13th sirokov vs dukov 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinis Repss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rua
vs
Repss

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rickson Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Repss wants to get back to his feet.
Rua controls the position from side control.
Repss is pushing Rua's head away, looking to escape. Rua manages to hold on to the position though.
Rua is staying tight to Repss's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rua postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Repss takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rua scores with punches from side control.
Repss is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rua is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua cracks Repss with a big elbow.
Repss is trying to buck Rua off.
Rua scores with a couple of short elbows.
Repss tries to escape but Rua is in control.
Rua lands an elbow.
Rua 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.

Rua stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Repss wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.

Rua closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Repss to the mat! Repss manages to get full guard.

Rua drops back looking for a leg! Repss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Repss manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Repss's guard.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Rickson Rua has been cut.
Reinis Repss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Repss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repss being controlled for a moment.

Rua stands up and beckons Repss to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Repss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinis Repss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repss tries to clinch up.

Rua moves into the clinch successfully.

Rua successfully pulls guard.
Repss stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Repss wanted to stand there but Rua had control of the position.

Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Repss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repss wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rua has control of Repss's left arm, preventing Repss from doing any damage.
Repss trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repss 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.
Repss throws a big right hand that misses.
Repss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Repss from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rickson Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rua clinches with his opponent.
Repss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Repss tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Repss back against the cage.

Rua breaks from the clinch.
Repss wants to clinch

and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Repss keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua stays in close to Repss's body and controls the position.
Rickson Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss wants to get back to his feet but Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Repss is letting Rua control him for a moment.
Rua passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Repss!
Rua has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Repss's face.
Repss is trying to stand but he's just given Rua his back.
Repss is breathing heavily.
Rua lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Repss hold on?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss trying to get back to his feet but Rua is in full control for now.
Repss is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rua off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rua controlling from the back.
Repss is covering up but some of the strikes from Rua are getting through and doing damage.

Repss defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rua's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Repss taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Rua!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Anderson
vs
Dam

190 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Mr Anderson has been cut.
Dam lands with a cross.
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!
Anderson moves out of range as Dam strikes.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Dam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dam swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dam.
Dam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Dam shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Dam moves out of range.
Dam misses with a straight right.
A jab from Dam misses.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Dam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Dam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson lands a head kick!
Anderson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dam. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson tries to bum rush Dam with a series of wild strikes but Dam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Dam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dam.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dam.

Dam drops Anderson with a left and a right! Oh, Anderson is hurt - Dam dives into side control looking to finish!

Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dam scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Anderson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dam can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Dam!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kolarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Divan MEBELSHIK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Divan MEBELSHIK will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kolarov
vs
MEBELSHIK

192 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

205 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kolarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Divan MEBELSHIK!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kolarov pushes MEBELSHIK up against the cage in a clinch.
MEBELSHIK tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MEBELSHIK working hard to break the clinch.
MEBELSHIK throws an elbow but it misses.
MEBELSHIK pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

MEBELSHIK breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from MEBELSHIK.
Kolarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Divan MEBELSHIK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolarov blocks a head kick by MEBELSHIK.

MEBELSHIK has closed the distance and engaged Kolarov in a clinch.
Kolarov avoids a wild elbow strike from MEBELSHIK.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kolarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MEBELSHIK just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kolarov's brow.
MEBELSHIK keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kolarov's efforts to push away.
Kolarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolarov jumps guard.
MEBELSHIK trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MEBELSHIK controls the pace.
Kolarov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
MEBELSHIK trying to move into half guard but instead Kolarov has managed to sweep!
MEBELSHIK wants to get back to his feet but Kolarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MEBELSHIK keeping full guard, as Kolarov tries to pass.

Kolarov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolarov throws a right hand that MEBELSHIK ducks under and follows up with a left that MEBELSHIK also avoids with ease.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses.
Kolarov blocks a head kick by MEBELSHIK.
Kolarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MEBELSHIK but MEBELSHIK pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolarov is breathing heavily.
Kolarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MEBELSHIK.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MEBELSHIK throws a nice head kick!
Kolarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MEBELSHIK.
MEBELSHIK thuds his shin into the meat of Kolarov's side.
MEBELSHIK lands with a kick to the temple. Kolarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolarov misses with a looping left.
MEBELSHIK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MEBELSHIK lands a head kick. Kolarov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MEBELSHIK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from MEBELSHIK.
MEBELSHIK comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MEBELSHIK swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolarov.
Divan MEBELSHIK is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolarov throws a body kick the misses
and MEBELSHIK counters with a big head kick but Kolarov shrugs it off.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that half lands.
MEBELSHIK fakes the leg kick and cracks Kolarov in the body.
MEBELSHIK pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MEBELSHIK lands a high kick!
MEBELSHIK misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MEBELSHIK scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MEBELSHIK throws a nice looking combination but Kolarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
MEBELSHIK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolarov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

