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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIKE HAWK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padrone Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

HAWK
vs
Shinobi

179 cm
20
201 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIKE HAWK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Padrone Shinobi!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HAWK scores with the left hand. Shinobi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shinobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from HAWK.
Shinobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
HAWK swinging wildly here.

Shinobi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shinobi lands in his opponent's guard.
Shinobiis looking to pass into half guard but HAWK pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now HAWK is in guard.

Shinobi is looking for a triangle but HAWK pushes his legs off easily.

Shinobi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! HAWK has picked Shinobi up and slammed him! Shinobi can't keep hold of the triangle and HAWK manages to pass to side control!
HAWK knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinobi on the ground.
Shinobi is looking for a sweep.
Shinobi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK wants to improve his position but Shinobi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shinobi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinobi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for HAWK!

Shinobi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… HAWK is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by HAWK and Shinobi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
HAWK tries to improve position but can't.

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.
HAWK controls the position for a moment.
HAWK is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Shinobi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, HAWK rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shinobi's guard! Nice work there by HAWK!
HAWK sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Shinobi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead HAWK passes into half guard.

Shinobi actively working from the bottom here.
Shinobi looks gassed!
Shinobi is not content to let HAWK control the position.

That's four 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.
Shinobi missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HAWK is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Shinobi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HAWK pulls his head out easily.
Shinobi is looking for a sweep. HAWK is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Shinobi with the active half guard here but HAWK passes nicely into side control.
Shinobi regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MIKE HAWK dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

HAWK throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinobi.
HAWK jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Shinobi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shinobi trying to control the position from guard on top but HAWK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinobi throws a strike but HAWK rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Shinobi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HAWK defends well.
HAWK working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinobi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
HAWK has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shinobi is breathing heavily.

Shinobi working for submissions but it's allowed HAWK to get to half guard.

Shinobi actively working from the bottom here.
Shinobi is refusing to be controlled, as HAWK sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Shinobi actively working from the bottom here.
HAWK controlling the action here.
Shinobi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shinobi trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shinobi is looking for a triangle here but HAWK uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shinobi is trying to work for a sweep but HAWK has mounted him!
HAWK controlling from mount.
Shinobi is desperately trying to improve his position but HAWK has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shinobi tries to improve his position but instead HAWK has taken his back!
HAWK controlling the position well here. Shinobi rolled but HAWK kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Shinobi tries to escape the position.
Shinobi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Padrone Shinobi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

HAWK fails in his attempt to clinch.
HAWK throws the left hand but Shinobi avoids the punch easily.

Shinobi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shinobi lands in his opponent's guard.
HAWK keeping full guard, as Shinobi tries to pass.
HAWK pulls Shinobi in close to prevent any damage.

Shinobi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and HAWK dives on top into guard.
HAWK might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shinobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HAWK wants to stand but Shinobi is controlling his posture from full guard.

Shinobi working for a triangle but HAWK defends it easily.

Shinobi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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.

Shinobi looking for a guillotine here but HAWK defends easily.
HAWK trying to control but Shinobi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

HAWK gets to his feet. Shinobi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MIKE HAWK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinobi blocks a jab.
No joy there for HAWK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shinobi moves out of range of the strikes.
HAWK wants to clinch up but Shinobi keeps it at a distance.
Shinobi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from HAWK as Shinobi shoots in.
HAWK lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
HAWK throws a hook but Shinobi blocks it.
HAWK misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HAWK misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HAWK thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinobi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HAWK.
Shinobi tries for a takedown but HAWK sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padrone Shinobi.
HAWK tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from HAWK misses.
MIKE HAWK is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Shinobi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HAWK looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Shinobi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
HAWK is trying to improve his position.

Shinobi is trying to get an arm triangle but HAWK is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Padrone Shinobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shinobi 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Padrone Shinobi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piak Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Piak Drake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Drake
vs
Dahmer

175 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piak Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dahmer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Dahmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drake looking to control.
Dahmer trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Dahmer passes Drake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dahmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drake wants to control but Dahmer is keeping busy.
Dahmer tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Dahmer on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Dahmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Dahmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Piak Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Dahmer.
Dahmer looks gassed!

