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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Mycock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptiste has chosen Rodrigo y Gabriela - Orion Cover as his entrance music. Jean Baptiste has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



200 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 10 - 0
172 cm
20
149 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin


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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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat Mycock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mycock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mycock wants it to stay on the feet.
Mycock is looking to clinch but Baptiste is avoiding it.

Baptiste shoots in and bounces Mycock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baptiste pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mycock is keeping the position for now.

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

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

Baptiste drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Baptiste seems to have locked his on tight now - Mycock screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Baptiste, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jean Baptiste!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
56%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan LaVelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



180 cm
25
188 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
179 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power


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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sung Kim!
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, Nathan LaVelle!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVelle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from LaVelle. LaVelle gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
LaVelle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

LaVelle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaVelle wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaVelle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

LaVelle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
LaVelle fails with the takedown
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Sung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan LaVelle.
LaVelle looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.

LaVelle gets caught flat footed, as Kim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LaVelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaVelle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kim is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. LaVelle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kim's back instead.
Kim manages to reverse the position and now he's in LaVelle's guard. Nice work there by Kim.
LaVelle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LaVelle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim wants to control from the top but LaVelle keeps moving.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kim has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
LaVelle with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kim counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaVelle won't be happy with that.

Kim decides to stand up, so the ref orders LaVelle to his feet.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sung Kim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.



Kim pushes LaVelle up against the cage in a clinch.

Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaVelle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Nathan LaVelle has been cut.

Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.

LaVelle is working an open guard so Kim takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LaVelle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.

Kim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVelle is looking to improve his position.
Kim wants to free his trapped foot but LaVelle is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
LaVelle is looking to improve his position.
Kim trying to control from half guard but LaVelle is working away.

Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for LaVelle!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kim connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Kim goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now LaVelle is on top in guard.
LaVelle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
LaVelle passes easily into side control. Nice work.

LaVelle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sung Kim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan LaVelle's cut.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Donk. Kim catches LaVelle right on the button with a cross.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaVelle was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
LaVelle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by LaVelle.
LaVelle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kim punishes LaVelle's body with a nice straight punch.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sung Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaVelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaVelle can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Kim does no damage.
LaVelle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kim wants to clinch.

Kim gets a clinch.
LaVelle wants a takedown.
Sung Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan LaVelle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.

Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
LaVelle has his takedown stuffed
and Kim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LaVelle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Kim. That snapped LaVelle's head back.
Kim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

LaVelle is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.

Kim rushes LaVelle and presses him up against the cage.

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

Kim shoots in and bounces LaVelle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but LaVelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan LaVelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim advances position into side control!
Kim taking a breather 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.

Kim stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sung Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaVelle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.

Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sung Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Kim!
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armpit Stain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgedy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - In Stereo. Armpit Stain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



150 cm
22
138 lbs
2 - 6 - 0
185 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
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, Armpit Stain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy tries to clinch up.
Higgedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgedy misses with a low kick as Stain jumps back.
Higgedy throws a nice looking combination but Stain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgedy looks to land a combination but Stain avoids it well.
Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgedy misses with a low kick.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Stain moves out of range.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Stain moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stain.
Stain looks for a takedown but Higgedy sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stain.
Pete Higgedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.
Stain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgedy can pounce on him.
Higgedy throws a jab when Stain was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higgedy as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Higgedy does no damage.
Stain fails with the takedown.
Higgedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
Stain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higgedy's waist but Higgedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stain off to one side.
Higgedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stain's sensitive parts.
Higgedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgedy throws a hook but Stain avoids it easily.
Higgedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stain manages to avoid it.

Higgedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stain trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Higgedy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Higgedy throws a push kick but Stain slaps the foot to one side.
Pete Higgedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Higgedy does no damage.
Higgedy tries to clinch up but Stain circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgedy throws a sloppy head kick and Stain moves out of range easily.
Higgedy misses with a wild body shot.
Stain with a lazy takedown attempt

and Higgedy counters with a shoot takedown. Stain fights it but they end up in guard.
Higgedy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgedy stands up over Stain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stain is on top in guard.
Stain landing with the ground and pound.
Stain trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain postures up in Higgedy's guard and throws a big left but Higgedy blocks it.

