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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pidkova Viacheslaw Yurievich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Gerich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Viacheslaw Yurievich
vs
Gerich

183 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pidkova Viacheslaw Yurievich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bariga Gerich!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yurievich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gerich enables Yurievich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gerich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurievich trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerich keeping full guard, as Yurievich tries to pass.
Yurievich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gerich's head.
Yurievich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yurievich forces his way into half guard.
Yurievich is breathing heavily.
Gerich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurievich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gerich reverses the position - he's now on top in Yurievich's guard.
Gerich chips away with some ground and pound.
Yurievich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gerich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Yurievich moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gerich has worked his arm free - good work by Gerich!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich is not content to let Yurievich control the position.
Gerich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yurievich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yurievich wants to take a breather but Gerich manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yurievich.
Gerich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurievich trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yurievich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerich!
Gerich looks up at the clock and then as Yurievich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gerich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yurievich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yurievich tries to buck Gerich off but Gerich is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gerich lands a nice forearm strike.
Yurievich looks to move to half guard but instead Gerich has passed into mount! Damn!
Yurievich is bucking up trying to escape but Gerich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gerich tries to control but Yurievich wriggling away.
Gerich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yurievich?
Gerich raining down shots from the mount!
Yurievich wants to hold on but Gerich pushes him away.
Gerich raining down shots from the mount!
Yurievich wants to hold on but Gerich pushes him away.
Gerich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gerich shoots in and gets a takedown into Yurievich's guard.
Gerich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yurievich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gerich throwing strikes but missing.
Yurievich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gerich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gerich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yurievich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yurievich tries to get out of the position.
Yurievich is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Yurievich is looking for a triangle here but Gerich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yurievich is trying to control Gerich's posture but Gerich avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurievich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Gerich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yurievich, who protects the arm well.
Gerich working the ground and pound.
Gerich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yurievich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerich throws a strike but Yurievich avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yurievich wants to sweep here but Gerich controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yurievich has control of Gerich's left arm, preventing Gerich from doing any damage.
Gerich stopping the sweep attempt from Yurievich.

Yurievich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerich defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gerich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gerich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerich throws a strike but Yurievich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurievich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yurievich trying to control but Gerich is working from the bottom.
Yurievich is pushing down on Gerich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerich is fighting to maintain full guard but Yurievich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yurievich is taking a breather. Gerich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurievich trying to control from Gerich's half guard. Gerich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Yurievich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yurievich misses with a body kick.
Yurievich takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurievich closes the distance and clinches up with Gerich, looking for a takedown. Yurievich pushes Gerich against the cage but Gerich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yurievich misses with a few strikes there.
Yurievich stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bariga Gerich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A thudding body kick lands there by Gerich!
Gerich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yurievich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerich. Yurievich shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerich.
Gerich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yurievich will feel that in the morning.
Gerich dives in and grabs Yurievich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yurievich pushes down on Gerich's head and hops out.
Yurievich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerich sprawls well. Gerich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yurievich gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yurievich's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gerich. Those never looked like landing.

Gerich gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurievich is refusing to be controlled, as Gerich sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yurievich wants to get back to his feet.
Yurievich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yurievich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gerich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerich scoring with some ground and pound.

Yurievich working for a triangle but Gerich defends it easily.
Bariga Gerich has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Yurievich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gerich throwing strikes but missing.
Yurievich working a defensive guard here.
Gerich trying to control but Yurievich is working from the bottom.
Yurievich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerich works over Yurievich with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yurievich is on top in guard.
Yurievich passes Gerich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yurievich wants to free his trapped foot but Gerich is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gerich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gerich throws a head kick that misses.
Gerich throws a nice outside leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yurievich.
Yurievich trying to control the action but Gerich is working from the bottom.
Bariga Gerich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yurievich is controlling him well.
Gerich wants to get back to his feet but Yurievich is dominant here and he's now got Gerich's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yurievich controlling the positon.
Yurievich tries to get the hooks in deep but Gerich pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bariga Gerich.
Well Gerich 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bariga Gerich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Luka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alexandrov
vs
Luka

