IP XLIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerrit Steenbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Porunov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Steenbergen
vs
Porunov

176 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerrit Steenbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Porunov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steenbergen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Porunov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Porunov advances position into side control!
Porunov tries to score with some ground and pound. Steenbergen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steenbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porunov on the ground.

Porunov is trying to get an arm triangle but Steenbergen is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Porunov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steenbergen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Porunov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Porunov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Steenbergen has his hands clasped together but Porunov breaks the hold and Steenbergen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Porunov!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Cardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lotion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cardona
vs
Lotion

173 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

153 cm
27
139 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Cardona !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Lotion!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cardona closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lotion's guard.
Cardona looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lotion is controlling Cardona 's posture.
Lotion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardona 's guard.
Lotion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Lotion tries to pass.
Lotion landing some decent shots from guard.
Lotion working some strikes from top position.
Lotion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardona 's guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lotion should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Lotion working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is in no mood to give up.
Cardona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lotion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lotion lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Lotion jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cardona manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!

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

Lotion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cardona takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotion lands some shots froms side control.
Lotion wants to control but Cardona is keeping him busy.

Lotion is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cardona looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lotion gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cardona is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lotion lets go of the hold and Cardona can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Lotion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Zaitsef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernell Samack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaitsef kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother Puncher - Mastodon. 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.

Zaitsef
vs
Samack

194 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
21
281 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Zaitsef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fernell Samack!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsef looks to land a right hand but Samack moved out of range.
Samack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaitsef.
Samack sizes up Zaitsef with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samack walks into a stiff left hand from Zaitsef.
Zaitsef looks to land a right hand but Samack moved out of range.
Zaitsef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samack lands a body shot.
Zaitsef is breathing heavily.
Zaitsef takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samack works Zaitsef's body with a nice hook.
Samack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Samack drops Zaitsef with a beautiful combination! Zaitsef stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samack is looking for the KO!

Zaitsef is rocked!

It looks like Vitali Zaitsef has been cut.
Samack fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Zaitsef out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fernell Samack!
A very excited looking Fernell Samack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 Borys Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Boru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boru has chosen rocky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Filipowicz
vs
Boru

194 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borys Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Boru!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz has his takedown stuffed

so Boru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boru slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipowicz keeping moving, preventing Boru from controlling successfully.
Boru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Filipowicz is trying to keep Boru in close.

The Boru has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Filipowicz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipowicz somewhat.
Filipowicz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz shoots in for a takedown but Boru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipowicz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filipowicz looks to land a combination but Boru avoids it well.

Filipowicz gets a takedown into half guard.
Filipowicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filipowicz is looking to take a break and control but Boru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boru tries to kick Filipowicz off but Filipowicz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Filipowicz wants to work for an arm triangle but Boru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boru has one foot on Filipowicz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boru should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filipowicz's half guard.
Boru trying to pass the guard but Filipowicz defending well.
Filipowicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filipowicz trying to control from the bottom.
Filipowicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filipowicz is not content to let Boru control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boru is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Filipowicz!
Filipowicz is breathing heavily.
Boru can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipowicz is looking to escape.
Filipowicz is working to get back to half guard.
Boru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Filipowicz's face.
Boru looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boru wants to control the pace but Filipowicz is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Filipowicz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Filipowicz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Filipowicz looking for submissions off his back.
Boru is nestled in close to Filipowicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boru slips a nice elbow through Filipowicz's hands, connecting with Filipowicz's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boru looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Filipowicz!
Filipowicz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boru looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filipowicz tries to hold on but Boru pushes him away.
Filipowicz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Boru pushes Filipowicz off and gets 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!
Filipowicz stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz tries for a takedown but Boru circles away easily

and Boru counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Boru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filipowicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boru has managed to get both his arms back between Filipowicz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boru slips nicely into half guard.
Filipowicz is staying active underneath Boru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boru wants to pass to mount but Filipowicz is defending the position.
Boru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filipowicz is looking for a sweep. Boru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boru is looking to advance position but Filipowicz won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boru is looking to take a break and control but Filipowicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Boru is very close to passing his half guard.
Filipowicz won't allow Boru to pass to mount.
Boru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipowicz's head.
Boru wants to pass the guard but Filipowicz is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Filipowicz. No joy for Boru on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boru avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipowicz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boru swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipowicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boru as he avoids it easily.

Boru looking to score a takedown here. Filipowicz is defending well but Boru drives through and ends up in Filipowicz's guard.
Boru controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filipowicz keeping moving, preventing Boru from controlling successfully.
Boru preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boru connects with a couple of short punches.
Boru wants to control from the top but Filipowicz keeps moving.
Boru is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipowicz has wrist control.
Filipowicz wants to sweep here but Boru controlling him for the moment.
Boru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Boru 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!

Boru keeps the fight on the outside.
Boru leaves Filipowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Filipowicz misses with a series of wild punches.

Boru throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filipowicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boru is in Filipowicz's guard.

Boru 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.
Boru stopping the sweep attempt from Filipowicz.
Boru throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boru landing with the ground and pound.

Boru decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boru misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipowicz misses with a takedown attempt - Boru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Boru feints and as Filipowicz raises his hands in defense, Boru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filipowicz is trying to keep Boru in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filipowicz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boru!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Filipowicz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boru has worked his arm free - good work by Boru!

Boru throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boru shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boru drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boru wants to control from the top but Filipowicz keeps moving.

