UFL 19: Machin - Gracie PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugan Puganchich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Krishna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krishna comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flaw - Whole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hari Krishna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Puganchich
vs
Krishna

170 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

185 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pugan Puganchich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hari Krishna!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krishna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Puganchich misses with a takedown attempt

and Krishna counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Puganchich!
Puganchich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krishna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Krishna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krishna with shots to the head and body - Puganchich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krishna scoring with strikes but Puganchich is staying in there.
Krishna tries to control but Puganchich wriggling away.
Krishna controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krishna lands a nice shot to the head.
Krishna thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Puganchich avoids a strike by Krishna and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Krishna's guard! Fantastic escape!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krishna has his feet on Puganchich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Puganchich has his takedown stuffed

and Krishna counters with a single leg into guard. Puganchich didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pugan Puganchich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krishna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krishna is looking to work some ground and pound but Puganchich has wrist control.
Krishna postures up and lands a big shot to Puganchich's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puganchich is trying to control the position but Krishna postures up.
Krishna throws a big right hand that misses.
Puganchich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puganchich looking for a sweep. Not yet Puganchich, not yet.
Krishna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puganchich is breathing heavily.
Puganchich keeping moving, preventing Krishna from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krishna wants to stand but Puganchich is controlling his posture from full guard.

Puganchich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krishna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krishna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krishna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krishna throwing strikes but missing.
Puganchich keeping moving, preventing Krishna from controlling successfully.
Krishna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krishna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puganchich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puganchich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krishna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puganchich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krishna wants to control from the top but Puganchich keeps moving.
Krishna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puganchich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krishna is one step ahead there.
Krishna lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich has his hands on Krishna's head, controlling the position.
Krishna trying to control the position from guard on top but Puganchich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hari Krishna.

Krishna feints and as Puganchich raises his hands in defense, Krishna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puganchich can't keep his opponent in guard - Krishna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hari Krishna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krishna lands with a nice combination. Puganchich backs away looking to recover.
Puganchich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Krishna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krishna.
Puganchich has a closed guard, preventing Krishna from standing up.
Puganchich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Krishna trying to control but Puganchich is working from the bottom.
Krishna throws an elbow that misses. Puganchich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krishna's guard. Nice move by Puganchich!
Puganchich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krishna can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puganchich stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Krishna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krishna is trying to control. Puganchich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puganchich gets back to full guard.
Puganchich 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.
Puganchich has momentary wrist control but Krishna slips an elbow through the middle.
Krishna trying to control the position from guard on top but Puganchich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krishna looking to sit in guard and control but Puganchich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich is looking to stand up but Krishna won't let him.
Krishna tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Krishna is working an open guard so Puganchich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Krishna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krishna lands in his opponent's guard.
Krishna would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krishna wants to control from the top but Puganchich keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krishna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krishna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puganchich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krishna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krishna stopping the sweep attempt from Puganchich.
Krishna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krishna looking to sit in guard and control but Puganchich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puganchich wants to get up but he can't break Krishna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krishna wants to stand and escape but Puganchich is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krishna's guard.

Puganchich stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Krishna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puganchich, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Krishna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puganchich tries to score a body lock takedown but Krishna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krishna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krishna jumps into guard, dragging Puganchich to the mat.
Krishna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krishna wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hari Krishna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

No luck for Puganchich with that takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Krishna.
Krishna tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Puganchich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krishna trying to control the action but Puganchich is working from the bottom.
Krishna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krishna taking a breather here.
Krishna working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Krishna seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Krishna wants to stand but Puganchich has his arm trapped.
Puganchich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Puganchich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krishna trying to control the action but Puganchich is working from the bottom.
Puganchich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puganchich keeping hold of Krishna's head, controlling as best he can.
Puganchich'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krishna throwing shots but Puganchich is blocking nicely.
Krishna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krishna thows a huge punch but Puganchich dodges it nicely.
Krishna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna slips a nice elbow through Puganchich's hands, connecting with Puganchich's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krishna in particular looking to stall.
Krishna misses with a head shot. Puganchich uses the momentum to regain guard.
Krishna tries to stand but Puganchich is controlling from the bottom.
Krishna with a flurry of punches that miss.

