DSC STRIKE 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Big (ranked 24447 p4p, 572 weight class) and Daquan Biggums (ranked 6714 p4p, 515 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Big
vs
Biggums

220 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Big !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daquan Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big throws a low kick but Biggums moves out of range easily.
Biggums misses with a takedown
and Big counters with a nice body shot.
Biggums closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big circles away.
Big fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Biggums closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Big 's guard.
Big being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggums stays in close to Big 's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biggums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Big tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biggums is able to avoid easily.

Biggums looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big !
Biggums lands some shots froms side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Biggums's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Biggums has eaten all the pies!
Biggums throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Biggums creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Biggums lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Biggums.
Biggums lands a few punches from side control.
Biggums lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Biggums lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands a few punches from side control.

Biggums looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggums lands a few punches from side control.
Biggums creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Biggums landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Biggums looks up at the clock and then as Big takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Biggums smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Big is rocked!
Biggums in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Big looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Biggums turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daquan Biggums!
After the fight, Daquan Biggums was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kharlamov (ranked 5394 p4p, 507 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 7501 p4p, 579 weight class). Jeff Roberts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kharlamov
vs
Roberts

178 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Anton Kharlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kharlamov.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kharlamov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharlamov circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Kharlamov rushes Roberts and presses him up against the cage.
Kharlamov jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kharlamov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharlamov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kharlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Roberts.
Kharlamov misses with a body punch.
Kharlamov is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Kharlamov tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.
Kharlamov looking for a takedown.
Kharlamov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kharlamov looking for a takedown.

Kharlamov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kharlamov eats them both and turns towards Roberts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roberts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kharlamov slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Kharlamov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roberts manages to circle out of the way.

Kharlamov forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kharlamov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov lands strikes from half guard.
Roberts tries to kick Kharlamov off but Kharlamov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to kick Kharlamov off but Kharlamov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kharlamov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kharlamov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kharlamov working Roberts over with strikes.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Kharlamov is controlling him
Nice strikes from Kharlamov there.
Still in half guard, Kharlamov seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kharlamov not doing much here.
Kharlamov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kharlamov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kharlamov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Kharlamov is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharlamov controlling the action here.
Kharlamov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Roberts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stalks Kharlamov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kharlamov's face. Kharlamov staggers backwards, shaken.
Roberts scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Kharlamov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharlamov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kharlamov tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roberts scores with a three punch combo!
Kharlamov misses with a body shot.
Roberts scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
As Kharlamov backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Kharlamov manages to avoid it all.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kharlamov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Roberts kicks off Kharlamov and gets to his feet.
Roberts throws a combination that misses

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

Roberts kicks Kharlamov off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Kharlamov misses its target.
A head kick misses from Kharlamov.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Roberts. That snapped Kharlamov's head back.
Kharlamov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anton Kharlamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Kharlamov shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kharlamov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Kharlamov. Kharlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kharlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharlamov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Kharlamov avoids it with no problem.
Jeff Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.

Kharlamov drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Kharlamov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Roberts.

Kharlamov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Kharlamov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Roberts scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts feints a jab promting Kharlamov to slip. Roberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kharlamov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roberts tries to bum rush Kharlamov with a series of wild strikes but Kharlamov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kharlamov shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kharlamov eats them both and turns towards Roberts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Kharlamov feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Kharlamov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kharlamov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Roberts wants to stand but Kharlamov is controlling the position.
Kharlamov looking to pass the guard.
Kharlamov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kharlamov stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kharlamov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Roberts scores with a four punch combination!
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharlamov misses with a wild combination.

Kharlamov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Roberts 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kharlamov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kharlamov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Kharlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Roberts throws a combination. Kharlamov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Kharlamov shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Kharlamov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharlamov won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Kharlamov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kharlamov stops Roberts from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kharlamov is controlling him.
Kharlamov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kharlamov shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Kharlamov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roberts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharlamov under the eye.
Roberts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kharlamov back to the cage. Roberts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roberts throws a combination that misses

and Kharlamov counters by clinching up.
Kharlamov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
Kharlamov is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Kharlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharlamov tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharlamov trying to land knees to the body.

