PCL 79: Suppression of Samaria PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alcohol. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Slasher
vs
Vodka

200 cm
28
280 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silvio Slasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slasher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vodka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slasher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vodka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slasher is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vodka connects with a decent elbow.
Vodka is looking to take a break and control but Slasher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slasher defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka in side control, throwing shots but Slasher defends.
Vodka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slasher is being controlled here.
Vodka cracks Slasher with a big right hand but Slasher just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vodka lands an elbow.
Vodka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vodka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Slasher is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vodka connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vodka working away.
Vodka tries to score with some ground and pound. Slasher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slasher is not content to let Vodka control the position.
Vodka misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka lands some shots froms side control.
Vodka scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Vodka.
Vodka trying to control the action but Slasher is working from the bottom.
Vodka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slasher is avoiding damage well.
Slasher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka misses with the ground and pound.
Vodka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vodka tries to score with some ground and pound. Slasher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vodka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vodka in side control, throwing shots but Slasher defends.
Vodka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vodka is trying to move to mount but Slasher reverses beautifully and ends up in Vodka's guard.
Slasher tries to stand but Vodka is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vodka pushes Slasher off and gets back to his feet.
Slasher tries to clinch but Vodka is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Vodka.
Slasher tries to clinch up.
Slasher tries to clinch but Vodka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slasher wants to clinch.
Slasher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slasher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vodka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slasher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vodka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Slasher rushes Vodka and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slasher stalling in the clinch.
Slasher lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Vlad Vodka has been cut.
Slasher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vodka's face.

Slasher has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Vodka goes down! Slasher dives on top of him - Vodka manages to get guard.
Slasher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vodka's guard.
Slasher wants to stand and escape but instead Vodka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vodka landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slasher keeping moving, preventing Vodka from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka throws a big elbow that misses.
Vodka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vodka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slasher working a defensive guard here.
Vodka 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.
Vodka trying to control the position from guard on top but Slasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka with a nice head shot there.
Vodka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slasher keeping moving, preventing Vodka from controlling successfully.
Slasher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vodka is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slasher keeping moving, preventing Vodka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Slasher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Vodka's cut.
That's time! Slasher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Slasher tries to clinch up

and Vodka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vodka wants to free his trapped foot but Slasher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slasher is not content to let Vodka control the position.
Vodka working Slasher over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slasher has hold of Vodka's hands but Vodka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vlad Vodka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slasher is staying active underneath Vodka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slasher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vodka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slasher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vodka.
Vodka throwing shots but Slasher is blocking nicely.
Vodka thows a huge punch but Slasher dodges it nicely.
Vodka lands strikes from half guard.
Vodka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slasher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vodka on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka is thwarting Slasher's attempts to control the position.
Vodka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vodka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Vodka seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vodka is looking to take a break and control but Slasher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vodka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slasher defending well though.
Vodka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vodka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vodka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vodka is keen to just control but Slasher is a slippery customer.

Vodka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Slasher to stand up.
Vodka shoots in looking for a takedown. Slasher tries to sprawl out of it but Vodka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slasher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slasher tries to clinch up but Vodka circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vodka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Vodka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vodka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Vodka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikheil Bakradze (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.

Bodhidharma
vs
Bakradze

180 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

208 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikheil Bakradze!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma looks to land a left hand but Bakradze moved out of range nicely.
Bodhidharma checks a leg kick.
Bodhidharma scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice cross by Bodhidharma.
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!
Bodhidharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakradze looks gassed!
Bodhidharma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bakradze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bodhidharma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bodhidharma, right into the meat.
Bodhidharma looks to land a combination but Bakradze avoids it well.

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

Bakradze is rocked!

It looks like Mikheil Bakradze has been cut.
Bodhidharma lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bakradze - he's out on his feet here! Bodhidharma follows up with another monster hook that separates Bakradze from consciousness! Bakradze falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bodhidharma stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damo Bodhidharma!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Depta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Malushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Depta
vs
Malushev

171 cm
25
163 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Depta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmad Malushev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malushev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Depta's waist but Depta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malushev off to one side.
Depta slaps away a takedown attempt from Malushev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malushev shoots for a double leg takedown but Depta sprawls well. He's pushed Malushev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peter Depta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Malushev.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Malushev got wobbled bad by a big combination! Depta presses forward with punches and knees until Malushev stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Malushev closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Depta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ratchang noi voravut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). noi voravut kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Akuma BGM. Ratchang noi voravut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Ivanov's chin.

noi voravut
vs
Ivanov

175 cm
29
238 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

220 cm
21
285 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratchang noi voravut!
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, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ivanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov keeps control of noi voravut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
noi voravut working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
noi voravut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
noi voravut tries to pull guard but Ivanov won't allow it.

noi voravut pulls Ivanov into guard.