Dahmer feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Dahmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dahmer trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position.

Dahmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dahmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drake 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake looks for the body kick but Dahmer saw that one coming.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Drake moves into the clinch.
Drake with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jeffrey Dahmer has been cut.
A knee to the head by Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands an elbow inside that Dahmer shrugs off.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake lands an elbow inside that Dahmer shrugs off.
Drake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Drake.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dahmer's face.
Drake lands an elbow inside that Dahmer shrugs off.
Dahmer jumps guard but Drake stands there with Dahmer around his waist. Dahmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Dahmer jumps guard but Drake stands there with Dahmer around his waist. Dahmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Drake.
Dahmer takes an elbow to the temple.
Dahmer takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dahmer's face.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Dahmer is blocking nicely.
Dahmer tries to pull guard but Drake won't allow it.
Drake connects with a knee to the head.
Drake lands a damaging elbow.
Drake lands an elbow inside that Dahmer shrugs off.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dahmer's face.
Dahmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dahmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dahmer has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dahmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drake obliges.
Dahmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dahmer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dahmer's face.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dahmer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dahmer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake lands an elbow just above Dahmer 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piak Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Dahmer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dahmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dahmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dahmer tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
Drake is trying to stand up.
Dahmer controlling from the full mount.
Drake tries to hold on but Dahmer pushes him away.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake prevents Dahmer from taking his back.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
Dahmer throwing strikes here but Drake is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dahmer misses with a head shot.

Dahmer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drake has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Dahmer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drake is surviving well by controlling Dahmer's body position as best he can.
Drake working to try and regain half 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.
Dahmer looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.

Dahmer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dahmer has hold of Drake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drake tries to reverse the position but Dahmer maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Dahmer's attempts to control the action.
Drake tries to lock up and control but Dahmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dahmer wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely.
Drake wants to hold on but Dahmer pushes him away.
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Dahmer has a good base and remains in mount.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Dahmer's attempts to control the action.

Dahmer has hold of Drake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahmer on the ground.

That's four 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.
Drake wants to hold on but Dahmer pushes him away.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Dahmer's attempts to control the action.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahmer unloads with some shots from mount but Drake bucks and avoids them well.
Drake is looking to improve his position but Dahmer isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Dahmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Dahmer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Drake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dahmer fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahmer.
Drake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake thuds his shin into the meat of Dahmer's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer avoids the head kick by Drake.

Drake rushes Dahmer and presses him up against the cage.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Drake.
A knee to the head by Drake.
Drake landing knees to the head.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake lands a knee to the head.
Drake tries a knee to the head but Dahmer blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahmer's brow.
Drake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dahmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Dahmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piak Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Dahmer.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drake finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dahmer gets the takedown into side control.
Dahmer throws an elbow but Drake slips to the side and avoids it well.

Dahmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Dahmer is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dahmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake is trying to buck Dahmer off.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dahmer blocks a head kick by Drake.
Dahmer tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a head kick.

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.
Dahmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dahmer really felt that one!
Dahmer tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a big head kick but Dahmer shrugs it off.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piak Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dahmer misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a flying knee. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piak Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piak Drake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander osth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stackhouse
vs
osth

175 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

178 cm
26
173 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander osth!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but osth circles away.
osth misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

osth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stackhouse uses from the top position.
osth 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.
osth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stackhouse trying to control here.
osth prevents Stackhouse from improving his position.
Stackhouse is trying to stand.
osth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Stackhouse is defending against the submission attempts here by osth.

osth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stackhouse has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stackhouse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for osth!
osth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
osth is trying to stand up.
osth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stackhouse controlling the position easily from mount.
osth tries to hold on but Stackhouse postures up.
osth is squirming around, avoiding Stackhouse's attempts to control the action.
osth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stackhouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
osth is desperately trying to improve his position but Stackhouse has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a head shot.
osth is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stackhouse landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stackhouse punching from mount but osth doing a good job of avoiding damage.
osth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
osth turns into Stackhouse and is now in his guard.
Stackhouse is breathing heavily.
Stackhouse keeping moving, preventing osth from controlling successfully.

Stackhouse looking for a guillotine here but osth defends easily.
osth looking to pass the guard.

