Test 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roni Kempton (ranked 8245 p4p, 616 weight class) and Andreas Telfer (ranked 6338 p4p, 538 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kempton
vs
Telfer

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roni Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Telfer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Telfer shoots in and bounces Kempton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Telfer passes Kempton's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Telfer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kempton defends it well.
Telfer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kempton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Telfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kempton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Telfer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Telfer lands strikes from half guard.
Telfer 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Telfer.
Telfer wants to control but Kempton is keeping him busy.

Telfer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kempton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Telfer has cracked it and Kempton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Telfer!

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Beinhocker (ranked 6422 p4p, 544 weight class) and Tyrian Forrester (ranked 8009 p4p, 603 weight class). Dominik Beinhocker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrian Forrester's chin.

Beinhocker
vs
Forrester

180 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominik Beinhocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrian Forrester!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Forrester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beinhocker shoots in looking for a takedown but Forrester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beinhocker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Beinhocker feints and as Forrester raises his hands in defense, Beinhocker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beinhocker throwing strikes but missing.
Beinhocker content to stall in guard here.
Beinhocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beinhocker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Beinhocker is working an open guard so Forrester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester scores with a body shot.
Beinhocker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Forrester tries a head kick but it misses.
Beinhocker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Forrester sprawls and moves away.

Beinhocker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forrester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beinhocker is in Forrester's guard.
Beinhocker works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Beinhocker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Forrester is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dominik Beinhocker!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grumpy Bastard (ranked 6330 p4p, 431 weight class) and Vlad Chudinov (ranked 8093 p4p, 496 weight class). Vlad Chudinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bastard
vs
Chudinov

186 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

CAGED UP Clothings 50$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grumpy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Chudinov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chudinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard attempts a counter takedown but Chudinov avoids it well and moves away.
Chudinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chudinov throws a one two combo.
Chudinov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chudinov tries to land a front kick but Bastard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bastard attempts a counter takedown but Chudinov avoids it well and moves away.
Chudinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastard on the side of the head.
Chudinov throws a right hand that Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastard also avoids with ease.
Chudinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chudinov throws a lazy uppercut

and Bastard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard lands a couple of digs.
Chudinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bastard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bastard lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chudinov has momentary wrist control but Bastard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bastard preventing the sweep.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastard cracks Chudinov with a solid left hand.
Bastard chips away with some ground and pound.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bastard landing with the ground and pound.

Chudinov is rocked!
Bastard with a nice head shot there.
Chudinov is still in real trouble! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chudinov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grumpy Bastard!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilky Pierre (ranked 6280 p4p, 583 weight class) and Oskar Klavan (ranked 6504 p4p, 592 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pierre
vs
Klavan

182 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilky Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Oskar Klavan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klavan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pierre sprawls well. Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klavan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre is looking to counter the offense by Klavan and move into the clinch.

Pierre has Klavan up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klavan.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klavan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klavan backwards.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klavan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierre stalling against the cage.
Klavan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klavan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Klavan misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pierre has Klavan pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pierre for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Klavan wants a takedown.
Wilky Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Klavan.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pierre is struggling to control the position.
Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klavan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Klavan avoids it by throwing Pierre back against the cage.
Klavan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pierre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klavan can turn it around.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Pierre.
Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klavan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Klavan controls the action.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre has Klavan pushed against the cage.
Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Klavan controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Pierre.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Klavan controls the action.
Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klavan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klavan scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Klavan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pierre digs a right hand into Klavan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klavan's gas tank.
Klavan looks winded!
Klavan misses with the head strike.
Pierre scores with a shot to the side of Klavan's head.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Klavan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pierre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Klavan wants to take the fight to the mat but Pierre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierre pushes Klavan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierre just leaning against Klavan, taking a breather.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pierre.
Klavan has a couple of punches blocked by Pierre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Klavan fails to land.
Pierre lands a body punch.
Klavan has a couple of punches blocked by Pierre.
Nice body punch from Pierre.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klavan.
Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Pierre.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Klavan.
Pierre cracks Klavan with a nice body shot.
Pierre is stalling here.
Klavan letting Pierre take a breather here.
Pierre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pierre lands a left hand.
Pierre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Klavan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klavan is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pierre rushes Klavan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klavan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klavan lands with a light punch inside.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klavan can do to turn this around?
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre scores with a shot to the side of Klavan's head.
Pierre avoiding damage.
Klavan misses with some punches.
Pierre tries to work over Klavan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klavan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klavan can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land.
Klavan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klavan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilky Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Klavan.
Klavan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klavan is breathing heavily.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klavan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre.
Pierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klavan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klavan's elbow.
Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klavan's elbow.
Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Klavan.
Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pierre.
Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Klavan avoids it by throwing Pierre back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Klavan avoids it by throwing Pierre back against the cage.
Klavan blocks an uppercut.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierre misses with a body punch.
Pierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Klavan blocking some punches.
Pierre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klavan backwards.
Klavan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Klavan.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klavan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pierre pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Pierre stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klavan.
Klavan is working for takedown but Pierre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Klavan's takedown attempt.
Klavan tries to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling the position.
Klavan tries to circle away but Pierre has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre lands with a right to the head.
Klavan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klavan has Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klavan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre tries a body shot but Klavan blocks it.
Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierre.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Pierre is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre is pushing Klavan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klavan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilky Pierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klavan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilky Pierre dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pierre clinches.
Pierre lands a right hand.
Pierre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klavan up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klavan.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klavan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klavan letting Pierre take a breather here.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Pierre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierre.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klavan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pierre is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klavan throws an elbow but misses.
Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Klavan controls his hands.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Pierre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pierre has Klavan pressed against the cage, preventing Klavan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klavan.
Klavan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Pierre slows down the pace here.
Pierre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Klavan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilky Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierre clinches with his opponent.
Pierre pushes Klavan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klavan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pierre prevents it.
Klavan misses with some punches.
Klavan tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Klavan.
Wilky Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Klavan.
Klavan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klavan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pierre after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klavan.
Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Klavan.
Klavan wants to take the fight to the mat but Pierre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pierre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Klavan misses with an elbow strike.
Pierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Klavan backwards.
Klavan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pierre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Klavan.
Klavan is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land.
Klavan is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Klavan into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klavan.
Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Klavan.
Klavan wants a takedown but no success here.
Oskar Klavan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre is pressed up against the cage. Klavan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pierre down to the mat. Pierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierre misses the jab.

