EPF Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Black (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.

Ruiz
vs
Black

181 cm
30
205 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

182 cm
27
205 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Black!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
Black tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Travis Black has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Ruiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black throws a leg kick but Ruiz checks it.
Black fails with the takedown.
Carlos Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Black.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Black on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz lands with an overhand left.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black looks gassed!
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black takes one to the chin there.
Black dodges the punch combination from Ruiz.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruiz lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Black goes down and covers up as Ruiz starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ruiz!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Bykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty house. Bykov has chosen ГРОТ - Мы ждём as his entrance music. Didier Drogba had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Drogba
vs
Bykov

190 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

186 cm
27
197 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Bykov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Drogba.
Bykov fails to land with a series of punches.
Drogba is looking to clinch but Bykov is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drogba.
Drogba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Bykov.
Drogba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bykov throws a head kick but Drogba moves out of range.
Drogba looks for the body kick but Bykov saw that one coming.
No joy there for Bykov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bykov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bykov misses with a body kick.
Drogba dodges the punch combination from Bykov.
Drogba misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bykov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bykov checks a low kick from Drogba.
Sloppy strikes from Bykov. Those never looked like landing.
Drogba misses with a body kick.
Drogba misses with a low kick.
Drogba tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drogba.
Drogba looks for the body kick but Bykov saw that one coming.
Bykov misses with a head kick.
Good work by Bykov as he checks the leg kick.
Bykov scores with a jab.
Drogba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drogba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bykov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drogba really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is looking to clinch but Bykov is avoiding it.
Bykov scores with a push kick.
Drogba slips a jab and a cross from Bykov.
Bykov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexey Bykov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bykov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bykov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bykov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogba.
Bykov avoids the head kick by Drogba.
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!
Drogba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bykov is out of range and Drogba settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bykov!
Drogba avoids the head kick by Bykov.
Drogba blocks a head kick by Bykov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bykov. That did some damage!
Drogba scoring well with a low kick there.
Drogba blocks a head kick by Bykov.
Bykov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bykov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drogba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bykov looks gassed!
Drogba misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bykov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bykov misses with a double jab
and Drogba counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bykov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Bykov misses.
Bykov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bykov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogba tries to land a front kick but Bykov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Bykov.
Bykov looks to land a combination but Drogba avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drogba.
Drogba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drogba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogba is looking to clinch but Bykov is avoiding it.
Bykov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogba throws a chopping leg kick but Bykov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Didier Drogba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drogba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bykov checks a leg kick.
Drogba connects with a body shot.
Drogba tries to land a front kick but Bykov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drogba is looking to land body kicks.
Bykov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexey Bykov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bykov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drogba counters with a nice body shot.
Bykov checks a leg kick nicely.
Drogba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bykov scores with a kick to the body.
Drogba misses with a head kick.
Didier Drogba is winning the standup battle so far.
Bykov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba tries a low kick but Bykov avoids it.
Bykov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Bykov.
Bykov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drogba is looking to wear down Bykov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bykov looks to land a combination but Drogba avoids it well.
Bykov checks a leg kick.
A combination from Bykov does no damage.
Bykov looks to throw the jab but Drogba is out of range.
Bykov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drogba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drogba tries a head kick but it misses.