Higgedy looking for a guillotine here but Stain defends easily.
Stain wants to control from the top but Higgedy keeps moving.
Higgedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stain manages to get himself to full guard.
Stain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgedy is one step ahead there.
Higgedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Higgedy throwing strikes but missing.
Higgedy tries to stand but Stain is controlling from the bottom.
Stain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stain is looking to sweep but instead, Higgedy has passed into half guard.
Higgedy wants to pass to mount but Stain is defending the position.
Stain is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Higgedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stain.
Stain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Higgedy misses the shot to the body.
Higgedy throws a nice looking combination but Stain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgedy looks to land a right hand but Stain moved out of range.
Stain dodges the punch combination from Higgedy.
Stain slips under a jab.
Stain shoots in but Higgedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higgedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stain shoots and misses

so Higgedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pete Higgedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Stain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgedy is one step ahead there.
Higgedy trying to control but Stain is working from the bottom.
Higgedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higgedy wants to get up but he can't break Stain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgedy preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stain holds on and takes a little breather.
Stain wants to sweep here but Higgedy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stain has his takedown stuffed
and Higgedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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.
Decent striking displayed by Higgedy there.
Higgedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stain.
Higgedy throws a lazy right hand but Stain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgedy.

Higgedy rushes Stain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stain.
Higgedy looking to throw knees to the head but Stain is blocking nicely.
Stain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgedy lands a knee to the head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
A combination from Higgedy does no damage.
Higgedy misses with a wild combination.
Stain with a poor takedown
and Higgedy counters with a low kick, right behind Stain 's knee.
Higgedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stain blocks a leg kick.
Higgedy throws a chopping leg kick but Stain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stain.

Higgedy moves into the clinch.
Stain looking for a takedown.
Stain can't get the takedown.
Higgedy prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Higgedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that Stain avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stain shoots for a double leg takedown but Higgedy sprawls well. He's pushed Stain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Higgedy scores a takedown into full mount!
Stain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Higgedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgedy tries to control but Stain wriggling away.
Stain wants to control but Higgedy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Higgedy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!



Higgedy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higgedy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Higgedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stain is trying to control Higgedy's posture but Higgedy avoids it.
Stain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stain taking a bit of punishment here - Higgedy scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stain is not content to let Higgedy control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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

Stain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Higgedy's guard.
Higgedy trying to control the position.
Stain landing with the ground and pound.
Higgedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Higgedy looking to control.
Stain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stain wants to control from the top but Higgedy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stain stands up over Higgedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stain has his takedown stuffed

and Higgedy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stain is looking for a sweep. Higgedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stain has hold of Higgedy's hands but Higgedy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Higgedy.
Stain is in trouble now - Higgedy has advanced to mount!
Stain tries to hold on but Higgedy pushes him away.
Higgedy with the ground and pound from mount.
Pete Higgedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stain is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Higgedy content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgedy avoids the attempt from Stain to control.
Higgedy thowing shots but they're missing.
Stain blocking the ground and pound.
Stain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Higgedy dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stain is squirming around, avoiding Higgedy's attempts to control the action.
Stain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higgedy.
Stain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pete Higgedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Higgedy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stain wants to control but Higgedy is having none of it.
Higgedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stain is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Higgedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgedy 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Higgedy!
S C
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
43%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bornemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



190 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
181 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 8 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin


Win Nutritional


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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Bornemann !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg gets the takedown into side control.
Bornemann is looking to regain half guard here but Schwarzeneg keeps moving and retains side control.
Bornemann is working hard here to advance position.
Schwarzeneg is putting a hurting on Bornemann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bornemann is looking to regain half guard here but Schwarzeneg keeps moving and retains side control.
Bornemann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bornemann is looking for a sweep. Schwarzeneg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bornemann .
Bornemann tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Schwarzeneg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Schwarzeneg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position but Bornemann is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornemann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bornemann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg prevents Bornemann from improving his position.
It looks like Schwarzeneg is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg is looking to advance position but Bornemann won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bornemann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bornemann .
Schwarzeneg advances to half guard.
Schwarzeneg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bornemann . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bornemann is trying to get back to full guard.
Bornemann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bornemann wants to improve his position but Schwarzeneg is controlling well.
Bornemann gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg preventing the sweep.
Schwarzeneg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Bornemann keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bornemann 's guard.
Schwarzeneg looks gassed!
Bornemann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of elbows.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bornemann stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.

Schwarzeneg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bornemann looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann gets back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schwarzeneg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Bornemann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bornemann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bornemann is tightening it up a little... Schwarzeneg has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Schwarzeneg reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Schwarzeneg taps out! nice BJJ there by Bornemann !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hans Bornemann !
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soviet Anthem. Morko has chosen Arch Enemy - Nemesis 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.



180 cm
22
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
176 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 7 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined


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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Morko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morko moves away.
Petrovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrovich.
Morko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Petrovich moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Petrovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morko jumps guard but Petrovich stands there with Morko around his waist. Morko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morko crunches a lovely knee into Petrovich's ribcage.
Petrovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morko up against the cage.
Petrovich taking a breather.
Morko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petrovich dips to his left and cracks Morko with an uppercut!
Morko tries to clinch there but Petrovich circles away.
Petrovich tries to clinch but Morko moves away

and Morko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Morko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Morko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Petrovich is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Morko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Petrovich's back instead.

