QFC Tournament 933 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gore Smashington (ranked 4776 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kribbson Junior (ranked 4612 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smashington
vs
Junior

194 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gore Smashington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kribbson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Smashington can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Smashington tries to pull guard but Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smashington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Junior is defending well.
Smashington taking a breather.
Smashington is trying to drag Junior to the mat but Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gore Smashington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Junior has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smashington is trying to keep an underhook but Junior manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Smashington is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smashington looking for submissions off his back.
Smashington is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junior wants to control from the top but Smashington keeps moving.
Smashington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Junior stands up from Smashington's guard - Junior perhaps looking for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Smashington.

Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smashington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Smashington's guard.

Smashington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smashington looking for a takedown.
Smashington letting Junior take a breather here.
Smashington tries to pull guard but Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Junior has closed the distance and engaged Smashington in a clinch.

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

Smashington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Junior trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smashington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smashington slows the pace down in half guard.
Smashington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Smashington has control of the leg.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Smashington is very close to passing his half guard.
Smashington controlling the action here.
Smashington trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Junior enables Smashington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Junior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Junior pushes Smashington off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kribbson Junior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.

Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Smashington tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Smashington's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Junior manages to break the clinch.
Smashington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smashington slips a jab from Junior.
Smashington shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gore Smashington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smashington is defended easily by Junior.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashington moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gore Smashington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Smashington. Smashington gets slowly back to his feet.
Smashington tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smashington tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior tests Smashington's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Junior closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smashington's guard.
Smashington is looking to stand back up but Junior counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smashington.

Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smashington keeps working.
Junior is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Smashington wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smashington trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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!
Junior lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior raining down shots from the mount!
Junior is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Junior lands a big elbow.
Junior content just to control the position here.
Smashington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smashington is looking to improve his position.

Junior stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smashington to get to his feet.

Junior gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smashington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Junior lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smashington is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Smashington is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kribbson Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smashington wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smashington is looking to clinch.
Smashington tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Junior tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kribbson Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashington.
Smashington looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashington.
Smashington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smashington fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smashington defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior gets a double leg takedown into Smashington's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smashington wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smashington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smashington is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Smashington doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smashington keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smashington is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior takes a little break here. Smashington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Junior trying to control the position but Smashington is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smashington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Junior prevents Smashington from improving his position.
Smashington trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Junior. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Smashington defending well.
Smashington is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior fails with the takedown.
Gore Smashington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribbson Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smashington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smashington but Smashington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smashington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junior.
Smashington throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Junior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kribbson Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gore Smashington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kribbson Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smashington tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kribbson Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junior 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Kribbson Junior!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kribbson Junior!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Kribbson Junior!

Kribbson Junior wins by unanimous decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bashington (ranked 4760 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Price (ranked 4846 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bashington
vs
Price

188 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Bashington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bronson Price !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bashington.
Bashington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Price lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashington is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Bashington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Bashington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Price can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Price preventing the sweep.
Price trying to control but Bashington is working from the bottom.

Bashington looking for a triangle here. Price is fighting it but it looks tight! Bashington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Price is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Bashington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuro Higati (ranked 4736 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Martinez (ranked 4743 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Higati
vs
Martinez

184 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuro Higati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angel Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higati shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Higati is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martinez is trying to keep Higati in close.

Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Higati sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Higati controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higati.
Martinez trying to control but Higati postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higati prevents Martinez from standing back up.
Higati with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Higati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martinez's head.
Higati wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higati misses with a two punch combination.

Higati shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez's guard.

Martinez pushes Higati off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Higati pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Higati as Martinez shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Higati gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Higati shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Higati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Higati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Higati tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Higati gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez prevents Higati from getting back to his feet.
Higati trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higati working a defensive guard here.

Higati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Higati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Higati is breathing heavily.
Martinez tries to stand but Higati is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Higati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higati is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Higati throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Higati sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Higati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martinez.
Nuro Higati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Higati misses
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Higati will be more careful next time no doubt.

Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higati drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angel Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Higati shoots in but no luck this time.

Martinez gets the takedown into side control.

Higati throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Martinez blocks a head kick by Higati.
Higati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Higati sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higati is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higati wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Higati is controlling Martinez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higati tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Higati gets back to full guard.
Higati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez trying to control but Higati is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Higati can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higati avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch up.

Higati shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Higati is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Higati dives into side control.

You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higati wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Higati wants to stand but Martinez has his arm trapped.
Higati is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martinez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Higati is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuro Higati overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Higati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Higati scores with punches from side control.
Higati controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higati is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuro Higati dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Martinez moves into the clinch.
Higati is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Martinez pulls guard successfully.

