fight for respect six PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinis Repss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Repss

190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repss throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Repss scores with a nice strike.
Repss fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Repss. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson jabs Repss right on the nose. Repss blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Repss throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No joy there for Repss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a hook. Repss ducked under it nicely.
Anderson blocks a jab.
A combination from Repss does no damage.
Repss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Repss throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss connects with a single shot there.
Repss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Repss backs away looking to recover.
Repss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Repss throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Repss slips under a jab.
Repss swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook but Repss avoids it easily.
Repss defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Repss.
Repss throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Repss missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Repss counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repss throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Repss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Repss misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Repss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Repss misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repss throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Repss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinis Repss dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Repss moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Repss does no damage.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Repss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Repss scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Mr Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook but Repss avoids it easily.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Repss is out of range.
Repss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Repss misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss Rushes Anderson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Anderson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Repss Piles on the pressure and Anderson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinis Repss!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Werty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovani Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Werty
vs
Jones

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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, Alan Werty!
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, Jovani Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Werty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Alan Werty has been cut.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Werty.
Werty shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Werty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.

Jones pushes Werty up against the ropes in a clinch.

Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Werty tries to improve position but can't.
Werty struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Werty tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Werty can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Werty's face as Jones controls the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Werty.

Jones drops Werty with a beautiful combination! Werty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Werty is breathing heavily.
Werty misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a right hand that Werty ducks under and follows up with a left that Werty also avoids with ease.
Jovani Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Werty colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Werty is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jovani Jones!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

Dam
vs
Ekman

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niclas Ekman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ekman 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.
Ekman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dam looking for a sweep. Not yet Dam, not yet.
Ekman wants to control from the top but Dam keeps moving.
Ekman stopping the sweep attempt from Dam.

Dam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dam working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam looking for a sweep. Not yet Dam, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dam connects with a jab.
Ekman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dam.
Dam misses the shot to the body.
Ekman moves out of range as Dam strikes.
Niclas Ekman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Ekman or perhaps it was just good defense by Dam which made him look bad.
Dam misses the jab.
Ekman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dam connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dam cracks Ekman with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Ekman.
Ekman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dam cracks Ekman with a right hand to the side of the head.

Ekman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ekman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Ekman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dam is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dam flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ekman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dam and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ekman slips an arm under Dam chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ekman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ekman is squeezing on Dam like an anaconda would it's prey. Dam fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niclas Ekman!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uldis Bauska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bauska
vs
Bot

195 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uldis Bauska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boxing Bot!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot looks to land a body kick but Bauska moved away.
Bot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bot throws a push kick but Bauska slaps the foot to one side.
Bot misses with a head kick.
Bot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bauska blocks a head kick by Bot.
Both fighters circling a little - Bot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bot is looking to land body kicks.
Bot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot throws a push kick but Bauska slaps the foot to one side.
Bot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bot.
Horrible takedown by Bauska or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot which made him look bad.

Bauska scores a takedown into full mount!
Bauska looking to control but Bot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauska controlling from mount.
Bot is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bot is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bauska has taken his back!
Bot is trying to get back to his feet but Bauska has full control of the position and if anything, Bot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bot wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Bot taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska tries to control but Bot wriggling away.
Bauska controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bot tries to buck Bauska off but he can't manage it.

Bauska with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Bauska is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauska tries to control but Bot wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bauska moves out of range of the body kick from Bot.
Bot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Bauska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bauska won't allow Bot to get back to his feet.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Bauska from controlling successfully.
Bot wants to stand up but Bauska is controlling him.
Bot is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Bauska from controlling successfully.
Bauska content to stall in guard here.
Bauska tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.

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.
Bauska won't allow Bot to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bot blocks a jab.
Bot misses with a head kick.
Bot misses with a double jab

and Bauska counters with a takedown into side control.

Bauska stands up.
Bot looks to land a body kick but Bauska moved away.
Bauska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bauska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bot misses with the body kick

and Bauska counters with a takedown into side control.
Bauska trying to control the position but Bot is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska misses with the ground and pound.
Bauska wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
Bauska advances nicely into full mount.
Bauska trying to control but Bot is having none of it.

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.
Bauska raining down shots from the mount!
Bauska controlling the pace for now.
Bot's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uldis Bauska dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bauska drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bauska throwing strikes from guard but Bot blocks nicely.
Bauska wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.

Bauska stands up from Bot's guard - Bauska perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick

and Bauska moves into the clinch.

Bauska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bauska is looking to stall here but Bot recovers full guard.
Bot is looking to stand up but Bauska isn't so interested in that idea.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Bauska from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauska throwing strikes from guard but Bot blocks nicely.
Bauska trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bot looks to throw a body kick

and Bauska counters with a single leg into guard. Bot didn't expect that.