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.
Morko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Even with his hooks in, Morko manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Petrovich breaks Morko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petrovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Morko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovich won't allow Morko to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich stops Morko from standing up.
Morko is trying to control the position but Petrovich postures up.
Morko is controlling Petrovich's posture.
Petrovich looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Morko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morko showed some decent athleticism there.
Morko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrovich trying to hold on to Morko's head to control him but Morko postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich is breathing heavily.
Morko trying to control from half guard but Petrovich is working away.

Morko decides to stand and escape the position.
Petrovich misses with a looping right.
Morko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovich swings for the body but Morko moves out of range.

Morko moves into the clinch.
Petrovich presses Morko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrovich blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Morko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Morko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Morko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morko tries to work over Petrovich's front leg with a kick but Petrovich checks it.
Petrovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morko closes the distance but Petrovich moves to the side
enabling Petrovich to counter with a crisp jab.

Morko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrovich struggling a bit here.
Morko wants to control but Petrovich is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrovich is not content to let Morko control the position.
Petrovich is looking for a sweep.

Morko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petr Petrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morko.
Petrovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morko is pushing down on Petrovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Morko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrovich tries to roll over but Morko keeps him under control.
Morko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morko wants to stand up but Petrovich has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Petrovich tries to get to full guard but Morko has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko works his way into full mount!
Morko lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morko tries to control but Petrovich wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morko with shots to the head and body - Petrovich looks very uncomfortable down there.

Morko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrovich is on top in guard.
Morko working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Morko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Morko wants to clinch.

Morko takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morko is keeping busy.
Morko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Petr Petrovich has been cut.
Morko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrovich up against the cage.
Morko lands a knee to the body.

Morko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Morko is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Morko gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Morko gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Morko apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morko tries to clinch up but Petrovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrovich swings for the body but Morko moves out of range.

Morko clinches up with Petrovich and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich looking to stall.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morko throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovich.
Morko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrovich misses with a punch to the body.
Morko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Esko Morko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovich throws a hook but Morko avoids it easily.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Morko moves out of range.
Morko lands with a slapping head kick.
Morko throws a head kick that misses.
Petrovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Morko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Morko closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich looking to stall.
Morko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrovich is defending well for now.
Morko has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Morko drags the fight down to the ground.
Morko controls Petrovich momentarily but Petrovich frees himself.

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

Morko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petrovich 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 Morko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich is looking to take a break and control but Morko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esko Morko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petrovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrovich is looking to advance position but Morko won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Morko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morko wants to get back to his feet.
Petrovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petr Petrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morko is controlling Petrovich's trapped leg to prevent Petrovich from advancing to side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morko tries to clinch but Petrovich moves away
and Petrovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morko's corner calls for a 1-2. Morko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Morko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morko 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Morko!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
44%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crepitating Bowel Erosion, Carcass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



189 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
178 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin


Blitzkrieg Formula 5000


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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deforz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Filipovic.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Deforz fails to pull guard.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Deforz 's eye.
Filipovic prevents Deforz from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deforz is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Filipovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Filipovic.
Filipovic scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Filipovic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Deforz seems a little lost for a moment, as Filipovic dominates the positioning.
Deforz parries the strikes from Filipovic easily there. Filipovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Deforz to escape.
Filipovic is looking to take a break and control but Deforz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filipovic advances to full mount.
Filipovic with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Filipovic unloading with bombs!
Filipovic looking to control but Deforz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Filipovic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Filipovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Deforz because Filipovic loaded up on that one.
Deforz is looking to get to half guard.
Filipovic landing strikes from the mount.
Filipovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deforz hang on?
Deforz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Filipovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Deforz is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic blocks Deforz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Filipovic is going olschool here, as he tries to force Deforz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Deforz shrugs it off.
Filipovic throws some wild stikes that Deforz manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Filipovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filipovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Filipovic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Deforz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Filipovic.
Filipovic controlling his opponent.
Filipovic looking to control but Deforz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic controlling from the full mount.
Deforz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Filipovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deforz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filipovic thows a huge punch but Deforz dodges it nicely.
Filipovic is trying to control. Deforz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Filipovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deforz is pressing down on Filipovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filipovic advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz has a hand on Filipovic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Filipovic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Deforz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipovic breaks from Deforz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Filipovic raining down shots from the mount!
Filipovic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic working Deforz over with strikes here.
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deforz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Deforz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Deforz wants to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Filipovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Deforz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deforz throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Filipovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filipovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a front kick that sends Deforz stumbling back into the cage.
Filipovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deforz's hands.
Filipovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Deforz's ribcage.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deforz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Filipovic.
Deforz takes an elbow to the temple.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Deforz 's eye.
Filipovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deforz blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deforz's defenses.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Filipovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deforz prevents it.
Deforz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deforz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
Deforz dodges an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.

Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz misses with an uppercut.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Deforz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Filipovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deforz, pushing him back against the cage.
Deforz avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Deforz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Filipovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deforz takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
Deforz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deforz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Filipovic smiles and moves away.
Deforz is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Filipovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deforz keeps the fight on the outside.
Deforz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mulroon Deforz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Filipovic obliges.
Filipovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Deforz 's eye.
Deforz tries to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling the position.
Filipovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Filipovic obliges.
Deforz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filipovic misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filipovic counters with a nice body kick.

Filipovic moves into range and clinches up with Deforz.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deforz is defending well for now.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Deforz has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deforz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deforz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filipovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deforz throws a hook but Filipovic avoids it easily.
Filipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deforz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Deforz. That snapped Filipovic's head back.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz misses with a double jab.
Filipovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Deforz if he has to take too many more of those.

Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Deforz's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to drag Deforz to the mat but Deforz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside that Deforz shrugs off.
Deforz can't find room to land a body shot as Filipovic controls the action.
Deforz wants a takedown but no success here.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deforz avoids it.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic prevents Deforz from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deforz avoids it.
Deforz blocks an elbow strike.
Deforz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Deforz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Deforz has hold of one of Filipovic's legs. Filipovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Deforz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Filipovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deforz's guard.
Filipovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deforz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filipovic is controlling him.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Deforz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Deforz loads up on a big right hand but Filipovic slips the punch.
Filipovic throws a head kick that Deforz semi-blocks.
Deforz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filipovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Deforz counters with a stiff right hand.
Deforz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipovic.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Deforz pushes him off.
Deforz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz throws a body punch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Filipovic there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipovic.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Deforz is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Deforz is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
Deforz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Filipovic fails to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filipovic. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Deforz moves into the clinch successfully.
Deforz has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Deforz has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deforz.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Filipovic lands an elbow that stopped Deforz in his tracks for a moment.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Deforz 's eye.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Deforz's ribcage.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deforz's efforts to push away.

Deforz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic takes a swing at Deforz's ribcage but misses.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the body
and Deforz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Filipovic has closed the distance and engaged Deforz in a clinch.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Filipovic.
Mulroon Deforz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Deforz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deforz throws a lazy right hand but Filipovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Deforz wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Deforz managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Deforz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deforz takes an elbow to the temple.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deforz's defenses.
Deforz blocks a body shot from Filipovic.

Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deforz avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Deforz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deforz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Deforz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deforz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Filipovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deforz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deforz has Filipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Deforz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mulroon Deforz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Filipovic.
Deforz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deforz is defending well for now.
Deforz is trying to force a seperation but Filipovic has the dominant position.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deforz's defenses.

Deforz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deforz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Filipovic landing with the ground and pound.
Deforz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Deforz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filipovic throws and elbow that misses. Deforz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filipovic's guard. Nice move by Deforz!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filipovic pulls Deforz in close to prevent any damage.
Deforz stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic looking to control but Deforz passes into half guard.
Deforz thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
Filipovic wants to control but Deforz is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirill Filipovic.
Well Filipovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Filipovic!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoric Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman comes to the cage accompanied by Christiansands by Tricky. Teuvo Loman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



181 cm
21
192 lbs
8 - 2 - 0
190 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin


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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teuvo Loman!
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, Gregoric Chekov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekov.
Chekov looks to land a right hand but Loman moved out of range.
Chekov cracks a nice hook into Loman's ribs.
Chekov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loman's head.
Chekov cracks Loman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loman moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekov connects with a looping right hand.
Chekov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekov is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chekov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loman scores with a jab to the body.
Loman blocks a head kick by Chekov.
Loman misses with a shot to the body
and Chekov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chekov tests Loman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekov throws a sloppy head kick and Loman moves out of range easily.
Chekov works Loman's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman blocks a head kick by Chekov.

Loman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chekov won't allow Loman to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.
Loman thows a huge punch but Chekov dodges it nicely.

Chekov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Loman tries to clinch up but Chekov circles away and keeps his distance.

Loman has closed the distance and engaged Chekov in a clinch.