Higati 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.
Higati would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez 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.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Higati gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.

Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Higati's half guard.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Higati actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Higati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Higati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez trying to control but Higati is working from the bottom.
Martinez 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.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higati wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.

Higati wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Higati trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez looking to control.
Higati controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higati lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higati not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higati advances position into side control!
Higati is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuro Higati showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higati has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Nuro Higati!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Nuro Higati!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Nuro Higati!

Nuro Higati wins by unanimous decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Pete (ranked 4873 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taki Shitatake (ranked 4742 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pete
vs
Shitatake

203 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saint Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taki Shitatake!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shitatake.
As Pete backs off Shitatake throws a huge counter combo but Pete manages to avoid it all.

Shitatake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pete was covering up waiting for the punch and Shitatake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shitatake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shitatake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shitatake postures up in Pete's guard and throws a big left but Pete blocks it.
Pete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitatake trying to control but Pete is working from the bottom.
Pete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shitatake is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shitatake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shitatake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete wants to stand up but Shitatake is controlling him.

Pete is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shitatake defends well.
Shitatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pete wants to sweep here but Shitatake controlling him for the moment.

Pete is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shitatake stays in close to Pete's body and controls the position.
Shitatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shitatake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitatake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shitatake looks to land a combination but Pete avoids it well.

Shitatake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pete was covering up waiting for the punch and Shitatake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pete is trying to keep Shitatake in close.
Shitatake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shitatake lands a couple of elbows.
Pete keeping full guard, as Shitatake tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shitatake preventing the sweep.
Pete being controlled here, momentarily.

Pete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shitatake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shitatake wants to stand and escape but instead Pete has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taki Shitatake 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.

Shitatake drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pete wriggles free and stands up.
Pete shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shitatake sprawls well. Shitatake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pete gets slowly back to his feet.
As Pete backs off Shitatake throws a huge counter combo but Pete manages to avoid it all.
Pete waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shitatake.
A countering left hand to the body from Shitatake misses.
Shitatake blocks a head kick by Pete.
Shitatake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pete has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pete wants to break free but Shitatake has control.
Pete fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Shitatake pulls Pete into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete wanted to stand there but Shitatake had control of the position.
Taki Shitatake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pete trying to control the position from guard on top but Shitatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pete is pushing down on Shitatake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shitatake is fighting to maintain full guard but Pete has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shitatake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shitatake trying to hold on to Pete's head to control him but Pete postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pete is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shitatake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shitatake is trying to stand back up but Pete is controlling him
Pete trying to control the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Shitatake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Shitatake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pete knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shitatake is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitatake is looking to take a break and control but Pete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pete is trying to buck Shitatake off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shitatake is looking to take a break and control but Pete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pete isn't going anywhere.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shitatake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shitatake moves into range and clinches up with Pete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saint Pete will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Shitatake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pete's half guard.
Pete trying to control from the bottom.
Shitatake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shitatake is thwarting Pete's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete tries to kick Shitatake off but Shitatake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Shitatake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shitatake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pete keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shitatake gets caught flat footed, as Pete shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shitatake is wriggling around but Pete manages to pass to half guard.

Shitatake manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete looking to pass the guard.
Pete slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shitatake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pete tries to stand and escape but Shitatake is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete is looking to stall here but Shitatake recovers full guard.
Shitatake keeping moving, preventing Pete from controlling successfully.
Pete sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shitatake's guard.

Pete is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pete wants to control but Shitatake is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shitatake trying to control but Pete postures up.
Shitatake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shitatake working a defensive guard here.
Pete wants to control from the top but Shitatake keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shitatake looking for a sweep. Not yet Shitatake, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taki Shitatake.
Well Shitatake 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Taki Shitatake!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Taki Shitatake!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Taki Shitatake!

Taki Shitatake wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Bigglesworth (ranked 4741 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jacobs (ranked 4762 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bigglesworth
vs
Jacobs

196 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brady Bigglesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Bigglesworth as he checks the leg kick.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigglesworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but Bigglesworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Bigglesworth blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobs.
Bigglesworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bigglesworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bigglesworth slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bigglesworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Bigglesworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigglesworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bigglesworth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bigglesworth's hands.
Bigglesworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigglesworth has a takedown stuffed.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Bigglesworth avoids it well.
Bigglesworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bigglesworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bigglesworth misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Brady Bigglesworth has been cut.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Bigglesworth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jacobs wants to land a leg kick but Bigglesworth is out of range.
Bigglesworth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bigglesworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigglesworth somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Bigglesworth moves out of range.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bigglesworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Bigglesworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth is breathing heavily.
Bigglesworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bigglesworth off to one side.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bigglesworth.
Jon Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Jacobs throws a one two combo.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bigglesworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs lands a jab.
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bigglesworth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs.
Bigglesworth checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Bigglesworth fails with the takedown.
Bigglesworth dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Bigglesworth tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bigglesworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Bigglesworth dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
It looked like Bigglesworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigglesworth.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Bigglesworth.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bigglesworth.
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Bigglesworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigglesworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Bigglesworth moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Bigglesworth moves out of range.

