WCC 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogga Polis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaih Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Polis
vs
Jordan

167 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

No Shit Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogga Polis!
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, Isaih Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Polis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Jordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polis.
Jordan slips a straight right by Polis.

Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Polis throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Jordan manages to pass to side control.
Polis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jordan tries for a kimura but Polis is defending well.
Polis tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Polis tries to improve position but can't.
Jordan works to advance to full mount. Polis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polis is desperately trying to improve his position but Jordan has a good base and remains in mount.
Jordan blocks Polis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Jordan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Polis is surviving well by controlling Jordan's body position as best he can.
Jordan avoids the attempt from Polis to control.
Polis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Jordan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Polis has worked his arm free - good work by Polis!
Jordan looks gassed!
Polis misses with a strike from the bottom.
Polis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polis wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polis moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Polis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jordan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jordan prevents Polis from standing back up.
Polis is looking to control Jordan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polis avoid being mounted?

Polis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polis wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy.
Polis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jordan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jordan avoids the strikes from the bottom by Polis.
Polis is trying to work for a sweep but Jordan has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polis is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.

Jordan working for a submission but Polis is keeping him at bay.
Polis tries to lock up and control but Jordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jordan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Polis turns into him and now he's in Jordan's guard.
Polis landing with the ground and pound.
Polis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Polis from controlling successfully.
Polis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaih Jordan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Polis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jordan checks a leg kick.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Polis moves out of range easily.
Polis waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Polis misses with a looping right.
Polis tries to land a leg kick but Jordan saw it coming and moves away.
Polis throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Rogga Polis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Polis circles away.
Polis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polis lands with a straight right. Jordan didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Isaih Jordan has been cut.
Polis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Polis's corner calls for a 1-2. Polis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Polis misses with a takedown
and Jordan counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jordan. That one must have hurt.
Jordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polis.
Polis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Jordan staying out of range there.
Jordan defending well as Polis loads up on a big left hand.
Polis tries to work over Jordan's front leg with a kick but Jordan checks it.
Polis misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Polis slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.

Polis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jordan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Polis is holding on tight.

Jordan is working for a guillotine from mount but Polis frees his head quite easily.
Jordan blocks Polis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Polis is looking to get to half guard.
Polis wants to control but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan prevents Polis from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polis wants to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Polis is looking to improve his position but Jordan isn't that keen on the idea.
Polis wants to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Jordan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Polis to take his back!
Polis tries to roll but Jordan sticks to his back.
Polis trying to control the hands but Jordan breaks the grip.

Polis showing good submission defense here.
Polis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jordan keeps control of the position as Polis tries to break free.
Polis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Polis breaks Jordan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Polis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jordan keeping full guard, as Polis tries to pass.
Polis wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogga Polis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaih Jordan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Polis clobbers Jordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordan moves out of range as Polis strikes.
Jordan moves out of range as Polis strikes.
Jordan lands with a slapping head kick.
Jordan moves out of range as Polis strikes.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polis tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polis throws a lazy right hand but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Jordan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polis punching from the bottom.
Polis is refusing to be controlled, as Jordan sits in half guard.
Polis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Polis trying to control from the bottom.

Jordan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Polis tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Polis scores with a nice strike.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polis tries to work over Jordan's front leg with a kick but Jordan checks it.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Polis lands.
Jordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Polis connects with a jab.
Jordan dodges the punch combination from Polis.
Polis misses with a takedown attempt

and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Polis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jordan is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to free his trapped foot but Polis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jordan is looking for a kimura but Polis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordan to get the leverage.
Jordan trying to control the action but Polis is working from the bottom.

Jordan seems to be looking for submissions.
Polis trying to hold on to Jordan's head to control him but Jordan postures up.

Jordan is trying to work for a kimura but Polis is defending well.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice jab there from Polis.
Polis lands the left hand.
Polis throws a solid leg kick but Jordan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Polis.
A big right from Polis misses.
Polis misses with a looping right.
Jordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Polis.
Polis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogga Polis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polis 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogga Polis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Dydra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dance Monkey -Sage Francis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunter
vs
Dydra

171 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Dydra!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dydra misses with a body kick.