Krishna stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Puganchich has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Krishna manages to get his head free but now Puganchich has transitioned to an armbar! Krishna grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Puganchich! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pugan Puganchich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filly Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Swistopliasov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Swistopliasov
vs
Franks

224 cm
24
295 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filly Franks!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks closes the distance but Swistopliasov moves to the side

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

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Swistopliasov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Mantelavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julien Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mantelavo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Long Hard Road Out Of Hell by Marilyn Manson. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mantelavo
vs
Escobedo

225 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Mantelavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julien Escobedo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobedo throws a head kick that misses.
Angelo Mantelavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantelavo throws the left hand but Escobedo avoids the punch easily.
Escobedo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantelavo.
Mantelavo shoots in but no luck this time.
Escobedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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

It looks like Angelo Mantelavo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantelavo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantelavo throws a right and a left that Escobedo avoids nicely.
Escobedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobedo throws a head kick but Mantelavo moves out of range.
Escobedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mantelavo is defended easily by Escobedo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Mantelavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Escobedo lands a left and a right that send Mantelavo crashing to the mat, dazed. Escobedo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mantelavo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantelavo avoids the head kick by Escobedo.
Mantelavo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobedo circles away.
Escobedo throws a nice looking combination but Mantelavo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mantelavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobedo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobedo lands a nice hook to Mantelavo's body. Mantelavo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantelavo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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

Mantelavo is rocked!
Mantelavo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Escobedo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mantelavo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mantelavo was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julien Escobedo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yvon Yeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Yeva

188 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phill Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yvon Yeva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis moves forwards but Yeva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yeva lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Yeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yeva lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Yeva throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yvon Yeva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Yeva.
Yeva tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeva as he avoids it easily.
Davis blocks a head kick by Yeva.
Yeva throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Yeva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeva misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeva throws out a powerful jab.
Yeva throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yeva throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Yeva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phill Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Yeva does no damage.
Yeva thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Yeva.
Yeva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yeva duly obliges.
Yeva throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Yeva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davis backs up against the cage.
Yeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Yeva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis dodges the punch combination from Yeva.
Yeva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis shoots in but Yeva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yeva throws a combination that misses

so Davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeva is retaining full guard.
Yeva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yeva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yeva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yeva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Yeva passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis moves into full guard.
Yeva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeva postures up.
Davis 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.

Davis has his foot on Yeva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yeva works his way back into a safe position though.
Yeva forces his way into half guard.
Davis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Yeva seems to be looking for submissions.

Yeva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Yeva eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Yeva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Davis is surviving well by controlling Yeva's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yvon Yeva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yeva lands a two punch combo.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Yeva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yeva throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.

It looks like Phill Davis has been cut.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yeva sprawls well. Yeva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Yeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yeva swinging wildly here.
Yeva throws a one two combo.
Phill Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phill Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yeva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davis eats them both and turns towards Yeva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yeva slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yeva throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Yvon Yeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Yeva.
Yeva throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
Yeva misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yeva!
Yeva jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis avoids the head kick by Yeva.
A cross from Yeva lands.
A right-left combo lands from Yeva.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yeva but Yeva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yeva misses with a series of wild punches.
Yeva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Yeva does no damage.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Yeva.
Yeva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yeva.
Yeva is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Yeva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yeva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Yeva.
Nice straight punches there by Yeva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeva.
Yeva looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Yeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yeva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yeva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice cross by Yeva.
Yeva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice jab there from Yeva.
Yeva misses with a two punch combination.
Yeva tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yvon Yeva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Yeva. That snapped Davis's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeva swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yvon Yeva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phill Davis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Davis fails to land the takedown.
Yeva misses with the combination.
Yeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeva as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Yeva misses.
Yeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Yeva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phill Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeva throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Yeva throws a head kick that misses.
Yeva misses with a double jab.
Yeva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeva lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot by Yeva.
Decent striking displayed by Yeva there.
Yeva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yeva.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yeva pinned against the cage. Yeva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yeva tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yeva to the ground. Yeva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeva misses with the combination.
Yeva misses with a few strikes there.
Yeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeva throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeva lands a lovely overhand right.
Yeva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Davis backs up against the cage.
Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Yeva.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yeva, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yeva pinned against the cage. Yeva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yeva throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Yeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Yeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yeva throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Yeva misses with a wild combination.
Yeva misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis dives in and grabs Yeva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yeva pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Yeva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yeva throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Yeva misses.
Yeva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yeva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yeva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeva looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Phill Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yvon Yeva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yvon Yeva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yeva 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yvon Yeva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hari Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rama comes to the cage accompanied by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rap Music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rama
vs
Neto

183 cm
22
258 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hari Rama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ze Neto!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto shoots and misses
and Rama counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Ze Neto has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Neto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rama which made him look bad.
Rama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neto.
Hari Rama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Neto.
Neto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rama circles away.
Neto fails with a takedown attempt.

Neto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rama to the mat! Rama manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rama looking for a sweep. Not yet Rama, not yet.

