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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chun Rhialto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kong
vs
Rhialto

190 cm
29
205 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

183 cm
29
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donkey Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chun Rhialto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhialto shoots in but no luck this time.

Rhialto scores a takedown into full mount!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhialto has a good base and remains in mount.

Rhialto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kong shrugs it off.
Rhialto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kong wants to hold on but Rhialto pushes him away.
Kong is looking to improve his position but Rhialto isn't that keen on the idea.
Kong tries to hold on but Rhialto postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rhialto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.
Kong tries to hold on but Rhialto pushes him away.
Kong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Rhialto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kong is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rhialto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kong is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chun Rhialto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bondoc
vs
Spat

185 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
27
197 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balaur Bondoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Spat!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Spat or perhaps it was just good defense by Bondoc which made him look bad.
Bondoc misses with a body shot.
Spat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bondoc.
Spat misses with a takedown
and Bondoc counters with a series of strikes. Spat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bondoc's waist but Bondoc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spat off to one side.
Balaur Bondoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bondoc stuffs the takedown.
Bondoc misses with a few strikes there.
Spat fails with the takedown.

Bondoc closes the distance and pushes Spat back into the ropes.
Spat is working for takedown but Bondoc is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bondoc smiles and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bondoc.

It looks like Jack Spat has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat closes the distance and clinches up with Bondoc, looking for a takedown. Spat pushes Bondoc against the ropes but Bondoc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bondoc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spat tries for a takedown but Bondoc circles away easily
and Bondoc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balaur Bondoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bondoc but Bondoc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spat looks gassed!
Spat tries to clinch
and Bondoc counters with a stiff right hand.
Bondoc tries to clinch there but Spat circles away.
Spat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bondoc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bondoc pinned against the ropes. Bondoc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bondoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spat tries to clinch up but Bondoc circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bondoc takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondoc scores a nice knee to the body.
Bondoc with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Bondoc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bondoc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Spat has Bondoc up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bondoc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spat fails to pull guard.
Bondoc lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bondoc.
Bondoc lands a good knee to the midsection. Spat won't want to take too many of those.

Bondoc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bondoc tries to avoid it but Spat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bondoc to the ground. Bondoc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bondoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spat, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bondoc stops a takedown attempt from Spat.
Bondoc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bondoc with a knee to the head.
Spat wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Bondoc.
Bondoc slows down the pace here.
Bondoc misses with a knee strike.
Spat looking for a takedown.
Spat is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bondoc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spat backwards.
Bondoc misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bondoc.

Bondoc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bondoc throws a head kick that misses.
Bondoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bondoc connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spat fails with a takedown attempt.

Bondoc has Spat up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spat tries to score a body lock takedown but Bondoc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bondoc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bondoc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spat is trying to force a seperation but Bondoc has the dominant position.
Bondoc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spat backwards.
Spat tries to score a body lock takedown but Bondoc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balaur Bondoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Bondoc. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Bondoc does no damage.
Bondoc tries to clinch but Spat is having none of it.
Bondoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balaur Bondoc is winning the standup battle so far.
Bondoc just misses with a punch to the body.
Spat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bondoc.
Spat tries to clinch but Bondoc is having none of it.
Bondoc lands a body shot.
Spat shoots for a double leg takedown but Bondoc sprawls well. He's pushed Spat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balaur Bondoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bondoc finds it's way round the side to connect with Spat's head.
Jack Spat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spat has a takedown stuffed.
Bondoc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bondoc wants it to stay on the feet.
Balaur Bondoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.

Bondoc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spat is breathing heavily.

Bondoc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bondoc is looking to wear down Spat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spat shoots in looking for a takedown but Bondoc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat throws the kick towards the body but Bondoc avoids it.
Bondoc tries to clinch but Spat moves out of range.
Spat fails with the takedown.
Bondoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Bondoc does no damage.
Spat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bondoc as he avoids it easily.
Bondoc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spat has time to react.
A cross from Bondoc lands.
Spat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Bondoc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bondoc lands a left hand.
Spat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bondoc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balaur Bondoc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bondoc walks away with a smile on his face. Spat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bondoc lands a jab-cross combination.
Bondoc stuffs the takedown.
Bondoc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bondoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spat can do to turn this around?
Bondoc tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Bondoc misses.
Spat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bondoc is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spat.
Bondoc fails to land with a series of punches.
Bondoc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spat slips a jab and a cross from Bondoc.
Spat keeps the fight on the outside.

Spat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bondoc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spat is in Bondoc's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bondoc wants to stand up but Spat is controlling him.
Spat won't allow Bondoc to sweep him here.
Bondoc keeping moving, preventing Spat from controlling successfully.
Bondoc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bondoc tries to get out of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Spat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spat has a takedown stuffed.
Bondoc keeps the fight on the outside.

Bondoc rushes Spat and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc lands with a light punch inside.

