KDFC 3: Bang or Submit PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruki Pushki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Drago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pushki
vs
Drago

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Pushki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pushki has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pushki successfully pulls guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drago wants to control from the top but Pushki keeps moving.
Pushki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drago stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch but Pushki moves away

and Pushki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pushki.

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

Pushki has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Pushki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pushki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pushki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Pushki working hard to break the clinch.
Pushki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushki has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Pushki is controlling the position.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pushki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruki Pushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Drago.
Drago tries to stall but Pushki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Pushki gets control of Drago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pushki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

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

Pushki moves into the clinch.

Pushki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pushki tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Drago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pushki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Drago trying to control the action but Pushki is working from the bottom.
Pushki pushes Drago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Drago decides to stand back up. Drago steps back and let's Pushki get back to his feet.
Pushki is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Pushki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
Drago misses with a body punch

and Pushki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Pushki keeps him there for the moment.
Drago is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Pushki has the dominant position.
Pushki wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Pushki controls his hands.
Drago tries to circle away but Pushki has him pinned against the cage.
Drago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushki's efforts to push away.

Pushki breaks the clinch.
Drago tries to clinch but Pushki moves away

and Pushki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago keeps control of Pushki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruki Pushki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Drago gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Pushki moves into the clinch.

Pushki manages to break the clinch.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pushki circles away quickly and effectively.
Pushki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Victor Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pushki blocks a leg kick.

Pushki takes the fight into the clinch.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pushki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pushki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a leg kick

and Pushki counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pushki avoids it.
Drago can't break the clinch.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Pushki has double underhooks.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pushki walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Victor Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushki tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Pushki backing up. Pushki nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.

Drago pushes Pushki up against the cage in a clinch.

Drago manages to break the clinch.
Pushki blocks a head kick by Drago.
Drago lands with an uppercut that bounces Pushki off the cage and back into rage.
Drago shoots and misses
and Pushki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch but Pushki moves away
and Pushki counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
Pushki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drago wants to clinch
and Pushki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago tries to clinch up

and Pushki counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Pushki avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Pushki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.
Ruki Pushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Drago.
Pushki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drago tries to pull guard but Pushki won't allow it.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago tries to work over Pushki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Pushki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pushki tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.

Pushki moves into the clinch.
Pushki is looking to break free of the clinch but Drago has double underhooks.

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.

Drago has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pushki regains guard immediately.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Pushki is keeping the position.
Drago advances position into side control!

Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushki is defending well.
Pushki is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drago misses with a takedown

and Pushki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pushki.
Drago missing with knees to the body.
Pushki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago wants to clinch
and Pushki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Pushki.
Drago wants to clinch but Pushki slips to the side

and Pushki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pushki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Pushki keeps him there for the moment.
Drago trying to stall but Pushki improves his position.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pushki smiles and moves away.
Ruki Pushki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Drago.
Pushki moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.

Drago tries to keep at a distance but Pushki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Drago breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt

and Pushki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pushki.

Pushki stands up from Drago's guard - Pushki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pushki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pushki.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago looking to stall.

Pushki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Drago regains guard immediately.
Pushki throws a big right hand that misses.
Pushki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Drago!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tama Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang Bang. 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.

Bang
vs
Goldman

175 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

GTi - MTG - New Stock !!

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tama Bang!
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, Herrick Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bang!
Goldman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bang's face.
A nice elbow there by Goldman.
Goldman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bang in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bang to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herrick Goldman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamza Aspallan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alikai Drustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamza Aspallan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aspallan
vs
Drustav

184 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 St Petersburg, Hamza Aspallan!
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, Alikai Drustav!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drustav tries to clinch but Aspallan moves out of range.
Aspallan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Drustav scores with a punch to the head.
Drustav is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Drustav.
Drustav connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aspallan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drustav tries to avoid it but Aspallan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drustav to the ground. Drustav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drustav cracks Aspallan with an open hand slap.
Drustav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drustav uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aspallan dodges the punch combination from Drustav.
Drustav is looking to clinch but Aspallan is avoiding it.
Drustav tries to clinch but Aspallan moves out of range.
Drustav bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aspallan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Aspallan 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.
Drustav wants to get back to his feet but Aspallan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspallan trying to control but Drustav is working from the bottom.
Drustav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aspallan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drustav scores with a jab to the jaw.

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.
Drustav tries to clinch up.
Drustav keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drustav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alikai Drustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drustav.
A leg kick checked by Aspallan.
Drustav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aspallan in his tracks.
Drustav lunges at Aspallan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aspallan's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drustav darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aspallan needs to keep his hands up - Drustav had a free shot at his head there.
Drustav moves in looking to clinch but Aspallan pushes him off.
Drustav throws a sloppy head kick and Aspallan moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Drustav. No joy for Aspallan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Aspallan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Drustav - just one landing.
Drustav lands a jab.
Drustav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aspallan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drustav might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav tries a low kick but Aspallan avoids it.

