RTFL-1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartak Yuri (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.

Garkov
vs
Yuri

197 cm
33
210 lbs
7 - 20 - 0

193 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spartak Yuri!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garkov working the body and head with strikes.
Yuri is trying to improve his position.
Garkov takes a little break here. Yuri wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Garkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Garkov 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.
Yuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yuri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yuri takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Garkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Garkov working the ground and pound.
Garkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Garkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yuri some visible discomfort.
Garkov lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov landing strikes.
Garkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Garkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garkov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yuri!
Garkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yuri looks a forlorn figure.
Garkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garkov landing strikes from the mount.
Yuri in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Yuri is rocked!
Garkov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Yuri bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Garkov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Garkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

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

Zapata
vs
Kosciuszko

189 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emiliano Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bartek Kosciuszko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosciuszko scores with a nice head shot.

Zapata lands a big head kick that sends Kosciuszko tumbling to the mat! Zapata takes a step backwards and waves Kosciuszko back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kosciuszko is rocked!

It looks like Bartek Kosciuszko has been cut.
Zapata ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kosciuszko's jaw. Kosciuszko's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Zapata does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emiliano Zapata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oleynik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gustavo Lima – Balada Boa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oleynik
vs
Kane

190 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing
GREEN!160

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Oleynik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleynik digs a good body shot into Kane's ribs.
Oleynik throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a left and a right that stings Oleynik.

Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Oleynik is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oleynik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oleynik is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane lands strikes from half guard.

Oleynik actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Oleynik is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oleynik looking for submissions off his back.
Oleynik punching from the bottom.
Oleynik punching from the bottom.
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Oleynik is defending the position.
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Oleynik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Oleynik working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane scoring with some ground and pound.
Oleynik trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane stands and throws Oleynik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oleynik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kane off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik connects with a big shot to the side of Kane's head.

Oleynik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kane trying to control but not successfully.

Oleynik working for the choke.

Oleynik is persistently looking for the submission but Kane is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is really stuck here.

Oleynik is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Oleynik looking for the choke from the back.
Kane wants to escape the position.

Oleynik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oleynik somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oleynik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexey Oleynik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane won't allow Oleynik to sweep him here.

Oleynik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Oleynik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Oleynik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Oleynik throws an elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oleynik's guard. Nice move by Kane!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Oleynik is retaining full guard.

Oleynik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oleynik is not content to let Kane control the position.
Oleynik is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane working away.
Kane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oleynik's legs.
Kane wants to control but Oleynik is keeping him busy.
Kane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oleynik tries to improve position but can't.

Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oleynik, who protects the arm well.
Kane controls the position.
Oleynik tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane controls the position.
Oleynik is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Oleynik is trying to work for a sweep but Kane has mounted him!
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kane cracks Oleynik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oleynik tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oleynik has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oleynik!
Oleynik looking to pass the guard.
Oleynik throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Oleynik being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oleynik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Kane 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! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Oleynik.

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

Oleynik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oleynik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Oleynik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oleynik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane wanted to stand there but Oleynik had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.

Oleynik working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane 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.
Oleynik striking off his back but it's not causing Kane any problems.

Oleynik is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kane frees his head nicely. Oh but Oleynik has switched to an armbar! Kane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alexey Oleynik!
Alexey Oleynik managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dissolution Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Porous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baker
vs
Porous

186 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

150 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caesar Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Porous!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caesar Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porous walks into a straight right hand from Baker.

It looks like Mason Porous has been cut.
Porous bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Baker comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Porous falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Porous was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caesar Baker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Smith
vs
Brooks

175 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dakota Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Blue Smith has been cut.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Brooks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks moves nicely into side control.
Brooks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Brooks controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Brooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith prevents Brooks from improving position.
Brooks controlling the position from side mount.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks lands with a nice body kick.

Brooks clinches.
Smith tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Brooks breaks from the clinch.

Brooks clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Brooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.