Roberts is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kharlamov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roberts to the mat. Roberts regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Kharlamov prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Kharlamov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Kharlamov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kharlamov connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Kharlamov 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.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Kharlamov is controlling him
Kharlamov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kharlamov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kharlamov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kharlamov seems to be looking for submissions.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Kharlamov controlling the action here.
Roberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov 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.
Kharlamov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Kharlamov there.
Kharlamov stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kharlamov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kharlamov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kharlamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kharlamov slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kharlamov lands a nice short elbow.
Kharlamov trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Kharlamov prevents Roberts from standing back up.
Anton Kharlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kharlamov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kharlamov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberts 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Roberts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stick Kingkong (ranked 3359 p4p, 382 weight class) and Dzik Poddawacz (ranked 3443 p4p, 391 weight class). Dzik Poddawacz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kingkong
vs
Poddawacz

175 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

$10 Trap Queen Aesthetics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dzik Poddawacz!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingkong thuds a left hand into Poddawacz's body.
Kingkong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poddawacz circles away quickly and effectively.
And Poddawacz tries to counter it with a takedown but Kingkong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kingkong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingkong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingkong. That's going to slow Poddawacz down.
Kingkong scores with a three punch combo!
Poddawacz shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingkong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poddawacz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poddawacz dives in and grabs Kingkong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingkong pushes down on Poddawacz's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingkong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Poddawacz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poddawacz looking to pass the guard.
Poddawacz postures up.
Kingkong pulls Poddawacz in close to prevent any damage.
Kingkong keeping full guard, as Poddawacz tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddawacz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Kingkong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poddawacz, up you get!
Kingkong lands the left hand.
Stick Kingkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingkong avoids the body shot from Poddawacz.
Some wild striking there from Kingkong.
Kingkong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Kingkong. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poddawacz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poddawacz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kingkong cracks Poddawacz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kingkong.
Kingkong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingkong scores with a decent looking hook.
Poddawacz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poddawacz swings widly with a right hand
and Kingkong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingkong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingkong feints and then cracks Poddawacz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poddawacz down.
Kingkong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poddawacz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingkong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poddawacz walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong misses with a hook to the body

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

Poddawacz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingkong tries to improve position but can't.

Poddawacz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingkong is defending well.
Kingkong can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Poddawacz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong has one of Poddawacz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kingkong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

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

Poddawacz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingkong has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stick Kingkong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kingkong scoring well with a low kick there.
Poddawacz throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingkong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poddawacz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poddawacz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kingkong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stick Kingkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingkong connects with a looping right hand.
Kingkong cracks Poddawacz with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poddawacz throws a jab when Kingkong was well out of range.
Kingkong lands with a shot to the body.
Poddawacz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingkong lands a right hook to the body.
Kingkong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poddawacz.
Poddawacz with the counter takedown but Kingkong avoids it easily.
Kingkong lands a nice shot that snaps Poddawacz's head back.
Kingkong throws out a powerful jab.
Poddawacz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kingkong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poddawacz.
A good leg kick by Kingkong.
Kingkong misses with a body kick.
Kingkong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poddawacz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kingkong defends it well.
A jab from Kingkong finds it's way through Poddawacz's defenses.
Poddawacz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingkong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poddawacz takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingkong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poddawacz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong misses with a body kick.
Poddawacz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kingkong defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poddawacz is defended easily by Kingkong.
Poddawacz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Kingkong's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poddawacz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingkong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingkong misses its target.
Kingkong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poddawacz.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingkong.
Kingkong lands the left hand.
Kingkong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poddawacz works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poddawacz. That did some damage!
Poddawacz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poddawacz shoots in for a takedown but Kingkong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stick Kingkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzik Poddawacz.
Poddawacz swings widly with a right hand

and Kingkong counters by clinching up.

Kingkong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poddawacz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingkong.
Kingkong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stick Kingkong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingkong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stick Kingkong is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingkong as he connects with a hook.
Kingkong chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddawacz misses the body punch
and Kingkong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingkong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poddawacz can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Kingkong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingkong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingkong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poddawacz has time to react.
Kingkong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingkong tries to bum rush Poddawacz with a series of wild strikes but Poddawacz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poddawacz slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poddawacz.
Poddawacz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingkong lands a really nice looking cross but Poddawacz seems unphased.
Poddawacz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kingkong sprawls well. He's pushed Poddawacz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poddawacz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kingkong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poddawacz scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poddawacz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kingkong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Kingkong.
Kingkong jabs Poddawacz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poddawacz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poddawacz misses the body punch
and Kingkong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poddawacz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poddawacz back to the cage. Kingkong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poddawacz missing with a left hand there. Kingkong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poddawacz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poddawacz doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Kingkong finds it's target.
Kingkong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingkong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingkong digs a good hook to Poddawacz's body.
Poddawacz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingkong moves away.
Kingkong scores with the left hand. Poddawacz knows he should have avoided that one.
Poddawacz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingkong counters with a straight right hand.
Poddawacz shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingkong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poddawacz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stick Kingkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzik Poddawacz.
Decent striking displayed by Kingkong there.
Poddawacz walks into a straight right hand from Kingkong.
Dzik Poddawacz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kingkong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poddawacz doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingkong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingkong attempts a counter takedown but Poddawacz avoids it well and moves away.
A good leg kick by Kingkong.
Kingkong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Poddawacz eats them both and turns towards Kingkong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kingkong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poddawacz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingkong.
Kingkong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kingkong lands a jab to the nose.
Poddawacz throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingkong counters with a nice uppercut.
Poddawacz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingkong lands a jab-cross combination.
Kingkong moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddawacz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingkong manages to avoid it.
Poddawacz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingkong was well out of range. Poor timing from Poddawacz.
Kingkong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poddawacz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Kingkong.

