respect seven PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Fisher
vs
Ferreira

196 cm
20
229 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rui Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Ferreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferreira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ferreira stands up out of the half guard.

Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher postures up.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fisher kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

and Ferreira counters with a single leg into guard. Fisher didn't expect that.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Fisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher passes Ferreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferreira wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy.
Ferreira punching from the bottom.
Ferreira tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferreira looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferreira wants to stand and escape but Fisher is having none of it.
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.
Fisher landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fisher 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.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Fisher wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher trying to control the position.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. Ferreira fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferreira wants to stand but Fisher is controlling the position.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Fisher stands up and waves to Ferreira to follow him.
Ferreira shoots and misses

so Fisher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fisher advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fisher misses with a head shot. Ferreira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferreira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira won't be happy with that.
Fisher looks up at the clock and then as Ferreira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fisher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferreira to see if he's OK.
Fisher looks up at the clock and then as Ferreira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fisher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferreira taking a bit of punishment here - Fisher scoring with strikes.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spencer Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Ferreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Ferreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.
Fisher is doing well to control the position and prevent Ferreira from advancing to side control.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fisher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Fisher stands up over Ferreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Fisher trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira wants to stand and escape but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.

Ferreira scores with a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher is wriggling around but Ferreira manages to pass to half guard.
Fisher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fisher pulls Ferreira in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferreira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fisher working a defensive guard here.

That's four 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.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

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

Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher working the head with strikes.
Fisher working the head with strikes.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Fisher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fisher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Fisher getting side control.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
Ferreira trying to control.
Fisher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira prevents Fisher from standing back up.
Ferreira lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.

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

Ferreira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Ferreira getting side control.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ferreira stands up from half guard.

Ferreira feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Ferreira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira manages to get himself to full guard.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Fisher postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fisher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferreira?
Ferreira is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fisher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher avoids the attempt from Ferreira to control.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Ferreira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working Ferreira over with strikes here.
Ferreira tries to buck Fisher off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fisher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fisher lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Fisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferreira is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher landing punches.
Rui Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fisher. What's that going to do exactly?

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 Spencer Fisher.
Well Fisher 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Fisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

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

Oliveira
vs
Steinmann

185 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Oliveira!
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, Jonah Steinmann!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steinmann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliveira wants to control but Steinmann is keeping him busy.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliveira stops Steinmann from getting back to his feet.
Steinmann is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steinmann pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Steinmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Steinmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steinmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Steinmann defends it.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Oliveira cracks Steinmann with a big elbow.
Steinmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Oliveira scores with a couple of short elbows.

Oliveira decides to stand back up. Oliveira steps back and let's Steinmann get back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Oliveira crashes against the mat.
Steinmann is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira landing a few strikes.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oliveira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oliveira throws an elbow but Steinmann slips to the side and avoids it well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Steinmann.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Steinmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Steinmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Steinmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Steinmann sits in half guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinmann is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steinmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
Steinmann wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinmann is keeping the position for now.
Steinmann trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oliveira shoots and misses

so Steinmann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steinmann wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Steinmann stops Oliveira from standing up.
Steinmann trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Steinmann preventing the sweep.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steinmann passes into side control.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steinmann trying to control but Oliveira postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinmann controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steinmann is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steinmann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira working Steinmann over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Oliveira.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Steinmann dodges it nicely.
Steinmann is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Oliveira drops an elbow to the side of Steinmann's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinmann as he jumps to the side.
Andre Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed

and Steinmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinmann won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Steinmann advances to half guard.
Steinmann is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steinmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira stands and throws Steinmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliveira landing strikes.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Steinmann is working away.
Steinmann is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Andre Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Steinmann is working from the bottom.
Steinmann is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steinmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steinmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
Steinmann is trying to stick to Oliveira's back but Oliveira is turning into Steinmann. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steinmann's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Steinmann is keeping the position.
Steinmann pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah Steinmann 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!

Oliveira has his takedown stuffed

and Steinmann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
Oliveira 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steinmann has passed into side control.
Steinmann wants to take a breather but Oliveira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Steinmann.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steinmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Steinmann looking to control.
Steinmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Steinmann is keeping the position.
Steinmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira passes Steinmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Steinmann defending well.
Steinmann wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.

