RTFL-21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Maniek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratard Ferus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratard Ferus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borys Maniek's chin.

Maniek
vs
Ferus

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borys Maniek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratard Ferus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maniek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferus was well out of range. Poor timing from Maniek.

Maniek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Maniek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Maniek stalls from top position.

Maniek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferus being controlled for a moment.
Maniek wants to stand but Ferus is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferus struggling a bit here.
Maniek slows the pace down.
Ferus is trying to buck Maniek off.
Maniek landing a few strikes.
The referee asks Maniek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maniek prefers to stall for the moment though.

Ferus wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Maniek has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ferus's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ferus is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Maniek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Borys Maniek!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Munawat Guli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munawat Guli looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Guli
vs
Rigo

184 cm
26
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

170 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Munawat Guli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rigo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guli did well to prevent Rigo getting side control.
Rigo is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rigo is looking for a kimura here.
Guli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guli is keeping the position for now.
Guli keeping moving, preventing Rigo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guli wants to stand up but Rigo is controlling him.
Rigo wants to pass the guard but Guli is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rigo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Guli is retaining full guard.
Guli controls Rigo momentarily but Rigo frees himself.
Rigo wants to pass the guard but Guli is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guli is on top in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guli stopping the sweep attempt from Rigo.
Rigo is trying to keep Guli in close.

Rigo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rigo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rigo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Rigo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo advances to half guard.
Rigo is taking a breather. Guli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Rigo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rigo passes to side control.
Rigo in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigo is looking to take a break and control but Guli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rigo taking a breather here.
It looks like Rigo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Rigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guli tries to bench press Rigo off him but Rigo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guli stops Rigo from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guli throws a right hand that Rigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigo also avoids with ease.
Rigo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Guli misses

and Rigo counters with a single leg into guard. Guli didn't expect that.
Guli has Rigo pulled in close to control his posture.
Guli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Guli keeping moving, preventing Rigo from controlling successfully.
Guli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rigo is pressing down on Guli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guli is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rigo is looking for a kimura but Guli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rigo to get the leverage.
Rigo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rigo trying to mount his opponent but Guli defends it.

Rigo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guli keeps working.
Rigo is looking to advance position but Guli won't allow it.

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.
Guli wants to control but Rigo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rigo controlling the action here.
Guli wants to control but Rigo is keeping busy.
Guli tries to get to full guard but Rigo has control of the leg.

Guli is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigo.
Rigo wants to free his trapped foot but Guli is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guli is in trouble now - Rigo has advanced to mount!
Rigo moves to take his opponent's back.
Rigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rigo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Rigo working for the choke.
Rigo keeps control of the position easily here as Guli tries to buck him off.

Rigo working for a choke but Guli is defending well.
Rigo keeps control of the position easily here as Guli tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rigo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Rigo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Guli is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Rigo looking for the choke but no joy.

Guli showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigo tries to keep control of the position but Guli is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ondrej Rigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Guli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Guli's head coaches at Bobby B's Gem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Guli misses with a looping left.
Rigo lands with a nice body punch.

Rigo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guli did well to prevent Rigo getting side control.
Rigo trying to control from half guard but Guli is working away.
Guli keeping hold of Rigo's head, controlling as best he can.

Rigo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guli defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guli is looking to control Rigo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guli avoid being mounted?
Rigo content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guli is just riding it out for now. Rigo eventually gives up the hold.
Rigo wants to free his trapped foot but Guli is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rigo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guli wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigo works his way into full mount!
Rigo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ondrej Rigo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rigo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rigo works his way to his opponent's back.

Rigo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guli defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Guli turns into Rigo and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo has control of Guli's left arm, preventing Guli from doing any damage.
Munawat Guli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rigo has his foot on Guli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guli works his way back into a safe position though.
Guli trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rigo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guli is aware though and is defending well.

Rigo pushes a forearm under Guli's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Guli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ondrej Rigo!
An out of breath Ondrej Rigo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strazas has chosen Blue eyes as his entrance music. Harry Potter looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Potter
vs
Strazas

200 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
28
215 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Strazas tenderised Potter's leg. Potter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Strazas connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strazas connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strazas - that will leave a mark!
Marcelo Strazas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strazas to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strazas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potter.

Potter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potter showed some decent athleticism there.
Strazas is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
Strazas is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strazas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strazas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Strazas is looking for a sweep. Potter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strazas is looking to escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strazas connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marcelo Strazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strazas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strazas lands a head shot.
Strazas chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter walks into a straight right hand from Strazas.
Strazas with a jab.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter moves forwards but Strazas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Strazas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strazas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strazas lands with an uppercut that bounces Potter off the cage and back into range.
Strazas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strazas scores with a nice body kick.
Strazas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Potter has time to react.
Strazas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strazas throws a good cross that connects.
Strazas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Potter is rocked!
Potter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strazas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Potter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strazas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strazas.
Potter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Strazas! Potter is out on his feet! Strazas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Potter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Potter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Strazas!
An out of breath Marcelo Strazas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scamus Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kilpatrick
vs
Strong

200 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

195 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Scamus Kilpatrick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Strong!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.

