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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Brorsfjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIghty Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MIghty Mo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Brorsfjell
vs
Mo

180 cm
19
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ragnar Brorsfjell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIghty Mo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MIghty Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo looks to land a combination but Brorsfjell avoids it well.
Mo misses with the combination.
Brorsfjell looks to land a combination but Mo avoids it well.
Mo throws a combination that misses

and Brorsfjell counters with a takedown into side control.

Brorsfjell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Brorsfjell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brorsfjell trying to control the position but Mo is working away.

Brorsfjell stands up and beckons Mo to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mo duly obliges.
Mo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brorsfjell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mo looks gassed!
Mo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brorsfjell counters by clinching up.
Brorsfjell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brorsfjell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Brorsfjell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brorsfjell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brorsfjell tries to clinch there but Mo circles away.
Brorsfjell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Brorsfjell darts in and clinches Mo up against the cage.
Brorsfjell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brorsfjell fails to pull guard.
Brorsfjell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brorsfjell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo wants to break free but Brorsfjell has control.
Brorsfjell has Mo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brorsfjell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Mo.
Mo tries to circle away but Brorsfjell has him pinned against the cage.
Mo tries to throw a body punch but Brorsfjell avoids it by throwing Mo back against the cage.
Brorsfjell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mo pushes Brorsfjell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brorsfjell fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brorsfjell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mo is fending him off so far but Brorsfjell persists. Nope, Mo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Mo works over Brorsfjell's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brorsfjell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mo.
Mo throws a right hand that Brorsfjell ducks under and follows up with a left that Brorsfjell also avoids with ease.
Brorsfjell fails with the takedown.
Mo throws a series of punches but Brorsfjell avoids them all with ease.
Brorsfjell is looking to clinch.
Brorsfjell shoots in but Mo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brorsfjell.
Mo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brorsfjell fails to land the takedown.
Mo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mo jabs at Brorsfjell's body.
Mo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brorsfjell rather than just go for the knockout.
Brorsfjell shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to de liver by Mo. Beautiful body shot.
Brorsfjell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mo misses.
Mo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brorsfjell misses with a takedown attempt - Mo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mo throws a series of punches but Brorsfjell moves out of range.
Mo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brorsfjell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brorsfjell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mo is just riding it out for now. Brorsfjell eventually gives up the hold.
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 Ragnar Brorsfjell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brorsfjell moves into the clinch.
Brorsfjell tries to score a body lock takedown but Mo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Mo as the two fighters clinch.

Brorsfjell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brorsfjell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mo stands and steps away. Brorsfjell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mo lands a jab to the head.
Brorsfjell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brorsfjell avoids the body shot from Mo.
Brorsfjell looks for a takedown but Mo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Brorsfjell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mo misses with a combination

and Brorsfjell counters with a shoot takedown. Mo fights it but they end up in guard.
Brorsfjell looking to sit in guard and control but Mo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mo stands up from Brorsfjell's guard - Mo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left and a right from Mo both land. Nice combination.
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Mo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Brorsfjell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mo's guard now.

Brorsfjell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brorsfjell has Mo in his guard.
Brorsfjell is trying to keep Mo in close.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brorsfjell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mo has managed to get both his arms back between Brorsfjell's legs - danger averted.
Brorsfjell looking to control.
Mo wants to get up but he can't break Brorsfjell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ragnar Brorsfjell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brorsfjell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mo manages to get himself to full guard.
Brorsfjell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brorsfjell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brorsfjell in side control, throwing shots but Mo defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brorsfjell advances to mount.
Brorsfjell tries to control but Mo wriggling away.
Mo can't escape the position.
Brorsfjell trying to control but Mo is having none of it.

Brorsfjell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mo is on top in guard.
Mo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Brorsfjell is working an open guard so Mo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MIghty Mo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mo throws a series of punches but Brorsfjell avoids them all with ease.
Brorsfjell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brorsfjell backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brorsfjell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brorsfjell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mo is fending him off so far but Brorsfjell persists. Nope, Mo circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Brorsfjell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mo, as that shot connected.
Mo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mo wants it to stay on the feet.
Brorsfjell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mo avoids it really well and circles away.
Brorsfjell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Brorsfjell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mo slaps away a takedown attempt from Brorsfjell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brorsfjell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mo scores with a body shot.
Mo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mo duly obliges.
Mo looks to land a combination. Brorsfjell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mo!
Mo throws a series of punches but Brorsfjell avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brorsfjell.
Mo just misses with a punch to the body.
Brorsfjell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mo.
Mo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Brorsfjell moves into the clinch.