Bauska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bot gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bauska counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bot's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bot keeping full guard, as Bauska tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bauska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bot, up you get!
Horrible takedown by Bauska or perhaps it was just good defense by Bot which made him look bad.
Bot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bot looks for the body kick but Bauska saw that one coming.
Bauska shoots in for a takedown but Bot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bauska shoots in but Bot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uldis Bauska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot tries to land a body kick

and Bauska counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bot!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bauska trying to control but Bot is having none of it.
Boxing Bot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uldis Bauska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bauska thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Uldis Bauska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bauska, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uldis Bauska!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Slauka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nelson
vs
Slauka

185 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
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, Per Slauka!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slauka is looking to clinch.
Slauka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nelson looks to land a combination but Slauka avoids it well.
Nelson leaves Slauka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slauka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slauka gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson with a nice cross.
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slauka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slauka dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Slauka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.

Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Slauka is defending well.

Nelson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Slauka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nelson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Slauka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nelson lets go of the hold and Slauka can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Nelson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krish Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krish Grundmanis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emelianenko
vs
Grundmanis

185 cm
24
235 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

197 cm
21
248 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krish Grundmanis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko looks for the body kick but Grundmanis saw that one coming.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Grundmanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves out of range.

Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Grundmanis is controlling him.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Grundmanis working hard to break the clinch.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko motions for Grundmanis to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Grundmanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Grundmanis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Grundmanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grundmanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grundmanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grundmanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
enabling Grundmanis to counter with a crisp jab.

Grundmanis rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundmanis has him pressed against the ropes.

Emelianenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grundmanis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Emelianenko to the mat. Emelianenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmanis looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Grundmanis lands a nice looking body shot.
Grundmanis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grundmanis scores with a shot to the body.
Grundmanis lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Grundmanis connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Emelianenko to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Grundmanis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krish Grundmanis!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Uriy Sushkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janis Ozolins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriy Sushkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sushkov
vs
Ozolins

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uriy Sushkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janis Ozolins!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ozolins shoots in for a takedown but Sushkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sushkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ozolins wants to sweep here but Sushkov controlling him for the moment.
Sushkov trying to control but Ozolins is working from the bottom.
Sushkov preventing the sweep.
Ozolins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sushkov wanted to stand there but Ozolins had control of the position.
Sushkov won't allow Ozolins to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolins wants to stand but Sushkov is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sushkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozolins shoots and misses

and Sushkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uriy Sushkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Ozolins.
Ozolins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ozolins is trying to maintain the position but Sushkov is very close to passing his half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sushkov.
Sushkov trying to control the action but Ozolins is working from the bottom.
Sushkov is breathing heavily.

Sushkov is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ozolins missing with punches from the bottom.
Sushkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ozolins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ozolins gets full guard.

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.
Sushkov looking to pass the guard.
Sushkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ozolins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sushkov!

Ozolins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sushkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ozolins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriy Sushkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sushkov gets caught flat footed, as Ozolins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ozolins works over Sushkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ozolins looking to sit in guard and control but Sushkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sushkov wants to control from the top but Ozolins keeps moving.
Sushkov pushes down on Ozolins's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Sushkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ozolins to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushkov shoots in for a takedown but Ozolins shows good takedown defense.
Ozolins shoots in but Sushkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sushkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ozolins.
Sushkov leaves Ozolins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uriy Sushkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Ozolins.
Ozolins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sushkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sushkov advances position into side control!
Ozolins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sushkov. 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.
Ozolins tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sushkov easily slips into full mount!
Sushkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozolins is looking to escape.
Ozolins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sushkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozolins is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolins wants to control but Sushkov is having none of it.

Sushkov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ozolins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ozolins and Sushkov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ozolins is looking to reverse the position.

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.

Sushkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozolins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ozolins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriy Sushkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Sushkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Ozolins.
Sushkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ozolins.
Sushkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolins circles away.
Sushkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolins circles away.
Ozolins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sushkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sushkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ozolins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sushkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolins. Ozolins obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolins with a poor takedown
and Sushkov counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sushkov misses with a takedown

and Ozolins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ozolins is looking to take a break and control but Sushkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sushkov punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushkov tries to get to full guard but Ozolins has control of the leg.
Well, if Ozolins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ozolins is keen to just control but Sushkov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sushkov is trying to control but can't.

Ozolins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ozolins tries to clinch but Sushkov is having none of it.

