SFC 1: Shlemenko vs Daxter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karpo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen Love the way you hate me. as his entrance music. Viktor Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Volkov

181 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karpo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Volkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Volkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karpo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Volkov.

Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Viktor Volkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkov as he jumps to the side.
Karpo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov, which made it look bad.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Jackson gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Viktor Volkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Volkov.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volkov.
Volkov throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Volkov drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Volkov is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Volkov 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.

Volkov scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.

Jackson is rocked!

Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Volkov.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Viktor Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
Jackson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karpo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson gets control of Volkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Viktor Volkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Volkov.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Volkov looking for a takedown.

Volkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.

Viktor Volkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Volkov leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Volkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karpo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karpo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkov as he jumps to the side.
Volkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Volkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!

Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Volkov.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Viktor Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Volkov!
As Viktor Volkov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank all my coaches and training partners for helping me train for fight. They make this possible..'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stowall Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stowall Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Atticus Finch's chin.

Jackson
vs
Finch

183 cm
25
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Fast

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stowall Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson cracks the inside of Finch's front leg.
Finch avoids the head kick by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A jab from Finch misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stowall Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Finch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to stand but Finch is controlling the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is wriggling around but Finch manages to pass to half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Finch is controlling him well.
Finch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Finch from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Finch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Finch controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Atticus Finch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Finch tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.

Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Finch down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Finch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Finch is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson steps in with a hook that catches Finch right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jackson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Finch looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stowall Jackson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wolfar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Southern Dissolution. Darryl Maxwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maxwell
vs
Wolfar

186 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
209 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Wolfar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a leg kick that misses.
Wolfar walks into a left hand.
Wolfar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
Maxwell slips under a jab from Wolfar.
Wolfar throws a shot to the body.
Wolfar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.

Maxwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolfar wants to stand but Maxwell is controlling the position.
Maxwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolfar keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Wolfar is looking to stand up but Maxwell isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maxwell postures up and lands a big shot to Wolfar's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maxwell 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.
Maxwell content to stall in guard here.
Wolfar is wriggling around but Maxwell manages to pass to half guard.

Maxwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maxwell stalling.
Wolfar is in trouble now - Maxwell has advanced to mount!
Maxwell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maxwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maxwell lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell scoring with strikes but Wolfar is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maxwell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wolfar's face.
Wolfar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wolfar looks winded!
Maxwell is landing with some decent strikes but Wolfar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Wolfar is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maxwell is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wolfar is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wolfar flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Maxwell anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wolfar and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Maxwell slips an arm under Wolfar chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Maxwell has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Maxwell is squeezing on Wolfar like an anaconda would it's prey. Wolfar fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darryl Maxwell!
After winning the bout, Darryl Maxwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Sanchos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack McDaniels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McDaniels
vs
Sanchos