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.

osth stands up from guard. Let's bang!
osth lands a two punch combo.
osth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
osth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
osth throws a quick inside leg kick.
osth throws a quick inside leg kick.
osth throws a series of punches but Stackhouse moves out of range.
osth misses with the combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander osth dominated that round.
That's time! Stackhouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stackhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from osth.
osth throws a one two combo.
osth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander osth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
osth misses with a double jab.
osth misses with a few strikes there.
osth scoring well with a low kick there.
osth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stackhouse.
Some wild striking there from osth.
osth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
osth scores with a leg kick.
osth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

osth has taken the fight to the clinch.

osth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stackhouse clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse covers up after that shot from osth.
osth scores with punches and elbows.
Stackhouse is trapped and osth is scoring with shots to the head and body.

osth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stackhouse is defending well though. osth let's go of the attempt for now.

osth is persistently looking for the submission but Stackhouse is defending it well.

Stackhouse is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if osth gets his way!
Stackhouse tries to escape but osth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stackhouse preventing the rear naked choke attempt from osth.

Stackhouse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse manages to reverse the position and now he's in osth's guard. Nice work there by Stackhouse.
Stackhouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse preventing the sweep.

Stackhouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

osth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stackhouse defends it easily.
Stackhouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
osth 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.

osth looking for a guillotine here but Stackhouse defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
osth trying to control the position.
Stackhouse tries to free his leg and advance position but osth is retaining full guard.
Stackhouse trying to stand up but can't free himself from osth's guard.

osth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stackhouse trying to stand up but can't free himself from osth's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander osth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stackhouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stackhouse tries to clinch but osth moves away
and osth counters with a left and a right that stings Stackhouse.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and osth counters with a series of strikes. Stackhouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stackhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and osth counters with a one-two to the body.
Stackhouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
osth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stackhouse.
osth throws a series of punches but Stackhouse avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for osth.
osth swinging wildly here.
osth thumps Stackhouse with a low kick.
Stackhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from osth.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
osth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
osth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stackhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from osth.
Alexander osth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
osth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stackhouse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
osth throws a combination. Stackhouse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stackhouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from osth.
osth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stackhouse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
osth scoring well with a low kick there.
osth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stackhouse's sensitive parts.
osth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
osth swinging wildly here.
osth tries to bum rush Stackhouse with a series of wild strikes but Stackhouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
osth misses with a double jab.
osth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stackhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
osth throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from osth lands.

osth moves into the clinch.

osth pulls guard successfully.
osth looking to control.
Stackhouse trying to control the position from guard on top but osth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

osth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stackhouse tries to free his leg and advance position but osth is retaining full guard.
Stackhouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
osth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stackhouse's guard.
Stackhouse is trying to control the position but osth postures up.
Alexander osth has got the better of the ground game so far.
osth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Stackhouse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

osth tries for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending well.
Alexander osth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse is trying to get back to half guard.
osth controlling the position from side mount.

osth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stackhouse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, osth asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander osth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well osth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander osth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Gable
vs
Gabilog

166 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable misses with a wild body shot.
Gable misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabilog is defended easily by Gable.
Gabilog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gable's waist but Gable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabilog off to one side.
Gable throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gable really is a fat lump.
Gable lands a nice shot to the body.
Gable throws a head kick but Gabilog moves out of range.
Gable throws a sloppy head kick and Gabilog moves out of range easily.
Gable moves in looking to clinch but Gabilog pushes him off.
Gabilog moves out of range of the body kick from Gable.
Gabilog keeps the fight on the outside.

Gabilog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gable looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabilog stops Gable from getting back to his feet.
Gabilog slows the pace down in half guard.
Gabilog trying to control from Gable's half guard. Gable has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gabilog looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gable wants to stand and escape but Gabilog is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gabilog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gable doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabilog circles away.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabilog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabilog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gable misses with a looping right.
Gabilog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gabilog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gable is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog is keen to just control but Gable is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabilog with the ground and pound but Gable uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gabilog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabilog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gable swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabilog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gable throws a head kick that misses.

