Bushido IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Held has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Warburton
vs
Held

179 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Held!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warburton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warburton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Held works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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. Warburton connects with a nice short shot to Held's temple.
Held is trying to stand back up but Warburton is controlling him
Held regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Warburton.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
Warburton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warburton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Held's head.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Held has wrist 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!
Warburton scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Held is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warburton is controlling him.
Warburton postures up in Held's guard and throws a big left but Held blocks it.
Warburton throws an elbow that misses. Held uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warburton's guard. Nice move by Held!
Warburton wants to stand and escape but Held is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Warburton pushes Held off and gets back to his feet.

Warburton drives through with a takedown into Held's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Held avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warburton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Held utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Held works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Held looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Held has a closed guard, preventing Warburton from standing up.

Held manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Held closes the distance and clinches.

Warburton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Warburton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warburton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton drops an elbow to the side of Held's head.
Warburton has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Held works to full guard.
Warburton tries to stand but Held is controlling from the bottom.
Warburton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warburton throws a big right hand that misses.
Warburton chips away with some ground and pound.

Warburton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Warburton forces Held back against the ropes and clinches.
Held changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warburton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warburton drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Held preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburtonis looking to pass into half guard but Held pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Held is in guard.
Warburton wants to stand and escape but Held is having none of it.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Held accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Held drops back looking for a leg! Warburton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warburton manages to kick Held off! Held jumps back into Warburton's guard.
Held stops Warburton from standing up.
Held trying to control but Warburton is working from the bottom.
Held stops Warburton from standing up.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Held manages to pass to side control.
Warburton is not content to let Held control the position.
Warburton tries to kick Held off but Held keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Held lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to stand.

Warburton kicks Held off and gets back to his feet.
Held lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Warburton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warburton closes the distance and clinches up with Held, looking for a takedown. Warburton pushes Held against the ropes but Held circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Held doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Warburton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Held's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Held avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warburton stops Held from standing up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Held works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Held keeping moving, preventing Warburton from controlling successfully.
Warburton landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton lands a couple of elbows.
Warburton won't allow Held to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton works over Held with some ground and pound from guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Warburton wants to pass the guard but Held is keeping the position.
Warburton is in close to Held's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warburton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warburton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Warburton gets to his feet. Held looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Warburton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Held taking a bit of punishment here - Warburton scoring with strikes.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.
Warburton working the ground and pound.
Warburton cracks Held with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Warburton is chipping away with strikes.
Warburton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Warburton is working Held over with some ground and pound from side control.
Warburton working the body and head with strikes.

Warburton decides to stand back up. Warburton steps back and let's Held get back to his feet.

Held gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Held blocks nicely.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Warburton 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. This is the final round!

Held slaps away a takedown attempt from Warburton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt.
Held is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Held but Held pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Held counters with a head kick.

Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Held is looking to stand up but Warburton isn't so interested in that idea.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Held utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Held can do to turn this around?
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
Curt Warburton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Held blocks nicely.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Held has wrist control.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warburton is in close to Held's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Warburton gets to his feet - Held follows without any prompting.
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!
Warburton takes a swing at Held's ribcage but misses.
Marcin Held is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warburton slips a jab from Held.

Warburton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warburton lands a few punches from side control.
Warburton is putting a hurting on Held here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Held is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warburton is controlling him well.
Warburton cracks Held with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Held is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Warburton scores with punches from side control.

Held is rocked!
Warburton working the ground and pound.
Held is still in real trouble! Can Warburton finish him?
Held taking a bit of punishment here - Warburton scoring with strikes.
Held is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Warburton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Held is working to avoid the ground and pound but Warburton connects with a decent elbow.
Held is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warburton working the ground and pound.
Held takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Held is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warburton is controlling him well.
Warburton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Held throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Held is looking to clinch but Warburton is avoiding it.

Warburton gets the takedown into side control.
Warburton scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton cracks Held with a big elbow.
Warburton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Held takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Warburton lands a few punches from side control.
Warburton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Held to see if he's OK.
Warburton landing a few strikes.
Held is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Warburton has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Warburton decides to stand back up.
Held tries to clinch but Warburton is having none of it.

