UFL 29: Tor - Tasapaksu PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bailey
vs
Mariano Fernandes Campos

176 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandes Campos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fernandes Campos seems to be looking for submissions.

Bailey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandes Campos pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between EN Shono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syroviy has chosen Три Буквы as his entrance music. Eduard Syroviy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shono
vs
Syroviy

193 cm
26
257 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, EN Shono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syroviy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syroviy misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shono. Those never looked like landing.
Shono takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like EN Shono has been cut.
Shono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Syroviy feints and then cracks Shono's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shono down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syroviy misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Syroviy.

Syroviy sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Shono to the ground! Syroviy dives into full mount looking to finish!

Shono is rocked!
Syroviy tries to control but Shono wriggling away.
Oh Shono is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Syroviy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shono throws a low kick, looking for Syroviy's leg but Syroviy calmly moves out of range.
Shono seems to have got his legs back now.
Shono throws a push kick but Syroviy slaps the foot to one side.
Syroviy goes for a small jab and connects. Now Syroviy goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Shono stumbles back but Syroviy runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Shono to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Shono will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eduard Syroviy!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck The Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Farha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Russian comes to the cage accompanied by Keep on. Farha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Russian
vs
Farha

188 cm
33
197 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

178 cm
26
167 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck The Russian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Farha!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Russian drops his hands momentarily and Farha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Russian wants to clinch.

The Russian rushes Farha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Farha breaks from the clinch.
The Russian tries to clinch up but Farha circles away and keeps his distance.
The Russian moves to clinch but Farha breaks away
and Farha counters with an outside leg kick.

The Russian clinches up against the cage.
Farha lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Russian backwards.
A short right from Farha.
The Russian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farha is defending well for now.

Farha jumps guard and drags The Russian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Russian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farha looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Russian is one step ahead there.
Farha trying to control the position here.
The Russian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Russian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farha managing to control the position.
The Russian postures up in Farha's guard and throws a big left but Farha blocks it.
Farha controls The Russian momentarily but The Russian frees himself.

Farha wriggles free and stands up.
Chuck The Russian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farha swats away the attempt to clinch by The Russian.
Good leg kick by Farha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Russian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Russian tries to clinch up

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farha throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Russian trying to strike off his back.
Farha trying to control the position from guard on top but The Russian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Russian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farha.
Farha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Farha is trying to get an arm triangle but The Russian is defending well.
The Russian tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Farha is chipping away with strikes.
The Russian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Russian misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Farha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Russian is just riding it out for now. Farha eventually gives up the hold.
The Russian won't allow Farha to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farha blocks the strikes from The Russian.
Farha trying to control from half guard but The Russian is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Farha blocks the strikes from The Russian.
The Russian misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Russian is looking for a sweep. Farha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farha working The Russian over with strikes.
Farha trying to control from half guard but The Russian is working away.
Farha winds up and cracks The Russian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Russian punching from the bottom.
The Russian missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Russian is trying to get back to full guard.
Farha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farha blocks the strikes from The Russian.
Farha blocks the strikes from The Russian.
Farha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Russian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The Russian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The Russian landing a few short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farha lands with a punch from half guard.
The Russian is in trouble now - Farha has advanced to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Russian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Russian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Farha is landing with some decent strikes but The Russian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Russian tries to clinch
and Farha counters with a nice uppercut.
The Russian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Russian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Russian closes the distance looking to clinch

and Farha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Farha gets control of The Russian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Russian.
The Russian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The Russian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Russian has managed to get both his arms back between Farha's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farha is on top in guard.
Sammy Farha has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Russian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Farha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Russian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Russian strikes from his own guard.
The Russian lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farha trying to control but The Russian is working from the bottom.

Farha seems to be working for a kimura but The Russian defends the submission attempt.
The Russian missing with punches from the bottom.
Farha trying to control the action but The Russian is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Russian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Russian punching from the bottom.
The Russian flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The Russian tries to get to full guard but Farha has control of the leg.
Farha is trying to control. The Russian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Farha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Russian defending well though.
The Russian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Russian misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Russian missing with punches from the bottom.