Gabilog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gable's guard.
Gabilog prevents Gable from getting back to his feet.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Gabilog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabilog wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gabilog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabilog throws a strike but Gable rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gabilog has a closed guard, preventing Gable from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Syete Gabilog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gabilog tries to clinch but Gable is having none of it.
Gabilog avoids the head kick by Gable.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabilog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gabilog counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gable!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabilog throws some wild stikes that Gable manages to avoid easily.
Gable blocking the ground and pound.
Gabilog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gable looks a forlorn figure.
Gabilog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog breaks from Gable's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gabilog lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Bo Gable has been cut.
Gabilog is stalling here but it's allowed Gable to get half guard.
Gabilog lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gable quite badly. Gable pulls Gabilog in close trying to recover. Gabilog postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gable on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gable doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syete Gabilog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sika molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kent
vs
molo

190 cm
24
255 lbs
6 - 12 - 1

160 cm
27
262 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sika molo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
molo takes one to the side of the head.
Kent misses with a hook. molo ducked under it nicely.
molo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from molo.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from molo.

molo has Kent up against the cage in a clinch.

molo has hold of one of Kent's legs. Kent is fighting the takedown attempt but molo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
molo controls from within his opponent's guard.
molo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kent is keeping the position for now.
molo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
molo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
molo thows a big elbow that misses.
molo 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.
molo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
molo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kent's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. molo connects with a nice short shot to Kent's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent has hold of molo's hands but molo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, molo seems content to control.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by sika molo.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
molo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
molo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent blocks a jab.

Kent gets caught flat footed, as molo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
molo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kent can't keep his opponent in guard - molo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
molo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sika molo dominated that round.
That's time! Kent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

molo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kent sprawls well initially but molo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
molo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by sika molo.

Kent gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows molo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
molo forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
molo content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for molo on the ground.

molo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kent to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
molo misses with a double jab
and Kent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
molo loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.

molo moves into the clinch.
Kent prevents the takedown attempt.

molo wants the takedown. Kent is fighting it off but molo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kent's guard against the cage.
molo 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.
Let's hope that molo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
molo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

molo gets to his feet - Kent follows without any prompting.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
molo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
molo advances to half guard.
sika molo has got the better of the ground game so far.

molo is looking for a kimura but Kent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for molo to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with molo in particular looking to stall.
molo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sika molo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

molo scores a takedown into full mount!
molo controlling the pace for now.

molo is working for a guillotine from mount but Kent frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
molo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
molo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kent's face.

molo looking to isolate an arm here. Kent doesn't see it coming and as molo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by molo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). sika molo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Sichev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Johnson's chin.

Sichev
vs
Johnson

207 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sichev!
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, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sichev as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in but Sichev avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sichev closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sichev is defending well for now.
Sichev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sichev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yuri Sichev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sichev as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sichev sprawls well. Sichev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looks to clinch

and Sichev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sichev.
Sichev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sichev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sichev has a takedown stuffed.

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sichev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sichev staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sichev stands up.

That's four 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.
Sichev tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sichev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sichev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Sichev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sichev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Sichev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Sichev gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed

and Sichev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sichev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Yuri Sichev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sichev walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sichev throws a head kick that misses.
Yuri Sichev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sichev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sichev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sichev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sichev gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sichev decides to stand back up. Sichev steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a poor takedown

and Sichev counters by moving into the clinch.
Sichev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Sichev breaks from the clinch.
Sichev wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Sichev.

Sichev has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sichev stalling in the clinch.

Sichev tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Sichev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sichev stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sichev moves into full mount!
Sichev controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Sichev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sichev takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sichev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sichev smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sichev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sichev gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Sichev breaks the clinch.

Sichev gets a clinch.

Sichev lands a takedown into guard.
Sichev is stalling in the full guard.
Sichev pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Sichev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sichev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Sichev controlling from mount.

That's four 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.
Johnson tries to control Sichev's body but Sichev pushes him off. Johnson squirms to his side and now Sichev has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Sichev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sichev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sichev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Heino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Heino's choice of entrance music: Caesars - Jerk It Out. Vlad Stalin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stalin
vs
Heino

195 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Heino!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalin leaves Heino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stalin looks to score with a jab to the body but Heino is just out of range.
Stalin swinging wildly here.
Heino wants to clinch up but Stalin keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin lands with a nice body punch.

