SFC 1: Strikefirst PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bjoern Buckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunga has chosen Nova as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gonzo Bunga enters the cage!

Bjoern Buckler
vs
Bunga

171 cm
25
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Bjoern Buckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckler misses with a few strikes there.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Buckler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckler tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buckler.
Bunga lands with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunga, right into the meat.
Bunga closes the distance looking to clinch

and Buckler moves into the clinch.
Buckler keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but Buckler blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Buckler - that landed with a thud.

Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Buckler moves into the clinch.
Bunga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Bunga.

Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Bunga misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bunga misses with a few strikes there.
Bunga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckler.
Bunga slaps away a takedown attempt from Buckler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzo Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckler misses with a few strikes there.

Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Buckler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckler tries to break free but Bunga pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Buckler.

Buckler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunga uses from the top position.
Buckler pulls Bunga in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckler tries to get out of the position.
Buckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunga's guard.
Bunga wants to stand but Buckler is controlling the position.
Buckler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckler stands up over Bunga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buckler with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga wants to sweep here but Buckler controlling him for the moment.
Buckler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buckler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunga has momentary wrist control but Buckler slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckler thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buckler cracks Bunga with an open hand slap.
Bunga scores with a head kick.
Bunga thows a body shot but no joy.

Buckler clinches with his opponent.
Bunga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Buckler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buckler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunga just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Bjoern Buckler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga tries to circle away but Buckler has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buckler's face.
Bunga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bunga can't break the clinch.

Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Buckler tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzo Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckler misses with a low kick.
Bunga misses with a double jab

and Buckler counters by moving into the clinch.
Bunga wants to break free but Buckler has control.
Buckler jumps guard but Bunga stands there with Buckler around his waist. Buckler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bunga throws a knee to the head but misses.

Buckler pulls guard.
Buckler managing to control the position.
Bunga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bunga throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunga!
Buckler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Buckler punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Buckler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buckler 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.
Bunga is looking to improve his position but Buckler isn't that keen on the idea.
Buckler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Buckler working Bunga over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Bjoern Buckler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bunga fails to land with a series of punches.

Buckler rushes Bunga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buckler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bunga is trying to break the clinch but Buckler has him pressed against the cage.
Buckler is trying to force a seperation but Bunga has the dominant position.
Bunga can't break the clinch.

Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Buckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Bunga.
Jab, jab by Bunga - just one landing.
Bunga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buckler is looking to clinch.
Bunga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckler avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Bunga fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buckler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunga - the referee stops the clock and Buckler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunga. Buckler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Bunga.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga wants to clinch up but Buckler keeps it at a distance.
Bunga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunga but Bunga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckler misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckler.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunga lands a brutal head kick. Buckler looks out on his feet and Bunga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gonzo Bunga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaromir Jag is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crane
vs
Jag

165 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
130 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jag as he avoids it easily.
Crane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jag as Crane shoots in.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
Jag misses with a looping right.
Crane is looking to land body kicks.
Crane is looking to clinch.
Crane wants to clinch

and Jag holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jag tries to work over Crane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Jag prevents Crane from breaking the clinch.
Crane is pushing Jag up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane wants to break free but Jag has control.
Jag gets underhooks to prevent Crane's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crane looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jag looks to clinch

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

Jag scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag looks to clinch
and Crane counters with a two punch combo.
Jag checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crane.

Jag rushes Crane and presses him up against the cage.

Crane pulls guard successfully.
Crane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jag is controlling him.

Jag stands up and waves to Crane to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane misses with a takedown

and Jag counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jag lands an uppercut.
Jag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jag is stalling here.
Crane fails to pull guard.

Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Jag sprawls well.
Jag tries to clinch up
and Crane counters with a straight right hand.
Jag lands a head kick. Crane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jag throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Jag avoids the head kick by Crane.
Crane wants to clinch but Jag slips to the side

and Jag holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jag has Crane pushed against the cage.
Jag stops a takedown attempt from Crane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crane throws a series of punches but Jag avoids them all with ease.

