AFC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Humpstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Praskaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Praskaton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Humpstone
vs
Praskaton

195 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

219 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sidney Humpstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Praskaton!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praskaton throws a right hand that Humpstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Humpstone also avoids with ease.
Praskaton misses with a series of wild punches.
Humpstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Praskaton lands with a cross.
Praskaton closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Sidney Humpstone has been cut.
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!
Praskaton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Humpstone.
Humpstone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Praskaton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Humpstone somewhat.
Praskaton jabs at Humpstone's body.

Oooh a lovely combination from Praskaton sends Humpstone down but not out. Praskaton dives into side control looking to finish.
Praskaton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Praskaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Humpstone keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpstone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Humpstone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Humpstone is breathing heavily.
Praskaton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Humpstone controls his leg.
Humpstone won't allow Praskaton to pass to mount.
Humpstone wants to get back to his feet.
Praskaton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Humpstone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Humpstone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Praskaton trying to control the action but Humpstone is working from the bottom.
Praskaton wants to stand up but Humpstone has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humpstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Praskaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Humpstone keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Praskaton.
Praskaton throws a low kick but Humpstone moves out of range easily.

Praskaton darts in and clinches Humpstone up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Humpstone can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Humpstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Praskaton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Praskaton is looking to control Humpstone's arms but Humpstone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Praskaton has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Praskaton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Praskaton working hard to break the clinch.
Humpstone prevents Praskaton from breaking the clinch.
Humpstone has Praskaton pressed against the cage, preventing Praskaton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Humpstone stalling.
Humpstone tries for a takedown but Praskaton manages to get underhooks.
Humpstone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Praskaton is defending well.

Praskaton breaks the clinch.

Praskaton moves into range and clinches up with Humpstone.
Praskaton is trying to push Humpstone away but Humpstone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Praskaton is trying to maintain a safe position but Humpstone gets an underhook and turns Praskaton into the cage.
Praskaton is trying to break the clinch but Humpstone has him pressed against the cage.
Praskaton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Humpstone has him pressed against the cage.
Humpstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Praskaton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Humpstone shoots for a takedown but Praskaton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praskaton slaps away a takedown attempt from Humpstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Praskaton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Praskaton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Praskaton throws a series of strikes that have Humpstone backpedaling.
Praskaton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Praskaton steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Humpstone is out on his feet! Praskaton sets himself and nearly takes Humpstone's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Praskaton!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

BeefHooked
vs
Butts

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, WhaleOil BeefHooked!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymore Butts!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

BeefHooked drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butts looking to hit a scissor sweep but BeefHooked is one step ahead there.
Butts seems keen to control BeefHooked's posture.

BeefHooked stands up and waves to Butts to follow him.

Butts tries to sprawl but BeefHooked drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts is trying to get back to full guard.
BeefHooked controlling the action here.
Butts is looking for a sweep. BeefHooked is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butts wants to control but BeefHooked is keeping busy and won't allow it.

BeefHooked is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butts is looking to escape.
BeefHooked passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BeefHooked has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
BeefHooked shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butts sprawls well. Butts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. BeefHooked gets slowly back to his feet.
BeefHooked looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butts is fending him off so far but BeefHooked persists. Nope, Butts circles away and we're back to standing.

Butts tries to sprawl but BeefHooked drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BeefHooked not doing much here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BeefHooked is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Butts reverses the position - he's now on top in BeefHooked's guard.
BeefHooked keeping moving, preventing Butts from controlling successfully.
BeefHooked wants to sweep here but Butts controlling him for the moment.
BeefHooked avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BeefHooked has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BeefHooked is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BeefHooked pulls Butts in close to prevent any damage.

BeefHooked throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butts trying to control but BeefHooked is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Butts tries to clinch there but BeefHooked circles away.

BeefHooked darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butts trying to control here.
BeefHooked is controlling the pace.
BeefHooked throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BeefHooked controlling the action here.
BeefHooked trying to pass the guard but Butts defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butts is trying to stand up here but BeefHooked is controlling him well.