Neto 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.

Rama scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rama throws a leg kick but Neto moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto has a takedown stuffed.
Neto fails with a takedown attempt.
Neto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rama avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rama tries to bum rush Neto with a series of wild strikes but Neto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neto is defended easily by Rama.
Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neto shoots in looking for a takedown. Rama tries to sprawl out of it but Neto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neto fails with a takedown attempt.
Neto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rama moves into range and clinches up with Neto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rama is pressed up against the cage. Neto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rama down to the mat. Rama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rama stuffs the takedown attempt from Neto. Neto gets slowly back to his feet.
Neto looks gassed!
Rama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rama misses with a hook.

Neto tries to sprawl but Rama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Neto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neto looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rama trying to control from half guard but Neto is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rama uses his free foot to push down on Neto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neto.
Rama prevents Neto from getting the reversal.
Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Rama get's back to his feet.
Rama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rama tries to sprawl but Neto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Rama wriggles free and stands up.
Neto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rama as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rama avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rama does no damage.
Neto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neto blocks the body kick.
Rama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rama misses with a wild combination.
Rama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rama throws a hook to the side of Neto's head but Neto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neto shoots in for a double leg but Rama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rama lands with a right hand.
Rama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neto shoots in looking for a takedown but Rama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Rama scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Neto.
Rama shoots for a double leg takedown but Neto sprawls well. He's pushed Rama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rama misses with a double jab.
Neto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rama but Rama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hari Rama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Neto.
Rama Rushes Neto and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Neto is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rama Piles on the pressure and Neto crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hari Rama!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Slavsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Tunamoto
vs
Slavsky

180 cm
21
217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
28
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muraki Tunamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Slavsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavsky throws a wild body kick that Tunamoto sees coming a mile off.
Slavsky throws a hook but Tunamoto blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Slavsky scores with a four punch combination!
Slavsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slavsky avoids the body shot from Tunamoto.
Slavsky throws a lazy head kick
and Tunamoto counters with a good, hard body kick but Slavsky shrugs it off.
Slavsky looks gassed!
Slavsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tunamoto lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tunamoto!

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

It looks like Ivan Slavsky has been cut.
Tunamoto throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Slavsky crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muraki Tunamoto!
An out of breath Muraki Tunamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Castle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sokolov
vs
Castle

188 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov lands a glancing blow to the side of Castle's head.
A lazy left from Sokolov finds it's target.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Castle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Castle's shoulder, as Castle tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castle is defended easily by Sokolov.
Sokolov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sokolov misses the jab.
A big left from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov missing with a left hand there. Castle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Castle moves out of range.
Sokolov misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Castle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokolov is trying to defend but Castle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov is looking to escape.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is defending well.
Castle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle passes to full mount!
Castle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sokolov because Castle loaded up on that one.
Castle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Castle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castle looking to control but Sokolov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sokolov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Castle has control of Sokolov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sokolov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Castle with shots to the head and body - Sokolov looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov is squirming around, avoiding Castle's attempts to control the action.

Castle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sokolov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sokolov and Castle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Check out the look on Castle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that round.
That's time! Sokolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castle swinging wildly here.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Sokolov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokolov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castle back to the cage. Sokolov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Castle takes the fight into the clinch.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Castle manages to break the clinch.
Sokolov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokolov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov defending well as Castle loads up on a big left hand.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castle throws a front kick aimed at Sokolov's knee but Sokolov avoids it well.
Sokolov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castle.
Castle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokolov circles away quickly and effectively.
Castle throws a head kick that misses.
Castle moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castle is defended easily by Sokolov.
Sergei Sokolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sokolov to counter with a crisp jab.
Castle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sokolov is fending him off so far but Castle persists. Nope, Sokolov circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castle wants to clinch up but Sokolov keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castle.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sergei Sokolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokolov.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov lands a jab to the head.
Sokolov scores with a body shot.
Sokolov connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Sokolov.
Castle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sokolov.
Nice sprawl there from Sokolov as Castle shoots in.
Sokolov fails to land with a series of punches.
Castle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a head kick.
Sokolov tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castle moves forwards but Sokolov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castle tries to clinch up but Sokolov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Castle ducked under it nicely.
Sokolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Sokolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Castle.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Sokolov. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Sokolov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle moves out of range as Sokolov strikes.
Sokolov lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Castle. Those never looked like landing.
Castle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sokolov connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov throws a one two combo.
Castle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Sokolov.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokolov lands with a hook. Castle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sokolov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Castle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Castle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sokolov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokolov as he connects with a hook.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Sokolov shows good takedown defense.
Castle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sokolov circles away.
Castle misses with a body kick.
Castle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sokolov stuffs the takedown attempt from Castle. Castle gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergei Sokolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Castle connects with a high kick.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castle wants to clinch
and Sokolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castle tries to clinch up but Sokolov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castle forces Sokolov back against the cage and clinches.
Castle goes for a takedown attempt but Sokolov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sokolov throws a hook but Castle blocks it.
Sokolov looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokolov looks to land a combination. Castle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Castle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokolov.
Sokolov misses with a hook.
Castle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castle shoots in looking for a takedown. Sokolov tries to sprawl out of it but Castle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sokolov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Sokolov blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castle moves into the clinch.
Castle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sokolov's efforts to push away.
Sokolov prevents a takedown attempt there.

