SPFT 12: Dabrowski vs. Smith PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kotzlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Kotzlowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kotzlowski
vs
Silva

190 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kotzlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kotzlowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kotzlowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kotzlowski fails with an attempt to clinch.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kotzlowski to the mat! Kotzlowski manages to get full guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotzlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Kotzlowski looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Igor Kotzlowski just wasn't active enough.

Kotzlowski feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Kotzlowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotzlowski wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kotzlowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kotzlowski looking to pass the guard.
Kotzlowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kotzlowski trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kotzlowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kotzlowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kotzlowski wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva stops Kotzlowski from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kotzlowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kotzlowski's waist but Kotzlowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Kotzlowski. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Igor Kotzlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Kotzlowski.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is trying to push Kotzlowski away but Kotzlowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kotzlowski digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Kotzlowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotzlowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kotzlowski blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Kotzlowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kotzlowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kotzlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Kotzlowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kotzlowski forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva being controlled against the cage.

Kotzlowski decides to pull guard.
Kotzlowski keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Kotzlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kotzlowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kotzlowski is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kotzlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kotzlowski stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Kotzlowski counters with a one-two to the body.

Kotzlowski closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.

Kotzlowski jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotzlowski being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotzlowski wriggles free and stands up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kotzlowski as he jumps to the side.
Igor Kotzlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Kotzlowski scores a takedown into full mount!

Kotzlowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Kotzlowski controls the position.

Kotzlowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva wants to control but Kotzlowski postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Kotzlowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is trying to control Kotzlowski's posture but Kotzlowski avoids it.
Kotzlowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kotzlowski decides to stand back up.
Kotzlowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kotzlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kotzlowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva forces Kotzlowski back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kotzlowski digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Kotzlowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Kotzlowski closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Kotzlowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Igor Kotzlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.

Kotzlowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kotzlowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kotzlowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Kotzlowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kotzlowski rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kotzlowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Kotzlowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Kotzlowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short left from Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kotzlowski walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kotzlowski feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Kotzlowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kotzlowski stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Kotzlowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kotzlowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kotzlowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kotzlowski works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kotzlowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kotzlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?

Kotzlowski gets the takedown into side control.
Kotzlowski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Igor Kotzlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotzlowski content just to control the position here.
Kotzlowski'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kotzlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kotzlowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kotzlowski!
Igor Kotzlowski made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abue AiTiKon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wulfgaar Barzul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

AiTiKon
vs
Barzul

186 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abue AiTiKon!
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, Wulfgaar Barzul!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barzul throws a head kick but AiTiKon moves out of range.
Barzul throws a head kick but AiTiKon moves out of range.
Barzul tries to close the distance and clinch but AiTiKon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barzul throws a head kick that misses.

Barzul tries to sprawl but AiTiKon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barzul looks like he's trying to stand up.

Barzul pushes AiTiKon off and gets back to his feet.
Wulfgaar Barzul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barzul looks to clinch
and AiTiKon counters with a nice body shot.

Barzul instigates a clinch.
Barzul tries to break the clinch but AiTiKon is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AiTiKon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barzul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
AiTiKon is breathing heavily.

AiTiKon manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barzul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but AiTiKon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barzul scores with a head kick. AiTiKon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barzul tries to clinch up but AiTiKon circles away and keeps his distance.
Barzul tries to clinch up.
Barzul throws a sloppy head kick and AiTiKon moves out of range easily.

Barzul clinches with his opponent.
AiTiKon dodges an elbow strike from Barzul.

Barzul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

AiTiKon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barzul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. AiTiKon is defending well for now.
Barzul throws an elbow but it misses.

AiTiKon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! AiTiKon slams his shin into Barzul's torso.
AiTiKon avoids the head kick by Barzul.
Barzul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barzul is looking to slow AiTiKon down with leg kicks.
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!
AiTiKon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
AiTiKon cracks the inside of Barzul's front leg.
AiTiKon tries for a takedown but Barzul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Barzul.
Wulfgaar Barzul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Barzul.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barzul, right into the meat.
Barzul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt AiTiKon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barzul.
Barzul tries to clinch up.
Barzul throws a head kick but AiTiKon moves out of range.
Barzul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

AiTiKon darts in and clinches Barzul up against the cage.
Barzul landing knees to the body.