BeefHooked looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Butts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts wants to improve his position but BeefHooked is controlling well.
BeefHooked looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Butts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

BeefHooked escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts stuffs the takedown attempt from BeefHooked. BeefHooked gets slowly back to his feet.
Butts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

BeefHooked shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Butts wants to control but BeefHooked is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Butts is breathing heavily.
BeefHooked perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
BeefHooked is pressing down on Butts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Butts is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BeefHooked lands with a punch from half guard.
WhaleOil BeefHooked overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BeefHooked lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Butts looking for submissions off his back.

BeefHooked is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butts is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

WhaleOil BeefHooked dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Butts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BeefHooked swivels and escapes.
BeefHooked shoots in looking for a takedown. Butts tries to sprawl out of it but BeefHooked keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BeefHooked tries a head kick but it misses.
Butts tries to clinch but BeefHooked is having none of it.

BeefHooked closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Butts's guard.
BeefHooked controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
BeefHooked's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BeefHooked has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Butts is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up because WhaleOil BeefHooked just wasn't active enough.
BeefHooked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

BeefHooked looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
BeefHooked is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
BeefHooked tries to free his leg and advance position but Butts is retaining full guard.
Butts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Butts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BeefHooked doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BeefHooked manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BeefHooked looking to pass the guard.
Butts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Butts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BeefHooked stands up and waves to Butts to follow him.

BeefHooked moves into the clinch.

BeefHooked successfully pulls guard.

Butts 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.

BeefHooked had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butts defends it easily.
Butts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BeefHooked looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butts is one step ahead there.
Butts trying to control but BeefHooked is working from the bottom.

Butts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Seymore Butts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
WhaleOil BeefHooked is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BeefHooked connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
WhaleOil BeefHooked showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BeefHooked 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... WhaleOil BeefHooked!
WhaleOil BeefHooked decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Galetlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Galetlo
vs
Sprinkles

178 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Galetlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Sprinkles!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galetlo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Galetlo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galetlo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sprinkles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sprinkles tries to get to full guard but Galetlo has control of the leg.

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

Galetlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sprinkles defends it well.
Sprinkles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Sprinkles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sprinkles is defending against the submission attempts here by Galetlo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galetlo is working for a kimura but Sprinkles is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Sprinkles manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Galetlo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sprinkles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galetlo scrambles back to his feet.
Sprinkles cracks Galetlo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sprinkles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Sprinkles clinches.
Sprinkles lands an elbow inside that Galetlo shrugs off.

It looks like Johnny Galetlo has been cut.
Sprinkles with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sprinkles breaks from the clinch.

Sprinkles moves into the clinch.

Sprinkles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sammy Sprinkles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galetlo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sprinkles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galetlo is breathing heavily.
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!

Sprinkles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sprinkles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up but Galetlo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galetlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galetlo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sprinkles.
Nice body kick there by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles connects with a high kick.
Sprinkles throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprinkles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galetlo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sprinkles misses with a double jab.

Sprinkles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galetlo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sprinkles is in Galetlo's guard.
Sprinkles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sprinkles trying to control but Galetlo is working from the bottom.
Sprinkles is looking to work some ground and pound but Galetlo has wrist control.
Galetlo wants to sweep here but Sprinkles controlling him for the moment.
Galetlo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sprinkles.

Galetlo working for a triangle but Sprinkles defends it easily.
Sprinkles stands and throws Galetlo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sprinkles decides to stand back up.
Galetlo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sprinkles but Sprinkles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Galetlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Sprinkles wants to clinch up but Galetlo keeps it at a distance.
Sprinkles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Galetlo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up.

Sprinkles has managed to clinch.

Sprinkles manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprinkles scores with a head kick. Galetlo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Galetlo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Sprinkles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sprinkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Galetlo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sprinkles is looking to clinch.
Galetlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sprinkles sprawls well. Sprinkles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galetlo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up but Galetlo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sprinkles scores with a kick to the body.
Sprinkles throws a series of punches but Galetlo avoids them all with ease.
Sprinkles closes the distance looking to clinch

and Galetlo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sprinkles's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sprinkles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galetlo defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprinkles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

Sprinkles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galetlo defends well.
Sprinkles striking off his back but it's not causing Galetlo any problems.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sprinkles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galetlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprinkles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galetlo works over Sprinkles with some ground and pound from guard.