Brorsfjell pulls guard successfully.
Brorsfjell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Brorsfjell is looking for a triangle but Mo pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brorsfjell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mo preventing the sweep.

Brorsfjell working for a triangle but Mo defends it easily.

Mo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mo as he avoids it easily.
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Mo looks to land a combination but Brorsfjell avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mo lands a right hook to the body.

Brorsfjell pushes Mo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mo scores with a shot to the side of Brorsfjell's head.
Brorsfjell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brorsfjell wants a takedown but no success here.
Mo lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mo tries to break free but Brorsfjell pushes him back against the cage.
Brorsfjell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brorsfjell has Mo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brorsfjell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mo smiles and moves away.
Brorsfjell shoots for a takedown but Mo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brorsfjell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mo finds it's way round the side to connect with Brorsfjell's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brorsfjell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mo sprawls well. Mo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brorsfjell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brorsfjell doesn't seem bothered though.
Brorsfjell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brorsfjell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Brorsfjell forces Mo back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brorsfjell.
Brorsfjell looking for a takedown.

Brorsfjell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mo misses with a two punch combination.
MIghty Mo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brorsfjell slips a jab and a cross from Mo.
Mo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Brorsfjell counters with a single leg into guard. Mo didn't expect that.
Ragnar Brorsfjell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MIghty Mo.
I think Brorsfjell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ragnar Brorsfjell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelk Samsamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samsamson has chosen Brian Jones is bout to get KO'd as his entrance music. Brian Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Samsamson

183 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Donkey Punch Apparel

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jelk Samsamson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Samsamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones dives in and grabs Samsamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samsamson pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Samsamson throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

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

Jones 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.
Samsamson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Samsamson has recovered full guard.

Jones 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.

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

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

That's two 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.
Samsamson wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.

Samsamson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Samsamson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samsamson misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Samsamson fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samsamson can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsamson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones won't allow Samsamson to sweep him here.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Samsamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samsamson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Samsamson's guard.
Samsamson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones stops Samsamson from standing up.

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

That's four 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.

Jones drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jones as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Samsamson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jones! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Vendetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morozov
vs
Vendetti

192 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Morozov!
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, Johny Vendetti!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vendetti drops Morozov with a big left hand and mounts him. Morozov is in big trouble!

It looks like Vladamir Morozov has been cut.
Morozov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vendetti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morozov is looking to escape.

Vendetti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morozov has worked his arm free - good work by Morozov!
Vendetti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Vendetti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morozov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!

Vendetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morozov, who protects the arm well.

Vendetti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vendetti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetti throws a strike aimed at the side of Morozov's head but Morozov avoids it well.

Vendetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morozov, who protects the arm well.

Vendetti has hold of Morozov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morozov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vendetti cranks the arm and Morozov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morozov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johny Vendetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Pietrovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietrovitch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punishment - Biohazard. Nikolai Pietrovitch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pietrovitch
vs
Barba

191 cm
23
214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Pietrovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barba misses with a takedown attempt - Pietrovitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pietrovitch.
Pietrovitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pietrovitch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Barba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pietrovitch!

Barba moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pietrovitch has worked his arm free - good work by Pietrovitch!

Barba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Barba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pietrovitch has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barba tries for a kimura but Pietrovitch is defending well.

Barba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Barba swings around for an armbar but Pietrovitch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barba's guard.

Barba working for a triangle but Pietrovitch defends it easily.

Barba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pietrovitch passes into side control.
Barba looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pietrovitch tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barba tries to buck Pietrovitch off but Pietrovitch is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Pietrovitch decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pietrovitch throws a right and a left that Barba avoids nicely.
Barba slips a jab and a cross from Pietrovitch.
Barba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pietrovitch.
Barba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barba fails with a takedown attempt.
Barba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pietrovitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikolai Pietrovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Barba.

Barba gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrovitch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barba asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Barba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pietrovitch has escaped the position, nice work there.