Drogba clinches up with Bykov and pushes him back against the cage.
Drogba is pressed up against the cage. Bykov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drogba down to the mat. Drogba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drogba throws a head kick but Bykov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bykov avoids the head kick by Drogba.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drogba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bykov's head.
A punch combination from Drogba misses.
Bykov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Bykov.
Bykov misses with a two punch combination.
Bykov blocks a head kick by Drogba.
Drogba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drogba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bykov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bykov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogba throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bykov tries to bum rush Drogba with a series of wild strikes but Drogba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Drogba clinches with his opponent.
Bykov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bykov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drogba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bykov throws a series of punches but Drogba avoids them all with ease.
Bykov throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drogba.
Drogba throws a head kick but Bykov moves out of range.
Drogba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bykov moves away.
Bykov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Bykov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bykov throws a nice looking combination but Drogba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bykov throws a head kick that misses.
Bykov misses with a few strikes there.
Bykov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drogba takes a step back to recover.
Drogba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bykov!
Bykov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drogba avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bykov scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Bykov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drogba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drogba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bykov tries to bum rush Drogba with a series of wild strikes but Drogba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drogba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drogba slips a jab and a cross from Bykov.
Bykov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drogba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bykov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bykov throws a right and a left that Drogba avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Bykov blocks the leg kick.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Bykov.
Drogba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bykov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drogba blocks a head kick by Bykov.
Bykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bykov throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bykov throws a series of punches but Drogba moves out of range.
Bykov throws a head kick but Drogba moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogba. Bykov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Bykov.
Drogba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bykov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Drogba misses
and Bykov counters with a big head kick but Drogba shrugs it off.
Drogba tries to land a front kick but Bykov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bykov blocks a head kick by Drogba.
A left and a right from Bykov both land. Nice combination.
Bykov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bykov.
Bykov misses with a head kick.
Drogba lands with a slapping head kick.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses.
Bykov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drogba tries to score with a low kick but Bykov moves his leg out of the way.
Bykov misses with a few strikes there.
Drogba throws a low kick but Bykov moves out of range easily.
Drogba connects with an inside leg kick.
Drogba wants to clinch.
Drogba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bykov's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bykov throws a series of punches but Drogba moves out of range.
Drogba moves out of range of the body kick from Bykov.
Bykov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Drogba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Drogba.
Drogba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Bykov - just one landing.
Bykov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bykov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bykov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bykov throws a series of punches but Drogba avoids them all with ease.
Bykov throws a nice looking combination but Drogba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drogba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bykov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bykov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drogba scoring well with a low kick there.
Drogba cracks the inside of Bykov's front leg.
Drogba moves in looking to clinch but Bykov pushes him off.
Bykov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bykov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drogba circles away quickly and effectively.
Bykov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bykov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Didier Drogba.
Well Drogba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Drogba!
Didier Drogba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

LeBlanc
vs
Cisko

178 cm
27
192 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
192 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Cisko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisko needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
Cisko misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Cisko misses.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Cisko.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cisko eats them both and turns towards LeBlanc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cisko slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Cisko misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Cisko backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Cisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Cisko with a series of wild strikes but Cisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Cisko avoids them all with ease.
Cisko looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Cisko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Cisko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Cisko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cisko misses with the combination.
No joy there for Cisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cisko looks gassed!
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cisko.
Nice shot by LeBlanc.
Cisko throws a right hand that LeBlanc ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlanc also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Cisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc dodges the punch combination from Cisko.
LeBlanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Cisko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Cisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Cisko also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Cisko moves out of range.
A nice combination there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LeBlanc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cisko back to the cage. LeBlanc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cisko slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Cisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cisko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a lovely overhand right.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cisko misses with a two punch combination.
Cisko looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Cisko backs away looking to recover.
LeBlanc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cisko eats them both and turns towards LeBlanc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
LeBlanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cisko catches LeBlanc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LeBlanc is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cisko throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
Cisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeBlanc counters with a two punch combo.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
Cisko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeBlanc back to the cage. Cisko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cisko dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cisko.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Cisko.
LeBlanc cracks a nice hook into Cisko's ribs.
Cisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc.
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!
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Cisko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cisko back to the cage. LeBlanc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisko throws a right and a left that LeBlanc avoids nicely.
LeBlanc catches Cisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeBlanc.
Cisko fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cisko.
Sloppy strikes from Cisko. Those never looked like landing.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cisko circles away quickly and effectively.
Cisko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc tries to bum rush Cisko with a series of wild strikes but Cisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cisko looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Cisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
Kyle LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Cisko fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cisko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cisko misses with a combination
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cisko circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Cisko does no damage.
LeBlanc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Cisko moves out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cisko throws a right hand that LeBlanc ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBlanc also avoids with ease.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. Cisko backs away looking to recover.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cisko throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Cisko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cisko needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
Cisko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Cisko tries to bum rush LeBlanc with a series of wild strikes but LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cisko misses with a few strikes there.
Cisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Cisko moves out of range.
Cisko misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Cisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Cisko also avoids with ease.
Cisko misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Cisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc dodges the punch combination from Cisko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cisko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cisko circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cisko throws a right and a left that LeBlanc avoids nicely.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Cisko avoids it well.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisko looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Cisko looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
Cisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBlanc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cisko back to the cage. LeBlanc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
LeBlanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Cisko does no damage.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Cisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
LeBlanc walks into a straight right hand from Cisko.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Cisko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cisko fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Cisko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Cisko. Those never looked like landing.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Cisko avoids it well.
Cisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBlanc circles away quickly and effectively.
Cisko misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Cisko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBlanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBlanc dodges the punch combination from Cisko.
Cisko throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
Cisko fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
A nice combination there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LeBlanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cisko backs up against the cage.
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisko misses with a two punch combination.
Cisko throws a right and a left that LeBlanc avoids nicely.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBlanc circles away quickly and effectively.
Cisko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cisko.
Cisko looks to land a left hand but LeBlanc moved out of range nicely.
Cisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cisko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. Cisko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Cisko ducks under and follows up with a left that Cisko also avoids with ease.
Cisko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Patrick Cisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Cisko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cisko swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Cisko avoids nicely.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Cisko slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Cisko moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cisko misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBlanc tests Cisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc slips a jab and a cross from Cisko.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cisko misses with the combination.
Good shot there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cisko.
Cisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. Cisko didn't see that one coming.
Cisko dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisko tries to bum rush LeBlanc with a series of wild strikes but LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
Cisko slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Cisko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cisko can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cisko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cisko doesn't seem bothered though.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisko.
Cisko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Cisko dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle LeBlanc!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stepan Baraban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baraban
vs
Banana