Poddawacz is rocked!
Kingkong rushes Poddawacz with punches - Poddawacz moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Poddawacz goes down! Kingkong follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stick Kingkong!
Our winner, Stick Kingkong, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Toivonen (ranked 3078 p4p, 411 weight class) and Daniel Booningham (ranked 3236 p4p, 423 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toivonen
vs
Booningham

192 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Toivonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Booningham!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booningham misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Toivonen is looking to clinch but Booningham is avoiding it.
Booningham unleashes a big counter combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Booningham slips a jab and a cross from Toivonen.
Toivonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booningham misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Booningham throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booningham lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Teddy Toivonen has been cut.
Booningham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Booningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booningham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toivonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Booningham lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booningham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toivonen thinking.
Booningham throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen tries to counter with a takedown but Booningham is quick to defend against it.

Booningham feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toivonen sprawling to the canvas! Toivonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Booningham finish him?!

Toivonen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booningham lands a brutal uppercut that launches Toivonen off his feet! Toivonen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Booningham!
Daniel Booningham decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Grechov (ranked 2698 p4p, 369 weight class) and Larry Dowson (ranked 4901 p4p, 564 weight class). Dowson has chosen Desiigner - Panda as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grechov
vs
Dowson

200 cm
18
202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trenton Grechov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Dowson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grechov shoots in and bounces Dowson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dowson wants to get back to his feet but Grechov passes into half guard.

Grechov is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Grechov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dowson tries to roll over but Grechov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dowson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grechov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dowson trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grechov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grechov is taking a breather. Dowson 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.
Dowson wants to get back to full guard.
Grechov trying to control the pace.
Grechov trying to control the action but Dowson is working from the bottom.
Grechov wants to pass the guard but Dowson is defending well.

Grechov seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dowson tries to roll over but Grechov keeps him under control.
Dowson is looking to escape.
Dowson is trying to control but can't.
Grechov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dowson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grechov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dowson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grechov is thwarting Dowson's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grechov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dowson's head.

It looks like Larry Dowson has been cut.
Grechov lands a right hook to the body.
Dowson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larry Dowson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dowson looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grechov lands a big right hand that sends Dowson crashing to the mat! Grechov stays standing though and waves Dowson back to his feet!

Dowson is rocked!

Grechov closes the distance looking for a takedown. Grechov picks Dowson up and slams him brutally to the floor. Dowson is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Trenton Grechov!
Our winner, Trenton Grechov, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Allen (ranked 2281 p4p, 206 weight class) and Moses Makwame (ranked 4903 p4p, 364 weight class). Makwame has chosen House of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. Moses Makwame is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Allen
vs
Makwame

175 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

163 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moses Makwame!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Allen wants the takedown. Makwame is fighting it off but Allen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makwame's guard against the cage.
Makwame wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Makwame working a defensive guard here.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makwame's head.
Makwame avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.

Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Makwame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makwame escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Makwame.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Makwame had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makwame's head.
Allen distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Allen stands up from Makwame's guard - Allen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Makwame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makwame scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makwame tries to score with some ground and pound. Allen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Allen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makwame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Allen there.
Allen controlling the action here.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makwame keeping hold of Allen's head, controlling as best he can.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makwame makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makwame.
Allen cracks Makwame with a solid left hand.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Allen stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Makwame manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen has his hands on Makwame's head, controlling the position.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makwame closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bruce Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Makwame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makwame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makwame can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makwame missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to get to full guard but Makwame has control of the leg.

Makwame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makwame tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allen keeping hold of Makwame's head, controlling as best he can.

Makwame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen won't allow Makwame to pass to mount.
Allen gets back to full guard.
Makwame trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Makwame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makwame might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Allen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Allen controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Makwame, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Makwame against the cage but Makwame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moses Makwame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Makwame shows good takedown defense.
Makwame stuffs the takedown.
Makwame steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makwame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Allen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makwame won't be happy with that.
Makwame is looking to reverse the position.
Allen working the head with strikes.
Allen working the ground and pound.
Makwame sneaks back into half guard.

Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makwame doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.

Makwame looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makwame slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen stands up over Makwame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Allen is in close to Makwame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Allen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Allen avoids the body shot from Makwame.
Makwame throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Makwame clinches with his opponent.