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

noi voravut working for submissions but it's allowed Ivanov to get to half guard.
noi voravut is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ivanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
noi voravut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

noi voravut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivanov wants to stand but noi voravut has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Ivan Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but noi voravut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ivanov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by noi voravut.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanov throws a right hand that noi voravut ducks under and follows up with a left that noi voravut also avoids with ease.
Ivanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from noi voravut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a leg kick
and noi voravut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Ivan Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but noi voravut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanov looks gassed!
noi voravut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratchang noi voravut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

noi voravut lands a high kick to the side of Ivanov's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! noi voravut dives into guard, looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
noi voravut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

noi voravut drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick noi voravut off! noi voravut jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
noi voravut looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

noi voravut drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ivanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now noi voravut has Ivanov in his guard.
noi voravut wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

noi voravut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
noi voravut looking for a sweep. Not yet noi voravut, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but noi voravut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratchang noi voravut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
noi voravut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed

and noi voravut counters with a head kick that drops Ivanov - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Ivanov is rocked!
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!
noi voravut trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
Ivanov tries to kick noi voravut off but noi voravut keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
noi voravut tries to pass to full mount but Ivanov defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

noi voravut seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanov defends the submission attempt.

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

noi voravut is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
noi voravut wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov kicks off noi voravut and gets to his feet.
Ivanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ratchang noi voravut is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but noi voravut avoids them all with ease.
Ratchang noi voravut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from noi voravut. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy right hand. noi voravut should have avoided that one.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but noi voravut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ivanov both land. Nice combination.
Ivanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and noi voravut counters with a low kick, right behind Ivanov 's knee.
Ivanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting noi voravut here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ivanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but noi voravut circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov walks into a left hand.

That has opened up Ivan Ivanov's cut even more.
noi voravut walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from noi voravut.
noi voravut scores with a jab to the body.
noi voravut rushes Ivanov with punches - Ivanov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ivanov goes down! noi voravut follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratchang noi voravut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I.. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mansfield
vs
Story

179 cm
24
137 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

160 cm
23
140 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

PRIME DESIGNS
Beast Body

Adam's NORTHERN WILD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Story looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Story misses the shot to the body.
Story dives in and grabs Mansfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mansfield pushes down on Story's head and hops out.
Mansfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Story defends it nicely.
Mansfield wants to clinch up but Story keeps it at a distance.
Mansfield throws a one two combo.
Mansfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Story counters with a left to the body.
Story throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Mansfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Story quickly recovers to half guard.
Mansfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mansfield tries to pass to full mount but Story defends it.
Story keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mansfield seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Story is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isiah Mansfield!
Isiah Mansfield gave a mention to Beast Body in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stefansson
vs
McPoppins

183 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floppy McPoppins!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefansson throws a solid leg kick but McPoppins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stefansson.
Stefansson moves in looking to clinch but McPoppins pushes him off.
McPoppins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McPoppins blocks a leg kick.
McPoppins blocks a head kick by Stefansson.
McPoppins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefansson moves out of range of the strikes.
McPoppins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefansson moves out of range of the body kick from McPoppins.
A head kick misses from Stefansson.
Stefansson throws a low kick but McPoppins moves out of range easily.
Stefansson misses with a kick to the body.
McPoppins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stefansson lands a leg kick that knocks McPoppins off balance momentarily.

McPoppins scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefansson is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stefansson is desperately trying to improve his position but McPoppins has a good base and remains in mount.
McPoppins looking to control but Stefansson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPoppins throws a sloppy strike and Stefansson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Stefansson has ended up in McPoppins's guard.
Stefansson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stefansson is controlling him.
McPoppins is wriggling around but Stefansson manages to pass to half guard.
McPoppins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stefansson wants to control from the top but McPoppins keeps moving.
Stefansson stopping the sweep attempt from McPoppins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson wants to control from the top but McPoppins keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McPoppins is trying to keep Stefansson in close.
Stefansson trying to control but McPoppins is working from the bottom.
McPoppins looking for a sweep. Not yet McPoppins, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raiden Stefansson.
McPoppins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stefansson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McPoppins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefansson. That's going to slow McPoppins down.
Stefansson is looking to slow McPoppins down with leg kicks.
Stefansson misses with a kick to the body.
Stefansson misses with the body kick
and McPoppins counters with an outside leg kick.
McPoppins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefansson lands a leg kick that knocks McPoppins off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as McPoppins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefansson.