Spat ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bondoc thows a big elbow that misses.
Bondoc is looking to stand up but Spat won't let him.
Spat controls Bondoc momentarily but Bondoc frees himself.
Bondoc wants to stand but Spat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balaur Bondoc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spat tries to keep at a distance but Bondoc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bondoc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bondoc misses with a knee strike.
Bondoc lands a knee to the head.
Spat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bondoc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bondoc tries a knee to the head but Spat blocks it.
Spat tries to pull guard but Bondoc holds him up against the ropes and eventually Spat drops back down to his feet.
Spat can't get the takedown.
Bondoc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Bondoc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spat wants to clinch up but Bondoc keeps it at a distance.

Bondoc closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondoc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bondoc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bondoc prevents the takedown attempt.
Balaur Bondoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.
Spat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bondoc is stalling here.
Spat looking for a takedown.
Bondoc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spat backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spat as Bondoc tries to tie him up.

Bondoc breaks from the clinch.
Bondoc tries to clinch up.
Bondoc stalks Spat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spat's face. Spat staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Spat with that takedown attempt.
Bondoc tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bondoc defends it nicely.
Spat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bondoc tries to clinch up but Spat circles away and keeps his distance.
Bondoc moves in looking to clinch but Spat pushes him off.
Spat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bondoc as he avoids it easily.
Bondoc throws a series of punches but Spat moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bondoc takes the fight into the clinch.
Bondoc is working Spat over against the ropes.
Spat is working for takedown but Bondoc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bondoc prevents the takedown attempt.
Bondoc scores with a knee to the head.
Bondoc leaning his opponent against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Bondoc.
Bondoc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spat tries to break free but Bondoc pushes him back against the ropes.
Spat is working for takedown but Bondoc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bondoc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bondoc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bondoc moves into the clinch successfully.

Bondoc is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bondoc to the mat. Bondoc regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jack Spat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bondoc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spat is aware though and is defending well.
Spat wants to control from the top but Bondoc keeps moving.
Bondoc wants to get back to his feet but Spat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bondoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spat lands a couple of digs.
Spat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Balaur Bondoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spat stops Bondoc from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bondoc keeping full guard, as Spat tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balaur Bondoc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bondoc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balaur Bondoc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido comes to the ring accompanied by Cuba Anthem. Eric Berger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leonid Guerra Salsido's chin.

Guerra Salsido
vs
Berger

188 cm
22
219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Berger!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra Salsido lands with a nice combination. Berger backs away looking to recover.
Berger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Berger needs to keep his hands up - Guerra Salsido had a free shot at his head there.
Berger takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Berger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berger leaves his chin hanging out and Guerra Salsido seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Berger crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
After winning the bout, Leonid Guerra Salsido thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: t.i and ludacris-wish you would. 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.

Volohander
vs
Drone

225 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
25 - 10 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volohander misses with an uppercut. Drone saw that one coming.
Volohander tries to bum rush Drone with a series of wild strikes but Drone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volohander catches Drone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volohander throws a left and a right that both miss

and Drone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Drone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volohander has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volohander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Volohander is trying to stand.

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

Drone seems to be working for a kimura but Volohander defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volohander wants to get back to his feet.
Volohander pushes Drone off but Drone dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volohander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Volohander is trying to buck Drone off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drone tries for a kimura but Volohander is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volohander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Drone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Volohander throws a lazy right hand but Drone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volohander swings for the body but Drone moves out of range.
Drone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volohander swivels and escapes.
Volohander lands a jab.
Drone shoots in looking for a takedown. Volohander tries to sprawl out of it but Drone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Volohander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Volohander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volohander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Tyson Drone has been cut.
Jab by Volohander.
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!
Volohander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volohander misses with a double jab

so Drone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drone is breathing heavily.
Volohander wants to get back to his feet but Drone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volohander is looking to stand up but Drone isn't so interested in that idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drone pushing down on Volohander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volohander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volohander tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volohander is looking to escape.

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

Drone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volohander sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drone seems to be working for a kimura but Volohander defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Medved Volohander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Drone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Volohander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drone on the side of the head.
Drone walks into a left hand.
Volohander looks to land a left hand but Drone moved out of range nicely.
Volohander cracks Drone with a good jab.
Drone needs to keep his hands up - Volohander had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Volohander misses with a double jab
and Drone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volohander sprawls well. Volohander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drone gets slowly back to his feet.
Drone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drone gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Volohander gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medved Volohander!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vovochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteus Trill (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.

Vovochka
vs
Trill

183 cm
26
285 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

219 cm
31
300 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vovochka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteus Trill!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vovochka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trill did well to prevent Vovochka getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vovochka is nestled in close to Trill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trill has hold of Vovochka's hands but Vovochka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vovochka thows a huge punch but Trill dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Vovochka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Trill tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vovochka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Vovochka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Halilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy
vs
Halilov

194 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
28
207 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halilov is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Halilov trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.
Halilov slips nicely into half guard.

Halilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to maintain the position but Halilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halilov wants to pass to mount but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to control Halilov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoid being mounted?

Halilov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halilov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Halilov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is on top in guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halilov pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilov working a defensive guard here.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Halilov pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in to control the position.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Halilov looking to control.

