RSF 1 - Ambition PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen Parkway Drive - Dark Days as his entrance music. 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.

Daddy
vs
Volkov

190 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov clobbers Daddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Mac Daddy has been cut.
Daddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daddy wants it to stay on the feet.
Daddy misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daddy.
Daddy misses the jab.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Daddy avoids it with no problem.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Daddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Daddy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov connects with a jab.

Mac Daddy's cut is getting worse.
Daddy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daddy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Volkov instigates a clinch.
Daddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Daddy.
Daddy lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.

Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Mac Daddy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Volkov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Daddy with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.

Jeez, Mac Daddy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Daddy tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Daddy pushes him away.
Mac Daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
It looked like Daddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daddy circles away.
Daddy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daddy with a body shot.
Volkov cracks Daddy with a right hand to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Volkov!
William Volkov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Zamana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baker comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Get in My Way. Zamana is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Modestep - Show Me A Sign. Steven Baker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Baker
vs
Zamana

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Max Octane Fight Wear
HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven 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, Rafal Zamana!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zamana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zamana wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.

Zamana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zamana has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
Zamana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zamana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zamana has gone for a leg lock! Baker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zamana's guard.

Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker trying to control but Zamana is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Baker drops back looking for a leg! Zamana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamana manages to kick Baker off! Baker jumps back into Zamana's guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Zamana's legs - danger averted.
Zamana trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zamana keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.

Zamana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zamana keeps moving.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zamana keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Baker drives through and clinches with Zamana against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zamana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker is looking to clinch.

Baker moves into the clinch.

Zamana pulls guard.
Baker controlling from the top position.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamana controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.

Baker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zamana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamana keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.

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.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Baker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baker gets a clinch.

Baker tightens his grip and picks Zamana up, before dumping him to the ground. Zamana manages to land in guard.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Zamana is keeping the position.

Baker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Baker drops back looking for a leg! Zamana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamana manages to kick Baker off! Baker jumps back into Zamana's guard.
Zamana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zamana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamana keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker 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.
Baker trying to control but Zamana is working from the bottom.
Baker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zamana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zamana pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Baker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker trying to control but Zamana is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zamana stuffs the takedown.

Zamana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zamana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker wants to control but Zamana passes easily into half guard.

Zamana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zamana manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to control but Zamana is having none of it.
Zamana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zamana wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Baker working to try and regain half guard.
Zamana thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zamana wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Baker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zamana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zamana manages to capitalize on a mistake by Baker to take his back!
Zamana is trying to stick to Baker's back but Baker is turning into Zamana. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zamana's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baker.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zamana keeps moving.

Zamana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Baker drops back looking for a leg! Zamana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamana manages to kick Baker off! Baker jumps back into Zamana's guard.
Zamana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafal Zamana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zamana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamana.
Baker is trying to control but can't.

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

Baker looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zamana passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker gets back to half guard.

Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zamana pulls his head out easily.
Zamana is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Rafal Zamana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker wants to get back to full 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.

Zamana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamana.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Zamana is very close to passing his half guard.

Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zamana pulls his head out easily.
Zamana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zamana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to improve his position but Zamana is controlling well.

Baker actively working from the bottom here.

Baker is defending against the submission attempts here by Zamana.

Zamana is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zamana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zamana leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Zamana gets the takedown into side control.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Zamana is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well.
Baker is looking to regain half guard here but Zamana keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker stops Zamana from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Zamana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zamana 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafal Zamana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafal Zamana made sure he mentioned Max Octane Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Steven Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I underperformed. But I promise it won't happen again, remember these words when I'm getting that gold wrapped around my waist.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasmir Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasmir Klitschko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Klitschko
vs
Morrow

200 cm
23
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
289 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasmir Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morrow back to the cage. Klitschko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Klitschko takes a swing at Morrow's ribcage but misses.
Morrow scores with a hook.
Klitschko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morrow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Morrow misses the jab.
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko walks straight into a right hand from Morrow - that's dropped him! Morrow jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Klitschko from any more punishment! Klitschko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clay Morrow!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam McManaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus O Halloran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McManaman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McManaman
vs
O Halloran