Barzul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Barzul.
Barzul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abue AiTiKon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barzul gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Barzul breaks the clinch.
AiTiKon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barzul circles away.
Barzul keeps AiTiKon at a distance using the push kick.
Barzul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barzul lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barzul tries to close the distance and clinch but AiTiKon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Barzul forces AiTiKon back against the cage and clinches.
Barzul tries to land knees in the clinch but AiTiKon avoids the damage to the body.

Barzul manages to break the clinch.
Barzul lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barzul wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barzul tries to clinch up but AiTiKon circles away and keeps his distance.
AiTiKon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barzul as he jumps to the side.
Barzul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barzul. That's going to slow AiTiKon down.
Barzul scores with a head kick. AiTiKon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters circling a little - Barzul finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barzul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barzul lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barzul tries to clinch but AiTiKon is having none of it.
Barzul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgaar Barzul dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Barzul tries to close the distance and clinch up but AiTiKon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barzul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but AiTiKon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barzul moves in looking to clinch but AiTiKon pushes him off.
AiTiKon moves out of range of the body kick.
Barzul looks for the body kick but AiTiKon saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barzul.
Barzul moves out of range of the body kick from AiTiKon.

Barzul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barzul is trying to break free.
AiTiKon swings wildly with an uppercut but Barzul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barzul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barzul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barzul pushes off an throws an elbow but AiTiKon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barzul missing with knees to the body.
Barzul with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barzul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Barzul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barzul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Barzul breaks from the clinch.
Barzul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AiTiKon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barzul wants to clinch up but AiTiKon keeps it at a distance.
Abue AiTiKon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barzul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barzul scores with a kick to the body.

Barzul takes the fight into the clinch.
AiTiKon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barzul pushes off an throws an elbow but AiTiKon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barzul working AiTiKon over with knees to the body.

Barzul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barzul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barzul fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barzul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AiTiKon fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barzul - that will leave a mark!
Barzul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barzul.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barzul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barzul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barzul is looking to clinch but AiTiKon is avoiding it.
Barzul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AiTiKon blocks a head kick by Barzul.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barzul throws a head kick but AiTiKon moves out of range.
AiTiKon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barzul's waist but Barzul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AiTiKon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abue AiTiKon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barzul throws a head kick but AiTiKon moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barzul.
AiTiKon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barzul's waist but Barzul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AiTiKon off to one side.
Barzul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barzul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from AiTiKon.
AiTiKon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barzul scores with a nice body kick.
Barzul tries to clinch up

and AiTiKon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
AiTiKon trying to control but Barzul is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
AiTiKon prevents Barzul from getting back to his feet.
AiTiKon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barzul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Abue AiTiKon just wasn't active enough.
Barzul tries to clinch but AiTiKon moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from AiTiKon is defended easily by Barzul.
Barzul throws a front kick that sends AiTiKon stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barzul throws a head kick but AiTiKon moves out of range.
AiTiKon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
AiTiKon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barzul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgaar Barzul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barzul throws a quick head kick that skims the top of AiTiKon's head.
Wulfgaar Barzul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barzul pulls out of a head kick attempt.

AiTiKon clinches with his opponent.
Barzul landing knees to the body.
Barzul unloads a knee to the mid-section. AiTiKon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AiTiKon avoiding damage as Barzul throws knees to the body.
Wulfgaar Barzul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barzul landing knees to the head.
Barzul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barzul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. AiTiKon is defending well for now.
Barzul trying to land knees to the body.
AiTiKon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barzul tries to land a knee to the head but AiTiKon blocks with his arms.