Drustav takes the fight into the clinch.
Drustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspallan won't allow it.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drustav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drustav has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drustav is trying to break free.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Drustav scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspallan trying to control the position but instead, Drustav has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aspallan into the cage.
Drustav lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drustav.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Aspallan has him pressed against the cage.
Drustav scores with a shoulder strike.
Drustav can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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.
Drustav tries to circle away but Aspallan has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Drustav on the inside.
Drustav lands a right hand.
Drustav lands with a short shot to the head.
Drustav is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspallan has double underhooks.
Drustav presses Aspallan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drustav tries to circle away but Aspallan has him pinned against the cage.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Aspallan is controlling him.
Drustav lands a nice uppercut.
Drustav throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Aspallan has him pressed against the cage.
Aspallan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspallan keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aspallan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Aspallan is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drustav wants to clinch up but Aspallan keeps it at a distance.
Drustav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drustav tries to clinch but Aspallan moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drustav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspallan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drustav wants to clinch but Aspallan slips to the side

and Aspallan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aspallan is looking to take a break and control but Drustav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drustav pushes Aspallan off looking to stand but Aspallan dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drustav tries to clinch but Aspallan moves away

and Aspallan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drustav's guard now.
Drustav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aspallan is controlling him.
Aspallan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drustav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspallan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drustav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drustav can do anything to dispel that myth.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Drustav moves into the clinch successfully.
Drustav presses Aspallan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspallan won't allow it.
Drustav lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspallan backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drustav.
Drustav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aspallan has him pressed against the cage.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Aspallan has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Aspallan keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drustav lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspallan backwards.

Drustav breaks the clinch.

Aspallan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drustav tries to escape but Aspallan is in control.
Aspallan wants to control but Drustav is keeping him busy.
Drustav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Drustav is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drustav tries to clinch there but Aspallan circles away.

Drustav drives through and clinches with Aspallan against the cage.
Drustav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aspallan has him pressed against the cage.
Aspallan has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Aspallan is controlling the position.
Drustav prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Drustav.
Aspallan tries for a takedown but Drustav manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Aspallan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drustav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drustav works Aspallan's body with a nice hook.
Drustav tries to clinch there but Aspallan circles away.

Drustav fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aspallan, pushing him back against the cage.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Aspallan is controlling the position.
Drustav working aggressively here.
Aspallan has Drustav pressed against the cage, preventing Drustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Aspallan has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspallan.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drustav lands a right hand.
Drustav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drustav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Aspallan has him pressed against the cage.
Drustav is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspallan has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Aspallan has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspallan tries to score a body lock takedown but Drustav shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Drustav.
Aspallan looking for a takedown.
Aspallan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drustav.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Aspallan has him pressed against the cage.
Drustav lands with a light punch inside.
Aspallan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Aspallan is working for takedown but Drustav is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Aspallan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Drustav lands with a short shot to the head.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aspallan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drustav's efforts to push away.
Drustav tries to circle away but Aspallan has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drustav tries to circle away but Aspallan has him pinned against the cage.
Drustav has had enough of the clinch but Aspallan keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Drustav scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Drustav.
Aspallan keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Drustav is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspallan has double underhooks.
Drustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aspallan.
A short right from Drustav on the inside.
Drustav lands an uppercut.
Drustav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspallan backwards.
Aspallan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drustav is trying to force a seperation but Aspallan has the dominant position.
Drustav lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav lands with a short shot to the head.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Aspallan is controlling the position.
Drustav working hard to break the clinch.
Drustav pushes Aspallan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drustav lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspallan backwards.
Drustav lands a right hand.
Drustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspallan won't allow it.
Drustav lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspallan backwards.
Drustav tries to circle away but Aspallan has him pinned against the cage.
Drustav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Drustav on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drustav.
Drustav tries to break the clinch but Aspallan is controlling the position.
Aspallan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drustav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aspallan blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Drustav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drustav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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.
Drustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspallan won't allow it.
Drustav tries to break free but Aspallan pushes him back against the cage.
Aspallan keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aspallan looking for a takedown.
Drustav is pressed up against the cage. Aspallan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drustav down to the mat. Drustav avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aspallan takes one to the side of the head.
Drustav tries to clinch up

and Aspallan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drustav's guard.
Aspallan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drustav wants to stand but Aspallan is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aspallan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Aspallan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspallan 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Aspallan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melchior Grzmot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Montoya is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Grzmot
vs
Montoya

193 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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, Melchior Grzmot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grzmot tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grzmot doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.

Montoya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grzmot sprawls well initially but Montoya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grzmot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grzmot tries to get out of the position.
Montoya is pressing down on Grzmot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grzmot is holding on for now.