Sprinkles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galetlo defends well.

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

Sprinkles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galetlo defends it easily.
Galetlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles is looking to stand up but Galetlo isn't so interested in that idea.

Sprinkles isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Galetlo stacks Sprinkles on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Galetlo!

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

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

Galetlo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sprinkles is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles can't do much from the bottom here.
Sprinkles tries to buck Galetlo off but Galetlo is having none of it.
Galetlo scores with punches from side control.
Sprinkles is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprinkles can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprinkles tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Galetlo easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Galetlo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Galetlo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sprinkles gets the takedown into side control.
Sprinkles working away.
Sprinkles trying to control the action but Galetlo is working from the bottom.
Galetlo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sprinkles off and has taken his back!

Galetlo has got one arm under Sprinkles's chin. This could be trouble... Sprinkles trying to control the other hand but Galetlo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sprinkles has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Galetlo!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dag Selectiona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome B Wonderful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Selectiona
vs
B Wonderful

186 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dag Selectiona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Handsome B Wonderful!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selectiona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonderful was well out of range. Poor timing from Selectiona.
Wonderful checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wonderful slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wonderful misses the body punch

and Selectiona counters with a crisp one two that drops Wonderful! Selectiona thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wonderful to his feet! Wonderful is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wonderful shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wonderful was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Selectiona avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wonderful.
Wonderful content just to control the position here.
Selectiona blocking the ground and pound.
Wonderful working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selectiona is looking to improve his position but Wonderful isn't that keen on the idea.
Wonderful throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wonderful lands a big shot there that rocks Selectiona but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Wonderful.
Selectiona's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wonderful pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Selectiona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonderful on the ground.
Selectiona is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wonderful punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selectiona avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wonderful.
Wonderful with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonderful in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Wonderful with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wonderful lands a big shot there that rocks Selectiona but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wonderful looking to ground and pound but Selectiona is blocking nicely.
Selectiona blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wonderful connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Wonderful working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wonderful thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wonderful landing strikes from the mount.
Wonderful has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Selectiona's face.

Selectiona is rocked!
Wonderful cracks Selectiona with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome B Wonderful!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hard Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzelaludin Smajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard Luck comes to the cage accompanied by Moves Like Jagger. Ramon Hard Luck had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, 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. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hard Luck
vs
Smajlovic

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Hard Luck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzelaludin Smajlovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smajlovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hard Luck looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hard Luck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hard Luck fails with a takedown attempt.
Smajlovic is looking to land body kicks.
Smajlovic is looking to clinch but Hard Luck is avoiding it.
Hard Luck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smajlovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Smajlovic scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smajlovic moves in looking to clinch but Hard Luck pushes him off.
Smajlovic tries to clinch there but Hard Luck circles away.
Smajlovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smajlovic throws a right hand that Hard Luck ducks under and follows up with a left that Hard Luck also avoids with ease.
Hard Luck stuffs the takedown.

Hard Luck tries to keep at a distance but Smajlovic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smajlovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smajlovic tries to clinch up.

Smajlovic has Hard Luck up against the cage in a clinch.

Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smajlovic throws a head kick but Hard Luck moves out of range.
Hard Luck shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Hard Luck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hard Luck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smajlovic tries to clinch up but Hard Luck circles away and keeps his distance.
Smajlovic wants to clinch.

Smajlovic closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smajlovic is looking to control Hard Luck's arms but Hard Luck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smajlovic has his back to the cage.
Smajlovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smajlovic with a knee to the head.