Crane has Jag up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crane wants to break free but Jag has control.
Crane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crane tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Crane drops back down to his feet.
Jag taking a breather.

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.
Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crane tries to clinch

and Jag counters by clinching up.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crane is defending well for now.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Crane fails to pull guard.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crane.
Jag tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Jag back against the cage.
Crane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

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

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

Jag looks to clinch

and Crane counters by clinching up.
Jag wants to stall.
Crane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crane tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crane wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
Crane looking for a takedown.
Crane tries to circle away but Jag has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crane.
Crane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Crane avoids the damage to the body.
Crane managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane jumps guard but Jag stands there with Crane around his waist. Crane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crane is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crane's brow.
Crane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crane tries to clinch there but Jag circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Jag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.

Jag clinches with his opponent.
Jag struggles to land a body shot inside as Crane controls his hands.
Crane tries for a takedown but Jag manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

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.
Jag is struggling to control the position.
Crane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jag is trying to maintain a safe position but Crane gets an underhook and turns Jag into the cage.
Crane just leaning against Jag, taking a breather.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Jag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crane fails to pull guard.

Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Jag as Crane shoots in.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jag wants to clinch

and Crane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jag leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jag wants to get back to striking at distance but Crane won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.

Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crane fails to land the takedown.
Crane fails to land with a series of punches.
Crane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag scores with a nice body kick.
Jag plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jag paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jag moves into range and clinches up with Crane.
Jag wants to break free but Crane has control.
Crane tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to clinch.
Crane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jag tries to clinch there but Crane circles away.
Jag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jag instigates a clinch.
Crane wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
Crane goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jag tries to clinch but Crane moves away
and Crane counters with a nice body shot.

Jag drives through and clinches with Crane against the cage.
Crane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crane prevents a body shot from Jag.
Jag just leaning against Crane, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crane dives in and grabs Jag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jag pushes down on Crane's head and hops out.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crane tries for a takedown but Jag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag misses with a low kick.

Crane rushes Jag and presses him up against the cage.
Jag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Crane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crane pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jag clinches with his opponent.
Jag lands a knee to the head.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag wants to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jag sprawls well. Jag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crane gets slowly back to his feet.
Jag closes the distance but Crane moves to the side

and Crane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jag's guard now.
Crane trying to control but Jag is working from the bottom.
Jag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jag manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crane doesn't manage to clinch there - Jag circles away.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jag moves into the clinch.
Crane avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag stops a takedown attempt from Crane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Crane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jag tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Jag plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jag darts in trying to clinch

and Crane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jag lands a damaging elbow.
Crane wants to break free but Jag has control.

Crane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crane circles away from the clinch attempt

and Crane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jag won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane tries to advance to mount but Jag instead regains half guard.

Jag kicks off Crane and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag closes the distance but Crane moves to the side

and Crane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crane wants to control from the top but Jag keeps moving.

Jag is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jag missing with knees to the body.

Crane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jag tries to clinch but Crane moves away

and Crane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jag's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane looking to pass the guard.
Crane won't allow Jag to get back to his feet.
Crane trying to control but Jag is working from the bottom.
Crane stops Jag from standing up.
Crane wants to get up but he can't break Jag's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Crane drives through and clinches with Jag against the cage.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane tries to land knees in the clinch but Jag avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jag 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

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

Lesnar
vs
Shogun

176 cm
18
249 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Shogun circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Shogun sprawls well.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Shogun.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Shogun moves out of range.
Shogun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Shogun circles away.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Shogun moves out of range.
Shogun fails with a takedown attempt.
Shogun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shogun off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shogun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shogun is defending well for now.
Shogun tries to circle away but Lesnar has him pinned against the cage.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Shogun holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shogun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lesnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shogun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shogun scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Shogun controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shogun is one step ahead there.
Shogun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shogun throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Shogun controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar closes the distance but Shogun moves to the side
and Shogun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shogun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Shogun counters by moving into the clinch.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses.
Shogun is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.
Shogun tries to score a body lock takedown but Lesnar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shogun looks gassed!
Shogun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar lands an elbow just above Shogun 's eye.