Warburton scores with a takedown into Held's guard.
Warburton distracts Held with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warburton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton stands up over Held, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton is working Held over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton distracts Held with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Held working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warburton distracts Held with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Held utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Held seems to have recovered his senses.
Warburton stands up over Held, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Held's guard.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Held blocks nicely.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton wants to get up but he can't break Held's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Warburton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Held avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Held is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warburton is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Held wants to stand but Warburton is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton stops Held from standing up.
Warburton cracks Held with a solid left hand.
Warburton scoring with some ground and pound.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warburton landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton postures up in Held's guard and throws a big left but Held blocks it.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton lands a couple of elbows.
Warburton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warburton throws a big right hand that misses.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Warburton stands and steps away. Held gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Held misses with the combination.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Warburton scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Held trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Held that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warburton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Warburton working the ground and pound effectively.
Warburton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Held hang on?
Warburton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Warburton postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Held badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Warburton around the waist but Warburton pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Warburton is the winner by TKO! Warburton jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curt Warburton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raden Intan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Intan
vs
Love

170 cm
20
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
137 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raden Intan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Love!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love tries for a takedown but Intan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Intan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Intan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intan wants to stand up but Love is controlling him.
Love trying to control but Intan is working from the bottom.
Love is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan Love hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Love lands with a nice combination. Intan backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Raden Intan has been cut.

Intan moves into the clinch.
Love tries to pull guard but Intan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love avoiding damage as Intan throws knees to the body.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Intan smiles and moves away.
Raden Intan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Love.

Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Love uses his free foot to push down on Intan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Intan.
Intan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Love throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Intan because Love loaded up on that one.
Love landing shots from mount.
Love sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Love misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Intan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Love unloading with bombs!
Love sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Intan is trying to stand up.
Intan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Love.
Love looking to finish Intan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Intan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love punching from mount but Intan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Intan is breathing heavily.
Love controlling from the full mount.
Love unloads with some shots from mount but Intan bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Love there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Intan blocking the ground and pound.
Love takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Intan really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love looking to finish Intan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Intan!
Love controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Love cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Intan blocking the ground and pound.
Love thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Love with shots to the head and body - Intan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Love tries to control but Intan wriggling away.
Love dominating with strikes here.
Intan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Love on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Love connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Love scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Intan?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Love!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Papadopulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Shlemenko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Papadopulos
vs
Shlemenko

189 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

178 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Papadopulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopulos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Shlemenko shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Papadopulos is backing up but Shlemenko catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Papadopulos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Shlemenko Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kolomenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rockefeller (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?

Kolomenskiy
vs
Rockefeller

174 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kolomenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolomenskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockefeller's waist but Rockefeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolomenskiy off to one side.
Rockefeller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kolomenskiy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kolomenskiy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rockefeller regains half guard.
Kolomenskiy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockefeller trying to control but Kolomenskiy postures up.
Kolomenskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockefeller on the ground.
Kolomenskiy working over Rockefeller with some ground and pound. Rockefeller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rockefeller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolomenskiy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolomenskiy's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolomenskiy breaks Rockefeller's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rockefeller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kolomenskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockefeller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolomenskiy is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolomenskiy postures up.

Rockefeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolomenskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockefeller throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rockefeller tries to strike from the bottom.
Rockefeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolomenskiy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Rockefeller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolomenskiy is aware though and is defending well.
Kolomenskiy is working Rockefeller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockefeller trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolomenskiy lands a couple of digs.
Rockefeller wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolomenskiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kolomenskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockefeller wants to stand up but Kolomenskiy is controlling him.
Rockefeller looks gassed!
Rockefeller trying to control the position here.
Kolomenskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kolomenskiy lands a couple of digs.
Kolomenskiy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kolomenskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Rockefeller doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolomenskiy with a nice head shot there.
Rockefeller wants to stand up but Kolomenskiy is controlling him.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolomenskiy looking to pass the guard.