180 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raphael Sanchos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchos misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchos. McDaniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniels lands with a hook. Sanchos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDaniels thows a body shot but no joy.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchos.
Sanchos slips a jab from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws out a loose jab but Sanchos uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDaniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDaniels sizes up Sanchos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchos misses the target.
Sanchos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDaniels slips under a jab.
McDaniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDaniels loads up on a big right hand but Sanchos slips the punch.
Sanchos lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchos swings for the body but McDaniels moves out of range.
Sanchos misses with a left hand
and McDaniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchos lands a right hook to the body.
McDaniels punishes Sanchos's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchos throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
McDaniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchos throws a right and a left that McDaniels avoids nicely.
McDaniels walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchos.
Sanchos looks to land a right hand but McDaniels moved out of range.
Sanchos throws an overhand right that lands on McDaniels's shoulder, as McDaniels tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchos moves forwards but McDaniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchos takes a swing at McDaniels's ribcage but misses.
Sanchos throws a hook to the side of McDaniels's head but McDaniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDaniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchos throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchos.
McDaniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDaniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniels. Sanchos does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchos cracks McDaniels with a good jab.
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!
McDaniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchos throws a looping overhand right but McDaniels ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniels throws a lazy right hand but Sanchos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniels misses with a hook.
McDaniels takes a swing at Sanchos's ribcage but misses.
McDaniels jabs at Sanchos's body.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Sanchos.
Sanchos cracks McDaniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Sanchos misses.
Sanchos connects with a body shot.
McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchos manages to avoid it.
McDaniels thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchos throws a shot from downtown. McDaniels moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Sanchos misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Sanchos.
McDaniels digs a good hook to Sanchos's body.
McDaniels misses the shot to the body.
Sanchos swings for the body but McDaniels moves out of range.
Sanchos throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchos defending well as McDaniels loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchos misses with a looping left.
Sanchos lands with a straight right. McDaniels didn't see that one coming.
McDaniels cracks a nice hook into Sanchos's ribs.
Sanchos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchos lands a nice shot that snaps McDaniels's head back.
Sanchos slips under a jab.
Sanchos takes a swing at McDaniels's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchos misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanchos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchos walks into a left hand.
Raphael Sanchos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from McDaniels misses its intended target.
McDaniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDaniels misses with a body shot.
McDaniels throws a jab when Sanchos was well out of range.
McDaniels throws out a loose jab but Sanchos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Sanchos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchos ducks under a wild hook from McDaniels.
McDaniels thuds his right hand into Sanchos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDaniels moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchos lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchos scores with a shot to the body.
McDaniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchos.
Sanchos scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDaniels misses with a looping left.
McDaniels lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDaniels misses the shot to the body.
Jack McDaniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchos lands a jab to the nose.
McDaniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDaniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDaniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels misses with a straight right.
Sanchos looks to land a right hand but McDaniels moved out of range.
McDaniels throws a shot from downtown. Sanchos moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Sanchos misses.
McDaniels misses with an uppercut.
McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchos is just out of range.
Sanchos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniels. Sanchos does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniels blocks a jab.
Sanchos throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
McDaniels misses the shot to the body.
Sanchos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchos misses with a two punch combination.
McDaniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchos throws a hook but McDaniels blocks it.
Sanchos misses the jab.
Jab from McDaniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchos duly obliges.
McDaniels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchos under the eye.
Good shot there by Sanchos.
Sanchos cracks McDaniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDaniels throws a good cross that connects.
McDaniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDaniels at a distance.
McDaniels punishes Sanchos's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniels jabs at Sanchos's body.
Sanchos is breathing heavily.
Sanchos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDanielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchos misses the jab.
Sanchos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDaniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDaniels misses with a wild body shot.
McDaniels jabs Sanchos right on the nose. Sanchos blinks but takes it well.
McDaniels just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchos. McDaniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniels throws a jab when Sanchos was well out of range.
Sanchos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchos is just out of range.
Sanchos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDaniels.
Sanchos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDaniels fails to land with a series of punches.
McDaniels scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchos moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels thows a body shot but no joy.
McDaniels ducks under a wild hook from Sanchos.
Sanchos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDaniels on the side of the head.
Sanchos loads up on a big right hand but McDaniels slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Sanchos.
McDaniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Sanchos moves out of range.
Sanchos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDaniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchos lands a really nice looking cross but McDaniels seems unphased.
A big left from Sanchos misses.
McDaniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDaniels misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchos lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from McDaniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack McDaniels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sanchos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniels.
McDaniels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sanchos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchos scores with a hook to the body. McDaniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDaniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniels.
Sanchos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sanchos does it's job there.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchos works the jab nicely.
Sanchos throws a hook but McDaniels blocks it.
Sanchos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Sanchos misses its intended target.
McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchos tests McDaniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDaniels misses with a body shot.
McDaniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDaniels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDaniels looks to land a right hand but Sanchos moved out of range.
Sanchos throws a body punch but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels sizes up Sanchos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDaniels misses with a hook. Sanchos ducked under it nicely.
McDaniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchos.
McDaniels lands a nice hook to Sanchos's body. Sanchos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Sanchos. Beautiful body shot.
McDaniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDaniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDaniels ducks under a wild hook from Sanchos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels slips a jab from Sanchos.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchos misses with a looping left.
McDaniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchos sizes up McDaniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDaniels cracks a nice hook into Sanchos's ribs.
Sanchos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDaniels's hands.
A slow jab from Sanchos misses its intended target.
Sanchos scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sanchos.
Sanchos throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
McDaniels misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from McDaniels misses
and Sanchos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDaniels thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchos.
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniels. Sanchos does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniels throws a body punch but Sanchos moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanchos, as that shot connected.
Sanchos misses with an uppercut.
McDaniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchos.
McDaniels slips a jab from Sanchos.
McDaniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Sanchos finds it's target.
Sanchos just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchos scores with the left hand. McDaniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchos misses the shot to the body.
Sanchos takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDaniels misses with a body shot.
Sanchos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchos looks to throw the jab but McDaniels is out of range.
Sanchos misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniels.
McDaniels swings for the body but Sanchos moves out of range.
McDaniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchos throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack McDaniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels scores with a decent looking hook.
McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchos is just out of range.
Sanchos takes a swing at McDaniels's ribcage but misses.
Raphael Sanchos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from McDaniels misses.