Pierre rushes Klavan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pierre content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilky Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierre 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilky Pierre!
Our winner, Wilky Pierre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Benoit (ranked 4507 p4p, 218 weight class) and James Jakovik (ranked 8907 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benoit
vs
Jakovik

162 cm
18
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight 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 New York, Ryan Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Jakovik!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jakovik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Jakovik pushes Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakovik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

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

Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Jakovik. Jakovik maintains the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Benoit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jakovik lands a nice uppercut.

Jakovik breaks from the clinch.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Benoit instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit looking to slow down the pace here.
Benoit tries a body shot but Jakovik blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control the position but instead, Jakovik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benoit into the cage.
Jakovik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jakovik effectively controlling the action here.
Jakovik wants to break free but Benoit has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jakovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakovik taking a breather.
Jakovik gets underhooks to prevent Benoit's takedown attempt.
Jakovik lands an elbow that stopped Benoit in his tracks for a moment.
Jakovik scores with a hook to the body.
Jakovik stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovik looking to stall.
Jakovik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jakovik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Jakovik.
Jakovik has Benoit pressed against the cage.
Jakovik taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Jakovik's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jakovik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Jakovik.
Jakovik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakovik is looking to slow Benoit down with leg kicks.
Benoit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benoit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakovik defends it nicely.

Jakovik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benoit, pushing him back against the cage.
Jakovik is trying to stall.
Jakovik lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jakovik prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakovik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakovik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benoit is keeping busy.
Jakovik is trying to maintain a safe position but Benoit gets an underhook and turns Jakovik into the cage.
A short uppercut from Jakovik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakovik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benoit is trying to drag Jakovik to the mat but Jakovik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jakovik lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Jakovik. Jakovik maintains the clinch.
Jakovik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benoit or not.
The referee calls for Jakovik to work.
James Jakovik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benoit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakovik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Jakovik.
Jakovik lands a body punch.
Jakovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jakovik lands a left hand.
Benoit is looking for a takedown.
Jakovik lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit being controlled against the cage.
Jakovik is trying to maintain a safe position but Benoit gets an underhook and turns Jakovik into the cage.
Nice elbow from Jakovik.
Jakovik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jakovik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benoit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benoit wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Jakovik.
Jakovik pushes Benoit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benoit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jakovik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakovik trying to control the position but instead, Benoit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jakovik into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Jakovik.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Jakovik rushes Benoit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jakovik breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jakovik moves into the clinch.
Jakovik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jakovik just leaning against Benoit, taking a breather.

Jakovik breaks the clinch.

Jakovik rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakovik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick.

Jakovik has closed the distance and engaged Benoit in a clinch.
Jakovik is trying to stall.
Jakovik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benoit's defenses.
Jakovik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benoit can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jakovik.
Jakovik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jakovik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik stalling in the clinch but Benoit improves position.

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

Benoit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benoit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jakovik tries to buck Benoit off but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit tries to move to mount but Jakovik blocks the move with his legs.
We've been informed that Jakovik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakovik seems a little lost for a moment, as Benoit dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jakovik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jakovik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Jakovik both land. Nice combination.

Jakovik moves into the clinch.
Jakovik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jakovik lands a body shot in the clinch.

Jakovik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakovik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
James Jakovik seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jakovik forces Benoit back against the cage and clinches.
Benoit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Jakovik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakovik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benoit.
Jakovik looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Jakovik.
Jakovik controlling the action here for a moment.
Jakovik lands with a light punch inside.
Benoit is working for takedown but Jakovik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benoit takes an elbow to the temple.

Jakovik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jakovik moves into range and clinches up with Benoit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Jakovik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jakovik manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit sneaks back into half guard.

Benoit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jakovik pulls his head out easily.
Benoit won't allow Jakovik to pass to mount.
Benoit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benoit.
Jakovik stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovik throws a strike but Benoit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jakovik will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Benoit trying to control but Jakovik is working from the bottom.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to move into half guard but instead Jakovik has managed to sweep!

Jakovik trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Jakovik being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jakovik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James Jakovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benoit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jakovik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benoit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benoit's back!

Benoit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jakovik gets his way!
Benoit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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!
Benoit is really stuck here.
Ryan Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jakovik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benoit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jakovik.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jakovik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jakovik 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jakovik!
James Jakovik is the new bantamweight champion!

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