Rockefeller has his feet on Kolomenskiy's thighs here. He's pushed Kolomenskiy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kolomenskiy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Rockefeller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kadir Demir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachowicz has chosen Rodogost-Tam Skad Pochodzę as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Demir
vs
Blachowicz

188 cm
19
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kadir Demir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Blachowicz!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachowicz tries for a takedown but Demir circles away easily
and Demir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Demir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Demir scores with a shot to the side of Blachowicz's head.

It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.

Demir has Blachowicz pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Demir pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Blachowicz tumbling to the mat - Demir dives into Blachowicz's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Demir controlling from the top position.

Blachowicz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Demir uses it to pass to side control.
Blachowicz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Demir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blachowicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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!
Demir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz is trying to get back to half guard.
Demir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blachowicz on the ground.
Demir staying calm.
Blachowicz is looking to regain half guard here but Demir keeps moving and retains side control.
Blachowicz looking for a sweep but Demir has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Blachowicz tries to hold on but Demir postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demir throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Demir controlling his opponent.

Demir working for a guillotine from mount but Blachowicz is in no mood to give up.
Demir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demir prevents Blachowicz from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demir tries to control but Blachowicz wriggling away.
Demir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demir wants to control but Blachowicz has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Demir content to control rather than advance.
Demir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kadir Demir just wasn't active enough.

Demir instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demir is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Demir stalling against the ropes.
Demir lands a right hand.
Demir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blachowicz looks gassed!
Blachowicz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kadir Demir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Blachowicz.
Still in the clinch, Demir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demir is leaning against Blachowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demir lands with a short shot to the head.
Demir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Blachowicz is rocked!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Demir.
Blachowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Demir finish him?
Demir creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Blachowicz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Blachowicz drops to his knees and Demir pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kadir Demir!
During a confident post fight interview, Kadir Demir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Koljenovich
vs
Kisiel

204 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
26
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lakat Koljenovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Kisiel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kisiel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koljenovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Kisiel drops back looking for a leg! Koljenovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koljenovich manages to kick Kisiel off! Kisiel jumps back into Koljenovich's guard.
Koljenovich is trying to control the position but Kisiel postures up.
Koljenovich wants to sweep here but Kisiel controlling him for the moment.
Koljenovich trying to keep a closed guard but Kisiel is proving a slippery customer.
Kisiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koljenovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kisiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kisiel wants to control from the top but Koljenovich keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kisiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Koljenovich is looking for a triangle but Kisiel pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisiel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kisiel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kisiel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koljenovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koljenovich punching from mount but Kisiel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kisiel tries to lock up and control but Koljenovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kisiel is looking to improve his position but Koljenovich isn't that keen on the idea.
Kisiel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Koljenovich.
Kisiel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koljenovich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koljenovich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koljenovich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kisiel is looking to get to half guard.
Koljenovich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kisiel is desperately trying to improve his position but Koljenovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Kisiel wants to hold on but Koljenovich pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisiel is looking to get to half guard.
Koljenovich avoids the attempt from Kisiel to control.
Koljenovich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich looking to ground and pound but Kisiel is blocking nicely.

Koljenovich working for a guillotine from mount but Kisiel is in no mood to give up.
Koljenovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Koljenovich.

Koljenovich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kisiel can't escape the position.
Koljenovich wants to control the pace but Kisiel is squirming around nicely.
Kisiel wants to hold on but Koljenovich pushes him away.
Koljenovich looking to control but Kisiel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich content just to control the position here.
Kisiel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koljenovich wants to control the pace but Kisiel is squirming around nicely.
Kisiel regains half guard.
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!
Kisiel is looking to escape.

