Divine - Twentyone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thai Shu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Personal Details (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shu comes to the ring accompanied by We International. 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.

Shu
vs
Details

188 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

171 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thai Shu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Personal Details!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Details manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shu sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shu is looking to work some ground and pound but Details has wrist control.
Shu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shu wants to control from the top but Details keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Details wants to stand and escape but Shu is having none of it.
Shu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Details is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shu postures up in Details's guard and throws a big left but Details blocks it.
Shu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Details is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shu throws and elbow that misses. Details uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shu's guard. Nice move by Details!
Shu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shu, not yet.
Details wants to stand but Shu is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shu working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Details would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Details is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Details punishes Shu's body with a nice straight punch.
Shu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Details counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Details does it's job there.
Shu tries for a takedown but Details circles away easily
and Details counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shu throws a series of punches but Details avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Details.
Details slaps away a takedown attempt from Shu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Details connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Details lands the left hand.
Details takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Details lands with a nice body kick.
Shu is breathing heavily.
Shu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Details connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Details. Details obviously looking to wear him down.
Shu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Details. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Details.
Thai Shu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Details throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Details feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shu's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Personal Details dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nice shot lands for Details.

Shu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Details wants to get back to his feet but Shu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Details wants to stand but Shu is controlling the position.
Details preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Details wants to stand but Shu is controlling the position.

Details wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Details counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shu tries to land a body kick
and Details counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shu shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai Shu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shu throws a combination that misses
and Details counters with a body kick.
Good shot there by Details.
Details jabs Shu right on the nose. Shu blinks but takes it well.
Details punishes Shu's body with a nice straight punch.
Details lands with a good body shot.
Shu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Details counters with a big head kick but Shu shrugs it off.
The crowd cheers as Details lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shu doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Details.
Jab from Details.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Details counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shu is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Shu is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Details throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shu's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Details lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Personal Details!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

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

Kong
vs
Halilov

190 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

191 cm
26
207 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donkey Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halilov blocks a head kick by Kong.

Kong has managed to clinch.

Halilov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kong regains guard.
Halilov pushing down on Kong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halilov is working away from the top position though.

Halilov is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably.
Halilov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kong!
Halilov wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Kong is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Halilov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Halilov has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halilov content just to control the position here.

Halilov working for a submission but Kong is keeping him at bay.

Halilov working for a guillotine from mount but Kong is in no mood to give up.

Halilov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halilov trying to control but Kong is having none of it.
Kong tries to reverse the position but Halilov maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Kong is squirming around, avoiding Halilov's attempts to control the action.

Halilov looking to secure an arm triangle but Kong defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halilov controlling from the full mount.
Kong tries to reverse the position but Halilov maintains control.

Halilov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Halilov has hold of Kong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kong is trying desperately to improve position.
Halilov avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
Halilov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Kong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Halilov.

Halilov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kong shrugs it off.

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.
Halilov avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
Kong is trying desperately to improve position.

Halilov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kong shrugs it off.
Halilov fails to advance to Kong's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Halilov tries to control but Kong wriggling away.
Kong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kong tries to lock up and control but Halilov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Halilov.
Halilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kong counters with a crisp one two that drops Halilov! Kong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halilov to his feet! Halilov is in big trouble!

Halilov is rocked!
Halilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halilov somewhat.
Donkey Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Halilov.
Kong cracks Halilov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Halilov falls backwards against the ropes. Kong follows up with more strikes that drop Halilov to his knees. Kong keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Halilov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donkey Kong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saha Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karp Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karp Medvedov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dubov
vs
Medvedov

186 cm
21
277 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

207 cm
19
254 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saha Dubov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karp Medvedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dubov.

Medvedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dubov to the mat! Dubov manages to get full guard.
Dubov wants to stand but Medvedov is controlling the position.

Dubov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medvedov defends it easily.
Dubov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Medvedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Medvedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medvedov somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dubov throws a hook but Medvedov blocks it.
A big left from Dubov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubov tries to clinch
and Medvedov counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Saha Dubov has been cut.
Saha Dubov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubov misses with a hook.
Medvedov digs a good hook to Dubov's body.
Dubov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medvedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Dubov is breathing heavily.