AiTiKon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barzul throws a head kick that half lands.
AiTiKon swats away the attempt to clinch by Barzul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AiTiKon blocks a head kick by Barzul.
AiTiKon shoots for a double leg takedown but Barzul sprawls well. He's pushed AiTiKon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barzul!
Barzul throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
AiTiKon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barzul throws a leg kick which misses AiTiKon's front leg but catches the back leg as AiTiKon tries to avoid it.
Barzul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Excellent takedown into side control there by AiTiKon.
AiTiKon works to advance to full mount. Barzul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barzul wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AiTiKon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barzul looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barzul trying desperately to get to his feet.
AiTiKon looking to control but Barzul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AiTiKon won't let Barzul get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
AiTiKon controlling the position easily from mount.
Barzul has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barzul is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
AiTiKon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barzul looking very determined here, making life difficult for AiTiKon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barzul trying to get back to his feet but AiTiKon is in full control for now.
Wulfgaar Barzul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Barzul preventing the rear naked choke attempt from AiTiKon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barzul is trying to stand back up.
Abue AiTiKon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AiTiKon cracks Barzul with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Barzul from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abue AiTiKon.
I think Barzul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wulfgaar Barzul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mato Cicak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Zimmer (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.

Cicak
vs
Zimmer

180 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mato Cicak!
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, Alek Zimmer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cicak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cicak lands in his opponent's guard.
Cicak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cicak trying to control but Zimmer is working from the bottom.
Cicak postures up.
Zimmer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zimmer holds on and takes a little breather.
Zimmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alek Zimmer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zimmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cicak chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Cicak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cicak landing strikes.

Cicak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zimmer has one of Cicak's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmer regains half guard.

Zimmer looking for submissions off his back.
Cicak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimmer is pressing down on Cicak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zimmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zimmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cicak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cicak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Zimmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cicak defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer is trying to control the position but Cicak postures up.

Zimmer has his foot on Cicak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicak works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cicak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zimmer's head.

Zimmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cicak wants to pass the guard but Zimmer is keeping the position.
Zimmer keeping moving, preventing Cicak from controlling successfully.
Cicak's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Zimmer looking for a guillotine here but Cicak defends easily.
Cicak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer trying to control the position.

Zimmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cicak is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cicak throwing strikes from guard but Zimmer blocks nicely.
Zimmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cicak is trying to maintain the position but Zimmer is very close to passing his half guard.

Zimmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicak defends it well.
Cicak is not content to let Zimmer control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicak wants to improve his position but Zimmer is controlling well.

Zimmer seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicak is trying to get back to full guard.

Zimmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zimmer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Zimmer trying to mount his opponent but Cicak defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alek Zimmer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zimmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zimmer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cicak circles away.

Cicak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zimmer's guard.
Cicak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Cicak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zimmer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cicak has Zimmer in his guard.
Zimmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cicak keeping moving, preventing Zimmer from controlling successfully.
Zimmer passes into half guard.

Zimmer 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.
Zimmer works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicak tries to reverse the position but Zimmer maintains control.
Zimmer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Zimmer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cicak is squirming around, avoiding Zimmer's attempts to control the action.
Zimmer works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicak tries to escape the position.
Cicak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cicak avoids the strikes from Zimmer.

Cicak preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zimmer.
Zimmer wants to control but Cicak is keeping busy.
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!
Cicak breaks Zimmer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zimmer working a defensive guard here.

Zimmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zimmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alek Zimmer!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Scalabrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Scalabrine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Scalabrine
vs
Karlsson

210 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
26
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Scalabrine!
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, Alexander Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scalabrine throws a combination. Karlsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scalabrine throws a head kick that Karlsson semi-blocks.
Scalabrine thuds his shin into the meat of Karlsson's side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scalabrine.
Scalabrine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scalabrine tries a head kick but it misses.
Scalabrine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karlsson throws a right hand that Scalabrine ducks under and follows up with a left that Scalabrine also avoids with ease.
Scalabrine scores with a jab to the head.
Scalabrine works over Karlsson's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson walks into a left hand.

Karlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Scalabrine denies him.
A lull in the action here as Karlsson stalls from top position.
Karlsson is putting a hurting on Scalabrine here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karlsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Karlsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scalabrine tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Karlsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scalabrine wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Karlsson breaks from Scalabrine's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Jack Scalabrine has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Scalabrine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karlsson raining down hammerfists from mount.

Jack Scalabrine's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson cracks Scalabrine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Karlsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by In Da Club. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garcia
vs
Morgan

183 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
207 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddie Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Freddie Garcia has been cut.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick

so Garcia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Garcia stops Morgan from standing up.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Garcia distracts Morgan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morgan down.

Morgan is rocked!
Garcia cracks Morgan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Garcia immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Morgan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Garcia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Garcia!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint. Ferrall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pantera's Domination. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dane
vs
Ferrall

189 cm
31
184 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

180 cm
30
184 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrall.
Ferrall cracks Dane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scott Ferrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferrall misses the jab.
Ferrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dane looks to land a right hand but Ferrall moved out of range.
Ferrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrall throws a series of punches but Dane moves out of range.
Dane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrall.
Dane misses the shot to the body.
Dane slips a straight right by Ferrall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane blocks a head kick by Ferrall.
Ferrall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferrall misses with a head kick.
Dane lands a leg kick that knocks Ferrall off balance momentarily.
Dane lunges at Ferrall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferrall's hand.
Ferrall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferrall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferrall to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferrall.
Dane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferrall can pounce on him.
Dane slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferrall somewhat.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Ferrall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferrall wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferrall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Ferrall misses.
Ferrall with a nice cross.
Ferrall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Ferrall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferrall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dane blocks a jab.
Dane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferrall is just out of range.
Ferrall tries to clinch up.
Dane throws a body punch but Ferrall moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dane ducks under a wild hook from Ferrall.
Ferrall takes a swing at Dane's ribcage but misses.
Ferrall ducks under a wild hook from Dane.
Dane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrall throws out the jab.
Ferrall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrall misses with a double jab
and Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Ferrall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferrall fails with the takedown.
Ferrall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dane moves away.
Dane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferrall's head backwards.
Scott Ferrall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Dane.
Ferrall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dane at a distance.
Ferrall throws a low kick but Dane moves out of range easily.
Ferrall throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferrall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott Ferrall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrall tries to clinch up but Dane circles away and keeps his distance.
Dane slips a jab and a cross from Ferrall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dane.
Ferrall looks to land a left hand but Dane moved out of range nicely.
Dane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dane misses with an uppercut. Ferrall saw that one coming.
Dane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrall.
Ferrall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dane defends it nicely.
Ferrall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Donny Dane has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall misses with a takedown
and Dane counters with a right hand to the body.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Ferrall.
Dane lands a jab.
Ferrall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dane counters with a straight right hand.
Ferrall tries to bum rush Dane with a series of wild strikes but Dane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferrall throws a combination that misses
letting Dane counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferrall misses the jab.
Ferrall wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane throws a leg kick
and Ferrall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dane misses.
Dane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferrall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dane counters with a two punch combo.
Ferrall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dane fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dane to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrall moves into the clinch.
Dane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dane breaks the clinch.
Ferrall throws a right hand that Dane ducks under and follows up with a left that Dane also avoids with ease.

Ferrall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dane kicks off Ferrall and gets to his feet.
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!
Dane dodges the punch combination from Ferrall.
No luck for Ferrall with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dane lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Ferrall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ferrall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Ferrall does no damage.
Ferrall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dane swivels and escapes.
Ferrall shoots in looking for a takedown but Dane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dane keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferrall misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Ferrall with that takedown attempt.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Ferrall.
Dane scores with a body shot.
Dane thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane throws a body punch but Ferrall moves out of range.
Ferrall moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferrall misses with a kick to the body
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrall.
Dane cracks Ferrall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferrall misses with an uppercut.
Ferrall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrall throws a jab when Dane was well out of range.
A big right from Dane misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane slips a jab and a cross from Ferrall.
Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrall.
Ferrall misses with a takedown
and Dane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferrall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrall throws a jab when Dane was well out of range.
Dane with a jab.
Dane catches Ferrall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Dane scores with a takedown into Ferrall's guard.
Dane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dane gets to his feet - Ferrall follows without any prompting.
Dane lands with a cross.
Ferrall lands a jab.
Dane misses with a straight right.
Dane throws a hook but Ferrall avoids it easily.
Ferrall misses the jab.
Ferrall ducks under a wild hook from Dane.
A big left from Ferrall misses.
Donny Dane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferrall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferrall scores with the left hand. Dane knows he should have avoided that one.
Dane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott Ferrall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferrall throws a sloppy head kick and Dane moves out of range easily.