Loman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chekov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chekov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loman manages to avoid it.

Loman instigates a clinch.
Chekov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Loman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chekov jabs Loman right on the nose. Loman blinks but takes it well.

Loman closes the distance and pushes Chekov back into the cage.

Loman breaks from the clinch.
Loman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekov.
Chekov lands with a hook. Loman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loman doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekov circles away.
Chekov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loman moves away.
Loman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekov throws a hook but Loman avoids it easily.
Chekov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loman was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekov.
Chekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Loman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chekov, pushing him back against the cage.
Loman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chekov's efforts to push away.

Loman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loman thuds his right hand into Chekov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chekov misses with a few strikes there.
Loman lands a with a good body shot.
Loman throws a leg kick but Chekov checks it.

Loman pushes Chekov up against the cage in a clinch.

Chekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chekov scores with a jab to the body.
Loman slips a jab from Chekov.
Loman moves out of range of the body kick.
Loman tries for a takedown but Chekov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chekov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loman momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Loman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Loman throws a strike but Chekov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chekov's guard.
Chekov is looking to stand up but Loman isn't so interested in that idea.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loman.
Loman stops Chekov from standing up.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Loman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Loman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chekov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chekov looks to land a combination but Loman avoids it well.
Chekov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Loman rushes Chekov and presses him up against the cage.
Chekov has had enough of the clinch but Loman keeps him there for the moment.
Chekov has had enough of the clinch but Loman keeps him there for the moment.

Loman breaks from the clinch.
Loman tries to clinch but Chekov moves out of range.
Loman is looking to wear down Chekov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Loman closes the distance and clinches.

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

Loman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chekov!
Loman raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Loman with shots to the head and body - Chekov looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Loman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loman fails to land the takedown.

Loman clinches.

Loman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman blocks a jab.
Loman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loman lands a slapping body shot.
Loman tries to move into range but Chekov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loman tries to clinch but Chekov moves out of range.
Loman misses with a body kick.
Chekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregoric Chekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chekov pinned against the cage. Chekov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teuvo Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chekov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loman avoids the body shot from Chekov.

Loman pushes Chekov up against the cage in a clinch.

Loman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chekov scores with a head kick.
Loman wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Chekov.
Loman tries to clinch but Chekov is having none of it.
Chekov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekov scores with a push kick.
Loman is looking to clinch.

Loman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loman lands in his opponent's guard.
Loman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chekov's head.
Loman thows a big elbow that misses.
Loman cracks Chekov with a solid left hand.
Loman prevents Chekov from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman landing some decent shots from guard.

Chekov pushes Loman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gregoric Chekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chekov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chekov moves away from the strike by Loman.
Loman tries to clinch there but Chekov circles away.
Loman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chekov throws a head kick but Loman moves out of range.
Chekov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loman to score with a decent uppercut.
Chekov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loman.
Loman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Chekov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekov throws a series of punches but Loman avoids them all with ease.
Chekov misses with a wild body shot.
Loman ducks under a wild hook from Chekov.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chekov tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chekov to the ground. Chekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekov.

Loman rushes Chekov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chekov tries to circle away but Loman has him pinned against the cage.

Loman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chekov is trying to keep an underhook but Loman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Loman is stalling here. Chekov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Loman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chekov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Loman wants to control but Chekov postures up.
Loman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chekov off and has taken his back!
Loman lands a shot to the body.
Chekov is trapped and Loman is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Chekov covering up well under a series of strikes from Loman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Loman looking for the choke from the back.
Chekov covers up after that shot from Loman.
Loman throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Chekov avoids the strikes from Loman.
Loman misses with an elbow to the head.
Chekov is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!



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

Loman manages to break the clinch.
Loman doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekov circles away.
Loman tries to clinch there but Chekov circles away.
Loman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekov avoids it really well and circles away.

Loman has managed to clinch.

Loman breaks the clinch.
Chekov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loman lunges at Chekov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chekov's hand.
Chekov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loman. Loman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chekov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loman tries to clinch up.
Chekov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loman.
Chekov throws a right and a left that Loman avoids nicely.
Chekov defending well as Loman loads up on a big left hand.
Chekov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman misses with a combination
and Chekov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chekov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chekov is looking to slow Loman down with leg kicks.
Loman blocks a head kick by Chekov.
Loman lands with an uppercut that bounces Chekov off the cage and back into rage.
Loman is looking to clinch but Chekov is avoiding it.
Loman throws a hook but Chekov avoids it easily.
Loman ducks under a wild hook from Chekov.
Chekov misses with a head kick.
Loman tries to clinch up but Chekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chekov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Loman clinches up against the cage.