185 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Luka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luka tries to clinch up.
Luka tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alexandrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Luka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Luka is looking to escape.
Alexandrov controlling the action here.
Luka tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov circles away from the clinch attempt

so Alexandrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Luka looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov won't allow Luka to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Luka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luka working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Luka.
Luka moves to clinch but Alexandrov breaks away

and Alexandrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandrov won't allow Luka to sweep him here.
Alexandrov controlling from the top position.
Luka is trying to hold Alexandrov in close to prevent damage but Alexandrov has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luka wants to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luka tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luka tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alexandrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Luka has eaten all the pies!
Alexandrov is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luka trying to control here.
Alexandrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luka is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luka wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Luka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luka wants to clinch

and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Luka 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.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luka is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alexandrov has picked Luka up and slammed him! Luka can't keep hold of the triangle and Alexandrov manages to pass to side control!
Luka wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Luka is trying to work for a sweep but Alexandrov has mounted him!
Luka wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov avoids the attempt from Luka to control.
Alexandrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luka but Luka pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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

and Alexandrov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luka!
Luka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luka tries to lock up and control but Alexandrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexandrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Alexandrov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Luka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luka tries to clinch

and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luka wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
Luka wants to get back to his feet but Alexandrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov stays in close to Luka's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Luka trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Luka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Alexandrov scores a takedown into full mount!
Luka is trying to escape the mount.
Alexandrov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luka is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexandrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Luka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luka wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Alexandrov controlling his opponent.

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.
Luka is looking to get to half guard.
Alexandrov content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Alexandrov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Rublev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamerlan Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Tamerlan Steel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Rublev
vs
Steel

225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Rublev!
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, Tamerlan Steel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Rublev.
Steel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Rublev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rublev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rublev wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time.
Rublev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Rublev controlling the pace for now.
Rublev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonid Rublev wasn't doing enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Rublev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Rublev clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rublev.

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

Rublev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rublev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to hold on to Rublev's head to control him but Rublev postures up.
Rublev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leonid Rublev.
Rublev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rublev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rublev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rublev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rublev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steel?
Rublev breaks from Steel's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rublev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Rublev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Rublev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rublev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rublev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rublev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rublev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rublev content just to control the position here.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Rublev looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rublev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Rublev getting side control.
Rublev prevents Steel from improving his position.
Rublev stalling.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.

Rublev stands up out of the half guard.
Rublev scores with a head kick.

Rublev 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.
Rublev stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rublev wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rublev controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tamerlan Steel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rublev scores with a spinning back kick!

Rublev shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Rublev preventing the sweep.
Rublev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Leonid Rublev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rublev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Steel!
Rublev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rublev controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rublev controlling the pace for now.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Steel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leonid Rublev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel won't allow Rublev to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel tries to stand but Rublev is controlling from the bottom.
Rublev 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.
Steel wanted to stand there but Rublev had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonid Rublev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rublev is defended easily by Steel.
Steel throws a head kick that misses

and Rublev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steel!
Rublev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steel throws a sloppy head kick

so Rublev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rublev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Rublev trying to control the pace.
Steel wants to control but Rublev is keeping busy.
Rublev is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Rublev seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonid Rublev wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Rublev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard.
Rublev is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Steel is looking to control Rublev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Rublev is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.

Rublev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steel to stand up.
Rublev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leonid Rublev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is pressing down on Rublev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rublev prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rublev stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

so Rublev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rublev stops Steel from standing up.
Rublev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rublev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Steel pushes Rublev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tamerlan Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rublev is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Rublev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rublev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Rublev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rublev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rublev wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Rublev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rublev scores with punches from the back.
I would not like to be Steel right now.
Steel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rublev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Rublev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rublev 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 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Rublev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddi Fast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fast
vs
Bolt