190 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam McManaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus O Halloran!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from McManaman. Those never looked like landing.
O Halloran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McManamans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Adam McManaman has been cut.
McManaman misses the shot to the body.
Seamus O Halloran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Halloran throws an overhand right that lands on McManaman's shoulder, as McManaman tries to avoid the shot.
McManaman throws out a powerful jab.
O Halloran takes a swing at McManaman's ribcage but misses.
McManaman throwing a counter right hand but O Halloran manages to avoid it.
A big left from McManaman misses.
O Halloran misses with a hook to the body
and McManaman counters with a straight right hand.
McManaman tries for a takedown but O Halloran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from McManaman finds it's way through O Halloran's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that McManaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
O Halloran ducks under a wild hook from McManaman.
McManaman throws out a loose jab but O Halloran uses good head movement to avoid it.
McManaman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Halloran throws a hook but McManaman avoids it easily.
O Halloran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McManaman slips a jab from O Halloran.
An attempted straight right counter from McManaman misses the target.
O Halloran catches McManaman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Halloran misses with a wild body shot.
McManaman looks to land a left hand but O Halloran moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Halloran! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Halloran lands a glancing blow to the side of McManaman's head.
O Halloran lands a slapping body shot.
O Halloran walks into a stiff left hand from McManaman.
O Halloran misses with a hook
enabling McManaman to counter with a crisp jab.
O Halloran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManaman.
O Halloran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McManaman throws a good cross that connects.
McManaman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Halloran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McManaman throws an overhand right that lands on O Halloran's shoulder, as O Halloran tries to avoid the shot.
O Halloran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McManaman blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Halloran misses with a right hand
letting McManaman counter with a right hand.
McManaman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McManaman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McManaman shoots in and drives through. O Halloran sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Halloran lands an overhand right.

Adam McManaman's cut is getting worse.
McManaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManaman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McManaman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by O Halloran.
McManaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Halloran lands with a good body shot.
McManaman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManaman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Halloran throws a poor cross that misses
and McManaman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Halloran tries to bum rush McManaman with a series of wild strikes but McManaman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Halloran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McManaman.
O Halloran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Halloran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Halloran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManaman manages to avoid it.
O Halloran slips under a jab from McManaman.
McManaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Halloran was well out of range. Poor timing from McManaman.
McManaman slips a straight right by O Halloran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McManaman avoids the body shot from O Halloran.
O Halloran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McManaman.
Seamus O Halloran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McManaman misses with a body shot.
O Halloran misses the shot to the body.
McManaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Halloran moves away.
O Halloran rushes McManaman with punches - McManaman moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, McManaman goes down! O Halloran follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus O Halloran!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xander might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nice to Meet Me. Owens has chosen Justice - Gensis † as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xander
vs
Owens

172 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Xander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Owens!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Owens drives through and clinches with Xander against the cage.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xander pulls his leg out and moves away.

Owens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owens showed some decent athleticism there.
Xander is looking to improve his position.

Xander is defending against the submission attempts here by Owens.
Xander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Owens is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Owens is keen to just control but Xander is a slippery customer.
Xander trying to control here.
Xander is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Xander actively working from the bottom here.

Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Owens working away.
Owens wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Xander tries to improve position but can't.

Owens swings around for an armbar but Xander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Owens's guard.
Xander scoring with punches to the head and body.

Xander has gone for a leg lock! Owens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xander's guard.

Owens tries to stand but Xander is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens passes Xander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Owens is pressing down on Xander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xander is holding on for now.

Xander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owens trying to control from half guard but Xander is working away.
Xander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Owens prevents Xander from improving his position.
Xander wants to control but Owens is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Xander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Owens seems to be working for a kimura but Xander defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to take a breather but Xander is having none of it.
Xander trying to control here.
Owens wants to take a breather but Xander is having none of it.
Xander won't allow Owens to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xander tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xander is looking to improve his position.