Makwame breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Allen scores with a takedown into Makwame's guard.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Makwame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makwame looking to control.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Makwame has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makwame keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Allen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allen trying to control but Makwame is working from the bottom.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen pushes down on Makwame's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makwame throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makwame trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Makwame is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Allen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Makwame is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen prevents Makwame from improving his position.
Makwame is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makwame wants to get back to full guard.
Makwame trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Moses Makwame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard.
Allen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makwame taking some punishment here, with Allen in his half guard.
Allen is controlling the pace.
Makwame is trying to control but can't.
Bruce Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen wants to pass to mount but Makwame is defending the position.
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
Our winner, Bruce Allen, 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.
Moses Makwame was interviewed post fight and said 'The strongest man won today.'.

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 Will Brawler V (ranked 3863 p4p, 442 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 2445 p4p, 310 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brawler V
vs
Wojcik

198 cm
21
188 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

JagWars & BadBoys Inc.

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Brawler V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wojcik closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
A short left from Wojcik.
A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch.
Brawler V is breathing heavily.
Wojcik cracks Brawler V with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawler V backwards.
Brawler V really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wojcik lands an uppercut.
Wojcik pushes Brawler V back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojcik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wojcik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Brawler V's ribcage. Brawler V let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik digs a right hand into Brawler V's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawler V's gas tank.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawler V backwards.
Wojcik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wojcik.
Brawler V takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a shot to the body.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawler Vs head.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wojcik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawler V backwards.

Brawler V is rocked!
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Brawler V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Wojcik.
Brawler V seems to have got his legs back now.
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojcik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawler V backwards.
A short left from Wojcik.
Wojcik dips a shoulder and cracks Brawler V with a mighty uppercut! Brawler V falls back against the cage and Wojcik unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brawler V is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wojcik screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McDaniel (ranked 2353 p4p, 329 weight class) and Cory Trevor (ranked 2080 p4p, 298 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.

McDaniel
vs
Trevor

188 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan McDaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cory Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel tries to clinch but Trevor moves out of range.
A combination from McDaniel does no damage.
McDaniel tries to clinch up.
Trevor throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
Trevor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDaniel.
McDaniel staying out of range there.
Trevor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDaniel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDaniel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDaniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDaniel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Dylan McDaniel has been cut.
Trevor misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trevor throws out the jab.
McDaniel lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Trevor.
McDaniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trevor.
Trevor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniel was well out of range. Poor timing from Trevor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trevor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel sizes up Trevor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDaniel wants to clinch up but Trevor keeps it at a distance.
McDaniel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trevor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDaniel checks a leg kick nicely.
McDaniel is looking for a counter combo.
McDaniel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Trevor - just one landing.
Trevor swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
Trevor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trevor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trevor misses with a wild body shot.
Trevor swats away the attempt to clinch by McDaniel.
McDaniel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trevor.
McDaniel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trevor.
Trevor tries a low kick but McDaniel avoids it.
Trevor throws the kick towards the body but McDaniel avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trevor looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDaniel clinches up against the cage.
McDaniel presses Trevor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trevor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDaniel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trevor.
Trevor looks winded!
McDaniel working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, McDaniel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trevor lands a knee to the head.
McDaniel keeps control of Trevor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trevor missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McDaniel.
McDaniel scores with a hook to the body.
McDaniel scores with a shoulder strike.

Trevor is rocked!
McDaniel works on Trevor's body with a couple of short punches.
Trevor is still on wobbly legs! Can McDaniel finish him?
Still in the clinch, McDaniel scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDaniel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a big right hand that drops Trevor! The killer instinct kicks in and McDaniel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McDaniel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan McDaniel!
Post fight, Dylan McDaniel stared into the camera and said 'He was a bitch this whole time! '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabrizio Rossi (ranked 23951 p4p, 622 weight class) and Sandee Gorgrip (ranked 4652 p4p, 460 weight class). Sandee Gorgrip has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabrizio Rossi's chin.

Rossi
vs
Gorgrip

183 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Bee Krazy

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabrizio Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandee Gorgrip!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gorgrip to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gorgrip throws a big elbow that misses.

Gorgrip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gorgrip stops Rossi from standing up.
Gorgrip not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgrip loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gorgrip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rossi has escaped and now he's on top!

Gorgrip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rossi postures up.
Gorgrip has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gorgrip wriggles free and stands up.

Rossi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gorgrip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorgrip doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Gorgrip.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorgrip looking to control.
Gorgrip can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rossi controls the pace.
Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorgrip on the ground.

Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorgrip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Gorgrip's legs - danger averted.
Gorgrip keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gorgrip 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gorgrip has his hands on Rossi's head, controlling the position.
Gorgrip controls Rossi momentarily but Rossi frees himself.
Rossi is working Gorgrip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi wants to control from the top but Gorgrip keeps moving.
Gorgrip doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rossi misses with a double jab.
Gorgrip flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Gorgrip has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rossi is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into Gorgrip's guard.

Gorgrip looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rossi is defending well. Gorgrip quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rossi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gorgrip celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandee Gorgrip!