Grzmot is defending against the submission attempts here by Montoya.
Grzmot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montoya on the ground.

Montoya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grzmot sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grzmot defends it well.

Grzmot is defending against the submission attempts here by Montoya.
Montoya passes the guard and advances to mount!

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.

Montoya is working for a guillotine from mount but Grzmot frees his head quite easily.

Montoya wants to finish this one by submission but Grzmot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Montoya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montoya jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grzmot manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Montoya is trying to get an arm triangle but Grzmot is defending well.

That's four 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.

Montoya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grzmot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montoya tries to move to mount but Grzmot blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Montoya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya avoids a punch combination nicely.

Montoya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grzmot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grzmot wants to control but Montoya postures up.
Montoya works to advance to full mount. Grzmot defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Montoya wants to finish this one by submission but Grzmot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Montoya.

Montoya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grzmot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two 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.

Grzmot defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Montoya.
Grzmot is trying to escape the mount.

Montoya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya prevents Grzmot from getting the reversal.

Montoya looking for a guillotine from mount but Grzmot is having none of it.
Grzmot prevents Montoya from taking his back.

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

Montoya working for a guillotine from mount but Grzmot is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Montoya wants to finish this one by submission but Grzmot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Montoya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Grzmot wants to clinch.
Grzmot tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grzmot doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.
Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grzmot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grzmot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grzmot tries to clinch up but Montoya circles away and keeps his distance.
Grzmot tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Montoya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grzmot tries to clinch but Montoya is having none of it.
Melchior Grzmot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Montoya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Montoya looking for a guillotine from mount but Grzmot is having none of it.
Grzmot is working to get back to half guard.

Montoya working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Grzmot looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Montoya! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Montoya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Antipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Swistopliasov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Antipov's chin.

Swistopliasov
vs
Antipov

224 cm
18
295 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Antipov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Antipov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swistopliasov is trying to drag Antipov to the mat but Antipov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Antipov is working Swistopliasov over against the cage.
Antipov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Antipov has Swistopliasov pressed against the cage.
Swistopliasov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antipov prevents it.

Antipov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Antipov moves into the clinch.
Swistopliasov has Antipov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antipov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Swistopliasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Antipov has clasped his hands together around Swistopliasov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Antipov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swistopliasov some visible discomfort.
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!
Antipov scoring with punches and elbows.
Antipov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swistopliasov tries to buck Antipov off but Antipov is having none of it.
Antipov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Swistopliasov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antipov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Swistopliasov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Swistopliasov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Swistopliasov is breathing heavily.
Antipov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swistopliasov stops Antipov from passing to mount.
Antipov is putting a hurting on Swistopliasov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Swistopliasov is looking for a sweep.
Antipov advances nicely into full mount.
Antipov landing strikes from the mount and Swistopliasov is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Antipov lands a big shot there that rocks Swistopliasov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antipov with a couple of short strikes.
Antipov raining down shots from the mount!
Antipov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Antipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Swistopliasov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Antipov! That's really hurt Swistopliasov and he's turned his back - Antipov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Antipov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Antipov!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogo Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogo Kawada has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kawada
vs
Falconowski

190 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shogo Kawada!
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, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Falconowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kawada trying to control here.

Kawada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falconowski.
Kawada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kawada really is a fat lump.
Falconowski wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Kawada pulls Falconowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Falconowski from doing any damage or advancing position.

Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falconowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawada has wrist control.
Falconowski wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Falconowski trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falconowski stopping the sweep attempt from Kawada.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falconowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kawada looking for a guillotine here but Falconowski defends easily.
Falconowski landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.

Kawada working for a triangle but Falconowski defends it easily.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Falconowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Falconowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Falconowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawada is keeping the position for now.

Kawada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falconowski defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falconowski postures up.

Falconowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Falconowski wants to pass the guard but Kawada is keeping the position.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawada keeping full guard, as Falconowski tries to pass.
Kawada is trying to control the position but Falconowski postures up.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Falconowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kawada napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Falconowski working the head with strikes.
Falconowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Falconowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Falconowski controls the position.
Kawada prevents Falconowski from improving position.
Falconowski wants to control but Kawada is keeping him busy.
Kawada wants to control but Falconowski postures up.
Falconowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kawada wants to control but Falconowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falconowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawada was covering up waiting for the punch and Falconowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Falconowski from controlling successfully.
Kawada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Falconowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawada is trying to control the position but Falconowski postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kawada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falconowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falconowski landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kawada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kawada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falconowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falconowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falconowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Falconowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawada is retaining full guard.
Falconowski trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falconowski controls from within his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Falconowski closes the distance and clinches.

Falconowski is trying to trip Kawada. He has hold of a leg but Kawada is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Falconowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Falconowski wanted to stand there but Kawada had control of the position.
Falconowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Falconowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawada is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falconowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falconowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kawada's head.
Kawada keeping full guard, as Falconowski tries to pass.
Kawada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Falconowski punching from the bottom.
Kawada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falconowski keeps working.