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

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy gets caught flat footed, as Halilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halilov trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.
Halilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Halilov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halilov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halilov is holding on to half guard well.
Halilov is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is keen to just control but Halilov is a slippery customer.
Halilov tries to roll over but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps him under control.
Halilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halilov looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halilov managing to control the position.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halilov managing to control the position.

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

Halilov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Halilov is looking for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halilov to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halilov pulls his head out easily.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is not content to let Halilov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Halilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Halilov seems to be working for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defends the submission attempt.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control but Halilov is keeping busy.

Halilov is working for a submission of some sort.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control but Halilov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halilov is pressing down on Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is holding on for now.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control from the bottom.

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

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy actively working from the bottom here.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is not content to let Halilov control the position.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Halilov is looking for a kimura here.

Halilov is trying to work for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is defending well.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is staying active underneath Halilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Halilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halilov.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to maintain the position but Halilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halilov is looking to advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy won't allow it.
Halilov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
Halilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Halilov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halilov keeping moving, preventing Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halilov trying to keep a closed guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Halilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Halilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halilov.

Halilov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Halilov tries to pass to full mount but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defends it.

Halilov is looking for a kimura here.
Halilov wants to take a breather but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is having none of it.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy actively working from the bottom here.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halilov forces his way into half guard.
Halilov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looking for submissions off his back.

Halilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halilov is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Halilov is working for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is not content to let Halilov control the position.

Halilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halilov is looking to advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy won't allow it.

Halilov seems to be working for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to maintain the position but Halilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halilov trying to advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters by regaining guard.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halilov is aware though and is defending well.
Halilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halilov trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to keep a closed guard but Halilov is proving a slippery customer.

Halilov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halilov has Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in his guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halilov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working hard here to advance position.
Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Halilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up in Halilov's guard and throws a big left but Halilov blocks it.
Halilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Halilov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durandin's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKLCQvQohGI. A fine choice. Takamura has chosen HEKIREKI as his entrance music. Alexey Durandin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Durandin
vs
Takamura

180 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Durandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Takamura. Those never looked like landing.
Takamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Takamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durandin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura throws a leg kick but Durandin sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura throws a series of strikes that have Durandin backpedaling.
Takamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamura lands with a straight right. Durandin didn't see that one coming.
Takamura swinging wildly here.
Takamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durandin misses with a takedown attempt
and Takamura counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Durandin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durandin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Durandin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durandin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Takamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durandin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Takamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Durandin gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Durandin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takamura keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takamura kicks off Durandin and gets to his feet.
Durandin fails with a takedown attempt.
Durandin misses with a takedown attempt - Takamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durandin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takamura counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Takamura dominated that round.
That's time! Durandin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

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

Durandin is rocked!
Takamura connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Durandin out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Takamura!
Mamoru Takamura tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dean might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminence Front. Putin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by .... There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dean
vs
Vladimirovich Putin

190 cm
26
290 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

225 cm
25
316 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Das Labor

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Dean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been cut.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Dean throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dean misses with a jab to the body
and Putin counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean gets in close and tags Putin with a short punch that almost sends Putin to the mat! Oh Putin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Dean, trying to create some distance but Dean rushes him, striking wildly and Putin goes down! The referee tackles Dean into the ropes to end the fight! Dean is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rob Green
vs
Pegas

225 cm
28
265 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

191 cm
21
247 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Pegas throws a big shot that misses.
Pegas wants to clinch.
Pegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Pegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pegas darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tests Pegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pegas. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pegas's calf.
Pegas looks gassed!
Pegas throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pegas walks into a jab.
Green throws a front kick that sends Pegas stumbling back into the ropes.
Green jabs at Pegas's body.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Green connects with a high kick.

It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
Pegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Green throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Pegas's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Green lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rob Green!
Rob Green is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Juicy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fran
vs
Martinez

188 cm
20
212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

196 cm
24
223 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fran misses with a takedown
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Fran backpedaling.
Fran fails with the takedown

and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fran trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez content to control rather than advance.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is pressing down on Fran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fran is holding on for now.
Fran trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Fran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fran trying to control from the bottom.
Fran tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Fran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Fran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Fran dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is pressing down on Fran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fran is holding on for now.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez works over Fran with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fran is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fran has wrist control.
Fran wants to sweep but no luck.
Fran controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control but Fran is working from the bottom.
Fran is controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez trying to control but Fran is working from the bottom.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fran is looking to improve his position.
Fran trying to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez throwing shots but Fran is blocking nicely.
Fran trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Fran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinez misses with a hook. Fran ducked under it nicely.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fran with a lazy takedown attempt

and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinez.
Fran tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the ropes.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Fran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.

Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Oliver Fran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fran shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Fran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fran slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fran fails with the takedown
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Fran didn't see that one coming.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fran.
Fran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Fran is rocked!
Fran backs away from a small jab...but Martinez lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Fran crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Martinez with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rafael Martinez!