McPoppins tries to sprawl but Stefansson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPoppins trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPoppins won't allow Stefansson to pass to mount.
Stefansson trying to control from half guard but McPoppins is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stefansson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McPoppins is out of range and Stefansson settles back down.
Stefansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefansson thows a leg kick but McPoppins checks it
and McPoppins counters with a left and a right that stings Stefansson.
A head kick misses from Stefansson.
Stefansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefansson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPoppins's sensitive parts.
Stefansson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raiden Stefansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Stefansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McPoppins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stefansson throws a leg kick which misses McPoppins's front leg but catches the back leg as McPoppins tries to avoid it.
Stefansson tried to score with a low kick but McPoppins checks it.
McPoppins works over Stefansson's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefansson cracks the inside of McPoppins's front leg.
Raiden Stefansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPoppins shoots in for a double leg but Stefansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Stefansson. No joy for McPoppins on that attempt.
Stefansson scores with a leg kick.
McPoppins is breathing heavily.
Stefansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stefansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
McPoppins throws a sloppy head kick and Stefansson moves out of range easily.
McPoppins misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefansson cracks the inside of McPoppins's front leg.
Stefansson lands a leg kick that knocks McPoppins off balance momentarily.
Stefansson wants to land a leg kick but McPoppins is out of range.
Stefansson tries to score with a low kick but McPoppins moves his leg out of the way.
Stefansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stefansson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McPoppins is trying to keep Stefansson in close.
Stefansson advances to half guard.
Stefansson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stefansson scoring with strikes but McPoppins is staying in there.
Stefansson landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stefansson looking for a guillotine from mount but McPoppins is having none of it.
McPoppins regains half guard.
McPoppins trying to control but Stefansson postures up.
Still in half guard, Stefansson seems content to control.
McPoppins tries to get to full guard but Stefansson has control of the leg.
McPoppins is trying to stand back up but Stefansson is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McPoppins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stefansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stefansson is taking a breather. McPoppins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McPoppins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stefansson wants to take a breather but McPoppins is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Stefansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raiden Stefansson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A low kick from Stefansson misses
and McPoppins counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Stefansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McPoppins fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPoppins.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefansson.
McPoppins throws the left hand but Stefansson avoids the punch easily.
Stefansson is looking to clinch but McPoppins is avoiding it.
McPoppins misses with a few strikes there.
McPoppins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefansson.
Stefansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

McPoppins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stefansson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McPoppins is in Stefansson's guard.
McPoppins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPoppins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson working a defensive guard here.
McPoppins tries to stand but Stefansson is controlling from the bottom.

Stefansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McPoppins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefansson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefansson but Stefansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McPoppins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefansson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPoppins.
McPoppins cracks Stefansson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McPoppins misses with an uppercut. Stefansson saw that one coming.
Stefansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPoppins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as McPoppins blocks the leg kick.
McPoppins throws a right hand that Stefansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefansson also avoids with ease.
Stefansson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McPoppins checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefansson, right into the meat.
Floppy McPoppins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefansson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McPoppins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stefansson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stefansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for McPoppins with that takedown attempt.
Raiden Stefansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floppy McPoppins.
Stefansson avoids the head kick by McPoppins.
McPoppins fails to land the takedown.
Stefansson doesn't manage to clinch there - McPoppins circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stefansson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McPoppins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McPoppins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McPoppins throws a nice looking combination but Stefansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefansson throws a low kick but McPoppins avoids it.
Stefansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefansson throws a head kick but McPoppins moves out of range.
Stefansson tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefansson.
McPoppins lands with a good body shot.
Stefansson is looking to slow McPoppins down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson tried to score with a low kick but McPoppins checks it.

McPoppins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stefansson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Floppy McPoppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raiden Stefansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
McPoppins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raiden Stefansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stefansson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiden Stefansson!
During a confident post fight interview, Raiden Stefansson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kalashnikov
vs
Kukuev

196 cm
25
235 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

198 cm
27
240 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

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

Kukuev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kalashnikov manages to get to full guard.

Kukuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalashnikov wants to sweep here but Kukuev controlling him for the moment.
Kukuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kukuev is one step ahead there.
Kukuev trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalashnikov is keeping the position for now.
Kukuev trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Kukuev wasn't active enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kukuev.