That's four 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.
Falconowski wants to improve his position but Kawada is controlling well.

Kawada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Falconowski tries to get to full guard but Kawada has control of the leg.

Kawada seems to be looking for submissions.
Falconowski is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcon Falconowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Falconowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Falconowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Kawada wants to hold on but Falconowski pushes him away.
Falconowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Falconowski controlling from mount.
Falconowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kawada looks a forlorn figure.
Kawada can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falconowski with shots to the head and body - Kawada looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Falconowski.
Falcon Falconowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falconowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Kawada is rocked!
Falconowski connects with a bit shot that sees Kawada covering up! More strikes from Falconowski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Falconowski is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Falcon Falconowski!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Freak Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Max Freak Show enters the cage!

bera
vs
Freak Show

180 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, matt bera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Freak Show!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freak Show.
bera blocks a head kick by Freak Show.

Freak Show shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches bera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
bera tries to improve position but can't.
Freak Show is working bera over with some ground and pound from side control.

Freak Show wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by bera, who protects the arm well.
bera manages to get back to half guard.
Freak Show scoring with strikes to the body and head.
bera wants to control but Freak Show is keeping busy.
bera tries to get to full guard but Freak Show has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freak Show throwing shots but bera is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bera wants to get back to his feet.
bera trying to hold on to Freak Show's head to control him but Freak Show postures up.
Freak Show takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

bera actively working from the bottom here.
Freak Show wants to lay and pray for a moment but bera keeps working.
Freak Show might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control bera kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
bera wants to control but Freak Show is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
bera gets full guard.
Freak Show wants to stand but bera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Freak Show trying to control but bera is working from the bottom.
Freak Show looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

bera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freak Show manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freak Show looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bera looking to sit in guard and control but Freak Show gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
bera is looking to stand up but Freak Show isn't so interested in that idea.
Freak Show looking to sit in guard and control but bera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
bera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freak Show is controlling bera's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
bera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
bera trying to control the position from guard on top but Freak Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freak Show is keeping the position for now.
Freak Show is looking to stand up but bera isn't so interested in that idea.
bera wants to control from the top but Freak Show keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Freak Show dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

bera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freak Show manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
bera looking to sit in guard and control but Freak Show gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

bera is looking for a triangle but Freak Show pushes his legs off easily.
Freak Show must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
bera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

bera working for a triangle but Freak Show defends it easily.

bera has his foot on Freak Show's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freak Show works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak Show makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Freak Show stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
bera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

bera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freak Show defends it easily.
bera trying to keep a closed guard but Freak Show is proving a slippery customer.

bera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freak Show is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bera is keeping the position for now.
Freak Show wants to control from the top but bera keeps moving.
Freak Show is looking to work some ground and pound but bera has wrist control.
Freak Show sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freak Show working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bera's head.
Freak Show wants to control from the top but bera keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bera looking for a guillotine here but Freak Show defends easily.
Freak Show throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Freak Show stands and throws bera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
bera manages to get back to half guard.

Freak Show escapes and gets back to his feet.
bera scores with a body shot.

bera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freak Show to the mat! Freak Show manages to get full guard.
bera tries to free his leg and advance position but Freak Show is retaining full guard.
Freak Show keeping moving, preventing bera from controlling successfully.
bera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freak Show's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

matt bera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

bera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freak Show to the mat! Freak Show manages to get full guard.
bera postures up.
bera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
bera trying to control the position from guard on top but Freak Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
matt bera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freak Show bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bera's guard.
Freak Show postures up and lands a big shot to bera's brow.
Freak Show looking to sit in guard and control but bera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
bera tries to free his leg and advance position but Freak Show is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Freak Show looking to control but bera passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freak Show can do anything to dispel that myth.
bera wants to take a breather but Freak Show is having none of it.
bera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Freak Show is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
bera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freak Show's head.
bera working Freak Show over with strikes.
bera winds up and cracks Freak Show with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Freak Show really doesn't want to stay on the ground with bera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freak Show does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
bera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freak Show's head.
bera wants to stand up but Freak Show manages to regain full guard.
Freak Show bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bera's guard.
Freak Show connects with a couple of short punches.
bera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Freak Show puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Freak Show is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Freak Show takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show is thwarting bera's attempts to control the position.
Freak Show prevents bera from standing back up.
bera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
bera gets full guard.

bera looking for subs off his back but Freak Show has passed one foot through into half guard.
Freak Show throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Freak Show working the head and body with strikes.
Freak Show sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. bera defending well though.
Freak Show looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freak Show throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Freak Show decides to stand and escape the position.

bera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
bera tries to free his leg and advance position but Freak Show is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to matt bera.
Well bera 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matt bera!