We're going to have a standup here because Lakat Koljenovich wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kisiel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcin Kisiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koljenovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisiel.
Kisiel closes the distance and clinches up with Koljenovich, looking for a takedown. Kisiel pushes Koljenovich against the ropes but Koljenovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kisiel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kisiel looks gassed!
Koljenovich shoots in for a takedown but Kisiel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kisiel misses with a two punch combination.
Kisiel keeps the fight on the outside.
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kisiel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koljenovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koljenovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Lakat Koljenovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Kisiel.
Koljenovich is looking to clinch but Kisiel is avoiding it.
Koljenovich moves in looking to clinch but Kisiel pushes him off.
Koljenovich wants to clinch up but Kisiel keeps it at a distance.
Koljenovich is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kisiel is defended easily by Koljenovich.

Koljenovich clinches.
Kisiel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koljenovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kisiel throws an off balance right hand
and Koljenovich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Kisiel gets tackled into the ropes by Koljenovich. Koljenovich maintains the clinch.
Kisiel letting Koljenovich take a breather here.
Koljenovich lands a right hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koljenovich manages to break the clinch.

Koljenovich clinches.
Koljenovich lands a body shot.
Koljenovich landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koljenovich obliges.
Koljenovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koljenovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kisiel backwards.
Koljenovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Koljenovich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koljenovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kisiel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koljenovich is pushing Kisiel up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Koljenovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koljenovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kisiel circles away.
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kisiel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kisiel paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kisiel circles away.
Kisiel swings for the body but Koljenovich moves out of range.
Koljenovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kisiel will feel that in the morning.
Kisiel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koljenovich tries to clinch but Kisiel is having none of it.

Kisiel tries to keep at a distance but Koljenovich has taken the fight into the clinch.

Koljenovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koljenovich lands a high kick!

Koljenovich has Kisiel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Koljenovich scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisiel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kisiel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koljenovich stalling.
Koljenovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kisiel is keeping busy.
Koljenovich scores a nice knee to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich has Kisiel pushed against the ropes.
Koljenovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Kisiel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koljenovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koljenovich scores with a knee to the head.
Koljenovich landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Koljenovich.

Koljenovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koljenovich fails in his attempt to clinch.

Koljenovich clinches.
Koljenovich prevents the takedown attempt.

Koljenovich jumps guard and drags Kisiel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kisiel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koljenovich is keeping the position for now.
Kisiel wants to stand and escape but instead Koljenovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Koljenovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Kisiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kisiel looking for subs off his back but Koljenovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kisiel looks like he's trying to stand up.

Koljenovich stands up out of the half guard.
Kisiel misses with a takedown attempt - Koljenovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koljenovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisiel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koljenovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koljenovich avoids the body shot from Kisiel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koljenovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koljenovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kisiel fails with the takedown.
Kisiel throws a right hand that Koljenovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Koljenovich also avoids with ease.
Koljenovich throws a front kick that sends Kisiel stumbling back into the ropes.
A good leg kick by Koljenovich.

Koljenovich pushes Kisiel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kisiel takes an elbow to the temple.
Lakat Koljenovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Koljenovich jumps into guard, dragging Kisiel to the mat.
Koljenovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koljenovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kisiel is one step ahead there.
Kisiel is looking to advance position but Koljenovich has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kisiel is breathing heavily.
Koljenovich looking to ground and pound but Kisiel is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljenovich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Koljenovich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koljenovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kisiel can do to turn this around?

Koljenovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Kisiel defends it well.
Koljenovich controlling the pace for now.
Kisiel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Koljenovich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Koljenovich prevents Kisiel from getting the reversal.
Koljenovich controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisiel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koljenovich.
Kisiel blocking the ground and pound.
Kisiel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Koljenovich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Koljenovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kisiel is trying to stand up.
Lakat Koljenovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Koljenovich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koljenovich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Koljenovich has hold of Kisiel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kisiel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisiel working to try and regain half guard.
Koljenovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koljenovich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kisiel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kisiel regains half guard.