MEBELSHIK clinches up against the cage.
Kolarov tries to pull guard but MEBELSHIK holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolarov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kolarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on MEBELSHIK's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolarov wants a takedown.
Kolarov takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MEBELSHIK lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MEBELSHIK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrei Kolarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolarov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick but Kolarov moves out of range.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MEBELSHIK plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kolarov slips a jab and a cross from MEBELSHIK.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MEBELSHIK misses with a head kick.
A head kick from MEBELSHIK lands but Kolarov takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MEBELSHIK sprawls well. MEBELSHIK wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolarov gets slowly back to his feet.

MEBELSHIK pushes Kolarov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolarov wants a takedown.

MEBELSHIK breaks from the clinch.
Kolarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolarov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MEBELSHIK. That one must have hurt.
Kolarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from MEBELSHIK.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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

MEBELSHIK escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MEBELSHIK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MEBELSHIK tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolarov avoids the head kick by MEBELSHIK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MEBELSHIK!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MEBELSHIK throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MEBELSHIK. Kolarov shrugs it off though.
No joy there for MEBELSHIK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from MEBELSHIK.
Kolarov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MEBELSHIK tries to clinch up.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that Kolarov semi-blocks.
MEBELSHIK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses

and Kolarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolarov looking to sit in guard and control but MEBELSHIK gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kolarov keeping full guard, as MEBELSHIK tries to pass.
MEBELSHIK trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MEBELSHIK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolarov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MEBELSHIK 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.
Kolarov pulls MEBELSHIK in to control the position.
MEBELSHIK forces his way into half guard.
MEBELSHIK slows the pace down in half guard.
Kolarov is looking to improve his position.

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.
MEBELSHIK is controlling the pace.
Kolarov moves into full guard.
MEBELSHIK looking to sit in guard and control but Kolarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kolarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Divan MEBELSHIK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kolarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MEBELSHIK is trying to defend but Kolarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolarov is stalling here. MEBELSHIK is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kolarov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MEBELSHIK has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Kolarov tries to bench press MEBELSHIK off him but MEBELSHIK keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MEBELSHIK content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MEBELSHIK is looking to take a break and control but Kolarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Divan MEBELSHIK.
Kolarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MEBELSHIK throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kolarov.
Kolarov has a takedown stuffed.

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.
MEBELSHIK tries to clinch there but Kolarov circles away.
MEBELSHIK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MEBELSHIK lands a head kick!

MEBELSHIK drives through and clinches with Kolarov against the cage.
Kolarov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MEBELSHIK walks away with a smile on his face. Kolarov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kolarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses.
MEBELSHIK keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MEBELSHIK lands a high kick!
MEBELSHIK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MEBELSHIK fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

MEBELSHIK moves into the clinch.
Kolarov has MEBELSHIK pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MEBELSHIK manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kolarov can't get the takedown.
Kolarov takes an elbow to the forehead.

MEBELSHIK manages to break the clinch.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolarov throws a shot from downtown. MEBELSHIK moves away and avoids it.
Kolarov tries for a takedown but MEBELSHIK circles away easily
and MEBELSHIK counters with a head kick.
MEBELSHIK lands with a kick to the temple. Kolarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MEBELSHIK tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolarov misses with a head kick.
MEBELSHIK throws a combination. Kolarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MEBELSHIK throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolarov.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses

and Kolarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MEBELSHIK's guard.
MEBELSHIK wants to stand up but Kolarov is controlling him.