Bigglesworth forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Bigglesworth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Bigglesworth does no damage.
Bigglesworth shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Jacobs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bigglesworth might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bigglesworth misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bigglesworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Bigglesworth checks it.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Bigglesworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jacobs drops Bigglesworth with a beautiful combination! Bigglesworth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jacobs is looking for the KO!

Bigglesworth is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigglesworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacobs counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Bigglesworth has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Jacobs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Marlowe (ranked 4723 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uno Unonaki (ranked 4811 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marlowe
vs
Unonaki

187 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Marlowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uno Unonaki!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlowe lands a jab-cross combination.
Marlowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Unonaki back to the cage. Marlowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Unonaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Unonaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unonaki content to control rather than advance.

Unonaki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlowe misses with a double jab.
Marlowe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Unonaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unonaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marlowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Unonaki back to the cage. Marlowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marlowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Unonaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Unonaki pulls Marlowe into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlowe wants to control from the top but Unonaki keeps moving.
Unonaki wants to sweep here but Marlowe controlling him for the moment.
Marlowe wants to control from the top but Unonaki keeps moving.
Unonaki controlling the position.
Marlowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Unonaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Unonaki looking for a guillotine here but Marlowe defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marlowe being controlled here momentarily.
Marlowe wants to control from the top but Unonaki keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marlowe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marlowe misses with a double jab

and Unonaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marlowe looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Unonaki pushes past his half guard into mount!
Unonaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marlowe blocking the ground and pound.
Unonaki controlling the pace for now.
Unonaki landing punches.
Unonaki avoids the attempt from Marlowe to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlowe is trying desperately to improve position.
Unonaki controlling from the full mount.
Marlowe working to try and regain half guard.

Unonaki is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Unonaki tries to move into range but Marlowe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Unonaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Unonaki misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phillip Marlowe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marlowe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unonaki's head.
Marlowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Unonaki drives through and clinches with Marlowe against the cage.

Unonaki is trying to trip Marlowe. He has hold of a leg but Marlowe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Unonaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marlowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unonaki controlling from the top position.

Marlowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unonaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marlowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unonaki.
Unonaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unonaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Marlowe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Unonaki passes into side control.
Marlowe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Unonaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Unonaki stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Unonaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marlowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Unonaki looking to score a takedown here. Marlowe is defending well but Unonaki drives through and ends up in Marlowe's guard.
Marlowe is looking to stand back up but Unonaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marlowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marlowe trying to control here.
Unonaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Unonaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marlowe defending well though.

Unonaki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marlowe catches Unonaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phillip Marlowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Marlowe does no damage.
Marlowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Unonaki has clasped his hands together around Marlowe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unonaki working away.

Unonaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marlowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Unonaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marlowe!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marlowe tries to control but Unonaki manages to take his back.

Marlowe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Unonaki working for the choke.
Unonaki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marlowe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unonaki is hanging on to Marlowe's back as he tries to escape.
Marlowe trying to control the hands but Unonaki won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uno Unonaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Unonaki looking to score a takedown here. Marlowe is defending well but Unonaki drives through and ends up in Marlowe's guard.
Marlowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unonaki is one step ahead there.
Unonaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Unonaki looking to pass the guard.

Marlowe has an active guard here but Unonaki has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unonaki controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Unonaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Unonaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marlowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unonaki is working away from the top position though.
Marlowe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Unonaki controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Unonaki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marlowe tries to hold on but Unonaki postures up.
Unonaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Unonaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Phillip Marlowe has been cut.
Unonaki controlling from mount.
Unonaki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marlowe?
Phillip Marlowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unonaki looking to ground and pound but Marlowe is blocking nicely.
Marlowe tries to lock up and control but Unonaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marlowe is trying to escape the mount.
Unonaki controlling his opponent.
Unonaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Unonaki has isolated one of Marlowe's arms. Marlowe looking to fight him off but Unonaki twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uno Unonaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba The Stump (ranked 4845 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umar Nazzir (ranked 4679 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Stump
vs
Nazzir

182 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba The Stump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Nazzir!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Stump gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nazzir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nazzir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Nazzir drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Stump looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Stump looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Stump!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bubba The Stump!