Oliveira decides to stand and escape the position.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Steinmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinmann is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steinmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Steinmann gets full guard.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Steinmann has wrist control.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Steinmann keeps moving.
Steinmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinmann throws a big right hand that misses.

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Steinmann defends easily.
Steinmann wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Steinmann controlling him for the moment.
Steinmann wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.

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.

Steinmann stands up from Oliveira's guard - Steinmann perhaps looking for a knockout.

Steinmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steinmann prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira is pressing down on Steinmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Steinmann postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Steinmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steinmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Steinmann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between All Bawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). All Bawls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Silva's chin.

Bawls
vs
Silva

225 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, All Bawls!
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, Chris Silva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick but Bawls moves out of range.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Bawls moves out of range easily.
Silva blocks a head kick by Bawls.
Bawls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bawls moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva blocks a head kick by Bawls.
Silva throws a head kick but Bawls moves out of range.
Bawls lands with a good body shot.

Bawls pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bawls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bawls landing knees to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bawls smiles and moves away.
Bawls throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bawls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bawls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawls lands a nice shot to the body.
Bawls throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Bawls turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Bawls pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.

Bawls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bawls lands with a good body shot.
Bawls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva blocks a head kick by Bawls.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bawls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bawls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bawls lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Chris Silva has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Bawls moves out of range.
Silva avoids the head kick by Bawls.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.

Bawls fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bawls just stands there and leans against the ropes.
All Bawls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Silva.

Bawls drops Silva with a big knee straight up the middle! Silva is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Bawls has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bawls manages to break the clinch.
Bawls lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Bawls lands but Silva takes it in his stride.

Silva is rocked!
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawls finish him?
Bawls throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Silva crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). All Bawls!

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 Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boiko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, shinedown - diamond eyes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Boiko
vs
Hu

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
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, Alex Hu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hu fails with a takedown attempt.
Hu shoots in for a takedown but Boiko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boiko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Boiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Hu.
Boiko throws a leg kick that misses.
Boiko misses with an uppercut.
Boiko keeps Hu at a distance using the push kick.
Hu looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Boiko.
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!
Boiko feints a jab and as Hu dips his head, Boiko unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hu right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hu falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Boiko smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Boiko!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Dukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Dukov

190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Dukov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dukov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Dukov tries to pass.

Dukov drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Dukov off! Dukov jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dukov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dukov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Dukov eventually gives up the hold.
Dukov works his way into side control.

Dukov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Dukov's head but Dukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukov on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukov. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Dukov fails with the takedown.

Dukov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dukov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dukov passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dukov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dukov looks gassed!
Anderson is staying active underneath Dukov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukov wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukov uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson.

Dukov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolay Dukov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Blinovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimirs Kamazs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Blinovs
vs
Kamazs

192 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Blinovs!
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, Kazimirs Kamazs!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamazs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blinovs circles away.

Kamazs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Kamazs has control of Blinovs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blinovs regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Kamazs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kamazs punching from mount but Blinovs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blinovs wants to control but Kamazs is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinovs is trying desperately to improve position.
Blinovs is working hard here to advance position.
Blinovs tries to lock up and control but Kamazs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blinovs tries to buck Kamazs off but he can't manage it.
Kamazs cracks Blinovs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kamazs lands a big shot there that rocks Blinovs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blinovs wants to control but Kamazs is having none of it.
Blinovs is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blinovs has left one of his arms exposed and Kamazs doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Blinovs screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazimirs Kamazs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My God, the Tsar store! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ddurnovs
vs
Slice

200 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
243 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs!
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, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ddurnovs loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ddurnovs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
ddurnovs throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
ddurnovs moves out of range as Slice strikes.
ddurnovs drops Slice with a naaaaasty hook - Slice is in real trouble here! ddurnovs dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). vitalijjs ddurnovs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiss Briedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Grundmanis (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.

Briedis
vs
Grundmanis

179 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

190 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matiss Briedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgars Grundmanis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Briedis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Briedis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grundmanis's half guard.
Grundmanis looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briedis slows the pace down in half guard.
Briedis is nestled in close to Grundmanis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Briedis prevents Grundmanis from standing back up.
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.
Briedis trying to control from Grundmanis's half guard. Grundmanis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Grundmanis pushes Briedis off and gets back to his feet.
Grundmanis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Briedis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grundmanis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Briedis sprawls well. Briedis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grundmanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Matiss Briedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Grundmanis.
Grundmanis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Briedis as he avoids it easily.