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddi Fast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt slips under a jab from Fast.
Fast throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolt can pounce on him.
Fast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Fast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fast misses with a straight right.
Fast connects with the punch.
Eddi Fast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fast misses with a straight left.
Fast tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fast is breathing heavily.
Bolt lands a leg kick that knocks Fast off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Bolt.
Fast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fast blocks a head kick by Bolt.
Fast could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolt lands with a kick to the temple. Fast shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Eddi Fast has been cut.
Fast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bolt.
Fast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bolt.
Bolt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fast walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bolt.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Fast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
Bolt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fast avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Bolt thows a body kick. Fast tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bolt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fast's calf.
Fast tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolt misses with a head kick.
Fast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fast.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fast.
Fast blocks a head kick by Bolt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fast misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a good low kick that Fast was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Bolt.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Fast throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fast misses with a looping right.
Fast swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a head kick.
Fast is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fast throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fast's knee momentarily.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fast throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Fast blocks a head kick by Bolt.
Fast misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a good low kick that Fast was not able to check.
Bolt thumps Fast with a low kick.
Bolt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bolt.
Fast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Fast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bolt.
Bolt is looking to slow Fast down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fast tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Bolt.
Fast misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a solid body kick.
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.
A swing and a miss from Fast.
Fast throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Fast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolt thows a body kick. Fast tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bolt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bolt. Bolt obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Fast misses the target.
A head kick misses from Bolt.
Fast misses with a straight left.
Fast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fast's knee momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Eddi Fast's cut is getting worse.
Bolt defending well as Fast loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Bolt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Bolt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddi Fast's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolt lands a leg kick that knocks Fast off balance momentarily.
Bolt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joshua Bolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Fast misses.
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Fast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Fast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bolt.
Bolt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fast avoids the head kick by Bolt.
Fast checks a leg kick.
Bolt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Bolt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fast misses with an uppercut.
Bolt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fast's head.
Fast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fast will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bolt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bolt. That one must have hurt.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Bolt tenderised Fast's leg. Fast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Fast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolt can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bolt.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt lands with a kick to the temple. Fast shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolt counters with a good low kick that Fast was not able to check.
Bolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fast lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolt off the cage and back into rage.
A telegraphed right hand from Fast misses the target.
Bolt moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Fast misses with a left hand
and Bolt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fast blocks a head kick by Bolt.
Fast throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt counters with a head kick. That will keep Fast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fast throws a right hand that misses
and Bolt counters with a nice leg kick.
Bolt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolt lands a high kick!
Fast lands with a cross.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast throws an overhand right that lands on Bolt's shoulder, as Bolt tries to avoid the shot.
Fast throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt throws a leg kick that misses.
Fast throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolt counters with a body kick.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joshua Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Fast throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolt counters with a low kick, right behind Fast 's knee.
A jab from Fast misses.
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Fast ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Bolt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Bolt.
Bolt scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolt connects with a leg kick. Fast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Bolt slips a straight right by Fast.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fast.
Fast throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fast's knee momentarily.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fast throws a right hand that misses
and Bolt counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fast misses with an uppercut
and Bolt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fast's knee momentarily.
Bolt lands a leg kick that knocks Fast off balance momentarily.
Bolt throws a push kick but Fast slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddi Fast's cut.
That's time! Fast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A left lands for Fast.
Bolt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fast. That did some damage!
Fast blocks a leg kick.
Bolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Fast moves out of range.
Fast misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolt counters with a head kick. That will keep Fast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bolt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fast throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Fast misses with a looping right.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fast throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Fast missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fast. That did some damage!
Bolt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
Fast throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.
Fast throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Bolt.
Bolt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolt.
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Fast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt scores with a head kick.
Fast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Fast misses.
Fast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Fast misses.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses.
Fast looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fast has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bolt.
Bolt tries a low kick but Fast avoids it.
Fast missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fast throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt counters with a low kick, right behind Fast 's knee.
Fast takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fast throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bolt tries to score with a low kick but Fast moves his leg out of the way.
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Fast misses with a straight left.
Fast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolt can pounce on him.
Fast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolt in his tracks.
Bolt misses with a head kick.
Bolt moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Fast is out of range.
Fast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fast swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fast's knee momentarily.
Fast throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt counters with a head kick.
Fast misses with a straight left.
Fast throws a right hand that misses
and Bolt counters with a good low kick that Fast was not able to check.
Bolt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Fast.
Fast misses with a looping left.
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fast's sensitive parts.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolt throws a head kick but Fast moves out of range.
Fast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fast throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Bolt lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bolt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fast checks a leg kick.
Fast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bolt throws a head kick that Fast semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fast scores with a jab to the head.
Bolt drops his hands momentarily and Fast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eddi Fast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Bolt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Bolt!
Joshua Bolt is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Egorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andrey Egorov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Egorov
vs
Dumas

185 cm
20
204 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Egorov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egorov.
Dumas tries to get to full guard but Egorov has control of the leg.
Dumas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dumas is trying to maintain the position but Egorov is very close to passing his half guard.

Dumas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Egorov wants to control but Dumas is keeping him busy.
Dumas is pressing down on Egorov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dumas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egorov trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumas pulls Egorov in close to prevent any damage.

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

Dumas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dumas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Dumas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Egorov is aware though and is defending well.

Dumas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Egorov stacks Dumas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Egorov!
Egorov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Egorov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Egorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dumas on the ground.

Dumas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumas looks gassed!

Egorov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumas sees it coming and defends easily.
Dumas trying to control here.

Dumas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Egorov is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Egorov to get the leverage.
Egorov is keen to just control but Dumas is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Egorov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dumas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dumas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Egorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Egorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dumas is retaining full guard.
Dumas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dumas is keeping the position for now.

Dumas is looking for a triangle but Egorov pushes his legs off easily.

Egorov is posturing up here but Dumas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Egorov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Egorov has to tap! Slick submission there by Dumas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Con Dumas!