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 Jack McDaniels.
Well McDaniels 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McDaniels!
After winning the bout, Jack McDaniels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Daxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shlemenko
vs
Daxter

187 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Daxter!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Daxter misses.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Daxter pushes him off.
Daxter thuds his shin into the meat of Shlemenko's side.
Daxter misses the jab.
Daxter misses with a double jab

and Shlemenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daxter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shlemenko lands an elbow that stopped Daxter in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like The Daxter has been cut.
Shlemenko misses with an elbow strike.
Daxter tries to break free but Shlemenko pushes him back against the cage.
Daxter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shlemenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Daxter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxter avoids the elbow strike from Shlemenko, against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a damaging elbow.
Shlemenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daxter is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Daxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daxter takes an elbow to the temple.
Shlemenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shlemenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike.
Daxter takes an elbow to the temple.
Daxter is trying to push Shlemenko away but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daxter is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside that Daxter shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxter looking to stall.
Daxter has had enough of the clinch but Shlemenko keeps him there for the moment.
Daxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko keeps control of Daxter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside that Daxter shrugs off.

That has opened up The Daxter's cut even more.
Shlemenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shlemenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daxter working hard to break the clinch.
Shlemenko prevents Daxter from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxter is trying to push Shlemenko away but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daxter wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Daxter misses with an elbow strike.
Daxter is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.
Shlemenko throws an elbow that misses.
Daxter can't break the clinch.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Daxter avoids a wild elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Daxter is trying to push Shlemenko away but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shlemenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daxter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside that Daxter shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxter blocks the elbow strike.
Shlemenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shlemenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daxter's brow.
Shlemenko lands a nice elbow.
Daxter is trying to force a seperation but Shlemenko has the dominant position.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike.
Shlemenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shlemenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shlemenko.

The cut above The Daxter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko lands an elbow that stopped Daxter in his tracks for a moment.
Shlemenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Shlemenko throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Daxter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Daxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daxter looks to land a combination but Shlemenko avoids it well.
Daxter throws an overhand right that lands on Shlemenko's shoulder, as Shlemenko tries to avoid the shot.
The Daxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch.
Daxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daxter throws a combination. Shlemenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Vladimir Shlemenko has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko is looking to clinch.
Daxter lands a two punch combo.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Daxter circles away and keeps his distance.
Shlemenko slips a straight right by Daxter.

Shlemenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside that Daxter shrugs off.
Daxter takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shlemenko lands an elbow that stopped Daxter in his tracks for a moment.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside that Daxter shrugs off.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daxter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daxter takes an elbow to the temple.

The Daxter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Daxter dodges an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Daxter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shlemenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daxter's brow.
Daxter is trying to push Shlemenko away but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shlemenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Shlemenko misses with an elbow strike.
Shlemenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shlemenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daxter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shlemenko's brow.
Daxter tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daxter blocks an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daxter's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Shlemenko!
Vladimir Shlemenko opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.