Medvedov gets a clinch.

Medvedov pulls Dubov into guard.
Medvedov has a closed guard, preventing Dubov from standing up.

Medvedov uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Medvedov breaks the clinch.
Medvedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Medvedov has closed the distance and engaged Dubov in a clinch.

Medvedov pulls Dubov into guard.
Dubov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Medvedov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Medvedov has a closed guard, preventing Dubov from standing up.
Medvedov wants to stand but Dubov is controlling the position.

Medvedov pushes Dubov off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medvedov clinches up against the ropes.

Medvedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Medvedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dubov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.

Medvedov manages to break the clinch.
Medvedov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Medvedov fails to land the takedown.

Medvedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medvedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!

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

Medvedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dubov's guard.
Medvedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov is standing up over Dubov. Dubov looks to escape but Medvedov dives into side control.
Dubov is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medvedov taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karp Medvedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saha Dubov's cut.
That's time! Dubov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Medvedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dubov quickly recovers to half guard.

Medvedov stands up from half guard.
Medvedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medvedov lands with a nice body punch.

Medvedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Medvedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dubov trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dubov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medvedov is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Dubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medvedov is aware though and is defending well.
Dubov being controlled here, momentarily.

Medvedov stands up from Dubov's guard - Medvedov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Medvedov moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Medvedov closes the distance and pushes Dubov back into the ropes.

Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Medvedov both land. Nice combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Medvedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Medvedov cracks Dubov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karp Medvedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Dubov. No joy for Medvedov on that attempt.
Medvedov with a nice cross.
Saha Dubov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedov scores with a nice head shot.

Saha Dubov's cut is getting worse.
Dubov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Medvedov darts in and clinches Dubov up against the ropes.
Medvedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Medvedov has managed to clinch.

Medvedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Dubov looking to pass the guard.
Dubov wanted to stand there but Medvedov had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medvedov wriggles free and stands up.
Dubov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Medvedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Medvedov clobbers Dubov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Medvedov throws a right hand that Dubov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dubov also avoids with ease.

Medvedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medvedov shoots for a takedown but Dubov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Medvedov.
Dubov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Medvedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dubov's guard.
Dubov is looking to stand up but Medvedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Medvedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubov keeping moving, preventing Medvedov from controlling successfully.
Medvedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Medvedov stands and steps away. Dubov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medvedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Medvedov punishes Dubov's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Medvedov instigates a clinch.

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

Medvedov moves into the clinch.

Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Medvedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medvedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Dubov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Medvedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Medvedov prevents Dubov from breaking the clinch.

Medvedov manages to break the clinch.
Dubov misses with a double jab.
Dubov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Medvedov gets a clinch.
Dubov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Medvedov manages to pull guard.

Medvedov kicks Dubov off and gets to his feet.

Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dubov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Medvedov has Dubov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dubov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medvedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

Medvedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubov throws a hook to the side of Medvedov's head but Medvedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Medvedov moves into the clinch.

Medvedov breaks from the clinch.

Medvedov moves into the clinch.

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

Medvedov has managed to clinch.

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

Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dubov, pushing him back against the ropes.

Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Medvedov tries to avoid it but Dubov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Medvedov to the ground. Medvedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Medvedov looking to score a takedown here. Dubov is defending well but Medvedov drives through and ends up in Dubov's guard.

Dubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medvedov is aware though and is defending well.
Medvedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medvedov is controlling him.
Medvedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dubov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Medvedov stands up from Dubov's guard - Medvedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saha Dubov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medvedov feints a jab promting Dubov to slip. Medvedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dubov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Medvedov slips under a jab.
Medvedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Medvedov shoots in and drives through. Dubov sprawls well.
Saha Dubov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karp Medvedov.
Dubov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medvedov defends it nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medvedov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dubov to his feet.

Medvedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dubov did well to prevent Medvedov getting side control.
Dubov tries to kick Medvedov off but Medvedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dubov missing with punches from the bottom.

Dubov actively working from the bottom here.

Dubov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karp Medvedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubov strikes from the bottom but Medvedov uses the opportunity to move to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karp Medvedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medvedov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Karp Medvedov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Karp Medvedov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Karp Medvedov!