Koljenovich decides to stand up.
Koljenovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lakat Koljenovich is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koljenovich clinches up against the ropes.
Koljenovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kisiel.
Koljenovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koljenovich landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koljenovich.
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!
Koljenovich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koljenovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koljenovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koljenovich lands an elbow inside that Kisiel shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koljenovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kisiel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Koljenovich manages to break the clinch.
Kisiel just misses with a punch to the body.
Koljenovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kisiels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koljenovich tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kisiel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koljenovich wants to clinch.
Kisiel throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koljenovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koljenovich tries to clinch up.
Kisiel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koljenovich defends it nicely.
Lakat Koljenovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Kisiel.
Koljenovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koljenovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kisiel paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich is looking to clinch.
Koljenovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kisiel stuffs the takedown.
Koljenovich blocks a jab.
Kisiel shoots in for a double leg but Koljenovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kisiel looks for a takedown but Koljenovich sprawls well.
Kisiel fails with a takedown attempt.

Koljenovich clinches up with Kisiel and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koljenovich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koljenovich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koljenovich crunches a lovely knee into Kisiel's ribcage.
Koljenovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Koljenovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Koljenovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koljenovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kisiel circles away.
Koljenovich tries to clinch but Kisiel moves out of range.
Koljenovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Koljenovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Koljenovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kisiels head.
Koljenovich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kisiel's defenses.
Koljenovich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Koljenovich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Koljenovich successfully pulls guard.

Koljenovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kisiel defends well.
Kisiel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koljenovich is keeping the position for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koljenovich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kisiel because Koljenovich loaded up on that one.
Koljenovich trying to control but Kisiel is having none of it.
Koljenovich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koljenovich unloads with some shots from mount but Kisiel bucks and avoids them well.
Kisiel blocking the ground and pound.
Koljenovich looking to ground and pound but Kisiel is blocking nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Koljenovich controlling from mount.
Kisiel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koljenovich prevents Kisiel from getting the reversal.
Kisiel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kisiel wants to get back to his feet.
Kisiel blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Koljenovich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Koljenovich looking to finish with strikes here!
Koljenovich wants to control the pace but Kisiel is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lakat Koljenovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koljenovich 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Lakat Koljenovich!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Lakat Koljenovich!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Lakat Koljenovich!

Lakat Koljenovich wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Arlecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlecki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Undead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nurminen
vs
Arlecki

174 cm
20
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

168 cm
23
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasi Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Arlecki!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arlecki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arlecki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurminen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arlecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arlecki tries to land a leg kick but Nurminen saw it coming and moves away.
Arlecki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlecki.
Arlecki dodges the punch combination from Nurminen.

Nurminen moves into range and clinches up with Arlecki.
Come on Nurminen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arlecki blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arlecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurminen has double underhooks.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Nurminen misses with some punches.

Arlecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arlecki motions for Nurminen to come forward. Arlecki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlecki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arlecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Arlecki misses the shot to the body.
Arlecki misses with a body kick.
Arlecki circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki misses with a straight right.
Nurminen lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Arlecki misses.
Arlecki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Arlecki moves out of range.
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!
A shot to the body from Arlecki misses
and Nurminen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Arlecki moved out of range.
A slow jab from Arlecki misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Arlecki.

Nurminen forces Arlecki back against the ropes and clinches.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlecki blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki looking to stall.
Nurminen controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurminen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen tries to stall but Arlecki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arleckis head.
Nurminen throws a head punch that misses.
Arlecki struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen has Arlecki pressed against the ropes, preventing Arlecki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arlecki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Arlecki slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlecki.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Arlecki controls the action.
Arlecki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the side of Arlecki's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Arlecki blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Arlecki takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nurminen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arlecki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nurminen after a bit of a struggle.
Nurminen stalling in the clinch.
Arlecki blocking some punches.
Nurminen stalling in the clinch.
Arlecki taking a breather.
Nurminen misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen trying to stall but Arlecki improves his position.
Nurminen throws a head punch that misses.
Nurminen slows down the pace here.
Arlecki has had enough of the clinch but Nurminen keeps him there for the moment.
Nurminen tries to work over Arlecki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arlecki blocking some punches.
Arlecki tries to circle away but Nurminen has him pinned against the ropes.
Arlecki blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Arlecki.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nurminen lands a shoulder strike.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlecki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlecki takes a shot to the head.