Dydra clinches with his opponent.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Dydra is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dydra trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dydra prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunter breaks the clinch.

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

Dydra drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Dydra off! Dydra jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Dydra wants to get up but he can't break Hunter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dydra trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dydra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dydra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dydra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dydra looks gassed!
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.

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

Hunter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sammy Dydra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Dydra or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
Dydra shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense.
Dydra shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense.

Hunter shoots in and bounces Dydra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Dydra is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.

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

Hunter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dydra circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Dydra has his takedown stuffed

and Hunter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunter trying to control but Dydra is working from the bottom.

Dydra is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dydra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dydra wants to hit a switch here but Hunter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dydra there!
Hunter landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dydra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Dydra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Dydra actively working from the bottom here.

Hunter is working for a kimura but Dydra is defending it quite comfortably.

Hunter postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dydra to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dydra.

Dydra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

Hunter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dydra's sensitive parts.

Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Dydra.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dydra jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Dydra around his waist. Dydra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hunter wants the takedown. Dydra is fighting it off but Hunter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dydra's guard against the cage.
Matt Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Dydra is working from the bottom.

Dydra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dydra.
Hunter working the head and body with strikes.
Dydra struggling a bit here.

Hunter stands up and beckons Dydra to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dydra looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dydra!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hunter is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Dydra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dydra working away.
Dydra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Dydra advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter tries to hold on but Dydra postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hunter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dydra throws a leg kick

and Hunter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dydra!
Dydra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunter looking to control but Dydra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dydra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter wants to control the pace but Dydra is squirming around nicely.
Dydra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunter wants to take Dydra's back but he can't do it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dydra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter prevents Dydra from getting the reversal.
Dydra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Hunter stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dydra doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hunter is working for a kimura but Dydra is defending it quite comfortably.
Dydra regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dydra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Dydra from controlling successfully.

Dydra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dydra has Hunter in his guard.
Dydra trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.

Dydra working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dydra keeps moving.

Hunter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter wants a takedown.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Dydra won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dydra slowing the pace effectively.
Dydra jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Dydra around his waist. Dydra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dydra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunter up against the cage.
Dydra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Sammy Dydra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter has Dydra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dydra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dydra blocks an elbow strike from Hunter.
Dydra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunter avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dydra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dydra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dydra throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hunter counters with a single leg into guard. Dydra didn't expect that.
Matt Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter trying to control but Dydra is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hunter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoric Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Arch Enemy - Nemesis. Esko Morko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Morko
vs
Chekov

176 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Morko!
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, Gregoric Chekov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekov scores with a body shot.
Chekov lands a glancing blow to the side of Morko's head.
Chekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chekov throws a leg kick which misses Morko's front leg but catches the back leg as Morko tries to avoid it.
Gregoric Chekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morko doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekov circles away.
Morko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morko tries to clinch up.
Chekov closes the distance but Morko moves to the side

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

Morko decides to pull guard.
Chekov stopping the sweep attempt from Morko.
Morko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chekov manages to get himself to full guard.
Morko passes Chekov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chekov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chekov controls Morko momentarily but Morko frees himself.
Morko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morko wants to pass the guard but Chekov is keeping the position.
Morko trying to control but Chekov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morko is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Chekov clinches up against the cage.
Chekov pushes off an throws an elbow but Morko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chekov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Morko on the inside.
Morko managing to block the knees to the body from Chekov.
Chekov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chekov up against the cage.
Chekov works on Morko's body with a couple of short punches.
Chekov is trying to break the clinch but Morko has him pressed against the cage.
Morko blocks the elbow strike.
Chekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Morko won't allow it.
Morko scores with a shot to the side of Chekov's head.

Morko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chekov regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morko is one step ahead there.
Morko wants to control from the top but Chekov keeps moving.
Chekov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chekov is working an open guard so Morko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chekov clinches but Morko breaks the clinch

and Morko moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko prevents Chekov from breaking the clinch.