Ferrall has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Dane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Dane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donny Dane.
I think Ferrall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dabrowski
vs
Smith

197 cm
24
202 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

191 cm
30
191 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Outkast Clothing Line
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right and a left that Dabrowski avoids nicely.
Smith blocks a head kick by Dabrowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dabrowski to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Dabrowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dabrowski somewhat.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski misses with a head kick.
Dabrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Dabrowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dabrowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dabrowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Dabrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Dabrowski wants to clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Dabrowski's ribcage but misses.
Dabrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dabrowski misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dabrowski misses with an uppercut
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dabrowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dabrowski cracks Smith with a good jab.
Dabrowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dabrowski.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Dabrowski on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabrowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dabrowski. That one must have hurt.
Dabrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dabrowski finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
A big right from Smith misses.
Dabrowski scores with a nice strike.
Dabrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Dabrowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Dabrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Robert Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dabrowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dabrowski.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dabrowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dabrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dabrowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dabrowski misses the jab.
Dabrowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dabrowski moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dabrowski clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dabrowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dabrowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Dabrowski darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dabrowski tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dabrowski misses with a leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rafal Dabrowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Dabrowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a jab when Dabrowski was well out of range.
Dabrowski tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Dabrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dabrowski thinking.
A head kick misses from Dabrowski.
Smith cracks Dabrowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dabrowski jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Dabrowski misses with a body kick.
Smith lands with a straight right. Dabrowski didn't see that one coming.

Dabrowski darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Dabrowski is controlling the position.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dabrowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Dabrowski misses with a head kick.
Dabrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dabrowski throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Dabrowski is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Dabrowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Dabrowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dabrowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Dabrowski persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.

Dabrowski moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dabrowski wants to stall.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dabrowski in his tracks.
Dabrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Dabrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dabrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dabrowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws the left hand but Dabrowski avoids the punch easily.
Dabrowski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Dabrowski shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Dabrowski's ribs.
Rafal Dabrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dabrowski's head.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dabrowski ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith works Dabrowski's body with a nice hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dabrowski throws out the jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looks to land a combination. Dabrowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dabrowski moves away and avoids it.
Dabrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dabrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Dabrowski was not able to check.
Dabrowski is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Dabrowski's head but Dabrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws the left hand but Dabrowski avoids the punch easily.
Dabrowski looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dabrowski throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Dabrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Dabrowski dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Dabrowski has a takedown stuffed.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A head kick by Dabrowski misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Dabrowski tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dabrowski moves away.
Smith lunges at Dabrowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dabrowski's hand.
Smith works Dabrowski's body with a nice hook.
Dabrowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dabrowski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dabrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dabrowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Dabrowski.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dabrowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Dabrowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Dabrowski throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dabrowski walks into a jab.
Dabrowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dabrowski throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dabrowski throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dabrowski throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dabrowski lands a jab to the nose.
Dabrowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dabrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dabrowski ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dabrowski blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
A big right from Dabrowski misses.
Good shot there by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith slips a straight right by Dabrowski.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dabrowski is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
Robert Smith is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabricio Werdum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Werdum
vs
Bisping

185 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

208 cm
26
281 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Werdum scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bisping is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

Werdum has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bisping is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Werdum!
After winning the bout, Fabricio Werdum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.