AFC 10 "When Worlds Collide" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Galetlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Galetlo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Male
vs
Galetlo

200 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alpha Male!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Galetlo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Male scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Male lands a big right hand that sends Galetlo crashing to the mat! Male stays standing though and waves Galetlo back to his feet!

It looks like Johnny Galetlo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Male lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Galetlo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Male!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alpha Male!
After the big win, Alpha Male made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [GTI] Divine Clothing [UP TO 95% MONEY LAUNDRY] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thai Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Дамат - Новый &. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bo
vs
Dank

192 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
234 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thai Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevor Dank!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dank's head.
Bo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bo works over Dank's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bo avoids the body shot from Dank.

Bo lands a big head kick that sends Dank tumbling to the mat! Bo takes a step backwards and waves Dank back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Trevor Dank has been cut.
Dank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bo.
Dank misses with an uppercut
and Bo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dank looks gassed!
Bo throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dank colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bo as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dank is left battered and dazed whilst Bo and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thai Bo!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moloch Vlavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moloch Vlavo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vlavo
vs
Steel

186 cm
24
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moloch Vlavo!
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, Adam Steel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlavo moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vlavo defends it nicely.

Steel rushes Vlavo and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vlavo.
Steel tries for a takedown but Vlavo manages to get underhooks.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vlavo has him pressed against the cage.
Vlavo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel jumps guard but Vlavo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moloch Vlavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Steel.
Steel avoiding damage.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vlavo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Steel gets tackled into the cage by Vlavo. Vlavo maintains the clinch.
Vlavo pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlavo pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vlavo has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vlavo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vlavo.
Steel looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlavo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel has Vlavo pressed against the cage, preventing Vlavo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Vlavo breaks from the clinch.
Vlavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Vlavo instigates a clinch.
Vlavo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vlavo.
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!
Vlavo lands an uppercut.
Vlavo lands a right hand.

Steel is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Vlavo.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Vlavo finish him?

Vlavo breaks from the clinch.
Moloch Vlavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vlavo Throws a clean left jab. Vlavo Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Steel's chin! Steel crumbles to the ground and Vlavo follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Vlavo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moloch Vlavo!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Groove
vs
Mcfly

198 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Groove!
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, Marty Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Groove stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcfly. Mcfly gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcfly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Groove tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcfly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Mcfly or perhaps it was just good defense by Groove which made him look bad.
Groove looks to clinch

and Mcfly moves into the clinch.
Groove tries a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks it.
Groove with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Mcfly closes the distance and pushes Groove back into the cage.
Groove lands a nice knee to the body.
Mcfly looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfly can't get the takedown.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.
Mcfly jumps guard but Groove stands there with Mcfly around his waist. Mcfly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Groove lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Groove tries to break free but Mcfly pushes him back against the cage.
Groove connects with a knee to the head.
Groove with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Groove tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Mcfly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcfly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcfly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Groove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Groove utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Groove.
Mcfly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Groove is keeping busy.
Groove lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove tries to land a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groove landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Groove misses with a knee to the head.
Mcfly wants to take the fight to the mat but Groove manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Groove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Groove using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcfly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcfly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Groove looking to throw knees to the head but Mcfly is blocking nicely.

Mcfly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Groove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groove tries to clinch up

and Mcfly counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Groove's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly is looking to advance position but Groove has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mcfly can't escape the position.
Groove tries to stand up but Mcfly had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Groove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcfly on the ground.
Still in half guard, Mcfly seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly thows a huge punch but Groove dodges it nicely.
Groove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcfly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kendall Groove wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Groove tries to keep at a distance but Mcfly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Groove landing knees to the body.
Groove unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcfly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Groove dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mcfly fails with a takedown attempt.
Groove is looking to clinch but Mcfly is avoiding it.
Kendall Groove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfly looks to score with a jab to the body but Groove is just out of range.
Mcfly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcfly keeps the fight on the outside.
Groove throws a nice head kick!

Mcfly moves into the clinch.
Mcfly has Groove pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Groove manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.
Mcfly is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove tries to land a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks with his arms.
Groove tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mcfly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Groove is trying to keep an underhook but Mcfly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mcfly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Groove tries to kick Mcfly off but Mcfly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcfly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Groove!
Mcfly controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marty Mcfly was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Groove lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Mcfly closes the distance and pushes Groove back into the cage.
Mcfly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Groove avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcfly tries to stall but Groove uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Groove gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcfly.
A frustrated look appears on Groove's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Groove lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcfly won't want to take too many of those.

Groove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Groove fails with a takedown attempt.
Groove fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcfly on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove shoots in for a takedown but Mcfly shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groove fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mcfly moves into the clinch.
Groove misses with a knee strike.
Mcfly jumps guard but Groove stands there with Mcfly around his waist. Mcfly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Groove tries a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groove tries a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks it.

Mcfly jumps guard.
Mcfly has a closed guard, preventing Groove from standing up.
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 Kendall Groove will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Groove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcfly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Groove somewhat.
Groove tries to clinch up.
Groove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcfly is fending him off so far but Groove persists. Nope, Mcfly circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcfly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groove stuffs the takedown.

Mcfly rushes Groove and presses him up against the cage.
Groove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcfly blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcfly lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kendall Groove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcfly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Groove is defending well.
Mcfly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Groove tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcfly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Groove's elbow.
Groove tries to land a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks with his arms.
Mcfly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mcfly.