Loman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chekov.
Chekov misses the shot to the body.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman tries to clinch there but Chekov circles away.
Loman wants to clinch.
Chekov lands with a right hand.
Gregoric Chekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chekov throws a head kick that half lands.
Loman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chekov to score with a decent uppercut.
Chekov clobbers Loman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chekov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chekov tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chekov to the ground. Chekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teuvo Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chekov lands a high kick!
Chekov misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Chekov finds it's target.
Chekov scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loman misses with an uppercut. Chekov saw that one coming.
Chekov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Loman scores a takedown into full mount!
Loman tries to control but Chekov wriggling away.
Loman lands a big elbow.
Chekov is trying to stand.
Chekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loman scoring with strikes but Chekov is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman breaks from Chekov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Loman scoring with strikes but Chekov is staying in there.
Loman lands a big shot there that rocks Chekov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Chekov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chekov is in a horrible position here. Loman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loman working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Chekov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregoric Chekov.
I think Loman 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Loman!
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G S C G energy
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. Joe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slightly Stoopid - Above The Clouds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



199 cm
24
225 lbs
9 - 7 - 0
195 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


Win Nutritional


SPARTAN FIGHTWARE


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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smokey Joe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostermalm ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Ostermalm keeps the fight on the outside.
Ostermalm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Ostermalm.
Smokey Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostermalm throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Ostermalm tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ostermalm counters with a takedown into side control.
Ostermalm working the body and head with strikes.

Ostermalm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ostermalm is putting a hurting on Joe here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Joe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ostermalm tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ostermalm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ostermalm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ostermalm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostermalm working Joe over with strikes here.
Ostermalm lands a heavy elbow.
Ostermalm controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ostermalm working for a submission but Joe is keeping him at bay.
Ostermalm is breathing heavily.
Ostermalm unloads with some shots from mount but Joe bucks and avoids them well.
Ostermalm wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Ostermalm prevents Joe from getting the reversal.
Joe is squirming around, avoiding Ostermalm's attempts to control the action.
Ostermalm 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.

Joe somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ostermalm throwing shots but Joe is blocking nicely.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Ostermalm wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
Ostermalm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joe is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ostermalm.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ostermalm shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Ostermalm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ostermalm is looking to clinch.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ostermalm. Ostermalm obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ostermalm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Ostermalm clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Joe is trying to drag Ostermalm to the mat but Ostermalm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostermalm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakari Ostermalm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smokey Joe.
Ostermalm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Ostermalm throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostermalm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ostermalm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostermalm throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostermalm moves away from the strike by Joe.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ostermalm here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. Ostermalm tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ostermalm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ostermalm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ostermalm lands an elbow inside that Joe shrugs off.
Ostermalm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe pushes Ostermalm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Joe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Smokey Joe has been cut.
Ostermalm has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.

Ostermalm drags the fight down to the ground.
Ostermalm keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe is breathing heavily.

Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ostermalm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Ostermalm's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Ostermalm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ostermalm.
Ostermalm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ostermalm trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.

Joe pushes Ostermalm off and gets back to his feet.

Joe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ostermalm did well to prevent Joe getting side control.

Ostermalm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Ostermalm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ostermalm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe controlling the pace.

Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ostermalm sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe winds up and cracks Ostermalm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Ostermalm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ostermalm wants to control but Joe is keeping busy.
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Ostermalm is defending well.

Ostermalm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ostermalm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe wants to control but Ostermalm is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Ostermalm is out of range.
Ostermalm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ostermalm.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smokey Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smokey Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!



Ostermalm shoots in and bounces Joe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Joe is working for a kimura but Ostermalm is defending it quite comfortably.

Ostermalm has one foot on Joe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Joe avoids the head kick by Ostermalm.
Ostermalm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joe's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sakari Ostermalm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Joe manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Ostermalm instigates a clinch.
Joe is trying to drag Ostermalm to the mat but Ostermalm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ostermalm lands a knee to the head.

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

Joe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ostermalm struggling a bit here.

Joe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ostermalm has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm is trying to control Joe's posture but Joe avoids it.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Ostermalm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ostermalm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Joe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ostermalm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joe is working for a kimura but Ostermalm is defending it quite comfortably.
Joe is looking to pass Ostermalm's guard but actually Ostermalm recovers to full guard.
Ostermalm keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
Joe trying to control but Ostermalm is working from the bottom.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostermalm is keeping the position for now.

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.

Joe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ostermalm dives on top into guard.
Ostermalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostermalm throwing strikes but missing.
Ostermalm trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sakari Ostermalm.
Well Ostermalm 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Ostermalm!
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RATING
53%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leffe Fotled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!