Karp Medvedov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Smokeleaf had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Alex Markov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smokeleaf
vs
Markov

225 cm
20
294 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Markov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markov is defended easily by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markov's head.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that half lands.
Markov shoots in for a takedown but Smokeleaf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Markov.
Smokeleaf lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf cracks the inside of Markov's front leg.
Markov has a takedown stuffed.

Smokeleaf moves into the clinch.

Smokeleaf drops Markov with a big knee straight up the middle! Markov is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Alex Markov has been cut.
Markov looks gassed!
Smokeleaf throws a quick head kick that knocks Markov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Smokeleaf is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Smokeleaf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp comes to the ring accompanied by TUF Theme song. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Axel Burn enters the ring!

Sthowp
vs
Burn

171 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axel Burn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sthowp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burn avoids the head kick by Sthowp.
A jab from Sthowp misses.
Burn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burn thows a body shot but no joy.
Sthowp looks to score with a jab to the body but Burn is just out of range.
Burn jabs at Sthowp's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Burn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sthowp doesn't seem phased though.
Burn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sthowp moves away.
Sthowp lands with a nice body punch.
Sthowp swings for the body but Burn moves out of range.
Sthowp misses with a body shot.
Burn misses with a looping left.
Sthowp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burn counters with a three punch combo that has Sthowp backing up. Sthowp nods at Burn to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burn looks to land a combination. Sthowp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sthowp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Burn misses.
Sthowp misses with a hook to the body
and Burn counters with a good low kick that Sthowp was not able to check.
Burn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sthowp.
Sthowp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sthowp counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sthowp is just out of range.
Sthowp moves away from the strike by Burn.
Sthowp is looking to wear down Burn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burn throws a combination that misses
and Sthowp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sthowp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Sthowp misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sthowp. Those never looked like landing.
Burn drops his hands momentarily and Sthowp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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.
Burn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burn misses with a hook.
Burn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sthowp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burn misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sthowp misses with an uppercut.
Burn thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Burn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sthowp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sthowp dodges the punch combination from Burn.
Sthowp throws out a loose jab but Burn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burn misses with a wild body shot.
Burn jabs at Sthowp's body.
Burn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sthowp.
Burn looks to land a combination but Sthowp avoids it well.
Axel Burn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn throws a right hand that misses
and Sthowp counters with a nice body shot.
Sthowp staying out of range there.
Sthowp cracks Burn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burn throws a right and a left that Sthowp avoids nicely.
Axel Burn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sthowp slips a jab and a cross from Burn.
Burn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sthowp to counter with a crisp jab.

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.
Burn walks into a left hand.
Sthowp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sthowp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burn moves away.
Sthowp's corner calls for a 1-2. Sthowp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sthowp counters with a straight right hand.
Burn lands with a cross.
Sthowp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sthowp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn misses with a combination
and Sthowp counters with a straight right hand.
Sthowp lands with a shot to the body.
Burn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sthowp.
Sthowp lands a jab to Burn's midsection.
Burn lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp swings for the body but Burn moves out of range.
Burn throws an off balance right hand
and Sthowp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Sthowp misses
and Burn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sthowp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burn.
Sthowp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sthawy Sthowp will probably get the nod.
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!

Sthowp misses with a body shot.
Burn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sthowp throws out the jab.
Burn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sthowp.
A telegraphed right hand from Sthowp misses the target.
Sthowp misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sthowp does no damage.
Sthowp swings for the body but Burn moves out of range.
Sthowp throws a hook but Burn blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sthowp checks a leg kick.
Burn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burn moves away from the strike by Sthowp.
A lazy left from Burn finds it's target.
Sthowp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burn throws a leg kick
and Sthowp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sthowp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burn throws out a loose jab but Sthowp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burn slips under a jab.
Burn looks to land a left hand but Sthowp moved out of range nicely.
Sthowp is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burn there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sthowp.
Burn throws a body kick the misses
and Sthowp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sthowp misses the shot to the body.
Sthowp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burn throws out the jab.
Sthowp with a jab.
Sthowp scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp misses with a hook.
Burn misses with a wild body shot.
Sthowp misses with a hook. Burn ducked under it nicely.
Sthowp lands a jab to the nose.
Sthowp staying out of range there.
Burn looks to land a right hand but Sthowp moved out of range.
Sthowp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Burn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burn 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Axel Burn!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Axel Burn!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Axel Burn!