Boru is sitting in close to Filipowicz's body. Filipowicz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boru is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boru is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Filipowicz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Filipowicz!
Borys Filipowicz made sure to mention his sponsor, - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abheek Shukla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shukla
vs
Taktarov

192 cm
25
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
28
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

ADCC Champion
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abheek Shukla!
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, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shukla swinging wildly here.
Taktarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shukla swivels and escapes.
Shukla connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taktarov momentarily.
Shukla moves away from the strike by Taktarov.
Taktarov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shukla moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abheek Shukla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carwin
vs
Mastadon

225 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Carwin!
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, Wolf Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mastadon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mastadon.
Mastadon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mastadon misses with a jab to the body
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Mastadon.
Mastadon misses with a takedown
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Mastadon.
Mastadon throws a hook but Carwin avoids it easily.
Mastadon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastadon. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mastadon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Mastadon.
Mastadon misses with a left hand
and Carwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mastadon misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a combination. Mastadon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mastadon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mastadon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carwin.
Mastadon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mastadon just misses with a punch to the body.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Mastadon.
Mastadon misses with a shot to the body
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Mastadon.
Mastadon misses with a right hand
and Carwin counters with a two punch combo.
Mastadon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mastadon is looking to land body kicks.
Mastadon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mastadon misses with a jab to the body
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Mastadon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Carwin throws a right hand that Mastadon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mastadon also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mastadon misses with a shot to the body
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Carwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Mastadon.
Mastadon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carwin walks into a straight right hand from Mastadon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mastadon digs a good body shot into Carwin's ribs.
Carwin swinging wildly here.

Mastadon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carwin is trying to defend but Mastadon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carwin is in trouble now - Mastadon has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mastadon looking to control but Carwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon dominating with strikes here.
Mastadon thowing shots but they're missing.
Mastadon working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mastadon trying to control but Carwin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mastadon wants to control but Carwin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mastadon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mastadon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin avoids the body shot from Mastadon.
Mastadon misses the shot to the body.

Mastadon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carwin to the ground. Mastadon is now in Carwin's guard.

Carwin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Mastadon misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Carwin. No joy for Mastadon on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mastadon finds it's target.
Mastadon misses with a looping right.
Mastadon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastadon.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastadon.
Mastadon misses the shot to the body.
Mastadon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mastadon throws a body punch but Carwin moves out of range.
Mastadon fails to land the takedown.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolf Mastadon.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Mastadon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt
and Carwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mastadon swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Shane Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mastadon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mastadon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastadon.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mastadon.
Wolf Mastadon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carwin avoids a kick to the body.
Mastadon takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Mastadon avoids it well.
Mastadon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mastadon misses the body punch
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon has his takedown stuffed
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Carwin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mastadon is breathing heavily.
Mastadon throws the kick towards the body but Carwin avoids it.
Mastadon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mastadon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mastadon throws a jab but it's blocked by Carwin.
Mastadon tries for a takedown but Carwin circles away easily
and Carwin counters with a series of strikes. Mastadon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carwin sprawls well. Carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mastadon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mastadon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon fails to land the takedown.
Mastadon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Mastadon throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Mastadon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carwin counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mastadon shoots in and gets a takedown into Carwin's guard.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Mastadon from controlling successfully.
Carwin is looking to stand up but Mastadon isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Mastadon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mastadon throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
Mastadon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastadon.
A shot to the body from Mastadon misses
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Mastadon.
A head kick misses from Mastadon.
Mastadon throws a head kick but Carwin moves out of range.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mastadon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carwin swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mastadon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Mastadon misses with a body shot
and Carwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mastadon throws a body punch but Carwin moves out of range.
Mastadon misses with a body shot.
Mastadon throws a looping overhand right but Carwin ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Mastadon scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastadon. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Mastadon avoids them all with ease.
Mastadon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carwin circles away.
Mastadon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mastadon tries to land a front kick but Carwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mastadon throws an off balance right hand
and Carwin counters with a series of strikes. Mastadon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mastadon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastadon.
Mastadon misses the shot to the body.
Mastadon misses with a kick to the body.
Mastadon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mastadon fails with a takedown attempt.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolf Mastadon.
Mastadon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon misses the jab.
Mastadon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carwin counters with a left and a right that stings Mastadon.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mastadon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastadon.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mastadon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt - Carwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mastadon misses with a looping left.
Carwin blocks a head kick by Mastadon.
Mastadon jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Mastadon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Mastadon looks to score with a jab to the body but Carwin is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Mastadon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastadon.
Mastadon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mastadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwin tries to bum rush Mastadon with a series of wild strikes but Mastadon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf Mastadon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mastadon 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolf Mastadon!
In his post fight interview, Wolf Mastadon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurij Boreiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreiko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marpo - Muay Thai. Misha Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jurij Boreiko's chin.

Boreiko
vs
Tyson

198 cm
20
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

205 cm
28
264 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jurij Boreiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misha Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Jurij Boreiko has been cut.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boreiko.
Boreiko throws the kick towards the body but Tyson avoids it.
Tyson lands a brutal head kick. Boreiko looks out on his feet and Tyson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Misha Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan Desjardins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan Desjardins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Desjardins
vs
Ferguson

181 cm
21
162 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Desjardins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Jonathan Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desjardins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Desjardins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Desjardins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desjardins.
Desjardins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Desjardins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Desjardins.
Desjardins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Desjardins moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
Desjardins throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Desjardins misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.

Desjardins drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desjardins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonathan Desjardins just wasn't active enough.
Desjardins throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Desjardins pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a hook but Desjardins avoids it easily.
Desjardins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Desjardins.
Desjardins shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.

Desjardins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferguson sprawls well initially but Desjardins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Desjardins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ferguson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ferguson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Desjardins manages to get back to half guard.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to get back to full guard.
Desjardins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desjardins trying to control the position.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Desjardins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desjardins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Desjardins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Desjardins is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is sitting in close to Desjardins's body. Desjardins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferguson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferguson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Desjardins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Desjardins!
Jonathan Desjardins retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Desjardins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.