Morko breaks from the clinch.
Gregoric Chekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morko throws a looping overhand right but Chekov ducks down to avoid it.
Morko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chekov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chekov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chekov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morko. That did some damage!
Chekov darts in trying to clinch

and Morko counters by clinching up.
Chekov looking to throw knees to the head but Morko is blocking nicely.
Chekov is trying to maintain a safe position but Morko gets an underhook and turns Chekov into the cage.
Morko managing to block the knees to the body from Chekov.
Chekov is looking to control Morko's arms but Morko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekov has his back to the cage.
Morko lands a hook that snaps the head of Chekov backwards.

Morko jumps into guard, dragging Chekov to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregoric Chekov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chekov lands with a straight right. Morko didn't see that one coming.
Chekov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chekov stalks Morko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morko's face. Morko staggers backwards, shaken.
Chekov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morko backs up against the cage.
Esko Morko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chekov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morko. That did some damage!
Chekov looks to clinch

and Morko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Chekov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chekov to the mat. Chekov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chekov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Morko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chekov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chekov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekov stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chekov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chekov scores with a jab. Morko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Chekov moves into range and clinches up with Morko.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chekov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morko's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov lands a left hand.
Chekov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morko blocks an elbow strike from Chekov.
Chekov tries to stall but Morko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chekov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chekov has him pressed against the cage.
Chekov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morko has had enough of the clinch but Chekov keeps him there for the moment.
Morko dodges an elbow strike from Chekov.
Morko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chekov lands a shoulder strike.
Morko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chekov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esko Morko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chekov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chekov has had enough of the clinch but Morko keeps him there for the moment.
Morko avoids the elbow strike from Chekov, against the cage.
Chekov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chekov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morko is working for takedown but Chekov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Chekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Chekov both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov wants to clinch but Morko slips to the side

and Morko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chekov's guard now.
Morko won't allow Chekov to sweep him here.
Chekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chekov pulls Morko in close to prevent any damage.
Morko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chekov is keeping the position for now.

Chekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chekov keeping moving, preventing Morko from controlling successfully.
Morko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chekov is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov wants to sweep here but Morko controlling him for the moment.
Chekov trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chekov but Chekov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chekov scores with a three punch combo!
Morko walks into a jab.
Chekov lands with an overhand left.
Gregoric Chekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekov tries to clinch but Morko moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekov cracks Morko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chekov is looking to clinch but Morko is avoiding it.
A jab from Chekov does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Chekov.
Chekov tries to clinch but Morko is having none of it.

Morko forces Chekov back against the cage and clinches.
Morko lands a hook that snaps the head of Chekov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morko.
Morko is trying to break free.

Morko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morko is looking to clinch.
Morko fails with the takedown.
Chekov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morko tries to clinch but Chekov moves out of range.
Chekov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekov lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregoric Chekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Morko moves into the clinch.
Chekov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chekov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morko's brow.
Chekov misses with an elbow over the top.
Chekov is looking to control Morko's arms but Morko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chekov has his back to the cage.
Chekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Morko won't allow it.

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

Morko clinches.

Morko decides to pull guard.
Chekov wants to pass the guard but Morko is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morko holds on and takes a little breather.
Chekov stopping the sweep attempt from Morko.
Morko is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko keeping moving, preventing Chekov from controlling successfully.
Chekov controlling from the top position.
Chekov preventing the sweep.

Morko manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Morko closes the distance and clinches.

