Divine - Five PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wand Sapp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salsa
vs
Sapp

168 cm
26
152 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

165 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wand Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salsa swings for the body but Sapp moves out of range.
Sapp throws a head kick that misses.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Salsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Salsa.
Salsa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sapp at a distance.
Sapp looks gassed!

Salsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

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

Salsa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salsa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sapp for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa passes into half guard.

Salsa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sapp is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fuego Salsa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Romanov
vs
Pacquiao

193 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 10 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Romanov's midsection.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Romanov circles away.
Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Romanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Romanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romanov.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romanov.
Romanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
Romanov is breathing heavily.

Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Romanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romanov shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Romanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Romanov persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Romanov looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Romanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romanov fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Romanov with that takedown attempt.
Vasily Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanov.
Romanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romanov.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.

Romanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pacquiao to the mat! Pacquiao manages to get full guard.
Romanov trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Romanov postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Romanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Romanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

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

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

Romanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Romanov pushing down on Pacquiao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov working the head and body with strikes.
Pacquiao is not content to let Romanov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vasily Romanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanov also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Romanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
No luck for Romanov with that takedown attempt.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanov.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Romanov shoots in.

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.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov fails to land the takedown.
Romanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Romanov persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Romanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Romanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.

Romanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pacquiao is trying to defend but Romanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov works his way into full mount!

Romanov working for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao is in no mood to give up.
Romanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasily Romanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the ring accompanied by Drop the World. Johnny Mask will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ferreira
vs
Mask

180 cm
28
191 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

210 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Vodka Rags

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Mask!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira lands a right hook to the body.
Mask will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Mask is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mask throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mask.
Ferreira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Mask tries to sprawl but Ferreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mask doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferreira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mask has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask is trying to get back to half guard.

Ferreira is trying to get an arm triangle but Mask is defending well.

Ferreira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mask knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferreira working away.

Ferreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mask really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mask is trying to escape and Ferreira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mask is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ferreira! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Ferreira!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boiko comes into the arena with shinedown - diamond eyes blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boiko
vs
Low

190 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ching Low!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boiko looks to land a combination but Low avoids it well.
Boiko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Low takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Low connects with a leg kick. Boiko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Low connects with an inside leg kick.
Low fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boiko is out of range.
Boiko walks into a stiff left hand from Low.
Boiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Low was well out of range. Poor timing from Boiko.
Boiko misses with a looping right.
Boiko misses with a low kick.
Boiko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Low.

It looks like Ching Low has been cut.
Low ducks under a wild hook from Boiko.
Low swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Low buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Boiko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Low sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Boiko misses
and Low counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boiko thows a leg kick but Low checks it
and Low counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Low slams his shin into Boiko's torso.
Low cracks the inside of Boiko's front leg.
Low checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Low misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boiko lands with an overhand left.
Low throws a one two combo.
Low throws a head kick but Boiko moves out of range.
Low throws a head kick that half lands.
Boiko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Low tries a head kick but it misses.
Low scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Low.
Low lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boiko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Low.
Low throws a front kick that sends Boiko stumbling back into the ropes.
Boiko is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low feints and then cracks Boiko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boiko down.
That kick from Low tenderised Boiko's leg. Boiko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boiko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boiko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Low.
Boiko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Boiko is rocked!
Boiko loses concentration momentarily and Low pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Boiko crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Low finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ching Low!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Blinovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viggo Viola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Blinovs
vs
Viola

192 cm
21
177 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Blinovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viggo Viola!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Blinovs misses.
Blinovs throws a lazy right hand but Viola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blinovs tests Viola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blinovs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blinovs tries to bum rush Viola with a series of wild strikes but Viola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viola moves out of range of the strikes.
Blinovs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viola.

It looks like Viggo Viola has been cut.

Blinovs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blinovs wants to stand up but Viola is controlling him.
Blinovs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viola throws a strike but Blinovs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blinovs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viola seems keen to control Blinovs's posture.
Blinovs tries to stand but Viola is controlling from the bottom.
Blinovs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viola working a defensive guard here.

Blinovs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Viola misses with the combination.