Heino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stalin was covering up waiting for the punch and Heino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stalin keeping moving, preventing Heino from controlling successfully.

Heino stands up from Stalin's guard - Heino perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heino loads up on a big right hand but Stalin slips the punch.
Heino misses with a head kick.
Stalin misses with the combination.
Stalin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalin.
Heino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalin's sensitive parts.
Stalin throws a jab when Heino was well out of range.
Stalin lands a glancing blow to the side of Heino's head.

It looks like Pekka Heino has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalin.
Stalin leaves Heino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heino avoids a punch combination nicely.

Heino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stalin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Heino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Heino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Heino fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heino.
Vlad Stalin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heino shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalin tries to sprawl out of it but Heino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vlad Stalin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Heino.
Heino fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Heino as he checks the leg kick.
Heino misses with a takedown attempt - Stalin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heino.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalin swinging wildly here.
Stalin tries to bum rush Heino with a series of wild strikes but Heino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalin ducks under a wild hook from Heino.

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

Heino is trying to work for a kimura but Stalin is defending well.
Heino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Heino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stalin is just riding it out for now. Heino eventually gives up the hold.
Heino is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin is looking to escape.

Heino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heino wants to free his trapped foot but Stalin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Heino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Heino's cut.
That's time! Stalin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Heino closes the distance and clinches.

Stalin manages to break the clinch.
Heino fails with a takedown attempt.
Stalin misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heino tries to clinch there but Stalin circles away.
Stalin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stalin misses the jab.
Stalin wants to slow Heino down by chopping away at his legs.
Heino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalin.
Stalin swings for the body but Heino moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Stalin.
Stalin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heino moves away.
Stalin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heino's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heino staying out of range there.
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalin throws out the jab.
Stalin throws an overhand right that lands on Heino's shoulder, as Heino tries to avoid the shot.
Heino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalin.
Heino moves in looking to clinch but Stalin pushes him off.
Vlad Stalin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Heino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heino showed some decent athleticism there.
Stalin is not content to let Heino control the position.
Stalin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stalin tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pekka Heino.
Stalin connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Stalin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Heino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stalin throws a leg kick but Heino checks it.
Heino tries for a takedown but Stalin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Heino clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heino tries to pull guard but Stalin holds him up against the cage and eventually Heino drops back down to his feet.
Vlad Stalin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Heino.
Heino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heino keeps control of Stalin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Heino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin swinging wildly here.
Heino tries to clinch but Stalin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalin throws a nice looking combination but Heino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stalin throws a series of punches but Heino moves out of range.
Stalin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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.
Heino dives in and grabs Stalin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalin pushes down on Heino's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Stalin misses.
Heino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stalin defends it nicely.
Stalin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin takes a swing at Heino's ribcage but misses.
Vlad Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin fails to land with a series of punches.
Heino misses with a series of wild punches.
Stalin throws a combination that misses

and Heino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin is staying active underneath Heino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Stalin is defending against the submission attempts here by Heino.
Stalin is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Heino stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stalin to get to his feet.
Heino closes the distance and clinches up with Stalin, looking for a takedown. Heino pushes Stalin against the cage but Stalin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Heino dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Heino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stalin gets caught flat footed, as Heino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stalin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Heino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stalin is proving hard to escape from.

Heino drops back looking for a leg! Stalin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalin manages to kick Heino off! Heino jumps back into Stalin's guard.
Heino is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stalin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin keeping moving, preventing Heino from controlling successfully.
Heino prevents Stalin from getting back to his feet.
Stalin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Heino feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Heino trying to control but Stalin is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heino trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stalin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heino advances position into side control!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heino wants to control but Stalin is keeping him busy.
Stalin is trying to buck Heino off.
The strikes coming from Heino are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vlad Stalin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Heino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin is not content to let Heino control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Heino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Heino!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Didier Baeyens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutz Kilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Baeyens
vs
Kilian

190 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Didier Baeyens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lutz Kilian!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilian scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilian.
Kilian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Baeyens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilian tries to avoid it but Baeyens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilian to the ground. Kilian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilian, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Kilian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kilian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baeyens.
Baeyens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baeyens somewhat.
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.
Kilian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baeyens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Baeyens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilian fakes the leg kick and cracks Baeyens in the body.
Baeyens is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.