200 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 1
195 cm
22
257 lbs
7 - 6 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin


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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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leffe Fotled!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chauncey Peppertooth!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fotled misses with a hook.
A cross from Peppertooth lands.
Fotled looks to throw the jab but Peppertooth is out of range.
Peppertooth loads up on a big right hand but Fotled slips the punch.
A combination from Fotled does no damage.
Fotled fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppertooth manages to avoid it.
Fotled throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fotled throws a nice looking combination but Peppertooth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fotled swats away the attempt to clinch by Peppertooth.
Fotled 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.
Peppertooth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fotled misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peppertooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Fotled swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotled wants to slow Peppertooth down by chopping away at his legs.
Fotled throws a series of punches but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Fotled fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peppertooth avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Fotled.
Fotled misses with a looping left.
Fotled looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fotled misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fotled misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Fotled lands a jab to the nose.
Fotled throws a lazy right hand but Peppertooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Peppertooth clinches.
Peppertooth tries to land knees in the clinch but Fotled avoids the damage to the body.

Fotled has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Peppertooth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Fotled.
Fotled scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Fotled looking for the RNC.
Fotled missing with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth avoids the strikes from Fotled.
Fotled missing with strikes from the back.
Fotled scores with punches and elbows.
Peppertooth covering up well under a series of strikes from Fotled.
Fotled lands strikes to the head.
Fotled missing with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth rolls, trying to escape but Fotled keeps control of the position.
Fotled lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fotled.
Fotled throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fotled gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Fotled go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fotled 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.
Fotled thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fotled trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leffe Fotled dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Peppertooth slips a jab and a cross from Fotled.
Fotled misses the shot to the body.
Peppertooth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fotled throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fotled scores with a jab to the body.
Fotled lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Chauncey Peppertooth has been cut.
Fotled misses the shot to the body.
Fotled lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fotled works over Peppertooth's head and body with a nice combination.
Fotled misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotled misses with a low kick.
Fotled throws a shot from downtown. Peppertooth moves away and avoids it.
Peppertooth ducks under a wild hook from Fotled.
Nice shot by Fotled.
Fotled throws a chopping leg kick but Peppertooth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fotled looks to land a left hand but Peppertooth moved out of range nicely.
Chauncey Peppertooth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fotled scores with a decent looking hook.
Fotled connects with a right hand. Peppertooth shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fotled.
Peppertooth is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fotled thuds his right hand into Peppertooth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That has opened up Chauncey Peppertooth's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fotled throws out the jab.
Fotled throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peppertooth ducks right into an uppercut from Fotled.
Peppertooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fotled shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peppertooth as he avoids it easily.
Fotled lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peppertooth avoids the body shot from Fotled.
Fotled connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fotled misses with a looping left.

Fotled lands a big shot that drops Peppertooth! Can he finish him?

Peppertooth is rocked!

The cut above Chauncey Peppertooth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fotled throws and elbow that misses. Peppertooth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fotled's guard. Nice move by Peppertooth!
Fotled bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peppertooth's guard.
Fotled loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fotled loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fotled postures up in Peppertooth's guard and throws a big left but Peppertooth blocks it.
Fotled throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peppertooth has momentary wrist control but Fotled slips an elbow through the middle.
Fotled throws and elbow that misses. Peppertooth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fotled's guard. Nice move by Peppertooth!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth postures up.

Fotled working for a triangle but Peppertooth defends it easily.
Fotled manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fotled looking to finish Peppertooth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peppertooth!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Fotled lands the left hand.
Fotled fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peppertooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fotled throws a looping overhand right but Peppertooth ducks down to avoid it.
Peppertooth blocks a jab.
Peppertooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peppertooth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fotled throws out the jab.
Fotled fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peppertooth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peppertooth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Fotled does no damage.
Fotled pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leffe Fotled seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fotled drops Peppertooth with a left right combo! Fotled follows him down to the ground into side control.
Leffe Fotled overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peppertooth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fotled.
Fotled creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fotled landing strikes.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leffe Fotled!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Polinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!



194 cm
20
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
185 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank


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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kai Polinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Polinsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polinsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harkonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polinsky somewhat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polinsky keeps working.
Polinsky is trying to escape the position but Harkonnen is controlling the position.
Harkonnen tries to move to mount but Polinsky blocks the move with his legs.
Harkonnen misses with the ground and pound.
Harkonnen is putting a hurting on Polinsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkonnen working away.
Polinsky takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Polinsky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Harkonnen working for a submission but Polinsky is keeping him at bay.
Polinsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harkonnen is looking for a kimura but Polinsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harkonnen to get the leverage.
Harkonnen tries to pass to full mount but Polinsky defends it.