Mcfly tightens his grip and picks Groove up, before dumping him to the ground. Groove manages to land in guard.
Groove keeping moving, preventing Mcfly from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marty Mcfly hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Groove shoots for a takedown but Mcfly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Mcfly with that takedown attempt.
Kendall Groove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Groove.
Mcfly shoots for a takedown but Groove saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Groove fails to land the takedown.
Mcfly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Groove.
Mcfly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Groove looks for a takedown but Mcfly sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly throws a head kick but Groove moves out of range.
Groove looks for a takedown but Mcfly sprawls well.
Groove shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcfly throws a sloppy head kick
and Groove counters with a head kick.
Mcfly tries to land a front kick but Groove steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Groove shoots in for a takedown but Mcfly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcfly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcfly darts in and clinches Groove up against the cage.
Groove with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Groove tries a knee to the head but Mcfly blocks it.
Mcfly tries for a takedown but Groove manages to get underhooks.
Mcfly blocks the elbow strike.
Mcfly jumps guard but Groove stands there with Mcfly around his waist. Mcfly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcfly has Groove pressed against the cage, preventing Groove from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marty Mcfly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Groove with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marty Mcfly.
I think Groove has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Groove!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maks Gracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Marteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Marteau will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracy
vs
Marteau

179 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maks Gracy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Marteau!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gracy with that takedown attempt.
Marteau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracy back to the cage. Marteau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marteau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracy shoots in for a takedown but Marteau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marteau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Marteau.
Gracy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marteau.
Marteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marteau connects with a high kick.

Marteau moves into the clinch successfully.
Marteau is trying to push Gracy away but Gracy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marteau has had enough of the clinch but Gracy keeps him there for the moment.
Marteau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracy has him pressed against the cage.
Marteau tries to break free but Gracy pushes him back against the cage.

Marteau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marteau! Gracy is out on his feet! Marteau rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gracy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gracy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Marteau!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Soloman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Strangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soloman
vs
Strangle

190 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)
Russian Top Team Nutrition

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Soloman!
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, Geoff Strangle!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strangle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soloman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strangle somewhat.
Strangle throws a nice looking combination but Soloman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soloman.
Strangle lands a right hook to the body.

Soloman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soloman trying to control but Strangle is working from the bottom.
Strangle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soloman is one step ahead there.

Strangle has his foot on Soloman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soloman works his way back into a safe position though.
Soloman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soloman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Soloman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Strangle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Soloman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Strangle pulls down on the head and he's put Soloman to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Geoff Strangle!
Geoff Strangle gave a mention to Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Vladimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vladimirov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avril Lavigne - What the ...?!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vladimirov
vs
Akande

190 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
269 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Vladimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Akande is just out of range.
Akande tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vladimirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akande somewhat.
Akande swings for the body but Vladimirov moves out of range.
Vladimirov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Fedor Vladimirov has been cut.
Fedor Vladimirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vladimirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akande.
Vladimirov works Akande's body with a nice hook.
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!
Akande misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimirov blocks a head kick by Akande.
Akande throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akande tried to score with a low kick but Vladimirov checks it.
Vladimirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Akande.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande throws a low kick but Vladimirov moves out of range easily.
Vladimirov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akande looks for a takedown but Vladimirov sprawls well.
Vladimirov checks a leg kick nicely.
Vladimirov takes a swing at Akande's ribcage but misses.
Vladimirov avoids the head kick by Akande.
Vladimirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladimirov misses with a double jab.
Vladimirov throws a series of strikes that have Akande backpedaling.

It looks like Kasim Akande has been cut.
Akande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vladimirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akande circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akande.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirov throws a series of punches but Akande moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vladimirov lands a slapping body shot.
Akande slips a jab and a cross from Vladimirov.
Akande will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vladimirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Akande.
Fedor Vladimirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vladimirov checks a leg kick.
Akande shoots in for a takedown but Vladimirov shows good takedown defense.
Fedor Vladimirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasim Akande.
Vladimirov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akande shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vladimirov defends it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akande.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov misses with a two punch combination.
Akande throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vladimirov loads up on a big right hand but Akande slips the punch.
Vladimirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akande misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimirov thuds his right hand into Akande's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akande misses with a takedown attempt - Vladimirov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akande!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akande takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akande wants to land a leg kick but Vladimirov is out of range.
Vladimirov is looking to wear down Akande with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vladimirov sprawls well. Vladimirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akande gets slowly back to his feet.
Akande looks for a takedown but Vladimirov sprawls well.
Vladimirov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akande throws a shot from downtown. Vladimirov moves away and avoids it.
Vladimirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akande. Akande obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vladimirov throws a series of punches but Akande moves out of range.
Vladimirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akande wants to slow Vladimirov down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Vladimirov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vladimirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladimirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akande.
Akande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vladimirov scores with a punch to the head.

Vladimirov pushes Akande up against the cage in a clinch.
Akande tries to pull guard but Vladimirov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akande keeps control of Vladimirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vladimirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladimirov tries to break the clinch but Akande is controlling the position.
Akande tries to land a knee to the head but Vladimirov blocks with his arms.
Vladimirov can't find room to land a body shot as Akande controls the action.

Vladimirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladimirov throws a series of punches but Akande moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vladimirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladimirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akande.

Akande drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee asks Akande politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Akande prefers to stall for the moment though.

Akande thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Akande is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vladimirov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akande is looking to take a break and control but Vladimirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akande throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Akande is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vladimirov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Akande gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vladimirov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Akande lets go of the hold and Vladimirov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kasim Akande!
Kasim Akande seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.