Chekov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chekov to the mat. Chekov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chekov keeping full guard, as Morko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko won't allow Chekov to get back to his feet.
Morko throws a big right hand that misses.
Morko postures up in Chekov's guard and throws a big left but Chekov blocks it.
Morko wants to pass the guard but Chekov is keeping the position.
Morko throws a big right hand that misses.
Chekov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chekov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morko walks into a straight right hand from Chekov.
Chekov scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko tries to clinch up but Chekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chekov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morko tries for a takedown but Chekov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chekov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chekov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chekov duly obliges.
Chekov cracks Morko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Chekov clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chekov throws an elbow but misses.
Chekov looking to slow down the pace here.
Chekov controlling the action here for a moment.
Chekov throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekov pushes off an throws an elbow but Morko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chekov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esko Morko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morko avoiding damage as Chekov throws knees to the body.
Chekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chekov misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chekov throws an elbow but misses.
Morko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morko tries to break the clinch but Chekov is controlling the position.
Morko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chekov prevents it.
Morko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chekov misses with an elbow strike.
Morko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chekov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morko prevents Chekov from breaking the clinch.
Esko Morko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morko blocks the elbow strike.
Chekov trying to stall but Morko improves his position.
Chekov misses with an elbow strike.
Chekov looking to throw knees to the head but Morko is blocking nicely.
Chekov misses with a knee to the head.
Morko jumps guard but Chekov stands there with Morko around his waist. Morko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gregoric Chekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregoric Chekov.
I've got Chekov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregoric Chekov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Majeklaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majeklaski comes to the cage accompanied by "Sonne"-Rammstien. 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.

Majeklaski
vs
Graf

210 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Majeklaski!
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, Chris Graf!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Majeklaski moves into range and clinches up with Graf.

Majeklaski has picked Graf up - he's going for a ride! Majeklaski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Majeklaski stalling.
Majeklaski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Majeklaski wants to take a breather but Graf is having none of it.
Graf moves into full guard.

Graf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majeklaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majeklaski won't allow Graf to sweep him here.
Majeklaski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Majeklaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majeklaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Graf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Graf working for a triangle but Majeklaski defends it easily.
Graf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majeklaski manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf tries to free his leg and advance position but Majeklaski is retaining full guard.
Graf postures up.
Graf looking to pass the guard.
Majeklaski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graf on the ground.

Majeklaski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Graf is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Majeklaski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Graf's back instead.
Majeklaski is trying to stick to Graf's back but Graf is turning into Majeklaski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Majeklaski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graf.

Graf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Majeklaski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Majeklaski has escaped and now he's on top!
Graf wants to sweep but no luck.
Graf looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Majeklaski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Graf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Graf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majeklaski working to try and regain half guard.
Graf pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majeklaski tries to reverse the position but Graf maintains control.

Graf throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Majeklaski has his hands clasped together but Graf breaks the hold and Majeklaski is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Graf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Graf!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Abreham Killyousovizh
vs
Hammerlik

198 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

No Shit Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abreham Killyousovizh!
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, Neik Hammerlik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killyousovizh stuffs the takedown.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch but Hammerlik moves out of range.

Killyousovizh pushes Hammerlik up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammerlik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killyousovizh looking to stall.
Killyousovizh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killyousovizh landing knees to the head.

It looks like Neik Hammerlik has been cut.
Killyousovizh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killyousovizh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killyousovizh lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerlik can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Killyousovizh.
Hammerlik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killyousovizh keeps control of Hammerlik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killyousovizh prevents Hammerlik from breaking the clinch.
Killyousovizh looking to throw knees to the head but Hammerlik is blocking nicely.
Hammerlik wants to break free but Killyousovizh has control.
Killyousovizh keeps control of Hammerlik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Killyousovizh.

Hammerlik is rocked!
Hammerlik looks gassed!
Killyousovizh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammerlik is still on wobbly legs! Can Killyousovizh finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerlik is pressed against the cage. Killyousovizh pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hammerlik! Two more big strikes from Killyousovizh and Hammerlik crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abreham Killyousovizh!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Billcozby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billcozby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Cosby Show Theme Song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Billcozby
vs
Baird

225 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Fight 4 America

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Billcozby!
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, Brady Baird!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Billcozby is fending him off so far but Baird persists. Nope, Billcozby circles away and we're back to standing.
Billcozby stuffs the takedown.
Baird wants to clinch up but Billcozby keeps it at a distance.
Baird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baird shoots for a double leg takedown but Billcozby sprawls well. He's pushed Baird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexei Billcozby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Baird.
Nice defenses there by Billcozby.
Baird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Billcozby is fending him off so far but Baird persists. Nope, Billcozby circles away and we're back to standing.
Brady Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baird.
Billcozby circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baird gets the takedown into side control.
Billcozby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Billcozby tries to get out of the position.