Polinsky actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Polinsky is trying to control but Harkonnen manages to pass to mount!
Polinsky tries to reverse the position but Harkonnen maintains control.
Harkonnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Harkonnen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Polinsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harkonnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polinsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Harkonnen has a good base and remains in mount.

Harkonnen working for a guillotine from mount but Polinsky is in no mood to give up.

Harkonnen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Polinsky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Polinsky and Harkonnen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harkonnen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Polinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harkonnen trying to control the action but Polinsky is working from the bottom.
Polinsky is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polinsky defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkonnen advances to full mount.
Polinsky is trying desperately to improve position.

Harkonnen wants to finish this one by submission but Polinsky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Harkonnen.

Polinsky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harkonnen.
Polinsky is working to get back to half guard.

Harkonnen get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen wants to clinch up but Polinsky keeps it at a distance.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up but Polinsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Polinsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harkonnen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Polinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harkonnen gets a clinch.
Harkonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harkonnen tries to pull guard but Polinsky won't allow it.

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

Harkonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Polinsky's guard.
Harkonnen wants to get up but he can't break Polinsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harkonnen trying to control but Polinsky is working from the bottom.
Harkonnen looks gassed!
Polinsky working a defensive guard here.

Polinsky has his foot on Harkonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harkonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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



Harkonnen scores a takedown into full mount!
Polinsky is squirming around, avoiding Harkonnen's attempts to control the action.
Polinsky tries to lock up and control but Harkonnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Polinsky regains half guard.

Harkonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polinsky defends it well.
Harkonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Polinsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Polinsky looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Harkonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polinsky defends it well.
Polinsky tries to roll over but Harkonnen keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen trying to control the action but Polinsky is working from the bottom.
Harkonnen working over Polinsky with some ground and pound. Polinsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Polinsky manages to get to full guard.

Harkonnen drops back looking for a leg! Polinsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polinsky manages to kick Harkonnen off! Harkonnen jumps back into Polinsky's guard.
Polinsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harkonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Polinsky is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harkonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Polinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harkonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Polinsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Polinsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harkonnen defends well.
Harkonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Polinsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harkonnen is one step ahead there.

Harkonnen gets to his feet. Polinsky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harkonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Polinsky keeping moving, preventing Harkonnen from controlling successfully.
Harkonnen content to stall in guard here.

Polinsky had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Harkonnen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Polinsky Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Harkonnen's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Harkonnen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Harkonnen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harkonnen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polinsky doesn't have the hooks in and Harkonnen manages to turn into his guard.

Harkonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harkonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vladimir Harkonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polinsky is not content to let Harkonnen control the position.
Polinsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Harkonnen trying to control the action but Polinsky is working from the bottom.
Polinsky seems a little lost for a moment, as Harkonnen dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Harkonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!



Harkonnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harkonnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Polinsky's guard.
Harkonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harkonnen is looking to take a break and control but Polinsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Vladimir Harkonnen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Harkonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Polinsky did well to prevent Harkonnen getting side control.
Polinsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harkonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harkonnen's back!

Polinsky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polinsky doesn't have the hooks in and Harkonnen manages to turn into his guard.
Harkonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harkonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harkonnen pushing down on Polinsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harkonnen tries to pass to full mount but Polinsky defends it.
Polinsky trying to control but Harkonnen postures up.

Harkonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Harkonnen prevents Polinsky from improving his position.

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.
Harkonnen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harkonnen prevents Polinsky from getting the reversal.

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

Harkonnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Polinsky is having none of it.
Polinsky gets back to half guard.
Harkonnen is trying to control. Polinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harkonnen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Polinsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harkonnen passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polinsky is looking for a sweep.
Polinsky wants to control but Harkonnen postures up.
Harkonnen gets to mount! Polinsky was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Harkonnen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harkonnen landing punches.
Polinsky can't escape the position.
BOOM! Harkonnen connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Harkonnen working for a guillotine from mount but Polinsky is in no mood to give up.
Harkonnen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polinsky is looking to escape.
Polinsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polinsky gets full guard.
Harkonnen throwing strikes from guard but Polinsky blocks nicely.
Polinsky trying to control the position.
Kai Polinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Harkonnen stands up from Polinsky's guard - Harkonnen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Polinsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkonnen circles away.

Harkonnen instigates a clinch.
Polinsky is trying to break free.
Vladimir Harkonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polinsky trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harkonnen obliges.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Harkonnen!
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

 
 
 
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