to take a break and control but Arkhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dubov is looking for a kimura but Arkhov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubov to get the leverage.
Arkhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubov.

Dubov is looking for a kimura here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saha Dubov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Anufriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Ugryumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Anufriev
vs
Ugryumov

183 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maksim Anufriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitriy Ugryumov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ugryumov as Anufriev shoots in.

Ugryumov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anufriev tries to pull guard but Ugryumov won't allow it.
Ugryumov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ugryumov is trying to break free.

Anufriev manages to pull guard.

Anufriev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ugryumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anufriev keeping moving, preventing Ugryumov from controlling successfully.

Anufriev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ugryumov defends well.
Ugryumov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ugryumov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anufriev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Anufriev looking for a guillotine here but Ugryumov defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ugryumov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Anufriev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ugryumov defends it easily.

Anufriev has his foot on Ugryumov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ugryumov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ugryumov wants to control from the top but Anufriev keeps moving.
Ugryumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Anufriev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ugryumov defends it easily.
Ugryumov trying to control the position from guard on top but Anufriev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dmitriy Ugryumov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ugryumov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anufriev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anufriev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ugryumov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Anufriev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ugryumov is looking to break free of the clinch but Anufriev has double underhooks.
Ugryumov 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.
Anufriev tries to pull guard but Ugryumov won't allow it.

Anufriev jumps guard.
Ugryumov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anufriev keeping moving, preventing Ugryumov from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anufriev working for a triangle but Ugryumov defends it easily.
Anufriev is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anufriev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ugryumov frees his head nicely. Oh but Anufriev has switched to an armbar! Ugryumov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Maksim Anufriev!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko has chosen Стук as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Demon Boyko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy
vs
Boyko

194 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
219 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
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, Demon Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy misses with a two punch combination.

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

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has an Americana. Boyko didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caonabo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cruz
vs
Destroyer

190 cm
26
291 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caonabo Cruz!
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, Andy Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer shoots and misses

and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Destroyer's guard.
Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Destroyer is proving hard to escape from.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Destroyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz stands and throws Destroyer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Destroyer tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Destroyer can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Destroyer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cruz regains guard immediately.
Cruz really is a fat lump.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cruz has his foot on Destroyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Destroyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Destroyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Destroyer scoring with some ground and pound.

It looks like Caonabo Cruz has been cut.
Destroyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destroyer postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Destroyer working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Destroyer working some strikes from top position.

Caonabo Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Caonabo Cruz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Destroyer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz has his hands on Destroyer's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destroyer throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Destroyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jeez, Caonabo Cruz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Caonabo Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andy Destroyer!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yurik Khripunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ricester's choice of entrance music: War Vince DiCola. Toni Ricester has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yurik Khripunov 's chin.

Khripunov
vs
Ricester

171 cm
24
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
148 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurik Khripunov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Ricester!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khripunov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ricester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricester with a lazy takedown attempt

and Khripunov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khripunov .

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

Khripunov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ricester wants to stand and escape but Khripunov is having none of it.

Ricester pushes Khripunov off and gets back to his feet.
Khripunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricester swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Khripunov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ricester quickly recovers to half guard.

Khripunov is looking for a kimura here.
Ricester pushes Khripunov off looking to stand but Khripunov dives back in and keeps control.

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

Ricester is defending against the submission attempts here by Khripunov .

Khripunov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khripunov is looking for a kimura here.
Ricester pushes Khripunov off looking to stand but Khripunov dives back in and keeps control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yurik Khripunov !

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbas Aliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McMillan
vs
Aliev

194 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abbas Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McMillan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

Aliev with the active half guard here but McMillan passes nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from McMillan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

McMillan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aliev defends it well.
McMillan is keen to just control but Aliev is a slippery customer.
McMillan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aliev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aliev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMillan.
Aliev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McMillan.

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

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

Aliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMillan is aware though and is defending well.
McMillan trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
McMillan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.

Aliev is looking to sinch up a triangle. McMillan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aliev's body to avoid the submission. Aliev has instead reached around McMillan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aliev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abbas Aliev!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Vashuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vashuta's choice of entrance music: Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World . Ilya Vashuta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kozlov
vs
Vashuta

160 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Vashuta!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vashuta with a poor takedown

and Kozlov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vashuta!
Kozlov won't let Vashuta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vashuta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kozlov won't let Vashuta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kozlov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kozlov extends the arm and Vashuta is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Kozlov!
Andrey Kozlov retains his welterweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olav Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Olav Gurlukovich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dubov
vs
Gurlukovich

183 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Dubov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Gurlukovich!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gurlukovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gurlukovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dubov wants to stand back up but Gurlukovich manages to pass into side control.
Dubov looks to move to half guard but instead Gurlukovich has passed into mount! Damn!
Dubov is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

Gurlukovich has control of Dubov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dubov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dubov tries to buck Gurlukovich off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gurlukovich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dubov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Gurlukovich tries for a kimura but Dubov is defending well.
Gurlukovich advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubov tries to improve his position but instead Gurlukovich has taken his back!
Dubov turns into Gurlukovich and is now in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dubov wants to stand and escape but instead Gurlukovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dubov really is a fat lump.

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

Gurlukovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gurlukovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dubov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gurlukovich manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich wants to take a breather but Dubov is having none of it.

Gurlukovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Dubov is looking to control Gurlukovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubov avoid being mounted?
Dubov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gurlukovich dives into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dubov is trying to work for a sweep but Gurlukovich has mounted him!
Gurlukovich trying to control but Dubov is having none of it.
Gurlukovich moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olav Gurlukovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Dubov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dubov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gurlukovich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dubov!
Dubov is looking to get to half guard.
Gurlukovich controlling the position easily from mount.

Gurlukovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubov defends it well.
Dubov is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dubov can't escape the position.
Gurlukovich manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dubov to take his back!

Gurlukovich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dubov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Olav Gurlukovich has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gurlukovich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dubov tries to roll but Gurlukovich sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gurlukovich looking to break Dubov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dubov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurlukovich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Gurlukovich on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dubov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubov trying to get back to his feet but Gurlukovich is in full control for now.

Dubov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dubov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gurlukovich's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gurlukovich working for a choke but Dubov is defending well.
Dubov is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich is trying to stick to Dubov's back but Dubov is turning into Gurlukovich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gurlukovich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dubov.
Gurlukovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gurlukovich has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dubov doesn't defend quickly enough and Gurlukovich has managed to lock this one up! Can Dubov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gurlukovich on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olav Gurlukovich!
Olav Gurlukovich is the new super heavyweight champion!