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.
Grundmanis fails with a takedown attempt.
Grundmanis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Briedis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Grundmanis counters with a takedown into side control.
Grundmanis prevents Briedis from escaping the position.
Grundmanis trying to control the action but Briedis is working from the bottom.
Briedis tries to escape but Grundmanis is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmanis trying to control the position but Briedis is working away.
Grundmanis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Briedis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Briedis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grundmanis is controlling him well.
Briedis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briedis tries to get out of the position.
Grundmanis cracks Briedis with a big elbow.
Grundmanis cracks Briedis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Briedis pushes Grundmanis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grundmanis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Grundmanis working the ground and pound from side control.
Briedis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briedis wants to get back to his feet but Grundmanis drags him back down.
Grundmanis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Briedis to see if he's OK.
Grundmanis landing a few strikes.
Grundmanis scoring with punches and elbows.
Grundmanis landing strikes.
Grundmanis working the head and body with strikes.
Briedis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grundmanis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grundmanis working the head with strikes.
Grundmanis scoring with punches and elbows.
Grundmanis cracks Briedis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grundmanis scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grundmanis misses with a takedown attempt

and Briedis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grundmanis won't be happy with that.

Grundmanis throws Briedis to one side and escapes!

Grundmanis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Briedis is trying to defend but Grundmanis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grundmanis wants to control but Briedis is keeping him busy.
Briedis is trying to stand back up but Grundmanis is controlling him
Grundmanis is nestled in close to Briedis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grundmanis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grundmanis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grundmanis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briedis wants to get back to his feet.
Grundmanis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grundmanis wants to control but Briedis is keeping him busy.
Grundmanis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grundmanis stops Briedis from getting back to his feet.
Grundmanis throwing shots but Briedis is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Grundmanis there.
Briedis is trying to stand up here but Grundmanis is controlling him well.
Grundmanis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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

Grundmanis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Briedis was covering up waiting for the punch and Grundmanis finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Briedis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grundmanis fails with the takedown.
Grundmanis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Briedis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Briedis wants it to stay on the feet.
Matiss Briedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Grundmanis.
Briedis fails with the takedown

and Grundmanis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundmanis landing some decent shots from guard.
Edgars Grundmanis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briedis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Briedis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grundmanis is controlling him.
Briedis being controlled here, momentarily.
Briedis wants to stand but Grundmanis is controlling the position.
Grundmanis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grundmanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Briedis is looking to stand up but Grundmanis isn't so interested in that idea.

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.

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

and Briedis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grundmanis is trying to stand back up but Briedis is controlling him
Briedis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grundmanis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briedis is keen to just control but Grundmanis is a slippery customer.
Briedis stalling away here and it's allowed Grundmanis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grundmanis is looking to stand up but Briedis isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Grundmanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Briedis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Briedis showed some decent athleticism there.

Grundmanis has one foot on Briedis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Briedis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Grundmanis counters with a shoot takedown. Briedis fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grundmanis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grundmanis postures up and lands a big shot to Briedis's brow.

Briedis is working an open guard so Grundmanis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Grundmanis gets caught flat footed, as Briedis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Briedis throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grundmanis is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Briedis tries for a takedown but Grundmanis manages to get underhooks.
Grundmanis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Briedis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundmanis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiss Briedis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundmanis is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Briedis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grundmanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Briedis won't allow it.
Briedis wants to stall.

Briedis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grundmanis regains guard.
Briedis distracts Grundmanis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grundmanis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briedis wants to control from the top but Grundmanis keeps moving.
Grundmanis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grundmanis keeping moving, preventing Briedis from controlling successfully.
Briedis wants to stand but Grundmanis is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briedis trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundmanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briedis tries to stand but Grundmanis is controlling from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grundmanis doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Briedis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briedis trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundmanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundmanis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Briedis is controlling him.
Briedis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundmanis is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundmanis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Briedis is controlling him.

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 Matiss Briedis.
I think Grundmanis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Grundmanis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ruslan agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kolarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

agaev
vs
Kolarov

180 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, ruslan agaev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kolarov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

agaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

agaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kolarov struggling a bit here.

agaev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kolarov is trying to escape and agaev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kolarov is forced to tap! Nice work there by agaev! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ruslan agaev!
ruslan agaev is the new heavyweight champion!