Farha is working for a submission of some sort.
The Russian punching from the bottom.
Farha stalling.
Farha blocks the strikes from The Russian.
Farha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Russian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Russian missing with punches from the bottom.
The Russian missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farha working over The Russian with some ground and pound. The Russian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Russian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Farha moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from The Russian.
Farha in side control lands a decent elbow.
The Russian regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Farha lands strikes from half guard.
Farha is pressing down on The Russian's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Russian is holding on for now.
Farha working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farha controlling the pace.
Farha blocks the strikes from The Russian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Farha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farha swats away the attempt to clinch by The Russian.
The Russian tries to clinch
and Farha counters with a body kick.
The Russian tries to clinch but Farha moves away
and Farha counters with a right hand to the body.
Farha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farha counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Russian's knee momentarily.
The Russian wants to clinch
and Farha counters with a two punch combo.
The Russian tries to clinch
and Farha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Russian tries to clinch up
and Farha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Russian wants to clinch
and Farha counters with a leg kick.
Farha scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Russian closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Russian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Russian walks into a left hand.
The Russian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farha counters with a good, hard body kick but The Russian shrugs it off.
Sammy Farha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Russian tries to clinch up
and The Russian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Farha.
The Russian closes the distance but Farha moves to the side
and Farha counters with a solid body kick.

Farha rushes The Russian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farha lands on the inside with an uppercut.

The Russian is rocked!
The Russian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farha is defending well for now.
Oh The Russian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Russian gets underhooks to prevent Farha's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Farha pulls guard.

Farha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Russian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Russian seems to have got his legs back now.
The Russian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Russian's guard.
The Russian keeping moving, preventing Farha from controlling successfully.
The Russian throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Farha postures up and lands a big shot to The Russian's brow.
The Russian keeping moving, preventing Farha from controlling successfully.
Farha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Russian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Russian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Farha chips away with some ground and pound.
Farha trying to control but The Russian is working from the bottom.
The Russian doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Farha throws a big right hand that misses.
Farha's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Farha drops back looking for a leg! The Russian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Russian manages to kick Farha off! Farha jumps back into The Russian's guard.
Farha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Russian throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Farha scoring with punches from side control.
The Russian throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farha avoids the strikes from the bottom by The Russian.
The Russian misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Farha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Russian misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The Russian is looking to reverse the position.
The Russian is working hard here to advance position.
Farha trying to control the action but The Russian is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farha cracks The Russian with a big elbow.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Farha!
Sammy Farha decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angry Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bird
vs
Overeem

190 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
253 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angry Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem lands with a cross.

It looks like Angry Bird has been cut.
Overeem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overeem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Overeem moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bird goes down! Can Overeem finish him!?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Overeem stands and steps away. Bird gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
OH! Bird has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Overeem smells blood and charges in for the finish! Overeem unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bird sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alistair Overeem!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Fuuuuuuuuuuu Trollin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugo Ograni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ograni has chosen Ameno - Era as his entrance music. Gugo Ograni has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fuuuuuuuuuuu Trollin's chin.

Trollin
vs
Ograni

178 cm
29
197 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

183 cm
30
195 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuuuuuuuuuuu Trollin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gugo Ograni!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ograni avoids the body shot from Trollin.
Ograni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trollin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trollin throws a shot to the body.
Ograni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trollin momentarily.
Trollin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ograni closes the distance and clinches up with Trollin, looking for a takedown. Ograni pushes Trollin against the cage but Trollin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ograni scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Trollin. No joy for Ograni on that attempt.
Trollin tries to clinch there but Ograni circles away.

Trollin closes the distance and clinches.
Trollin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ograni has him pressed against the cage.
Trollin has had enough of the clinch but Ograni keeps him there for the moment.
Trollin can't break the clinch.
Ograni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trollin scores with a shoulder strike.
Trollin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ograni is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fuuuuuuuuuuu Trollin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gugo Ograni.
Trollin is trying to break the clinch but Ograni is controlling him.
Trollin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Trollin breaks from the clinch.
Ograni throws a leg kick but Trollin moved away.
Some wild striking there from Trollin.
Trollin throws a right hand that Ograni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ograni also avoids with ease.
Trollin throws a series of punches but Ograni avoids them all with ease.
Trollin wants to clinch.
Ograni connects with a right hand. Trollin shakes it off.
Ograni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trollin.
Trollin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ograni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trollin throws out the jab.
Ograni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trollin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ograni back to the cage. Trollin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ograni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Ograni.
A telegraphed right hand from Ograni misses the target.
Ograni shoots in for a takedown but Trollin shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ograni dodges the punch combination from Trollin.