It looks like Mauricio Shogun has been cut.

Lesnar pulls guard.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shogun won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Shogun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shogun trying to move into half guard but instead Lesnar has managed to sweep!
Lesnar postures up in Shogun's guard and throws a big left but Shogun blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.

Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shogun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lesnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shogun, pushing him back against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to stall.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shogun is defending well for now.

Lesnar pulls guard.
Shogun stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

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.
Lesnar trying to control the position here.
Shogun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar controlling the position.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauricio Shogun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Shogun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lesnar instigates a clinch.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shogun is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Lesnar.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shogun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar throws a nice head kick!
Shogun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shogun gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Shogun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shogun throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar looks to clinch
and Shogun counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Shogun to acknowledge the strikes.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shogun is breathing heavily.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Shogun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a head kick.

Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Shogun.
Lesnar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shogun smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Shogun.
Shogun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar cracks the inside of Shogun's front leg.
Shogun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Lesnar as he checks the leg kick.
Shogun swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shogun counters with a left and a right that stings Lesnar.

Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lesnar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lesnar jumps guard but Shogun stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lesnar pulls guard successfully.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lesnar looking to ground and pound but Shogun is blocking nicely.
Shogun avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a sloppy strike and Shogun uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Shogun has ended up in Lesnar's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar is controlling Shogun's posture.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shogun on the ground.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shogun leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shogun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Shogun shoots in.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Shogun circles away.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Shogun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Shogun moves away

and Shogun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shogun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shogun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shogun postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shogun won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lesnar has Shogun up against the cage in a clinch.
Shogun blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
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 Fred Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Shogun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lesnar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Shogun circles away.
Shogun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shogun tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Shogun wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesnar won't allow it.
Lesnar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar misses with an elbow strike.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but Shogun blocks with his arms.
Lesnar prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar gets underhooks to prevent Shogun's takedown attempt.
Fred Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Shogun.
Lesnar stalling in the clinch.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but Shogun blocks it.
Lesnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Shogun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.

Lesnar manages to pull guard.
Shogun being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar seems keen to control Shogun's posture.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Shogun controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar controls Shogun momentarily but Shogun frees himself.
Shogun with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar pulls Shogun in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shogun.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar wants to clinch but Shogun slips to the side

and Shogun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnar won't be happy with that.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Shogun keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesnar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shogun is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Shogun's attempts to control the action.
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun throws some wild stikes that Lesnar manages to avoid easily.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Lesnar keeping control of the position.
Lesnar'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.
Shogun throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Shogun keeps him under control.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Shogun circles away.
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Shogun, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shogun swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fred Lesnar!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Abobo
vs
Weben

188 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Weben!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Abobo 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.

Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Weben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weben manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Weben's guard.

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

Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Weben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weben manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Weben's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weben throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abobo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Abobo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weben doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weben manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weben trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Weben 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.

Abobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weben is aware though and is defending well.

Abobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weben would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two 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.

Abobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weben tries to free his leg and advance position but Abobo is retaining full guard.
Abobo 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.
Weben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abobo is keeping the position for now.

Abobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abobo is keeping the position for now.
Weben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weben wants to stand but Abobo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weben is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abobo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Abobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weben trying to control but Abobo is working from the bottom.

Abobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abobo has a closed guard, preventing Weben from standing up.

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.

Abobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Abobo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Weben doesn't defend quickly enough and Abobo has managed to lock this one up! Can Weben escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abobo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tank Abobo!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Curtis
vs
Fights

182 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiko Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Styles Fights!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis shoots for a takedown but Fights saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fights feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Curtis crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Styles Fights!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wladimir Kyshenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Klichko
vs
Kyshenko

202 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko misses with an uppercut. Klichko saw that one coming.
Klichko tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Kyshenko misses.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Kyshenko.

Kyshenko rushes Klichko and presses him up against the cage.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Kyshenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.

Kyshenko breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Klichko scores with a four punch combination!
Klichko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klichko misses with a two punch combination.
Kyshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klichko.
Klichko blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klichko!
Kyshenko looks to land a right hand but Klichko moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klichko, as that shot connected.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klichko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klichko.
Klichko cracks Kyshenko with an open hand slap.
Klichko moves away from the strike by Kyshenko.
Good exchange - Klichko coming out on top.
Klichko lands a jab to Kyshenko's midsection.
Klichko cracks Kyshenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kyshenko connects with a jab.
Klichko with a hook.
No joy there for Klichko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyshenko scores with a hook to the body. Klichko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyshenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyshenko looks gassed!
Klichko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klichko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klichko tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Kyshenko moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Klichko. Beautiful body shot.
Klichko cracks Kyshenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyshenko throws a right hand that Klichko ducks under and follows up with a left that Klichko also avoids with ease.
Kyshenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kyshenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klichko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klichko stalks Kyshenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyshenko's face. Kyshenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Klichko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kyshenko backs up against the cage.
Kyshenko dodges the punch combination from Klichko.
Klichko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyshenko in his tracks.
Klichko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klichko throws a right hand that Kyshenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyshenko also avoids with ease.
Klichko looks to land a combination. Kyshenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Wladimir Kyshenko has been cut.
Klichko lands a jab to the head.
Kyshenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klichko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klichko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klichko connects with the punch.
Kyshenko dodges the punch combination from Klichko.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Kyshenko moves out of range.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Klichko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klichko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyshenko.
Kyshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vitaliy Klichko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klichko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klichko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyshenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klichko.
Kyshenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klichko!
Klichko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kyshenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klichko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klichko lands with a hook. Kyshenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klichko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Klichko.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Kyshenko avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klichko!
Klichko dips to his left and cracks Kyshenko with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kyshenko slips a jab and a cross from Klichko.
Klichko lands the left hand.
Klichko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Klichko.
Klichko connects with a body shot.
Kyshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klichko.
Klichko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klichko lands a two punch combo.
Klichko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Klichko.
Klichko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Kyshenko is rocked!
A jab from Klichko finds it's way through Kyshenko's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Klichko. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klichko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Klichko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyshenko on the side of the head.
Kyshenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Klichko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Kyshenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A nice combination there by Klichko.
Klichko checks a low kick from Kyshenko.
Klichko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klichko throws a combination. Kyshenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klichko scores with the left hand. Kyshenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitaliy Klichko is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyshenko misses the target.
Kyshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klichko moves away.
Klichko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Klichko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyshenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klichko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klichko misses with a two punch combination.
Klichko lands a nice looking body shot.
Klichko throws a combination that misses
and Kyshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyshenko moves forwards but Klichko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klichko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Klichko duly obliges.
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyshenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Kyshenko misses.
Kyshenko throws a looping overhand right but Klichko ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klichko throws a one two combo.

That has opened up Wladimir Kyshenko's cut even more.
Klichko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klichko lands with a shot to the body.
Klichko lands a jab to the nose.
Klichko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klichko misses with a double jab
and Kyshenko counters with a straight right hand.
Klichko looks to land a combination but Kyshenko avoids it well.
A combination from Klichko does no damage.
Kyshenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Klichko.
Klichko misses with a combination
and Kyshenko counters with a straight right hand.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Kyshenko moves out of range.
Klichko throws a right hand that Kyshenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyshenko also avoids with ease.
Klichko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Kyshenko has Klichko up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Kyshenko is controlling him.
Klichko tries to circle away but Kyshenko has him pinned against the cage.
Klichko tries to break free but Kyshenko pushes him back against the cage.
Kyshenko has Klichko pressed against the cage, preventing Klichko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klichko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyshenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko can't break the clinch.

Kyshenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyshenko closes the distance and clinches up with Klichko, looking for a takedown. Kyshenko pushes Klichko against the cage but Klichko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klichko misses with a wild combination.
Klichko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyshenko can do to turn this around?
Kyshenko tries to clinch there but Klichko circles away.
Klichko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klichko scores with a hook to the body. Kyshenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klichko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyshenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Klichko punishes Kyshenko's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyshenko walks into a jab.
A jab from Klichko finds it's way through Kyshenko's defenses.
Klichko fails to land the takedown.
Klichko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kyshenko forces Klichko back against the cage and clinches.
Kyshenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Kyshenko keeps him there for the moment.
Kyshenko tries to work over Klichko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyshenko wants to stall.
Klichko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klichko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klichko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyshenko.

Kyshenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klichko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyshenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klichko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vitaliy Klichko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyshenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Kyshenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Klichko catches Kyshenko right on the button with a cross.
Klichko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klichko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyshenko.
Klichko cracks Kyshenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klichko throws a right and a left that Kyshenko avoids nicely.
Klichko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyshenko clobbers Klichko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klichko keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyshenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Klichko circles away.
Klichko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyshenko's hands.
Klichko lands a nice shot that snaps Kyshenko's head back.
Kyshenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Klichko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Kyshenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyshenko throws a big shot that misses.
Kyshenko slips a jab and a cross from Klichko.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Kyshenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klichko finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyshenko's head.
Klichko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko throws a head kick but Klichko moves out of range.
Klichko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klichko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klichko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klichko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klichko connects with a right hand. Kyshenko shakes it off.

Kyshenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Kyshenko is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Kyshenko keeps him there for the moment.

Kyshenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Klichko.
Klichko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klichko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyshenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyshenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Kyshenko scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Klichko.
Klichko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kyshenko walks into a stiff left hand from Klichko.
Klichko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kyshenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kyshenko manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klichko!
Klichko lands a nice hook to Kyshenko's body. Kyshenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Klichko does no damage.
Kyshenko loads up on a big right hand but Klichko slips the punch.
Klichko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyshenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klichko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kyshenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klichko lands a jab-cross combination.
Klichko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Klichko duly obliges.
Klichko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyshenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klichko slips a jab from Kyshenko.
A cross from Kyshenko lands.
Klichko stalks Kyshenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyshenko's face. Kyshenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Klichko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyshenko.
Klichko tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klichko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Kyshenko stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaliy Klichko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyshenko throws a hook to the side of Klichko's head but Klichko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klichko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klichko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyshenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Klichko slips a jab and a cross from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyshenko 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.
Klichko lands with a nice combination. Kyshenko backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Klichko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klichko wants it to stay on the feet.
Klichko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kyshenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyshenko.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klichko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Klichko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Kyshenko avoids them all with ease.

Kyshenko clinches.
Klichko has had enough of the clinch but Kyshenko keeps him there for the moment.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Kyshenko has him pressed against the cage.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Kyshenko has him pressed against the cage.
Kyshenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klichko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kyshenko lands a body shot in the clinch.

Kyshenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klichko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kyshenko backs up against the cage.
Kyshenko walks into a left hand.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Kyshenko moves out of range.
Kyshenko connects with a jab.

Kyshenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klichko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko trying to control the position but Klichko is working away.
Kyshenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Klichko to see if he's OK.
Klichko pushes Kyshenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kyshenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyshenko working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klichko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kyshenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Klichko is avoiding damage well.
Klichko dodges the ground and pound from Kyshenko.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klichko misses with a two punch combination.
Kyshenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klichko scores with a three punch combo!
Klichko lands a nice looking body shot.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Wladimir Kyshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitaliy Klichko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klichko swinging wildly here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Klichko!