Kilian takes the fight into the clinch.
Kilian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baeyens blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Kilian to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kilian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kilian throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Baeyens with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilian.
Baeyens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilian as he avoids it easily.
Kilian cracks the inside of Baeyens's front leg.
Kilian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Baeyens. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kilian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kilian.

Kilian moves into the clinch.

Kilian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lutz Kilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilian scores with a nice body kick.
Kilian scores with a kick to the body.
Baeyens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Kilian lands a head kick. Baeyens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kilian moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilian landing knees to the head.
Kilian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kilian with a knee to the head.

Kilian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baeyens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kilian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baeyens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Kilian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kilian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Kilian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Kilian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kilian moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kilian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilian manages to break the clinch.
Kilian lands with a kick to the temple. Baeyens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Kilian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Kilian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baeyens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilian. Kilian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutz Kilian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baeyens's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baeyens's calf.
Baeyens will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilian cracks the inside of Baeyens's front leg.
Kilian lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Kilian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baeyens.

Kilian manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilian - that will leave a mark!
Kilian scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilian.
A good leg kick by Kilian.
Kilian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilian lands with a nice body kick.
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilian fakes the leg kick and cracks Baeyens in the body.
Kilian throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilian. That's going to slow Baeyens down.
Baeyens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kilian. That one must have hurt.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kilian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Baeyens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilian.
Baeyens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilian connects with a high kick.
Kilian stuffs the takedown attempt from Baeyens. Baeyens gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilian. That's going to slow Baeyens down.
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Baeyens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Baeyens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baeyens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilian. Kilian obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilian, right into the meat.
Baeyens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lutz Kilian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Kilian lands but Baeyens takes it in his stride.
Kilian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baeyens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Baeyens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baeyens.
Kilian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilian cracks the inside of Baeyens's front leg.
Kilian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baeyens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.
Kilian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilian. That's going to slow Baeyens down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilian, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Baeyens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baeyens's sensitive parts.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Kilian feints and then cracks Baeyens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baeyens down.

Kilian drives through and clinches with Baeyens against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kilian breaks the clinch.
Kilian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baeyens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilian lands with a thumping leg kick.

Kilian gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilian throws an elbow but misses.
Kilian is pushing Baeyens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kilian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilian lands an elbow just above Baeyens 's eye.

It looks like Didier Baeyens has been cut.
Kilian lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kilian.
Baeyens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kilian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilian lands a hook that snaps the head of Baeyens backwards.
A knee to the head by Kilian.
Kilian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Kilian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.
Kilian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baeyens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilian throws a leg kick which misses Baeyens's front leg but catches the back leg as Baeyens tries to avoid it.
Kilian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeyens. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilian, right into the meat.
Kilian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kilian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Kilian darts in and clinches Baeyens up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baeyens tries to pull guard but Kilian holds him up against the cage and eventually Baeyens drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Baeyens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilian lands a nice knee to the body.
Kilian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kilian lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilian stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kilian.
Kilian stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutz Kilian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Didier Baeyens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kilian clinches up against the cage.

Kilian breaks from the clinch.
Baeyens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilian.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilian.

Kilian gets a clinch.

Kilian breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilian.
Kilian thumps Baeyens with a low kick.
Baeyens fails to land the takedown.
Kilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilian.
Kilian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilian wants it to stay on the feet.
Kilian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeyens. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilian scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeyens. That did some damage!
Baeyens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilian. Kilian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilian throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baeyens takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilian.
A good leg kick by Kilian.
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilian, right into the meat.
Baeyens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilian.
Baeyens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Good leg kick by Kilian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeyens. That did some damage!
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilian.
Baeyens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilian scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baeyens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilian scores with a nice body kick.
Baeyens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilian can pounce on him.
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilian thumps Baeyens with a low kick.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilian throws a nice head kick!
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Kilian has managed to clinch.
Kilian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kilian stalling.
Kilian lands a nice knee to the body.
Kilian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kilian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeyens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilian lands a high kick!
Baeyens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilian.
Kilian pushes Baeyens away with a front kick.