Ograni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ograni lands in his opponent's guard.
Trollin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ograni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ograni stops Trollin from standing up.
Ograni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trollin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ograni prevents Trollin from getting back to his feet.
Ograni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ograni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ograni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ograni is controlling him.
Trollin keeping full guard, as Ograni tries to pass.
Trollin is trying to control the position but Ograni postures up.
Trollin looking to control but Ograni passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ograni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trollin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ograni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ograni is trying to control the action in half guard but Trollin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ograni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trollin is trying to stand up here but Ograni is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gugo Ograni was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trollin throws a right hand that Ograni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ograni also avoids with ease.
Trollin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ograni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ograni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trollin is trying to stand back up but Ograni is controlling him
Ograni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ograni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trollin's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ograni connects with a nice short shot to Trollin's temple.

Ograni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trollin sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Ograni seems content to control.
Trollin is trying to maintain the position but Ograni is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ograni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gugo Ograni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from Trollin.
Trollin lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Gugo Ograni has been cut.
Ograni connects with a right hand. Trollin shakes it off.
Ograni works the jab nicely.
Ograni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ograni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trollin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Trollin clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Trollin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trollin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trollin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ograni has double underhooks.
Ograni has Trollin pressed against the cage, preventing Trollin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trollin is trying to break the clinch but Ograni has him pressed against the cage.
Trollin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ograni has him pressed against the cage.

Trollin breaks from the clinch.
Fuuuuuuuuuuu Trollin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ograni shoots in looking for a takedown. Trollin tries to sprawl out of it but Ograni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trollin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuuuuuuuuuuu Trollin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ograni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trollin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trollin parries the strikes from Ograni easily there. Ograni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Trollin to escape.

Ograni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ograni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trollin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trollin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ograni has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ograni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Ograni has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Trollin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ograni yanks on the arm and Trollin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ograni.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gugo Ograni!
Gugo Ograni made sure to mention his sponsor, Russian Top Team Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whonjon William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salazar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don Omar ft Tego Calderon - Bandolero. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salazar
vs
William

180 cm
22
201 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Salazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whonjon William!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
William on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salazar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salazar lands a right hook to the body.
Salazar connects with the punch.
William swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
William walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvaro Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Salazar. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salazar.
Salazar looks to throw the jab but William is out of range.
Salazar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around William's waist but William gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salazar off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
William staying out of range there.
Salazar slips under a jab.
Salazar moves out of range as William strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by William.

Salazar gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar throws a strike but William avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
William looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
William keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
William has control of Salazar's left arm, preventing Salazar from doing any damage.
William wants to stand but Salazar is controlling the position.
William is trying to control the position but Salazar postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
Salazar stopping the sweep attempt from William.

Salazar 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.
William controls Salazar momentarily but Salazar frees himself.

William is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salazar defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now William is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salazar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
William wants to improve his position but Salazar is controlling well.

Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but William is defending well.

Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, William has managed to free his arm - good work.
William is looking to control Salazar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can William avoid being mounted?
William is staying active underneath Salazar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salazar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so William is just riding it out for now. Salazar eventually gives up the hold.
William tries to roll over but Salazar keeps him under control.
Salazar wants to pass to mount but William is defending the position.
Salazar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for William!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Salazar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But William has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from William!
Salazar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salazar throws out a loose jab but William uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar throws a lazy uppercut
and William counters with a nice body shot.
William stuns Salazar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
William is looking to clinch.
William walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salazar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salazar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salazar misses with an uppercut.
William misses the shot to the body.
Salazar digs a good hook to William's body.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown but William manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salazar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
William is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salazar rather than just go for the knockout.
Salazar misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Salazar misses its intended target.
Salazar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salazar keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and William cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

William rushes Salazar and presses him up against the cage.
William missing with knees to the body.
William wants to break the clinch but can't.
William lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Salazar jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salazar jumps guard but William stands there with Salazar around his waist. Salazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
William stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
William looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.
Salazar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
William trying to control the position but instead, Salazar has worked for underhooks and has pushed William into the cage.
William has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William avoiding damage.
William lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Salazar pulls guard effortlessly.

William gets to his feet - Salazar follows without any prompting.
William misses with a low kick as Salazar jumps back.
William throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
William walks into a left hand.
William wants to clinch up but Salazar keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salazar is defended easily by William.
William scores with a hook to the body. Salazar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar lands a jab to the nose.
William throws a hook but Salazar avoids it easily.
Salazar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
William throws a half hearted mid kick.

William rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar jumps guard but William stands there with Salazar around his waist. Salazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
William wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salazar fails to pull guard.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salazar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as William walks away with a smile on his face. Salazar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salazar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
William throws a nice outside leg kick.
William misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar connects with a right hand. William shakes it off.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
Salazar misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from William misses.
Salazar is trying hard to land a takedown here. William sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
William wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
William defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
William wants to land a leg kick but Salazar is out of range.
William listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
William throws a low kick but Salazar avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
William takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from William. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whonjon William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Salazar misses with a lunging right hand
and William makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whonjon William seems to be getting the better of the standup.
William is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salazar.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar throws a right hand that misses
and William counters with a big head kick but Salazar shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. William does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar with a hook.
William misses with a low kick.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.
A jab from Salazar misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salazar!
William lands a right hook to the body.
William looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
William takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - William throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but William was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
Salazar works William's body with a nice hook.
Salazar blocks a head kick by William.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William misses the shot to the body.
Salazar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and William counters with a nice body shot.
Salazar with a hook.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salazar loads up on a big right hand but William slips the punch.
Salazar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a series of strikes. Salazar will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a series of punches but William avoids them all with ease.
William throws a jab but it's blocked by Salazar.
William throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
William throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar misses with an uppercut. William saw that one coming.
William tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before William has time to react.
Salazar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has William pinned against the cage. William gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt.
Salazar throws a lazy right hand but William sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar slips a straight right by William.
William thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Salazar coming out on top.
Salazar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by William.
William throws a low kick but Salazar moves out of range easily.
William defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown but William manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salazar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt.
William just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar defending well as William loads up on a big left hand.
Salazar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? William is fending him off so far but Salazar persists. Nope, William circles away and we're back to standing.
William scores with a punch to the head.
William ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.
William misses with a head kick.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar fails with the takedown.

William closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salazar is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
William works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
William is trying to push Salazar away but Salazar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
William stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salazar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
William takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
William tries to land a front kick but Salazar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
William closes the distance and lands a one-two.
William drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as William sprawls well. William wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salazar gets slowly back to his feet.
William looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but William shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Salazar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. William sprawls well initially but Salazar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

William is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salazar pulls his head out easily.

William looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William moves into full guard.
William looking to control.
Salazar passes William's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salazar is pressing down on William's thigh, looking to free his foot. William is holding on for now.

Salazar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
William trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar moves into full mount! William won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William tries to hold on but Salazar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar wants to take William's back but he can't do it this time.
Salazar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Salazar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as William is looking to escape.

Salazar has control of William's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and William regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar tries to control but William wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar lands a heavy elbow.
William is desperately trying to improve his position but Salazar has a good base and remains in mount.
William sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Salazar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for William!
William can't escape the position.
Salazar tries to control but William wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish William?
William is squirming around, avoiding Salazar's attempts to control the action.
William is working to get back to half guard.
William is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William tries to reverse the position but Salazar maintains control.
William stops Salazar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salazar looking to control but William is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Salazar had his way with Whonjon William in that round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

William blocks a jab.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
William misses with a two punch combination.
William wants to clinch.
William scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salazar misses with a straight left.
William misses with a wild body shot.
Salazar lands a jab.
Whonjon William is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
William moves in looking to clinch but Salazar pushes him off.
Salazar lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Salazar does it's job there.
William tries to clinch up.
William fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salazar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
William wants to clinch.
Salazar misses with an uppercut. William saw that one coming.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by William.
William fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William throws a leg kick that misses.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling William to score with a decent uppercut.
William is looking to clinch.
Salazar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Salazar there.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as William sprawls well. William wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salazar gets slowly back to his feet.
Salazar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between William's hands.
Salazar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar misses with a straight left.
Salazar digs a good hook to William's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Salazar misses.