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.
Sloppy strikes from Blinovs. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Blinovs. Those never looked like landing.
Viola misses with a low kick.
Viola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blinovs.
Viola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blinovs.
Viola motions for Blinovs to come forward. Viola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Viola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blinovs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viola.
Viola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blinovs missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blinovs defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Viola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blinovs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viola trying to control the position from guard on top but Blinovs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blinovs working a defensive guard here.
Viola scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viola lands a couple of elbows.
Blinovs keeping moving, preventing Viola from controlling successfully.
Blinovs is breathing heavily.
Viola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viola throws a strike but Blinovs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Viola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Blinovs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viola pulls his head out easily.
Blinovs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viola scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viggo Viola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viggo Viola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blinovs moves out of range as Viola strikes.
Viola checks a leg kick nicely.
Viola slips under a jab from Blinovs.
Blinovs misses with a series of wild punches.
Viola defending well as Blinovs loads up on a big left hand.
Viola throws the left hand but Blinovs avoids the punch easily.
Blinovs misses with a hook. Viola ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blinovs misses with a body kick.
Viola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Artem Blinovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viola throws a hook but Blinovs blocks it.
Blinovs misses with a double jab.
Blinovs ducks under a wild hook from Viola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viola. Blinovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blinovs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blinovs moves out of range as Viola strikes.
Blinovs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blinovs misses with a looping left.
Blinovs misses the shot to the body.
Viola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blinovs.
Viola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blinovs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blinovs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viola misses with a straight right.
Viola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blinovs.
Blinovs throws a looping overhand right but Viola ducks down to avoid it.
Blinovs blocks a jab.
Viola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blinovs avoids it really well and circles away.
Viola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blinovs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blinovs moves out of range as Viola strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinovs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blinovs misses with a straight right.
Blinovs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Viola misses the jab.
A combination from Blinovs does no damage.
Viola throws a hook but Blinovs blocks it.
Viola thows a leg kick but Blinovs checks it
and Blinovs counters with a nice uppercut.
Blinovs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viola.
Blinovs misses with a double jab.
Blinovs throws a lazy right hand but Viola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viola throws a shot from downtown. Blinovs moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Viola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Violais looking to pass into half guard but Blinovs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blinovs is in guard.
Blinovs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viola wants to sweep here but Blinovs controlling him for the moment.
Viola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blinovs's guard.
Viola landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blinovs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viola.
Viola thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artem Blinovs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viggo Viola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Viola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blinovs staying out of range there.
Blinovs cracks Viola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blinovs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viola.
Viola throws a leg kick that misses.
Viola misses with an uppercut.
Artem Blinovs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blinovs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Viola looks to land a left hand but Blinovs moved out of range nicely.
Blinovs scores with a jab to the head.
Blinovs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viola.
Viola throws a looping overhand right but Blinovs ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinovs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viola throws out the jab.
Blinovs loads up on a big right hand but Viola slips the punch.
Blinovs blocks a jab.
Blinovs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blinovs wants it to stay on the feet.
Blinovs swings for the body but Viola moves out of range.
Viola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blinovs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viola.
Blinovs scores with a jab.

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.
Blinovs throws a series of punches but Viola moves out of range.
Blinovs throws a body punch but Viola moves out of range.
Blinovs misses with a series of wild punches.
Blinovs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blinovs looks to throw the jab but Viola is out of range.
Viola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Viola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blinovs is looking for a sweep.
Viola cracks Blinovs with a big right hand but Blinovs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinovs struggling a bit here.
Viola trying to control the position but Blinovs is working away.
Blinovs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viola landing a few strikes.
Viggo Viola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blinovs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Viola connects with a decent elbow.
Viola cracks Blinovs with a big elbow.
Blinovs is looking for a sweep.
Viola lands some shots froms side control.
Viola trying to control the position but Blinovs is working away.
Viola cracks Blinovs with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Viola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Viola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blinovs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Viola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blinovs some visible discomfort.
Blinovs prevents Viola from moving into mount.
Blinovs is trying to get back to half guard.
Viola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blinovs keeps working.
Viola scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viggo Viola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Viola 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Viggo Viola!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Viggo Viola!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Viggo Viola!