Sokolov breaks the clinch.
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!
Sokolov lunges at Castle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castle's hand.
Castle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castle tries to clinch up but Sokolov circles away and keeps his distance.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokolov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castle tries to clinch up but Sokolov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle shoots in but Sokolov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sokolov stuffs the takedown attempt from Castle. Castle gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Castle with that takedown attempt.
Sokolov connects with a looping right hand.
Sokolov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sokolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Sokolov connects with the punch.
Sokolov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castle under the eye.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castle in his tracks.
Castle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sokolov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Sokolov scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Sokolov does no damage.
Sokolov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sokolov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castle.
Sokolov tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Castle is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokolov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokolov finish him?
Castle is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Sokolov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Castle has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Sokolov!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

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

Odenkirk
vs
Jones

185 cm
27
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

183 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cross Odenkirk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odenkirk misses with a few strikes there.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odenkirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odenkirk misses with a double jab.
Odenkirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Odenkirk saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Odenkirks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odenkirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Odenkirk circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odenkirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a hook
and Odenkirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones connects with a single shot there.

Jones scores with a takedown into Odenkirk's guard.
Odenkirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odenkirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Odenkirk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Odenkirk!
Odenkirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odenkirk controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Odenkirk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Odenkirk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones sizes up Odenkirk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odenkirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odenkirk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Odenkirk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Odenkirk counters with a one-two to the body.
Odenkirk needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Odenkirk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Odenkirk moved out of range.
Odenkirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Odenkirk uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Odenkirk has managed to clinch.
Odenkirk can't break the clinch.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odenkirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones avoiding damage as Odenkirk throws knees to the body.
Odenkirk wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odenkirk is defending well.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Odenkirk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cross Odenkirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Odenkirk effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Odenkirk won't be happy about that!
Jones throws some wild stikes that Odenkirk manages to avoid easily.
Odenkirk wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to control the pace but Odenkirk is squirming around nicely.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Odenkirk hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Odenkirk circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Odenkirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Odenkirk wants to clinch.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Odenkirk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Odenkirk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Odenkirk pressed against the cage, preventing Odenkirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Odenkirk tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Odenkirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brian Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones sizes up Odenkirk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Odenkirk misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odenkirk sprawls well. Odenkirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross Odenkirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Odenkirk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Odenkirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Odenkirk.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Odenkirk is able to avoid easily.
Odenkirk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenkirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross Odenkirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odenkirk avoids the body shot from Jones.
A combination from Odenkirk does no damage.
Odenkirk blocks a head kick by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Odenkirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Odenkirk on the side of the head.
Odenkirk moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones connects with a right hand. Odenkirk shakes it off.
Odenkirk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Odenkirk avoids nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Odenkirk moves into the clinch.
Odenkirk tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odenkirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odenkirk down to the mat. Odenkirk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Odenkirk tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odenkirk throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Odenkirk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Odenkirk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Odenkirk in his tracks.
Jones checks a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Odenkirk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenkirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for takedown but Odenkirk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Odenkirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Odenkirk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Odenkirk tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Odenkirk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross Odenkirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones jabs Odenkirk to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Odenkirk counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odenkirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Odenkirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown

and Odenkirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odenkirk.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Odenkirk manages to break the clinch.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Odenkirk.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Odenkirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jones has Odenkirk up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Odenkirk working Jones over with knees to the body.

Jones has hold of one of Odenkirk's legs. Odenkirk is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Odenkirk pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Odenkirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Cross Odenkirk 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.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross Odenkirk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu-Tang Clan - The Mystery Of Chessboxin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machin
vs
Gracie

180 cm
24
175 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

187 cm
28
183 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolls Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Machin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Machin digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Machin lands a hook that stumbles Gracie back into the cage. Machin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Gracie to the canvas! Machin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Gracie has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Machin!
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