William instigates a clinch.
William missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salazar tries to pull guard but William holds him up against the cage and eventually Salazar drops back down to his feet.
Salazar jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
William tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
William makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by William.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William scores with a body shot.
William throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.
Salazar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar lands a nice shot that snaps William's head back.
William thows a body shot but no joy.
William takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salazar closes this distance looking for a takedown but William circles away.
Salazar throws a poor cross that misses
and William counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar loads up on a big right hand but William slips the punch.
Salazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but William sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salazar somewhat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Salazar tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Whonjon William.
I think William 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whonjon William! Whonjon William retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Whonjon William, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thunstrom
vs
Machin

160 cm
27
170 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Wolfpack Threadz
Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Machin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunstrom jabs at Machin's body.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Machin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Machin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Machin counters with a head kick.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut
and Machin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Machin ducks down to avoid it.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Machin misses with a body shot
and Thunstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Thunstrom.
Machin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thunstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Thunstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machin.
Machin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Thunstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunstrom moves away.
Machin misses with a body kick.

Thunstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunstrom pushes Machin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machin's efforts to push away.

Thunstrom is trying to trip Machin. He has hold of a leg but Machin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thunstrom persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thunstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thunstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Thunstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Thunstrom is keeping the position.
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!

Machin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thunstrom, up you get!
Machin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machin lands a head kick!
Thunstrom looks to land a combination. Machin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thunstrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machin misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunstrom.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Thunstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machin slips a jab from Thunstrom.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Thunstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machin misses with a body shot.
Machin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machin.
Machin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machin throws a combination that misses
and Thunstrom counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Machin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thunstrom clobbers Machin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machin tries to bum rush Thunstrom with a series of wild strikes but Thunstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Thunstrom clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunstrom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands with a left to the head.
Machin misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Thunstrom on the inside.
Thunstrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machin just stands there and leans against the cage.

Machin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machin throws out a powerful jab.
Machin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunstrom is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunstrom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Machin is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
Machin 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.
Machin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machin misses with a double jab.
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 Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod.
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.

Thunstrom avoids the head kick by Machin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machin, right into the meat.
Thunstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thunstrom feints a jab promting Machin to slip. Thunstrom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machin ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Machin throws out a loose jab but Thunstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunstrom is able to avoid easily.
Machin works over Thunstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Thunstrom.
Machin throws the left hand but Thunstrom avoids the punch easily.
Thunstrom looks to throw the jab but Machin is out of range.
Machin throws a sloppy head kick and Thunstrom moves out of range easily.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machin as he avoids it easily.
Machin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thunstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Thunstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunstrom.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Thunstrom looks to land a right hand but Machin moved out of range.
Machin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunstrom throws out the jab.
Thunstrom throws out a loose jab but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Machin is just out of range.
Machin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunstrom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunstrom misses with a jab to the body
and Machin counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thunstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thunstrom somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom throws a lazy right hand but Machin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machin ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Thunstrom blocks the leg kick.
Thunstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machin stalks Thunstrom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunstrom's face. Thunstrom staggers backwards, shaken.
Machin slips a straight right by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machin throws a right and a left that Thunstrom avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Machin misses.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Machin needs to keep his hands up - Thunstrom had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thunstrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machin at a distance.
Thunstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Thunstrom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machin is not content to let Thunstrom control the position.
Machin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thunstrom is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Machin gets back to half guard.
Thunstrom stalling away here and it's allowed Machin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machin keeping full guard, as Thunstrom tries to pass.
Thunstrom looking to sit in guard and control but Machin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunstrom looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom 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.

Thunstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machin.
Thunstrom lands a really nice looking cross but Machin seems unphased.
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Machin ducks down to avoid it.
Machin misses with a head kick.
Thunstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunstrom lands a head shot.
Thunstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machin.
A combination from Thunstrom does no damage.
Machin slips a jab from Thunstrom.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thunstrom tries to clinch but Machin is having none of it.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. Machin saw that one coming.
Thunstrom throws a shot from downtown. Machin moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Machin. Those never looked like landing.
Lars Thunstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machin's head.
Thunstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Machin misses with a straight right.
Machin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machin manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Machin is looking to regain half guard here but Thunstrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Machin prevents Thunstrom from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin keeping his opponent close.
Thunstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Machin can't do much from the bottom here.
Machin tries to bench press Thunstrom off him but Thunstrom keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thunstrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Thunstrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunstrom content just to control the position here.

Thunstrom looking for a guillotine from mount but Machin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to reverse the position but Thunstrom maintains control.
Thunstrom seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Machin is holding on tight.
Machin is trying to escape the mount.