Kilian rushes Baeyens and presses him up against the cage.

Kilian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilian scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilian scores with a head kick.
Crunch! Kilian slams his shin into Baeyens's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baeyens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Kilian moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilian obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Kilian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baeyens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilian. Kilian obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilian.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Kilian moves into the clinch.

Kilian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baeyens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilian.

Kilian clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Kilian to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baeyens has Kilian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Baeyens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kilian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutz Kilian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Didier Baeyens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kilian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baeyens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilian is fending him off so far but Baeyens persists. Nope, Kilian circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baeyens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilian throws a front kick that sends Baeyens stumbling back into the cage.
Kilian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilian lands a high kick!
Kilian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Kilian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Kilian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baeyens takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baeyens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kilian connects with a knee to the head.
Kilian scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kilian.
Kilian lands an elbow that stopped Baeyens in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Kilian.
Kilian presses Baeyens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Kilian to work.
Lutz Kilian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kilian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kilian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baeyens up against the cage.
Kilian landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilian lands with a left to the head.
Baeyens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kilian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baeyens wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilian won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kilian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Kilian manages to break the clinch.
Baeyens tries for a takedown but Kilian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didier Baeyens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baeyens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilian.
Kilian thumps Baeyens with a low kick.
Kilian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baeyens's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kilian gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilian avoiding damage.
Kilian crunches a lovely knee into Baeyens's ribcage.
Kilian working Baeyens over with knees to the body.
Kilian lands a knee to the head.
Kilian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Kilian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Kilian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kilian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baeyens.
Kilian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baeyens's calf.
Kilian scores with a leg kick.
Baeyens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilian is looking to slow Baeyens down with leg kicks.
Kilian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baeyens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kilian. That one must have hurt.
Kilian lands with a kick to the temple. Baeyens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kilian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baeyens is defended easily by Kilian.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Kilian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilian has Baeyens pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutz Kilian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Didier Baeyens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Baeyens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilian sprawls well. Kilian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baeyens gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilian lands a head kick. Baeyens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilian throws a leg kick which misses Baeyens's front leg but catches the back leg as Baeyens tries to avoid it.
Kilian scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baeyens. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Kilian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baeyens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Baeyens tries to keep at a distance but Kilian has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kilian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilian lands a front kick.
Kilian connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Kilian lands but Baeyens takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baeyens.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilian.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilian. That's going to slow Baeyens down.
Kilian scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilian. That's going to slow Baeyens down.
Kilian cracks the inside of Baeyens's front leg.
Kilian throws a quick inside leg kick.

Kilian rushes Baeyens and presses him up against the cage.
Kilian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilian slows down the pace here.
Kilian lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kilian.
Kilian landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Kilian breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilian.
Baeyens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baeyens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilian lands a front kick.
Kilian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baeyens's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Kilian.
Baeyens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilian. Kilian obviously looking to wear him down.

Kilian drives through and clinches with Baeyens against the cage.
Kilian stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Kilian.
Kilian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kilian.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lutz Kilian.
Kilian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilian lands a nice looking body kick.
Baeyens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kilian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baeyens.
Kilian thows a body kick. Baeyens tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Kilian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baeyens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Kilian breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilian.
Kilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilian throws a leg kick which misses Baeyens's front leg but catches the back leg as Baeyens tries to avoid it.
Baeyens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baeyens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilian - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilian!
Kilian connects with a solid leg kick.
Lutz Kilian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baeyens if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilian lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilian.
Kilian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Didier Baeyens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baeyens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lutz Kilian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kilian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 40:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 40:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lutz Kilian!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darth Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Garcia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Garcia
vs
Marshall

164 cm
23
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
166 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darth Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall.
Horrible takedown by Marshall or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
Darth Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Marshall.

Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control.

Garcia has an Americana. Marshall didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Garcia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Garcia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Darth Garcia!