Smith is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks finds Smith's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smith flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Brooks lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smith will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Brooks!
A very excited looking Dakota Brooks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sweat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Yusev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sweat
vs
Yusev

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Sweat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Yusev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yusev gets tackled into the cage by Sweat. Sweat maintains the clinch.
Sweat throws a punch but it's blocked by Yusev.
Sweat is looking to break free of the clinch but Yusev has double underhooks.
Sweat is trying to drag Yusev to the mat but Yusev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Yusev jumps into guard, dragging Sweat to the mat.
Yusev scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Yusev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweat wants to pass the guard but Yusev is keeping the position.

Yusev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweat looking to pass the guard.
Sweat wants to control from the top but Yusev keeps moving.
Yusev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sweat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yusev moves out of range of the body kick from Sweat.

Yusev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweat, pushing him back against the cage.
Yusev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Yusev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yusev.
Sweat looking to throw knees to the head but Yusev is blocking nicely.
Yusev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yusev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yusev is trying to drag Sweat to the mat but Sweat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sweat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yusev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Sweat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Yusev tries to keep at a distance but Sweat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yusev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yusev wants a takedown.
Mike Sweat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Yusev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusev fails to pull guard.
Yusev gets underhooks to prevent Sweat's takedown attempt.
Sweat struggles to land a body shot inside as Yusev controls his hands.
Sweat trying to control the position but instead, Yusev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sweat into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Yusev.
Sweat has been working on his balance at Bobby B's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yusev.
Yusev stalling against the cage.

Sweat pulls guard.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweat leaves Yusev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yusev tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yusev slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusev goes for a takedown attempt but Sweat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sweat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sweat wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sweat misses the target.
Sweat throws a leg kick but Yusev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yusev gets tackled into the cage by Sweat. Sweat maintains the clinch.
Yusev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sweat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sweat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Sweat clinches up against the cage.
Yusev scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yusev as Sweat tries to tie him up.
Yusev is looking for a takedown.

Yusev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sweat regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yusev stands up and waves to Sweat to follow him.
Yusev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Sweat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Yusev.

Sweat closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yusev trying to stall but Sweat improves his position.
Sweat is pressed up against the cage. Yusev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sweat down to the mat. Sweat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Yusev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yusev tries to land knees in the clinch but Sweat avoids the damage to the body.
Yusev is breathing heavily.

Yusev jumps guard.
Sweat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yusev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yusev keeping moving, preventing Sweat from controlling successfully.
Yusev managing to control the position.
Sweat trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusev keeping full guard, as Sweat tries to pass.
Sweat stopping the sweep attempt from Yusev.
Yusev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sweat looking to sit in guard and control but Yusev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusev controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sweat looking for a guillotine here but Yusev defends easily.
Yusev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweat trying to keep a closed guard but Yusev is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Yusev with that takedown attempt.
Yusev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sweat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yusev somewhat.

Sweat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweat goes for a takedown attempt but Yusev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Yusev closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sweat as he avoids it easily.
Yusev shoots in for a double leg but Sweat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sweat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Sweat closes the distance and clinches.
Yusev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sweat is defending well.
Mike Sweat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Yusev.
Sweat wants to take the fight to the mat but Yusev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Yusev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusev manages to avoid it.

Sweat clinches with his opponent.
Sweat prevents the takedown attempt.
Yusev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sweat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sweat is trying to force a seperation but Yusev has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusev wants to take the fight to the mat but Sweat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yusev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yusev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yusev has Sweat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sweat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yusev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweat tries to circle away but Yusev has him pinned against the cage.
Yusev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweat is keeping busy.
Sweat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sweat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yusev's elbow.

Sweat drags the fight down to the ground.
Yusev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sweat trying to keep a closed guard but Yusev is proving a slippery customer.
Yusev won't allow Sweat to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Yusev 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.

Sweat has his foot on Yusev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yusev works his way back into a safe position though.
Yusev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Yusev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sweat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sweat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sweat!