Thunstrom wants to finish this one by submission but Machin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Machin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machin swinging wildly here.
Machin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Thunstrom. That snapped Machin's head back.
Thunstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machin tries to bum rush Thunstrom with a series of wild strikes but Thunstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machin swinging wildly here.
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machin slips a jab from Thunstrom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin just misses with a punch to the body.

Thunstrom instigates a clinch.
Thunstrom blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thunstrom fails to land.
Thunstrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machin lands with a short shot to the head.
Thunstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Thunstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to throw a body punch but Machin avoids it by throwing Thunstrom back against the cage.
Machin lands with a right to the head.
Machin is trying to push Thunstrom away but Thunstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machin can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Machin is trying to break the clinch but Thunstrom is controlling him.
Machin looking to slow down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunstrom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machin smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Machin misses.
Machin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the side of Machin's head but Machin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunstrom throws a lazy right hand but Machin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin misses with a hook.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that Machin ducks under and follows up with a left that Machin also avoids with ease.
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee Machin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thunstrom avoids the body shot from Machin.
Machin cracks Thunstrom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thunstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machin throws a leg kick but Thunstrom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thunstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Thunstrom lunges at Machin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machin's hand.
Machin throws a head kick that misses.
Machin is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands a right hook to the body.
Thunstrom looks to throw the jab but Machin is out of range.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thunstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunstrom.
Machin feints and then cracks Thunstrom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunstrom down.
Nice jab there from Thunstrom.
Machin misses with a wild combination.
Thunstrom lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thunstrom misses with a body shot.

Thunstrom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thunstrom wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
Machin is looking for a sweep.

Thunstrom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunstrom but great work by Machin.

Machin decides to stand back up.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Machin's ribcage but misses.
Thunstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machin.
Thunstrom throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thunstrom in his tracks.
Machin lands with a nice body punch.
Machin misses with a low kick.
Thunstrom slips under a jab from Machin.
Good standup being displayed there by Machin as he connects with a hook.
Thunstrom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thunstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Machin counters with a straight right hand.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Machin's ribcage but misses.
Thunstrom misses with a double jab.
Thunstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Thunstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Machin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom misses with a looping left.
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Thunstrom. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thunstrom scores with a punch to the head.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunstrom moves away.
Machin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machin misses with a low kick.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machin moves away.
Machin throws a shot from downtown. Thunstrom moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machin.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Machin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom tries to clinch but Machin moves out of range.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunstrom.
Machin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - Thunstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunstrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunstrom thuds a left hand into Machin's body.
Thunstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Thunstrom misses.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunstrom circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin cracks Thunstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Machin is just out of range.
Lars Thunstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thunstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunstrom.
A head kick misses from Machin.

Thunstrom forces Machin back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunstrom blocking some punches.
Machin is trying to force a seperation but Thunstrom has the dominant position.
Machin wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom blocks an elbow strike.
Lee Machin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunstrom blocks a body shot from Machin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Machin.
Well Thunstrom 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lars Thunstrom!
Lars Thunstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alexandrov
vs
Jones

188 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
205 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrov gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Alexandrov to regain half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.

Alexandrov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Alexandrov prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Alexandrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexandrov punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexandrov landing strikes from the mount.
Alexandrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov lands a big elbow.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandrov is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.
Jones tries to hold on but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov dominating with strikes here.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with the ground and pound from mount.

Jones is rocked!
Alexandrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Alexandrov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Alexandrov!
Fedor Alexandrov is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goliaf Tor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu has chosen Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer as his entrance music. Tatti Tasapaksu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tor
vs
Tasapaksu

188 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
29
275 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goliaf Tor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tasapaksu clinches with his opponent.
Tor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tasapaksu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tasapaksu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tor takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Goliaf Tor has been cut.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped Tor in his tracks for a moment.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
Tor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tor goes for a takedown attempt but Tasapaksu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Tasapaksu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tasapaksu's waist but Tasapaksu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tor off to one side.
Tasapaksu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tasapaksu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Tasapaksu tenderised Tor's leg. Tor is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tasapaksu.
Tor throws a nice looking combination but Tasapaksu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
Tasapaksu works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tasapaksu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tasapaksu misses.