Viggo Viola wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Sparring Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent Clark is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sparring Dummy
vs
Clark

185 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boxing Sparring Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kent Clark!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a looping left.
Boxing Sparring Dummy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparring Dummy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark staying out of range there.
Sparring Dummy tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Sparring Dummy throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Sparring Dummy throws a good cross that connects.
Sparring Dummy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparring Dummy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Sparring Dummy.
Sparring Dummy misses with a wild body shot.
Sparring Dummy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparring Dummy throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Sparring Dummy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparring Dummy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparring Dummy.
A big left from Clark misses.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Sparring Dummy throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Sparring Dummy's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparring Dummy throws a sloppy body shot

and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sparring Dummy is breathing heavily.

Clark escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a jab. Sparring Dummy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark cracks Sparring Dummy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sparring Dummy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Clark pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sparring Dummy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Clark!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Soren Kassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh
vs
Soren Kassler

174 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mads Soren Kassler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beschastnykh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kassler's guard.
Kassler trying to keep a closed guard but Beschastnykh is proving a slippery customer.
Kassler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kassler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kassler is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kassler working for a triangle but Beschastnykh defends it easily.
Kassler is looking to stand up but Beschastnykh isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beschastnykh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beschastnykh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beschastnykh stopping the sweep attempt from Kassler.
Beschastnykh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

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

Beschastnykh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beschastnykh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kassler trying to control but Beschastnykh flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Beschastnykh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kassler doesn't escape.
Beschastnykh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Beschastnykh.
Kassler can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beschastnykh controls the position.
Beschastnykh is not going to allow Kassler to sit and survive in this position.
Kassler tries to escape but Beschastnykh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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.
Kassler breaks Beschastnykh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Beschastnykh is retaining full guard.
Kassler slips nicely into half guard.
Beschastnykh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beschastnykh trying to control the position here.
Kassler preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh dominated that round.
That's time! Beschastnykh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Beschastnykh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beschastnykh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kassler wants to control but Beschastnykh is having none of it.
Beschastnykh breaks from Kassler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beschastnykh controlling from the full mount.
Beschastnykh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beschastnykh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beschastnykh cracks Kassler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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.
Kassler wants to control but Beschastnykh is having none of it.
Beschastnykh controlling from mount.
Kassler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kassler wants to control but Beschastnykh is having none of it.
Beschastnykh prevents Kassler from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Beschastnykh controlling from mount.
Kassler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beschastnykh controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kassler tries to lock up and control but Beschastnykh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beschastnykh controlling from mount.
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kassler is desperately trying to improve his position but Beschastnykh has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Beschastnykh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kassler sprawls well initially but Beschastnykh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Beschastnykh stands up from half guard.

Beschastnykh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kassler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kassler is looking for a sweep.
Beschastnykh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Beschastnykh gets to mount! Kassler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kassler is looking to improve his position but Beschastnykh isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beschastnykh scoring with strikes but Kassler is staying in there.
Kassler is looking to get to half guard.
Kassler wants to control but Beschastnykh is having none of it.
Beschastnykh controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beschastnykh landing strikes from the mount and Kassler is in trouble!
Kassler working to try and regain half guard.
Kassler regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beschastnykh.
Beschastnykh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beschastnykh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kassler is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beschastnykh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beschastnykh has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kassler's face.
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beschastnykh controlling his opponent.
Kassler can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beschastnykh 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh!

Vladimir Yevgenyevich Beschastnykh wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peanut Jelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sambo sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peanut Jelly is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jelly
vs
sambo

205 cm
23
205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peanut Jelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sambo sambo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. sambo quickly recovers to half guard.
sambo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
sambo taking some punishment here, with Jelly in his half guard.
Jelly throwing shots but sambo is blocking nicely.
Jelly throwing shots but sambo is blocking nicely.
Jelly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jelly wants to free his trapped foot but sambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Jelly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
sambo is in trouble now - Jelly has advanced to mount!
Jelly looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelly landing shots from mount.
Jelly lands a big shot to the head and sambo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peanut Jelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hunn
vs
Imer

177 cm
22
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Hunn!
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, Richard Imer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Imer is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunn tries to get to full guard but Imer has control of the leg.
Hunn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hunn looking for submissions off his back.

Imer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hunn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Imer!