Ozolins rushes Sushkov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sushkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

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.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolins.
Ozolins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sushkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sushkov takes a shot to the head.
Ozolins holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ozolins throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sushkov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sushkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ozolins prevents Sushkov from getting back to his feet.
Uriy Sushkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sushkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozolins manages to get himself to full guard.
Sushkov stands and throws Ozolins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ozolins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushkov working the head and body with strikes.
Ozolins is trying to get back to half guard.
Sushkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Sushkov has hold of Ozolins's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ozolins seems comfortable defending it but Sushkov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ozolins is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ozolins is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sushkov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriy Sushkov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between janis svitins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). janis svitins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

svitins
vs
LeBlanc

180 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, janis svitins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
svitins is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeBlanc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeBlanc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

svitins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

svitins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

svitins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
svitins stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.

svitins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBlanc is defending against the submission attempts here by svitins.

svitins trying to work for an americana but LeBlanc has managed to regain full guard.
svitins tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlanc is retaining full guard.
svitins stops LeBlanc from standing up.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice combination there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.

svitins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
svitins is breathing heavily.

svitins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but LeBlanc manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now svitins has LeBlanc in his guard.
svitins has a closed guard, preventing LeBlanc from standing up.

svitins is looking for a triangle here but LeBlanc uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
svitins is trying to improve his position.
svitins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but LeBlanc presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
svitins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
svitins is working hard here to advance position.
LeBlanc is looking to stand but LeBlanc has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

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.
svitins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
LeBlanc tries to stand and escape but svitins is controlling the position.

svitins actively working from the bottom here.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.

svitins looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from svitins.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but svitins avoids it well.
svitins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBlanc's waist but LeBlanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing svitins off to one side.
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
svitins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for janis svitins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
svitins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
svitins dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
No luck with that takedown attempt from svitins.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
svitins closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlanc, looking for a takedown. svitins pushes LeBlanc against the ropes but LeBlanc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from LeBlanc. No joy for svitins on that attempt.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
svitins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBlanc stalks svitins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into svitins's face. svitins staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but svitins avoids it well.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc lands with a nice combination. svitins backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped svitins's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that svitins avoids nicely.
svitins dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
svitins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with svitins's head.
LeBlanc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBlanc wants it to stay on the feet.
LeBlanc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
svitins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc connects with a good right hand that stumbles svitins. svitins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LeBlanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from svitins.
LeBlanc lands a lovely overhand right.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
svitins shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well. He's pushed svitins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and svitins moves out of range easily.
svitins shoots in but no luck this time.
svitins slips a jab and a cross from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
svitins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
svitins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LeBlanc throws a series of strikes that have svitins backpedaling.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
svitins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
janis svitins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped svitins's head back.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
svitins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
LeBlanc lands a jab-cross combination.
svitins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
svitins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a two punch combo.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. svitins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
janis svitins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
svitins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
svitins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by svitins.
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
svitins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBlanc pinned against the cage. LeBlanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and svitins moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. svitins didn't see that one coming.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc is working the combinations to good effect here.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.

svitins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
svitins stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

svitins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBlanc defends it well.
LeBlanc looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! svitins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

LeBlanc looks to land a combination but svitins avoids it well.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as svitins jumps back.

svitins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

svitins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LeBlanc is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, svitins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

svitins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LeBlanc has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for svitins but great work by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc wants to stand but svitins is controlling his arm.
svitins is looking to reverse the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by svitins.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
LeBlanc throws a combination. svitins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
svitins dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
svitins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but svitins persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LeBlanc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
svitins avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc wants to land a leg kick but svitins is out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBlanc wants it to stay on the feet.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as svitins backs up against the ropes.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlanc leaves svitins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for janis svitins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc scores with a three punch combo!
LeBlanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc wants to slow svitins down by chopping away at his legs.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but svitins moves out of range.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
svitins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination. svitins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but svitins avoids them all with ease.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
svitins avoids a punch combination nicely.
svitins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
svitins shoots in and drives through. LeBlanc sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc tests svitins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
svitins walks into a left hand.
svitins shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well. He's pushed svitins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but svitins avoids it well.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! svitins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc works over svitins's head and body with a nice combination.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

LeBlanc gets caught flat footed, as svitins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

svitins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LeBlanc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of svitins, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBlanc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle LeBlanc!
Kyle LeBlanc is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and max sirokov irsis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). irsis has chosen rocky as his entrance music. max sirokov irsis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

dzirvinskis
vs
sirokov irsis

180 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, max sirokov irsis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
irsis lands the left hand.
dzirvinskis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
irsis digs a good hook to dzirvinskis's body.
dzirvinskis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by irsis.

It looks like rinalds dzirvinskis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

irsis drops dzirvinskis with a big left hand and mounts him. dzirvinskis is in big trouble!

dzirvinskis is rocked!
irsis postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked dzirvinskis badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of irsis around the waist but irsis pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! irsis is the winner by TKO! irsis jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). max sirokov irsis!
max sirokov irsis is the new light heavyweight champion!