Axel Burn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (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!

Knight
vs
Silva

172 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Black Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Knight blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a leg kick but Knight moved away.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Knight takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Thiago Silva has been cut.
Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Knight.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Silva throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight jabs at Silva's body.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight connects with a single shot there.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight throws a one two combo.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Knight tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Knight.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.

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.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Black Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Knight misses with the combination.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Silva settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Knight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Silva throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Knight looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knight's head.
Knight misses with the combination.
Silva slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
Silva is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thiago Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Knight blocks the leg kick.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight cracks Silva with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Black Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Knight.

Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 for Black Knight!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Black Knight!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Black Knight!

Black Knight wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego Salsa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Law
vs
Salsa

175 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
28
152 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuego Salsa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law misses the shot to the body.
Law wants to clinch but Salsa slips to the side
and Salsa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law stuffs the takedown attempt from Salsa. Salsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Law scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Law fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Law!
Law looks to land a right hand but Salsa moved out of range.
Law lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Salsa misses.
Law scores with a jab. Salsa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spike Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuego Salsa.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salsa.
Law lands with a good body shot.
Salsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Salsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Law.
Law lands with an uppercut that bounces Salsa off the ropes and back into rage.
Salsa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a hook but Salsa avoids it easily.
Law throws a hook but Salsa avoids it easily.
Salsa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Law throws a right and a left that Salsa avoids nicely.
Spike Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Law is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Law feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salsas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salsa defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Law.
Salsa throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salsa moves out of range as Law strikes.

Salsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Law 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.
Salsa is looking to advance position but Law won't allow it.
Salsa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salsa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salsa moves to take his opponent's back.

Salsa tightening his grip on Law, looking for the choke.

Salsa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Law defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Law preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salsa.

Salsa looking for the choke but no joy.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Salsa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fuego Salsa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Law misses with a left hand

so Salsa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Law is trying to control the position but Salsa postures up.
Law keeping moving, preventing Salsa from controlling successfully.
Salsa sitting in guard here, content to control.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salsa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Salsa from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salsa advances position into side control!

Salsa tries for a kimura but Law is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salsa tries for a kimura but Law is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Salsa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Law has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Law is not content to let Salsa control the position.
Law wants to control but Salsa postures up.
Fuego Salsa has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salsa advances nicely into full mount.
Salsa trying to control but Law is having none of it.

Salsa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Law is trying to reverse the position but instead Salsa has taken his back - oops!

Salsa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Law has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Law just trying to survive but Salsa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Salsa looking for the choke from the back.

Salsa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa wants to control but Law manages to buck him off and is now in Salsa's guard! Nice work there by Law!
Salsa controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Salsa has Law pulled in close to control his posture.
Law has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salsa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Salsa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Salsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salsa keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salsa trying to control the position.

Salsa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Law uses it to pass to side control.
Law trying to control the action but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Salsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salsa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salsa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Law trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Salsa manages to pass to mount!
Salsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fuego Salsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Law throws out a loose jab but Salsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law looks to land a right hand but Salsa moved out of range.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination

and Salsa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Law's guard.
Law lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salsa!
Salsa regains half guard.
Salsa wants to control the action here but instead Law manages to pass to full mount!
Salsa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa forces his way into half guard.

Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Salsa.

Salsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.
Salsa is trying to control. Law wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Law knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salsa on the ground.
Law tries to get to full guard but Salsa has control of the leg.
Salsa passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Law defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salsa.
Salsa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Salsa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Law has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Law!

Salsa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Law has picked Salsa up and slammed him! Salsa can't keep hold of the triangle and Law manages to pass to side control!
Salsa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Law has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Law trying to control the action but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Salsa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa manages to get back to half guard.
Law is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salsa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Spike Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Law tries to stand but can't do so whilst Salsa controls his leg.

Salsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salsa pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
Salsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law stays in close to Salsa's body and controls the position.
Salsa is trying to control the position but Law postures up.

Salsa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Salsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Law scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Law misses.
Salsa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salsa moves out of range as Law strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fuego Salsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salsa 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Fuego Salsa!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Fuego Salsa!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Fuego Salsa!

Fuego Salsa wins by unanimous decision!