180 cm
23
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Baraban!
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, Jamii Banana!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banana connects with a right hand. Baraban shakes it off.
Banana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banana lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Banana.
Baraban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baraban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baraban on the side of the head.
Baraban moves forwards but Banana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baraban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decent striking displayed by Banana there.
Banana lands with a right hand.
Jamii Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Banana - just one landing.
Baraban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banana.
Baraban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banana scores with a jab.
Banana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baraban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stepan Baraban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baraban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banana.
Banana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baraban is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana throws a right and a left that Baraban avoids nicely.
Baraban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana lands a nice shot to the body.
Banana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baraban slips a jab from Banana.
Banana jabs Baraban right on the nose. Baraban blinks but takes it well.
Banana lands a body shot.
Banana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banana throws the kick towards the body but Baraban avoids it.
Banana connects with a single shot there.

Baraban is rocked!
Banana scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Baraban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana flashes Baraban a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Baraban's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Baraban crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Banana punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamii Banana!
A very excited looking Jamii Banana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. Oleg Ivanov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Trombone
vs
Ivanov

168 cm
27
154 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

183 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trombone scores with a leg kick.
Ivanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ivanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ivanov tries to clinch
and Trombone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trombone keeps the fight on the outside.
Trombone throws a combination that misses
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trombone tries to score with a low kick but Ivanov moves his leg out of the way.
Ivanov slips a jab from Trombone.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but Trombone keeps it at a distance.
Ivanov looks to clinch
and Trombone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trombone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ivanov.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trombone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trombone throws a low kick, looking for Ivanov's leg but Ivanov calmly moves out of range.
Trombone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trombone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trombone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusty Trombone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Ivanov.
A leg kick checked by Ivanov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
Trombone avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trombone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trombone scores with a one two! Ivanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Trombone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trombone scores with a shot to the body.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Trombone moves away
and Trombone counters with a nice body shot.
Trombone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trombone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trombone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trombone.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Trombone lands with a hook. Ivanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trombone connects with a body shot that sends Ivanov's belly button to the back.
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!
Trombone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trombone misses with a kick to the body.
Rusty Trombone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Trombone circles away.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trombone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trombone is looking to chop away at Ivanov's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trombone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Trombone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Trombone is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Trombone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Trombone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Trombone as he connects with a hook.
Trombone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trombone.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Trombone finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Trombone has cracked Ivanov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Trombone lands another huge swinging hook and Ivanov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ivanov, before Trombone can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rusty Trombone!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Mindzatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amarron Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgio Mindzatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mindzatti
vs
Fitch

165 cm
23
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgio Mindzatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amarron Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindzatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitch defends it nicely.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fitch prevents Mindzatti from improving his position.

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

Fitch seems to be working for a kimura but Mindzatti defends the submission attempt.

Fitch wants to work for an arm triangle but Mindzatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Fitch is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindzatti manages to get to full guard.
Mindzatti trying to keep a closed guard but Fitch is proving a slippery customer.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Mindzatti is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch stopping the sweep attempt from Mindzatti.

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

Fitch 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mindzatti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mindzatti has escaped and now he's on top!
Mindzatti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Fitch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindzatti is aware though and is defending well.

Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Mindzatti defends easily.
Mindzatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Mindzatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fitch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindzatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindzatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mindzatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mindzatti throwing strikes but missing.

Fitch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindzatti is aware though and is defending well.