Tor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tasapaksu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but Tor drags him back down.
Tasapaksu defending against the ground and pound.
Tor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tor working the ground and pound but Tasapaksu is defending the strikes.
Tor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tor.
Tor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Tor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tasapaksu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tasapaksu regains half guard, as Tor was trying to land strikes.
Tor thows a huge punch but Tasapaksu dodges it nicely.
Tor throws a strike but Tasapaksu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tasapaksu controlling Tor's posture.
Tasapaksu is trying to keep Tor in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tor throwing strikes from guard but Tasapaksu blocks nicely.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but Tor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tasapaksu as he jumps to the side.
Tor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tasapaksu but Tasapaksu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tasapaksu blocks a jab.
Tasapaksu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu leaves Tor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Tor circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tor shoots for a double leg takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls well. He's pushed Tor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tasapaksu has Tor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tasapaksu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Tor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tor manages to end up in side control.
Tor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tasapaksu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Tor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tasapaksu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tasapaksu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tasapaksu keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tor wants to take a breather but Tasapaksu is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tasapaksu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tor throws an elbow that misses. Tasapaksu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tor's guard. Nice move by Tasapaksu!
Tasapaksu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tor's guard.
Tasapaksu won't allow Tor to get back to his feet.
Tasapaksu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Tasapaksu stands and steps away. Tor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tasapaksu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tasapaksu finds it's way round the side to connect with Tor's head.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasapaksu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasapaksu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tasapaksu throws the left hand but Tor avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasapaksu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tasapaksu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tasapaksu misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tor misses with a hook
and Tasapaksu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatti Tasapaksu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor'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.

Tor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
Tor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tasapaksu throws a lazy right hand but Tor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Tor circles away.
A big right from Tasapaksu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tasapaksu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tor's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tasapaksu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tor slips a nice elbow through Tasapaksu's hands, connecting with Tasapaksu's forehead.
Tor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tor is trying to control the action in half guard but Tasapaksu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tor stops Tasapaksu from getting back to his feet.
Goliaf Tor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tasapaksu is pressing down on Tor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasapaksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu looking to control.
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!
Tor lands a couple of elbows.
Tasapaksu has momentary wrist control but Tor slips an elbow through the middle.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Tor from controlling successfully.
Tor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tasapaksu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu working a defensive guard here.
Tor throwing strikes but missing.
Tor is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasapaksu has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tasapaksu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tor throwing strikes from guard but Tasapaksu blocks nicely.
Tor's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tasapaksu is retaining full guard.
Tasapaksu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tor.
Tor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tasapaksu has Tor pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Tor from controlling successfully.
Tasapaksu working a defensive guard but Tor passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu wants to control but Tor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice inside leg kick there by Tasapaksu. That's going to slow Tor down.
Tasapaksu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tasapaksu wants it to stay on the feet.
Tasapaksu feints and then cracks Tor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tor down.
Tasapaksu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tasapaksu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasapaksu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Tasapaksu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Tasapaksu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tor, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu wants to stall.
Tasapaksu gets underhooks to prevent Tor's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Tor 's eye.
Tasapaksu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasapaksu pulls his leg out and moves away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tor shoots in and drives through. Tasapaksu sprawls well.
Tasapaksu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tor circles away.
Tasapaksu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tor is out of range and Tasapaksu settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tor closes the distance and clinches up with Tasapaksu, looking for a takedown. Tor pushes Tasapaksu against the cage but Tasapaksu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tasapaksu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tasapaksu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tasapaksu lands a head shot.
Tor walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tor counters with a single leg into guard. Tasapaksu didn't expect that.
Tasapaksu wants to sweep here but Tor controlling him for the moment.
Tor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tasapaksu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tor chips away with some ground and pound.
Tor with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tasapaksu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tor is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasapaksu has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu 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.
Tor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tor postures up in Tasapaksu's guard and throws a big left but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Tor throws a strike but Tasapaksu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tor throwing shots but Tasapaksu is blocking nicely.
Tasapaksu moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tasapaksu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tasapaksu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tor.
Tor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
Tor with a poor takedown
letting Tasapaksu counter with a right hand.

Tasapaksu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tor's defenses.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tor's defenses.

Goliaf Tor's cut is getting worse.
Tor has Tasapaksu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasapaksu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tor.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tor.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Tor 's eye.

Goliaf Tor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tasapaksu keeps control of Tor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tor is trying to drag Tasapaksu to the mat but Tasapaksu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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!
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.

Jeez, Goliaf Tor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tasapaksu.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goliaf Tor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatti Tasapaksu! Tatti Tasapaksu retains his heavyweight title!
Tatti Tasapaksu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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