Arlecki breaks from the clinch.
Arlecki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arlecki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Arlecki is predictable there
and Nurminen counters with a series of strikes. Arlecki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arlecki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Nurminen closes the distance and clinches.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki taking a breather.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Arlecki.
Nurminen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arlecki backwards.
Nurminen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
Nurminen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arlecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nurminen on the inside.
Arlecki blocking some punches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurminen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen lands with a right to the head.
Arlecki working hard to break the clinch.
Nurminen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurminen throws a head punch that misses.
Arlecki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Arlecki is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Arlecki is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurminen finish him?
Nurminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen slows down the pace here.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlecki tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Arlecki back against the ropes.
Arlecki seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arlecki is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasi Nurminen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Arlecki throws a head kick but Nurminen moves out of range.
Arlecki throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Arlecki shoots in and drives through. Nurminen sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arlecki. That's going to slow Nurminen down.
Arlecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arlecki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurminen is out of range and Arlecki settles back down.
Arlecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Arlecki lands a head kick. Nurminen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arlecki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arlecki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arlecki motions for Nurminen to come forward. Arlecki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurminen slips under a jab from Arlecki.
Arlecki fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlecki cracks the inside of Nurminen's front leg.
A punch combination from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arlecki.
Pasi Nurminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlecki motions for Nurminen to come forward. Arlecki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlecki throws a body kick that misses.
Arlecki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurminen rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arlecki.
Arlecki wants to slow Nurminen down by chopping away at his legs.
Arlecki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki tries to score with a low kick but Nurminen moves his leg out of the way.
Arlecki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurminen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arlecki.

Nurminen drives through and clinches with Arlecki against the ropes.
Nurminen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arlecki is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurminen gets an underhook and turns Arlecki into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Nurminen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlecki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurminen has Arlecki pressed against the ropes.
Nurminen looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Arlecki fails to land.
Nurminen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arlecki after a bit of a struggle.
Nurminen working aggressively here.

Arlecki breaks the clinch.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlecki.
Arlecki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurminen checks it well.
Arlecki throws a big shot that misses.
Arlecki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlecki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlecki lands a leg kick that knocks Nurminen off balance momentarily.
Arlecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arlecki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurminen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arlecki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arlecki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arlecki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasi Nurminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerzy Arlecki.
Arlecki throws a right hand that misses
and Nurminen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlecki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurminen's hands.
Jerzy Arlecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlecki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurminen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Arlecki moves out of range.
Jerzy Arlecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlecki stuns Nurminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurminen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arlecki under the eye.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Arlecki is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurminen lands a jab to Arlecki's midsection.
Pasi Nurminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlecki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arlecki throws a body kick that misses.
Nurminen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arlecki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arlecki scores with a spinning back kick!
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlecki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurminen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Arlecki is avoiding it.
Arlecki lands a high kick!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurminen tries to clinch but Arlecki is having none of it.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlecki throws a leg kick but Nurminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arlecki.
Arlecki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurminen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurminen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arlecki tries to move into range but Nurminen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arlecki misses with a head kick.
Arlecki throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki tries to work over Nurminen's front leg with a kick but Nurminen checks it.
Arlecki looks to land a body kick but Nurminen moved away.
Nurminen tries to clinch up.
Arlecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arlecki. Arlecki obviously looking to wear him down.
Arlecki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurminen swivels and escapes.
Arlecki lands a leg kick that knocks Nurminen off balance momentarily.
A jab from Arlecki misses.
Arlecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Arlecki cracks Nurminen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Arlecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arlecki misses with a head kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arlecki punishes Nurminen's body with a nice straight punch.
Arlecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlecki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Nurminen moves into the clinch.
Pasi Nurminen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Nurminen tries a body shot but Arlecki blocks it.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen stalling in the clinch.
Arlecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nurminen.
Arlecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurminen wants a takedown but no success here.

Arlecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Nurminen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Arlecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jerzy Arlecki!

The fight ends as a draw!