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

Fitch looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mindzatti is defending well. Fitch quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mindzatti has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fitch celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amarron Fitch!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Arbuhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arbuhmedov
vs
Makhnov

165 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbuhmedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arbuhmedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makhnov.
Makhnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arbuhmedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makhnov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Makhnov.
Horrible takedown by Arbuhmedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Makhnov which made him look bad.
Arbuhmedov really is a fat lump.
Arbuhmedov defending well as Makhnov loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov misses with a two punch combination.
Makhnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arbuhmedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Makhnov coming out on top.
Makhnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Makhnov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Arbuhmedov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Makhnov's guard now.
Makhnov keeping moving, preventing Arbuhmedov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Makhnov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arbuhmedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arbuhmedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhnov.
Makhnov misses the shot to the body.
Arbuhmedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makhnov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldar Arbuhmedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitri Makhnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arbuhmedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhnov throws out the jab.
Dimitri Makhnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arbuhmedov blocks a head kick by Makhnov.
Arbuhmedov tries for a takedown but Makhnov circles away easily
and Makhnov counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Makhnov finds it's target.
Makhnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhnov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A swing and a miss from Makhnov.
Makhnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arbuhmedov.
Arbuhmedov has a takedown stuffed.
Arbuhmedov shoots in and drives through. Makhnov sprawls well.
Makhnov just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhnov misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makhnov throws a big shot that misses.
Makhnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makhnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arbuhmedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Arbuhmedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Makhnov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arbuhmedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhnov is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov is wriggling around but Arbuhmedov manages to pass to half guard.

Makhnov kicks off Arbuhmedov and gets to his feet.
Makhnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arbuhmedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov looks to land a left hand but Arbuhmedov moved out of range nicely.
Makhnov misses with a wild combination.
Makhnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Arbuhmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhnov.
Makhnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Arbuhmedov. Arbuhmedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Eldar Arbuhmedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arbuhmedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov ducks under a wild hook from Makhnov.
Makhnov tries to bum rush Arbuhmedov with a series of wild strikes but Arbuhmedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Arbuhmedov. Those never looked like landing.
Arbuhmedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makhnov circles away.
Arbuhmedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arbuhmedov fails with the takedown
enabling Makhnov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldar Arbuhmedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhnov throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhnov throws a right hand that Arbuhmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Arbuhmedov also avoids with ease.
Makhnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arbuhmedov counters with a series of strikes. Makhnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makhnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arbuhmedov is just out of range.
Makhnov throws a head kick but Arbuhmedov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Makhnov. Those never looked like landing.
Arbuhmedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhnov counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Makhnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Makhnov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arbuhmedov's head.
Makhnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arbuhmedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arbuhmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Makhnov tries to sprawl out of it but Arbuhmedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makhnov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Makhnov catches Arbuhmedov right on the button with a cross.
Makhnov throws out a powerful jab.
Arbuhmedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arbuhmedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makhnov tries to avoid it but Arbuhmedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makhnov to the ground. Makhnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov looks to land a left hand but Arbuhmedov moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arbuhmedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldar Arbuhmedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Arbuhmedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makhnov wants to stand but Arbuhmedov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov wants to control from the top but Makhnov keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Eldar Arbuhmedov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arbuhmedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makhnov finds it's way round the side to connect with Arbuhmedov's head.
Makhnov misses with a few strikes there.
Makhnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arbuhmedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhnov throws a head kick but Arbuhmedov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhnov.
Makhnov misses with a series of wild punches.

Makhnov moves into range and clinches up with Arbuhmedov.
Arbuhmedov tries to pull guard but Makhnov won't allow it.
Arbuhmedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arbuhmedov fails to pull guard.
Arbuhmedov wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbuhmedov avoids the elbow strike from Makhnov, against the cage.
A short left from Makhnov.
Dimitri Makhnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arbuhmedov looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Makhnov to work.
Arbuhmedov is working for takedown but Makhnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhnov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eldar Arbuhmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhnov controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Arbuhmedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Makhnov!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krueger comes to the cage accompanied by Freddy's Coming For You. Freddy Krueger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krueger
vs
Souleymane

185 cm
25
217 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

198 cm
21
217 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Souleymane!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws a body punch but Souleymane moves out of range.
Souleymane checks a leg kick.
Krueger lands a jab to the head.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Souleymane avoids nicely.
Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souleymane.
Souleymane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souleymane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Souleymane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Souleymane is out of range.
Krueger cracks Souleymane with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krueger there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souleymane slips under a jab.
Souleymane throws a hook to the side of Krueger's head but Krueger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger lands a jab.
Souleymane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krueger.

Krueger sends Souleymane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krueger is motioning to the referee to let Souleymane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Souleymane is rocked!
Krueger grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Souleymane takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Krueger cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddy Krueger!
Freddy Krueger got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'