Kukuev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kukuev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kalashnikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kukuev trying to control the action but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov tries to buck Kukuev off but Kukuev is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kukuev tries for a kimura but Kalashnikov is defending well.

Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kalashnikov, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov tries to buck Kukuev off but Kukuev is having none of it.
Kukuev is looking to take a break and control but Kalashnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalashnikov tries to buck Kukuev off but Kukuev is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kukuev is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalashnikov is defending well.

Kukuev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kukuev tries for a kimura but Kalashnikov is defending well.
Kukuev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalashnikov keeps working.
Kalashnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kukuev swings around for an armbar but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kukuev's guard.
Kalashnikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kalashnikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukuev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is thwarting Kukuev's attempts to control the position.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukuev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukuev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalashnikov.

Kukuev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalashnikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kukuev to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kukuev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kukuev stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kukuev. No joy for Kalashnikov on that attempt.

Kukuev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukuev is in Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kukuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nikolai Kukuev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kukuev scores with a takedown into Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov controls Kukuev momentarily but Kukuev frees himself.
Kukuev wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalashnikov 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kukuev has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kalashnikov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kukuev has tightened it up now! Kalashnikov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolai Kukuev!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atj Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joensen comes to the cage accompanied by Gasolina. Lucko has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Joensen
vs
Lucko

180 cm
30
192 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atj Lucko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joensen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucko is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Lucko.
Joensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Joensen - just one landing.
Joensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucko was well out of range. Poor timing from Joensen.
Joensen tries to land a body kick
and Lucko counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Johann Joensen has been cut.
Lucko connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joensen throws the left hand but Lucko avoids the punch easily.
Joensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johann Joensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucko throws a leg kick
and Joensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Lucko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joensen misses with a low kick.
Joensen checks a leg kick.
Lucko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joensen is out of range and Lucko settles back down.
Joensen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucko at a distance.
Joensen checks a leg kick.
Joensen wants to clinch.
Lucko wants to land a leg kick but Joensen is out of range.
Joensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joensen shoots in and drives through. Lucko sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen is looking to clinch.
Joensen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucko looks to throw the jab but Joensen is out of range.
Joensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucko was well out of range. Poor timing from Joensen.
Atj Lucko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joensen lands a nice shot that snaps Lucko's head back.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
Joensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Joensen tried to score with a low kick but Lucko checks it.
Joensen lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joensen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lucko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Joensen finds it's way through Lucko's defenses.