Strong moves into the clinch.
Kilpatrick has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong with a knee to the head.
Kilpatrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Kilpatrick avoiding damage.

Strong breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Kilpatrick misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a good low kick that Kilpatrick was not able to check.
Strong throws a leg kick which misses Kilpatrick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilpatrick tries to avoid it.
Scamus Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick closes the distance but Strong moves to the side
and Strong counters with a nice kick to the body.

Strong forces Kilpatrick back against the cage and clinches.

Strong breaks the clinch.
Kilpatrick looks to clinch
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilpatrick is breathing heavily.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilpatrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strong counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scamus Kilpatrick . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strong connects with the punch.
Strong lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Kilpatrick misses
and Strong counters with an inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strong lands a front kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Strong and Kilpatrick falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Strong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Strong!
A less than humble Joe Strong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wiley McCoist enters the cage!

Garkov
vs
McCoist

197 cm
36
210 lbs
11 - 22 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 11 - 22 - 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoist defends it nicely.
McCoist wants to clinch up but Garkov keeps it at a distance.
Garkov throws a right hand that McCoist ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoist also avoids with ease.
Garkov throws a combination. McCoist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
Garkov tries for a takedown but McCoist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoist as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Garkov gets tackled into the cage by McCoist. McCoist maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.

McCoist forces Garkov back against the cage and clinches.
Garkov has McCoist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garkov goes for a takedown attempt but McCoist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoist is fending him off so far but Garkov persists. Nope, McCoist circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoist unleashes a big counter combination but Garkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCoist tries to counter with a clinch but Garkov shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist throws a right and a left that Garkov avoids nicely.

McCoist moves into the clinch.

McCoist is trying to trip Garkov. He has hold of a leg but Garkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCoist persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Garkov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Garkov is trying to break the clinch but McCoist is controlling him.

Garkov manages to break the clinch.

McCoist has Garkov up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoist lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garkov working hard to break the clinch.
McCoist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCoist working Garkov over with knees to the body.
Garkov is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov stops a takedown attempt from McCoist.

McCoist has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garkov uses from the top position.
Garkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCoist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCoist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCoist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.

McCoist has his foot on Garkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garkov works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoist controls Garkov momentarily but Garkov frees himself.
Garkov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Garkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garkov postures up in McCoist's guard and throws a big left but McCoist blocks it.
Garkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Garkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garkov prevents McCoist from getting back to his feet.
Garkov throwing strikes but missing.

McCoist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Garkov shoots for a takedown but McCoist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Garkov misses with a two punch combination.
McCoist feints the counter takedown.
Garkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoist circles away.
No joy there for Garkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
McCoist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoist stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garkov blocking some punches.
Garkov tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCoist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garkov is defending well for now.
Garkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiley McCoist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist'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.

Garkov misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from McCoist finds it's way through Garkov's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garkov.
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoist defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoist connects with a solid leg kick.
Garkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garkov's calf.
McCoist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoist tries to counter with a clinch but Garkov shakes him off and moves away.
Garkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McCoist gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garkov shoots in looking for a takedown but McCoist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoist obliges.
McCoist stalling.
McCoist is defending well against a takedown attempt.

McCoist jumps guard and drags Garkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCoist wants to stand but Garkov is controlling the position.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoist has wrist control.
Garkov stops McCoist from standing up.
McCoist looking to control.
McCoist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garkov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoist trying to control from half guard but Garkov is working away.
McCoist is thwarting Garkov's attempts to control the position.

McCoist stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garkov to get to his feet.
Garkov fails to land the takedown.
McCoist looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garkov as he jumps to the side.
Garkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoist counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McCoist moves into range and clinches up with Garkov.
Garkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCoist misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garkov swivels and escapes.
Garkov dives in for a single leg takedown but McCoist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCoist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoist swivels and escapes.
McCoist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from McCoist. No joy for Garkov on that attempt.
Sergei Garkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCoist gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoist tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McCoist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garkov missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiley McCoist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist's cut.
That's time! Garkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Garkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoist counters with a straight right hand.
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoist.
Garkov is looking for a counter combo.

McCoist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garkov avoiding damage as McCoist throws knees to the body.
McCoist is pressed up against the cage. Garkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoist down to the mat. McCoist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for McCoist with that takedown attempt.

McCoist closes the distance and pushes Garkov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McCoist.
Garkov is trying to pull guard but McCoist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garkov's elbow.
McCoist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Sergei Garkov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist is pressed up against the cage. Garkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoist down to the mat. McCoist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Garkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garkov avoids it really well and circles away.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoist as he jumps to the side.
McCoist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoist scores with a kick to the midsection.

McCoist has managed to clinch.
Garkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCoist is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCoist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCoist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCoist working a defensive guard here.
Garkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoist has wrist control.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoist has wrist control.
Wiley McCoist has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCoist trying to keep a closed guard but Garkov is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCoist is on top in guard.