MEBELSHIK wriggles free and stands up.
MEBELSHIK throws a head kick that misses

and Kolarov counters with a shoot takedown. MEBELSHIK fights it but they end up in guard.
Kolarov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolarov trying to control but MEBELSHIK is working from the bottom.
Kolarov passes MEBELSHIK's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kolarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MEBELSHIK 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Divan MEBELSHIK!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Anyukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Byku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anyukov
vs
Byku

183 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Anyukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lukasz Byku!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anyukov misses with a few strikes there.
Anyukov misses with a wild body shot.
Anyukov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anyukov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byku misses with a head kick.
Byku swats away the attempt to clinch by Anyukov.
No luck for Anyukov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anyukov avoids the head kick by Byku.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byku slaps away a takedown attempt from Anyukov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anyukov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byku as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Anyukov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anyukov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byku pinned against the cage. Byku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Byku leaves Anyukov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anyukov is looking to clinch but Byku is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Anyukov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Byku misses with a head kick.
Anyukov misses with a looping right.
Byku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anyukov.
Anyukov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Byku circles away.
Anyukov tries to clinch there but Byku circles away.
Anyukov blocks a head kick by Byku.
Anyukov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byku defends it nicely.
Byku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byku throws a sloppy head kick and Anyukov moves out of range easily.
Anyukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byku.
Anyukov tries to close the distance and clinch but Byku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anyukov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anyukov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anyukov avoids the head kick by Byku.
Lukasz Byku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Anyukov shoots for a takedown but Byku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anyukov misses with the combination.
Anyukov dives in and grabs Byku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byku pushes down on Anyukov's head and hops out.
Byku keeps the fight on the outside.
Anyukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byku manages to avoid it.
Anyukov wants to clinch up but Byku keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anyukov is looking to clinch.
Anyukov tries to close the distance and clinch but Byku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Byku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anyukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anyukov looks to throw the jab but Byku is out of range.

Anyukov scores a takedown into full mount!
Anyukov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Byku is in a horrible position here. Anyukov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Anyukov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anyukov lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anyukov landing strikes from the mount and Byku is in trouble!
Anyukov controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Byku really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anyukov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Byku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anyukov scoring with strikes but Byku is staying in there.
Anyukov with a couple of short strikes.
Byku tries to buck Anyukov off but he can't manage it.
Anyukov with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byku wants to try and get back to his feet.
Byku is breathing heavily.
Anyukov lands a big elbow.

Anyukov wants to finish this one by submission but Byku is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anyukov.
Byku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Byku is squirming around, avoiding Anyukov's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov raining down shots from the mount!
Anyukov cracks Byku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Byku tries to buck Anyukov off but he can't manage it.
Anyukov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Byku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Anyukov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Byku manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Byku prevents Anyukov from improving position.
Byku is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anyukov asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Anyukov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Byku is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anyukov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anyukov controlling the position.
Anyukov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Byku parries the strikes from Anyukov easily there. Anyukov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Byku to escape.

Anyukov is working to tighten is grip on Byku's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Byku has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anyukov is really squeezing tight and eventually Byku passes out! Anyukov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Anyukov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimirs Kamazs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Blinovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Blinovs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kamazs
vs
Blinovs

187 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kazimirs Kamazs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Blinovs!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamazs needs to keep his hands up - Blinovs had a free shot at his head there.

Kamazs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamazs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blinovs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kamazs looking to finish with strikes here!
Blinovs is trying to stand.

Blinovs tries to improve his position but Kamazs has taken his back! Kamazs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Blinovs tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kamazs pushes Blinovs away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazimirs Kamazs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samsara Sovzyeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that rinalds dzirvinskis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily rinalds dzirvinskis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

dzirvinskis
vs
Sovzyeski

180 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samsara Sovzyeski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sovzyeski drives through and clinches with dzirvinskis against the cage.

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

dzirvinskis gets the takedown into side control.

dzirvinskis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

dzirvinskis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sovzyeski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sovzyeski is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dzirvinskis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sovzyeski's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

dzirvinskis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sovzyeski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

dzirvinskis is trying to get an arm triangle but Sovzyeski is defending well.
Sovzyeski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

dzirvinskis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sovzyeski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. dzirvinskis yanks on the arm and Sovzyeski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by dzirvinskis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). rinalds dzirvinskis!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boiko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, shinedown - diamond eyes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sato's choice of entrance music: Serj Tankian - Sky is over. Rumina Sato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boiko
vs
Sato

190 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

174 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato checks a low kick from Boiko.
Boiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Boiko misses with a low kick as Sato jumps back.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boiko tries to land a leg kick but Sato saw it coming and moves away.
Boiko throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boiko.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boiko misses with a head kick.
Sato blocks a low kick nicely.
Sato misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Sato blocks a low kick nicely.
Boiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sato. That did some damage!
Sato tries to clinch up but Boiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Boiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice sprawl there from Boiko as Sato shoots in.
Sato wants to clinch up but Boiko keeps it at a distance.
Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boiko throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Boiko throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boiko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boiko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sato is out of range and Boiko settles back down.
Boiko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sato checks a low kick from Boiko.
Boiko throws a head kick but Sato moves out of range.
Sato checks a leg kick.