Smajlovic successfully pulls guard.
Smajlovic seems keen to control Hard Luck's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard Luck tries to stand but Smajlovic is controlling from the bottom.
Hard Luck prevents Smajlovic from getting back to his feet.
Smajlovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard Luck trying to control the position from guard on top but Smajlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ramon Hard Luck.
Smajlovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard Luck circles away.
Smajlovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smajlovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Smajlovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smajlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smajlovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hard Luck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hard Luck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smajlovic tries to avoid it but Hard Luck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smajlovic to the ground. Smajlovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hard Luck slaps away a takedown attempt from Smajlovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hard Luck swats away the attempt to clinch by Smajlovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hard Luck misses with a takedown attempt - Smajlovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smajlovic throws a nice head kick!
Smajlovic leaves Hard Luck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dzelaludin Smajlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hard Luck as he jumps to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hard Luck. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smajlovic looks for the body kick but Hard Luck saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smajlovic shoots in and drives through. Hard Luck sprawls well.
Hard Luck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smajlovic's waist but Smajlovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hard Luck off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smajlovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smajlovic tries to clinch but Hard Luck moves out of range.
Hard Luck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smajlovic.
Hard Luck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard Luck leaves Smajlovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smajlovic throws a head kick that misses.
Smajlovic wants to clinch.
Smajlovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hard Luck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hard Luck keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smajlovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smajlovic tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smajlovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard Luck swivels and escapes.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hard Luck as he jumps to the side.
Ramon Hard Luck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzelaludin Smajlovic.
Hard Luck shoots in for a double leg but Smajlovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Smajlovic pushes Hard Luck up against the cage in a clinch.

Smajlovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hard Luck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smajlovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hard Luck tries to keep at a distance but Smajlovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smajlovic tries a knee to the head but Hard Luck blocks it.
Smajlovic lands with a left to the head.
Smajlovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hard Luck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smajlovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smajlovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hard Luck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smajlovic obliges.

Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dzelaludin Smajlovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smajlovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hard Luck misses with a takedown attempt - Smajlovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smajlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smajlovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard Luck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smajlovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smajlovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic tries to clinch there but Hard Luck circles away.
Smajlovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hard Luck tries to sprawl out of it but Smajlovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hard Luck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smajlovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard Luck swivels and escapes.
Hard Luck fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard Luck swats away the attempt to clinch by Smajlovic.
Smajlovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smajlovic tries to clinch but Hard Luck is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard Luck closes the distance and clinches up with Smajlovic, looking for a takedown. Hard Luck pushes Smajlovic against the cage but Smajlovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smajlovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smajlovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Smajlovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smajlovic closes the distance and clinches.
Smajlovic landing knees to the body.
Hard Luck wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard Luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smajlovic obliges.
Hard Luck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzelaludin Smajlovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smajlovic throws a leg kick which misses Hard Luck's front leg but catches the back leg as Hard Luck tries to avoid it.
Smajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hard Luck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smajlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smajlovic throws a sloppy head kick and Hard Luck moves out of range easily.
Smajlovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smajlovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hard Luck but Hard Luck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smajlovic lands with a kick to the temple. Hard Luck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smajlovic misses with a double jab.
Hard Luck throws a wild body kick that Smajlovic sees coming a mile off.

Hard Luck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smajlovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Hard Luck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hard Luck 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard Luck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smajlovic is on top in guard.
Hard Luck wants to stand but Smajlovic is controlling the position.
Smajlovic trying to control but Hard Luck is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic postures up.
Smajlovic wanted to stand there but Hard Luck had control of the position.
Smajlovic wants to control from the top but Hard Luck keeps moving.
Hard Luck tries to land a sweep but no joy.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dzelaludin Smajlovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hard Luck circles away from the clinch attempt.

Smajlovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Smajlovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hard Luck walks away with a smile on his face. Smajlovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smajlovic lands with a kick to the temple. Hard Luck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramon Hard Luck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzelaludin Smajlovic.
Smajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hard Luck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smajlovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard Luck throws an overhand right that lands on Smajlovic's shoulder, as Smajlovic tries to avoid the shot.
Smajlovic scores with a head kick.
Smajlovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard Luck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smajlovic wants to clinch

and Hard Luck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hard Luck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smajlovic uses from the top position.
Hard Luck trying to strike off his back.
Hard Luck is looking to stand up but Smajlovic isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard Luck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hard Luck keeping moving, preventing Smajlovic from controlling successfully.
Smajlovic postures up in Hard Luck's guard and throws a big left but Hard Luck blocks it.
Smajlovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Hard Luck has wrist control.
Ramon Hard Luck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzelaludin Smajlovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smajlovic 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.
Smajlovic looking to sit in guard and control but Hard Luck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dzelaludin Smajlovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smajlovic 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

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