McCoist trying to control but Garkov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garkov is working an open guard so McCoist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garkov goes for a double leg but McCoist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoist continues to drive forward.

McCoist moves into the clinch.

McCoist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoist lands with a kick to the temple. Garkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCoist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Garkov moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McCoist jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but McCoist blocks nicely.

McCoist has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garkov blocks it with crossed arms.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.
Garkov looks to land a combination but McCoist avoids it well.

Garkov tries to keep at a distance but McCoist has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoist is stalling here.
Garkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sergei Garkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiley McCoist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garkov being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiley McCoist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoist 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiley McCoist!

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery McCurnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May comes to the cage accompanied by Watch you Bleed by FFDP. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

May
vs
McCurnin

190 cm
28
176 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

161 cm
26
142 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woody May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avery McCurnin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCurnin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? May is fending him off so far but McCurnin persists. Nope, May circles away and we're back to standing.

McCurnin ducks straight into an uppercut from May and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - McCurnin manages to regain guard straight away.

McCurnin is rocked!
May will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

May decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCurnin is still on wobbly legs! Can May finish him?
May chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCurnin moves in looking to clinch but May pushes him off.
McCurnin seems to have recovered his senses.

May closes the distance and clinches.
McCurnin fails to pull guard.
Our sources have told us that May has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McCurnin jumps guard but May stands there with McCurnin around his waist. McCurnin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woody May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery McCurnin.
McCurnin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. May smiles and moves away.

May has McCurnin up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCurnin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but May gets the underhooks and prevents it.
May struggles to land a body shot inside as McCurnin controls his hands.
McCurnin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
May unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCurnin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
May blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCurnin misses with a short punch on the inside.
May digs a right hand into McCurnin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCurnin's gas tank.
McCurnin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin working aggressively here.
May controlling the action here for a moment.
May can't find room to land a body shot as McCurnin controls the action.

May decides to pull guard.
May has McCurnin pulled in close to control his posture.
May looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
May pulls McCurnin in close to prevent any damage.
McCurnin throwing strikes from guard but May blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

May has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McCurnin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McCurnin tries to break the clinch but May is controlling the position.
McCurnin has had enough of the clinch but May keeps him there for the moment.

May drags the fight down to the ground.
May seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCurnin wants to control from the top but May keeps moving.
May has his hands on McCurnin's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
May continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCurnin wants to get up but he can't break May'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 a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woody May dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

May shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
May looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCurnin is looking for a sweep. May is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
May looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

May decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurnin tries to clinch but May moves out of range.

McCurnin tries to keep at a distance but May has taken the fight into the clinch.
May'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.
McCurnin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. May just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
May avoiding damage.
McCurnin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from May.
May misses with a punch to the body.
McCurnin managing to block the knees to the body from May.
McCurnin looking to throw knees to the head but May is blocking nicely.
May digs a right hand into McCurnin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCurnin's gas tank.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCurnin can do to turn this around?
McCurnin fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A frustrated look appears on McCurnin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCurnin has had enough of the clinch but May keeps him there for the moment.
McCurnin throws a punch but it's blocked by May.
McCurnin missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by May as McCurnin tries to tie him up.

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

May darts in and clinches McCurnin up against the cage.

May pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCurnin misses with a looping right.
May appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

May closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
May lands a body shot.
McCurnin struggles to land a body shot inside as May controls his hands.
McCurnin is trying to drag May to the mat but May just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Woody May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery McCurnin.
May prevents the takedown attempt.
McCurnin takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCurnin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCurnin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
May working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
May leaning against his opponent.
May works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCurnin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but May has him pressed against the cage.
Woody May has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCurnin pushes May back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

May has hold of one of McCurnin's legs. McCurnin is fighting the takedown attempt but May gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

May gets to his feet. McCurnin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
May connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
May misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

May takes the fight into the clinch.
McCurnin takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woody May dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

May thuds his shin into the meat of McCurnin's side.
McCurnin doesn't manage to clinch there - May circles away.

May gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by May.
May has McCurnin pressed against the cage, preventing McCurnin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCurnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCurnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

May's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May tries to clinch up but McCurnin circles away and keeps his distance.
Avery McCurnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCurnin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

May bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McCurnin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!

May stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.

May shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! McCurnin is on queer street and May is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Woody May!
After winning the bout, Woody May 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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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar Baker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Baker
vs
Simmons

186 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

195 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons slips a straight right by Baker.

Baker lands a big uppercut and Simmons crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Simmons looks OK. Baker waves Simmons back to his feet!

It looks like Fred Simmons has been cut.
Simmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Baker sends Simmons crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baker is motioning to the referee to let Simmons up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Simmons has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Simmons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Simmons has picked Baker up - he's going for a ride! Simmons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Baker is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well.

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

Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Baker defends the submission attempt.

Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simmons is looking for a kimura here.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.

Simmons is trying for a kimura here. Baker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simmons wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Simmons!
After the fight, Fred Simmons was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.