Xander looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is looking to advance position but Xander won't allow it.

Xander actively working from the bottom here.
Xander is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Xander is not content to let Owens control the position.

Owens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xander sees it coming and defends easily.
Owens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Xander reverses the position - he's now on top in Owens's guard.
Owens being controlled here, momentarily.
Xander won't allow Owens to get back to his feet.

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.
Xander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xander stays in close to Owens's body and controls the position.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Xander from controlling successfully.
Xander controlling from the top position.
Xander trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Xander clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.
Xander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Owens pulls his leg out and moves away.

Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander is not content to let Owens control the position.
Xander wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Owens wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Xander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owens passes Xander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Owens shoots for a double leg takedown but Xander sprawls well. He's pushed Owens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Owens drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Xander goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owens has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Xander but great work by Owens.
You can see the frustration on Xander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xander is working hard here to advance position.
Owens trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Xander throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Owens trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Xander tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.
Xander sneaks back into half guard.

Xander actively working from the bottom here.
Owens is trying to control the action in half guard but Xander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xander punching from the bottom.
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Xander is looking to control Owens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xander avoid being mounted?
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Xander looking for submissions off his back.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
Robbie Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xander wants a takedown but no success here.
Owens wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Owens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xander to the mat! Xander manages to get full guard.

Xander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Owens escapes and throws Xander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Owens. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xander keeps working.
Charlie Xander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xander gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owens is trying to control. Xander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Owens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xander!
Owens trying to control but Xander is having none of it.
Xander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Xander is staying active underneath Owens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Owens seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Owens!
After the fight, Robbie Owens 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.
In defeat, Charlie Xander stepped up to the mic, saying 'Robbie Owens was the better fighter tonight and deserved the win. I'll get back to my training and work my arse off until I get that gold.'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Teller
vs
Ogard

203 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
290 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ogard!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller swings for the body but Ogard moves out of range.
Ogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teller misses with a right hand
and Teller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jackson Teller has been cut.
Ogard throws a hook but Teller blocks it.
Ogard throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ogard throws a hook but Teller avoids it easily.
Ogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ogard looks to land a right hand but Teller moved out of range.
Teller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ogard misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Teller as he connects with a hook.
Ogard looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Ogard should have avoided that one.
Teller swings for the body but Ogard moves out of range.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ogard.
As Teller backs off Ogard throws a huge counter combo but Teller manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogard misses with a straight left.
Teller is looking to counter the offense by Ogard and move into the clinch.
Ogard jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Ogard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Ogard throws a series of punches but Teller avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Teller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ogard misses with an uppercut
and Teller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Ogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivan Ogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogard tries to move into range but Teller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Ivan Ogard has been cut.
Ogard loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ogard looks winded!

Teller moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller gets through Ogard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teller lands a hook that snaps the head of Ogard backwards.
Teller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teller drops Ogard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ogard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Ogard is rocked!
Teller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teller has a couple of punches blocked by Ogard.
Teller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ogard.
A short body shot lands from Teller as the two fighters clinch.
Teller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teller misses with a body punch.
Teller scores with a shot to the side of Ogard's head.
Teller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teller lands a body punch.
Teller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teller.
Teller gets through Ogard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teller lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ogard backwards.
Teller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ogards head.
Teller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teller scores with a shoulder strike.
Teller misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Teller.
Ogard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teller tries to throw a body punch but Ogard avoids it by throwing Teller back against the cage.
Teller working aggressively here.
Teller swings wildly with an uppercut but Ogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teller tries to throw a body punch but Ogard avoids it by throwing Teller back against the cage.
Teller lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Teller.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Teller stalling.
Teller seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller swings wildly with an uppercut but Ogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ogard blocks an uppercut.
Teller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Teller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Teller lands with a shot to the body.

Teller sends Ogard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Teller is motioning to the referee to let Ogard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teller counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Teller!