Sweat tries to stand but Yusev controls the position and pulls Sweat into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweat wants to get up but he can't break Yusev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yusev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Yusev has his feet on Sweat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Sweat moves into range and clinches up with Yusev.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yusev lands a damaging elbow.
Sweat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yusev wants a takedown but no success here.
Sweat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yusev walks away with a smile on his face. Sweat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sweat throws a right and a left that Yusev avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Yusev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Sweat has Yusev up against the cage in a clinch.
Yusev tries to land knees in the clinch but Sweat avoids the damage to the body.
Yusev is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yusev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sweat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimitri Yusev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yusev advances to half guard.

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 Mike Sweat.
I think Sweat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Sweat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank McAfee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McAfee
vs
Showtime

177 cm
24
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
29
185 lbs
5 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank McAfee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Showtime. No joy for McAfee on that attempt.

Showtime moves into the clinch.

Showtime pulls guard successfully.

McAfee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Showtime, up you get!
McAfee dives in for a single leg takedown but Showtime sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Showtime throws an off balance right hand
enabling McAfee to counter with a crisp jab.
McAfee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Showtime gets a double leg takedown into McAfee's guard.
Showtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Showtime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Showtime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showtime trying to control the position from guard on top but McAfee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAfee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McAfee 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.
My spies in Parko Ludus Top Team inform me that Showtime has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAfee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Showtime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Showtime wants to control from the top but McAfee keeps moving.
Showtime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Showtime wants to control from the top but McAfee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAfee pulls Showtime in to control the position.

Showtime got a little sloppy there for a moment and McAfee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Showtime has managed to get both his arms back between McAfee's legs - danger averted.
McAfee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Showtime closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McAfee's guard.
McAfee working a defensive guard here.
Showtime stays in close to McAfee's body and controls the position.

McAfee pushes Showtime off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McAfee moves into the clinch successfully.
Showtime throws a head punch that misses.
McAfee blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Showtime gets control of McAfee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Showtime will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McAfee trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAfee with a flurry of punches that miss.
McAfee trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McAfee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

McAfee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAfee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by McAfee's head coaches at Bobby B's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McAfee misses with a body shot.

Showtime closes the distance and pushes McAfee back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McAfee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McAfee wants the takedown. Showtime is fighting it off but McAfee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Showtime's guard against the cage.
Showtime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAfee manages to get himself to full guard.

McAfee trying to keep a closed guard but Showtime is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Showtime will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Showtime misses with a straight left.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showtime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAfee moves away.
McAfee dodges the punch combination from Showtime.

McAfee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

McAfee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McAfee working the strikes but Showtime uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee is keen to just control but Showtime is a slippery customer.
Showtime pushes McAfee off looking to stand but McAfee dives back in and keeps control.
McAfee looks to land a strike but Showtime avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McAfee trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom.
McAfee postures up.
McAfee passes Showtime's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Showtime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, McAfee seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Showtime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McAfee is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Showtime drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAfee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Showtime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McAfee, up you get!
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAfee circles away quickly and effectively.
McAfee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

McAfee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Showtime's half guard.

Showtime kicks McAfee off and gets back to his feet.

McAfee rushes Showtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Showtime has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McAfee uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Showtime keeping full guard, as McAfee tries to pass.
Showtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Showtime, not yet.

McAfee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McAfee moves into the clinch.
Showtime being controlled against the cage.
McAfee prevents a body shot from Showtime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

McAfee pulls guard successfully.
McAfee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Showtime controls the pace.
McAfee is looking to stand up but Showtime isn't so interested in that idea.
Showtime stopping the sweep attempt from McAfee.
Showtime trying to control the position from guard on top but McAfee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Showtime stays in close to McAfee's body and controls the position.
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 Frank McAfee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McAfee moves in looking to clinch but Showtime pushes him off.

Showtime has McAfee up against the cage in a clinch.
McAfee prevents a body shot from Showtime.
Showtime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Showtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAfee avoids it.

Showtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.

Showtime gets caught napping as McAfee dives in and scores a takedown. Showtime manages to retain guard.
McAfee trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime trying to control the position here.
McAfee is standing up over Showtime. Showtime looks to escape but McAfee dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAfee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

McAfee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Showtime lands a two punch combo.
McAfee slips a jab from Showtime.
McAfee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Showtime as he jumps to the side.
Showtime lunges at McAfee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McAfee's hand.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McAfee has Showtime up against the cage in a clinch.

Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Showtime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAfee manages to avoid it.
Showtime feints a jab promting McAfee to slip. Showtime then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McAfee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McAfee shoots in and gets a takedown into Showtime's guard.
Showtime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Showtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McAfee is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee is pushing down on Showtime's leg trying to pass to half guard. Showtime is fighting to maintain full guard but McAfee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Showtime wants to get back to his feet.
McAfee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, McAfee seems content to control.
Showtime is refusing to be controlled, as McAfee sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McAfee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Showtime appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Showtime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McAfee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Showtime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAfee shoots in looking for a takedown but Showtime manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McAfee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McAfee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Showtime moves into the clinch.
Showtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAfee.

McAfee jumps guard and drags Showtime to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McAfee keeping moving, preventing Showtime from controlling successfully.

McAfee is looking for a triangle but Showtime pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McAfee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Showtime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Showtime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McAfee, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Showtime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Showtime 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Maywho
vs
Utah

164 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

192 cm
25
162 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Utah dives in and scores a takedown into Maywho's guard.
Utah wants to control from the top but Maywho keeps moving.

Maywho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maywho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Utah won't allow Maywho to sweep him here.
Maywho wants to get back to his feet but Utah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maywho keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.
Maywho looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maywho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Utah is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Utah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maywho to the ground. Utah is now in Maywho's guard.
Utah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maywho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Utah trying to control but Maywho is working from the bottom.
Maywho is adopting a defensive guard.
Utah trying to control but Maywho is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Utah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Utah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maywho, up you get!

Utah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Utah seems to be looking for submissions.
Utah controlling the action here.
Maywho wants to get back to his feet.
Maywho wants to improve his position but Utah is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah working over Maywho with some ground and pound. Maywho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maywho wants to get back to full guard but Utah has mounted him!
Maywho is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Utah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Utah looking to control but Maywho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maywho can't escape the position.
Utah working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Utah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maywho tries to hold on but Utah postures up.
Utah content just to control the position here.
Maywho tries to lock up and control but Utah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maywho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Carl Maywho has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maywho can't escape the position.
Utah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maywho tries to lock up and control but Utah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Utah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Maywho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Utah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Utah showed some decent athleticism there.

Utah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maywho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Utah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Utah trying to control from half guard but Maywho is working away.
Utah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maywho wants to control but Utah is keeping busy.
Maywho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Utah stopping the sweep attempt from Maywho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah content to stall in guard here.
Maywho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Utah throws a big elbow that misses.
Utah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Maywho wriggles free and stands up.
Maywho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Utah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maywho with a body shot.

Maywho closes the distance and clinches.
Maywho tries to break the clinch but Utah is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Utah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Maywho gets caught flat footed, as Utah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Utah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maywho keeping full guard, as Utah tries to pass.
Utah trying to control the position from guard on top but Maywho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maywho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Utah postures up in Maywho's guard and throws a big left but Maywho blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywho is pulling down on Utah's head. It's preventing any offense from Utah, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utah trying to control but Maywho is working from the bottom.
Utah pushes down on Maywho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Utah lands a nice short elbow.
Maywho wants to control but Utah is keeping busy.

Utah stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maywho to get to his feet.

Utah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maywho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Utah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maywho keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.
Maywho trying to keep a closed guard but Utah is proving a slippery customer.
Utah trying to control the position from guard on top but Maywho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maywho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Utah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Maywho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Maywho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Utah gets the takedown into side control.
Maywho is looking to reverse the position.
Maywho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Utah throws an elbow but Maywho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Utah gets to mount! Maywho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Maywho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Maywho is rocked!
Utah unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Maywho wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Utah celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Utah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jitsu
vs
Holloway

167 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drew Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessie Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Holloway shoots in and bounces Jitsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holloway is looking to work some ground and pound but Jitsu has wrist control.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully.
Jitsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holloway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jitsu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Holloway doesn't defend quickly enough and Jitsu has managed to lock this one up! Can Holloway escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jitsu on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drew Jitsu!