Barba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pietrovitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pietrovitch stops Barba from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pietrovitch looks to land a combination but Barba avoids it well.
Pietrovitch throws a series of punches but Barba avoids them all with ease.
Pietrovitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolai Pietrovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pietrovitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barba.
Pietrovitch throws a left and a right that both miss

and Barba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pietrovitch!
Pietrovitch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pietrovitch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Barba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pietrovitch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pietrovitch!

Barba is looking for a triangle but Pietrovitch pushes his legs off easily.

Barba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrovitch wants to get up but he can't break Barba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Barba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pietrovitch uses it to pass to side control.
Barba gets back to half guard.
Barba is breathing heavily.

Barba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pietrovitch pulls his head out easily.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Barba actively working from the bottom here.

Barba looking for submissions off his back.
Pietrovitch wants to get back to his feet.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barba actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pietrovitch throws a left and a right that both miss

and Barba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barba is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pietrovitch to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba regains half guard.
Barba tries to roll over but Pietrovitch keeps him under control.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Barba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pietrovitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Pietrovitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Pietrovitch does no damage.
Barba shoots in for a takedown but Pietrovitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Barba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Barba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pietrovitch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pietrovitch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pietrovitch!
Pietrovitch wants to stand but Barba is controlling his arm.
Barba is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pietrovitch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barba is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba regains half guard.
Pietrovitch is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barba looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pietrovitch passes into side control!
Pietrovitch wants to stand but Barba is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barba tries to roll over but Pietrovitch keeps him under control.

Pietrovitch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barba.
Barba tries to buck Pietrovitch off but Pietrovitch is having none of it.
Barba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Barba actively working from the bottom here.

Barba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pietrovitch pulls his head out easily.
Frank Barba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Barba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pietrovitch pulls his head out easily.
Pietrovitch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Barba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nikolai Pietrovitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barba dodges the punch combination from Pietrovitch.
Pietrovitch tries to bum rush Barba with a series of wild strikes but Barba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Pietrovitch.
Pietrovitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pietrovitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietrovitch looks to land a combination but Barba avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barba is defended easily by Pietrovitch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barba.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolai Pietrovitch.
I think Barba 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Barba!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyo Pirtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dumas
vs
Pirtong

190 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tiyo Pirtong!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pirtong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirtong.

Dumas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pirtong is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dumas working for a submission but Pirtong is keeping him at bay.
Dumas dominating with strikes here.

Pirtong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pirtong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Dumas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pirtong is surviving well by controlling Dumas's body position as best he can.
Pirtong is looking to get to half guard.
Dumas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pirtong wants to control but Dumas is having none of it.
Pirtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dumas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dumas blocks Pirtong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dumas has isolated one of Pirtong's arms. Pirtong looking to fight him off but Dumas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Con Dumas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martelo Claudio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Austin
vs
Claudio

192 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martelo Claudio!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Claudio as he avoids it easily.
Claudio lands a jab to the nose.
Claudio connects with the punch.
Austin fails with the takedown.
Claudio misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Claudio slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Claudio to the mat! Claudio manages to get full guard.
Austin postures up in Claudio's guard and throws a big left but Claudio blocks it.
Austin won't allow Claudio to get back to his feet.
Austin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Claudio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Claudio wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin landing some decent shots from guard.
Austin 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.
Claudio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Claudio works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Claudio there.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin blocks a jab.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claudio as he jumps to the side.
Martelo Claudio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Claudio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martelo Claudio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claudio scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Claudio. That snapped Austin's head back.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudio throws out the jab.
Claudio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin tries to clinch but Claudio moves out of range.
Claudio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Claudio gets caught flat footed, as Austin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Claudio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claudio can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Claudio wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudio is retaining full guard.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin prevents Claudio from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Claudio lands the left hand.
Claudio misses with a straight right.