Joensen forces Lucko back against the cage and clinches.
Joensen has Lucko pressed against the cage.
Lucko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joensen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joensen is working Lucko over against the cage.
Joensen has a couple of punches blocked by Lucko.
Joensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen misses with a punch to the body.
Joensen lands a shot to the body.
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!
Joensen misses with the head strike.
Joensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucko tries to break the clinch but Joensen is controlling the position.
Joensen tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucko avoids the damage to the body.
Joensen misses with a punch to the body.
Joensen missing with knees to the body.
Joensen misses with the head strike.
Joensen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Joensen throws an elbow but misses.
Joensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joensen lands a jab-cross combination.
Lucko checks a leg kick.
Joensen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucko avoids the body shot from Joensen.
Joensen checks a leg kick nicely.
Joensen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lucko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joensen.
A jab from Joensen misses.
Lucko misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Joensen blocks the leg kick.
Joensen feints and then cracks Lucko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucko down.
Lucko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
Lucko misses with a body kick.
Joensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joensen is looking to chop away at Lucko's legs.
Lucko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joensen.
Joensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lucko misses with a head kick.
Joensen throws a leg kick but Lucko moved away.
Lucko takes one to the chin there.
Lucko blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucko.
Joensen scores with a hook.
Johann Joensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucko throws a nice head kick!
Joensen tried to score with a low kick but Lucko checks it.
Joensen missing with a left hand there. Lucko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joensen.
Lucko misses with an uppercut.
Joensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucko manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joensen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Joensen.
Joensen shoots in for a double leg but Lucko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lucko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joensen.
Joensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lucko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lucko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Joensen counters with a leg kick.
Joensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucko's sensitive parts.
Joensen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joensen.
Nice straight punches there by Joensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joensen.
Lucko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joensen. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucko throws a chopping leg kick but Joensen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lucko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joensen misses with a low kick as Lucko jumps back.
Joensen lands a right hook to the body.
Lucko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joensen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Lucko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucko is just out of range.
Joensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucko was well out of range. Poor timing from Joensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joensen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lucko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joensen.
Lucko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joensen's head backwards.
Joensen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucko as he jumps to the side.
Lucko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joensen throws out a loose jab but Lucko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucko moves away.
Crunch! Lucko slams his shin into Joensen's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Lucko misses.
Lucko scores with a leg kick.
Joensen lands a nice hook to Lucko's body. Lucko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucko tries to land a leg kick but Joensen saw it coming and moves away.
Joensen misses with a looping left.
Lucko misses with a hook. Joensen ducked under it nicely.
Joensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joensen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joensen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucko misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen catches Lucko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucko throws a sloppy head kick and Joensen moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joensen checks a leg kick nicely.
Joensen misses with a body punch
and Lucko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joensen's knee momentarily.
Joensen connects with an inside leg kick.
Joensen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucko.
Lucko thuds his shin into the meat of Joensen's side.
Lucko misses with an uppercut
and Joensen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucko throws a head kick that misses.
Lucko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joensen throws a head kick but Lucko moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Joensen.
Lucko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joensen shoots and misses
and Lucko counters with a leg kick.
Lucko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joensen's sensitive parts.
Joensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucko.
Joensen misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Joensen. That snapped Lucko's head back.
Lucko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Joensen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A slow jab from Joensen misses its intended target.
Joensen throws a leg kick but Lucko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucko's sensitive parts.
Lucko throws a leg kick but Joensen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joensen throws a shot to the body.
Joensen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucko avoids the body shot from Joensen.
Good standup being displayed there by Joensen as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Joensen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Joensen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Joensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Joensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Joensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Joensen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucko's calf.
A jab from Lucko misses.
Joensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucko wants it to stay on the feet.
Joensen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucko wants to slow Joensen down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucko lands with a cross.
Lucko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joensen.
A head kick by Joensen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joensen.
Joensen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucko misses with a leg kick.
Lucko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Joensen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joensen throws a front kick aimed at Lucko's knee but Lucko avoids it well.

Joensen rushes Lucko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lucko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lucko tries to break free but Joensen pushes him back against the cage.
Lucko taking a breather.
Lucko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joensen.
Lucko blocks a body shot from Joensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joensen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucko blocks it with crossed arms.
Joensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joensen misses with a knee strike.
Joensen trying to stall but Lucko improves his position.
Lucko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucko blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joensen as Lucko tries to tie him up.
Joensen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lucko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lucko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Joensen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johann Joensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucko blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucko wants to break free but Joensen has control.
Joensen lands with a right to the head.
Joensen misses with a knee strike.
Joensen misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joensen obliges.
Joensen misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joensen lands an uppercut.
Joensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucko can do to turn this around?
Joensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joensen lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Joensen had his way with Atj Lucko in that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Joensen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lucko throws a hook but Joensen blocks it.
Lucko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joensen moves away.
Joensen works Lucko's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucko.
Joensen throws a right and a left that Lucko avoids nicely.
Joensen digs a good hook to Lucko's body.
Joensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucko in his tracks.
Joensen thuds his right hand into Lucko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joensen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joensen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joensen moves away from the strike by Lucko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joensen throws a leg kick but Lucko moved away.
Joensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucko.
Lucko checks a leg kick.
Lucko tries to move into range but Joensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucko tries a head kick but it misses.
Joensen wants to clinch.
A head kick by Joensen misses
and Lucko counters with a leg kick.
Lucko lands a leg kick that knocks Joensen off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucko misses with a low kick.
Joensen digs a good hook to Lucko's body.
Lucko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joensen blocks a head kick by Lucko.
Lucko throws a jab when Joensen was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joensen. That's going to slow Lucko down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joensen delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucko lands with a kick to the temple. Joensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lucko avoids the body shot from Joensen.
Joensen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joensen tries to work over Lucko's front leg with a kick but Lucko checks it.
Joensen misses with a body shot.
Joensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joensen takes a swing at Lucko's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Joensen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen dives in and grabs Lucko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucko pushes down on Joensen's head and hops out.
Lucko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joensen throws a lazy head kick
and Lucko counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucko in his tracks.
Joensen tests Lucko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucko scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucko misses with a leg kick.
Atj Lucko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucko's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joensen jabs at Lucko's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Joensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joensen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Joensen!
An out of breath Johann Joensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.