Sato moves into range and clinches up with Boiko.

Sato decides to pull guard.

Sato looking for a guillotine here but Boiko defends easily.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Boiko from controlling successfully.
Boiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boiko is aware though and is defending well.

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

Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sato looks gassed!
Boiko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boiko wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.

Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.
Boiko wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Boiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sato working for a triangle but Boiko defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Boiko.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Boiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumina Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boiko throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
Boiko is looking to score with low kicks.
Boiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boiko.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boiko.
Boiko throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivan Boiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.

Sato rushes Boiko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boiko smiles and moves away.
Boiko throws a leg kick that misses.

Sato takes the fight into the clinch.

Boiko manages to break the clinch.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.

Sato clinches up against the cage.
Boiko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sato avoids it.

Boiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato checks a low kick from Boiko.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Sato as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Boiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Ivan Boiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Boiko circles away.
Boiko missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato defending well as Boiko loads up on a big left hand.
Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.

Sato clinches up against the cage.
Sato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boiko just stands there and leans against the cage.

Boiko breaks from the clinch.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sato.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boiko is looking to land body kicks.

Sato instigates a clinch.

Boiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boiko misses with a low kick.

Boiko tries to keep at a distance but Sato has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sato jumps guard and drags Boiko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boiko controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boiko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Boiko from controlling successfully.
Boiko wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Boiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sato has his foot on Boiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boiko works his way back into a safe position though.

Sato has his foot on Boiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Boiko trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.

Sato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumina Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Boiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boiko tries to land a leg kick but Sato saw it coming and moves away.
Boiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sato.
Sato slips a jab from Boiko.
Boiko misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Sato as he checks the leg kick.
Boiko motions for Sato to come forward. Boiko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sato is out of range and Boiko settles back down.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boiko.
Boiko throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a combination
and Boiko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sato's knee momentarily.
Boiko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Sato forces Boiko back against the cage and clinches.
Sato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boiko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boiko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Boiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumina Sato.

Boiko breaks the clinch.
Boiko throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boiko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sato drives through and clinches with Boiko against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boiko lands an elbow inside.

Sato pulls guard.
Boiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Sato is retaining full guard.
Boiko pushing down on Sato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sato actively working from the bottom here.
Sato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boiko wants to control but Sato is keeping him busy.
Boiko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boiko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.

Sato looking for submissions off his back.
Boiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working.
Sato is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Sato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boiko pulls his head out easily.
Boiko controlling the action here.
Rumina Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Boiko.
Sato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boiko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boiko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sato.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boiko. That's going to slow Sato down.
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Rumina Sato has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boiko is looking to slow Sato down with leg kicks.
Boiko stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boiko misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Boiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sato checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato avoids the head kick by Boiko.
Ivan Boiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Boiko looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
Boiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Boiko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sato 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumina Sato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rocky balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the tiger. balboa has chosen living In America as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Drago
vs
balboa

195 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rocky balboa!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

balboa gets caught flat footed, as Drago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
balboa tries to strike from the bottom.
balboa has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
balboa wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of balboa's head.
balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago working some strikes from top position.
balboa has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed balboa's guard.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
balboa wants to get back to full guard.
Drago working over balboa with some ground and pound. balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
balboa taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
balboa is not content to let Drago control the position.
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
Drago wants to control but balboa is keeping him busy.
Drago prevents balboa from improving his position.
Drago passes to full mount!
Drago lands a nice shot to the head.

balboa is rocked!

It looks like rocky balboa has been cut.
Drago postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt balboa bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Drago and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between max sirokov irsis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Dukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). irsis comes to the cage accompanied by rocky. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

sirokov irsis
vs
Dukov

182 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

182 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, max sirokov irsis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Dukov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

irsis lands a left and a right that send Dukov crashing to the mat, dazed. irsis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Nikolay Dukov has been cut.
irsis cracks Dukov with a left hook right on the temple and Dukov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! irsis lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dukov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). max sirokov irsis!
max sirokov irsis retains his light heavyweight title!