Austin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Claudio is trying to defend but Austin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claudio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Austin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudio is looking to escape.
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claudio pushes Austin off looking to stand but Austin dives back in and keeps control.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Claudio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Claudio's waist but Claudio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Austin off to one side.
Claudio keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Claudio.
Claudio sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Claudio connects with a right hand. Austin shakes it off.
Claudio cracks Austin with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Claudio, as that shot connected.
Claudio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claudio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Claudio coming out on top.
Austin takes one to the chin there.
Claudio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Austin on the side of the head.
Claudio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Austin.
Austin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Claudio lands with an overhand left.
Austin fails with the takedown.
Claudio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Austin momentarily.
Claudio slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Claudio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Claudio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claudio wants it to stay on the feet.
Claudio scores with a nice strike.
Claudio lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Claudio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claudio.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Claudio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Claudio jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Claudio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martelo Claudio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Austin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Claudio lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Claudio tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Claudio to the ground. Claudio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claudio lands with an uppercut that bounces Austin off the cage and back into rage.
Claudio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Austin in his tracks.
Claudio thuds his right hand into Austin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Austin walks into a straight right hand from Claudio.
Nice jab there from Claudio.
A cross from Claudio lands.
Claudio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Claudio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Claudio tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Austin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claudio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Claudio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Austin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Austin needs to keep his hands up - Claudio had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin takes one to the chin there.
Claudio scores with a nice head shot.
Claudio connects with a single shot there.
Claudio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claudio lands a head shot.
Martelo Claudio seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Claudio, as that shot connected.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Claudio.
Austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claudio lands with a straight right. Austin didn't see that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Claudio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claudio.
Claudio scores with a sloppy right hand. Austin should have avoided that one.
Jab from Claudio.
A punch lands to the side of Austin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Claudio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Austin is rocked!
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claudio.
Claudio catches Austin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Claudio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claudio misses with a looping left.
Claudio missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Claudio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Austin. Austin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Claudio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Claudio! Austin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martelo Claudio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
McCarty

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McCarty! King dives in looking to finish! McCarty is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tavaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weed
vs
Tavaras

185 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demian Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Tavaras!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Weed staying calm.
Weed looking to control but instead Tavaras has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tavaras won't allow Weed to pass to mount.
Weed trying to control the action but Tavaras is working from the bottom.
Weed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tavaras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavaras is trying to stand back up but Weed is controlling him
Weed moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavaras is not content to let Weed control the position.
Weed advances nicely into full mount.
Weed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weed controlling from mount.

That's two 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.
Weed wants to take his opponent's back but Tavaras doesn't allow it.

Weed moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tavaras has worked his arm free - good work by Tavaras!
Weed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tavaras's legs.
Weed controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed tries to move to mount but Tavaras blocks the move with his legs.
Weed has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tavaras!

Weed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tavaras is on top in guard.

Tavaras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tavaras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tavaras preventing the sweep.
Weed has Tavaras pulled in close to control his posture.

Tavaras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weed wants to sweep but no luck.

Tavaras 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.
Tavaras looks gassed!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavaras is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavaras tries for a takedown but Weed circles away easily

and Weed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tavaras!
Tavaras is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Weed has taken his back.
Weed controls the action.
Tavaras prevents Weed from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Weed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tavaras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Weed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weed wants to sweep here but Tavaras controlling him for the moment.

Tavaras 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.

Tavaras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tavaras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weed has his hands on Tavaras's head, controlling the position.
Weed looking for a sweep. Not yet Weed, not yet.
Weed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavaras passes Weed's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Tavaras seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavaras is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed moves into full guard.
Weed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tavaras is looking to escape.
Weed controlling from the full mount.

Weed working for a submission but Tavaras is keeping him at bay.

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.
Weed wants to control the pace but Tavaras is squirming around nicely.

Weed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tavaras is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tavaras and Weed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Weed is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Weed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Demian Weed just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Weed gets a takedown into half guard.
Weed trying to mount his opponent but Tavaras defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavaras is not content to let Weed control the position.
Weed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tavaras!
Weed controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Weed dominated that second round.
That's time! Weed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tavaras fails with the takedown

so Weed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Weed forces his way into half guard.
Weed wants to pass the guard but Tavaras is defending well.
Weed trying to control the action but Tavaras is working from the bottom.
Weed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weed wants to take a breather but Tavaras is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed is looking to advance position but Tavaras won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tavaras counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tavaras 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.
Tavaras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed is pressing down on Tavaras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weed is on top in guard.

Weed has gone for a leg lock! Tavaras slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weed's guard.
Weed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tavaras manages to get himself to full guard.
Weed passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is not content to let Weed control the position.
Tavaras tries to escape but Weed is in control.
Weed just content to control the position.

Weed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavaras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tavaras is not content to let Weed control the position.
Demian Weed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jon Tavaras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weed prevents Tavaras from escaping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Weed!