Baird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Billcozby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billcozby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baird has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Billcozby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Baird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Billcozby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baird looks gassed!

Baird tries for a kimura but Billcozby is defending well.
Billcozby wants to get back to his feet.

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.

Baird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Billcozby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billcozby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Brady Baird has been cut.
Billcozby scores with the left hand. Baird knows he should have avoided that one.
Billcozby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baird at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billcozby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexei Billcozby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billcozby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Billcozby scores with a jab to the head.
Billcozby connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird ducks right into an uppercut from Billcozby.
Billcozby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billcozby works Baird's body with a nice hook.
Billcozby lands with a nice body kick.
Billcozby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baird in his tracks.
Billcozby cracks Baird with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baird gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billcozby.
Nice uppercut there from Billcozby.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billcozby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billcozby keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Billcozby's corner calls for a 1-2. Billcozby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billcozby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Billcozby swivels and escapes.
Baird tries to clinch but Billcozby moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Billcozby.
Baird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billcozby dodges the punch combination from Baird.
Baird shoots in looking for a takedown. Billcozby tries to sprawl out of it but Baird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billcozby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Billcozby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baird is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billcozby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Billcozby lands with a right hand.
Billcozby stuns Baird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billcozby throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Billcozby catches Baird right on the button with a cross.
Billcozby looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billcozby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baird at a distance.
Billcozby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billcozby moves into range and connects with a jab.

That has opened up Brady Baird's cut even more.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billcozby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billcozby throws a shot to the body.
Baird takes one to the chin there.
Billcozby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexei Billcozby is winning the standup battle so far.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brady Baird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billcozby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billcozby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

The cut above Brady Baird's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Billcozby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billcozby lands with a straight right. Baird didn't see that one coming.
Baird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Billcozby circles away.
Alexei Billcozby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Baird.
Billcozby jabs Baird right on the nose. Baird blinks but takes it well.
Billcozby lands with a shot to the body.
Billcozby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Billcozby is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Baird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Baird throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Billcozby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brady Baird's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Billcozby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baird tries to clinch but Billcozby moves out of range.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billcozby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Billcozby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Billcozby shows good takedown defense.
Billcozby swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Billcozby swivels and escapes.
Baird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billcozby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Billcozby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baird's head backwards.
Billcozby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Billcozby looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Billcozby lands a body shot.
Baird takes one on the button.
Baird takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billcozby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Billcozby finds it's target.

Brady Baird's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Billcozby thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Billcozby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billcozby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baird's head backwards.
Baird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Billcozby's corner calls for a 1-2. Billcozby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brady Baird's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Billcozby!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kilimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimov has chosen Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage as his entrance music. 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.

Peppertooth
vs
Kilimov

195 cm
20
257 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chauncey Peppertooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kilimov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Kilimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peppertooth doesn't seem phased though.
Peppertooth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilimov lands a head shot.
Kilimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Igor Kilimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilimov looks to land a combination but Peppertooth avoids it well.
Kilimov looks to throw the jab but Peppertooth is out of range.
Kilimov misses with a few strikes there.

Kilimov clinches.

Kilimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilimov scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Chauncey Peppertooth has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilimov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Peppertooth misses with a wild combination.
Kilimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth wants to clinch up but Kilimov keeps it at a distance.
Peppertooth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peppertooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilimov circles away.
Kilimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilimov cracks a nice hook into Peppertooth's ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilimov. Peppertooth shrugs it off though.
Peppertooth is breathing heavily.
Peppertooth works over Kilimov's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peppertooth's head.
Kilimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilimov throws a head kick that Peppertooth semi-blocks.
Kilimov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peppertooth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilimov throws a left that rocks Peppertooth and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kilimov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Peppertooth regain composure!

Peppertooth is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kilimov! That's hurt Peppertooth! Will he recover? Kilimov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Kilimov!