SPFT 37: Xxx vs. Tokill PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio has chosen Metallica Enter Sandman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jose
vs
Minonzio

198 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jose tries to sprawl but Minonzio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Minonzio works his way into full mount!

Minonzio working for a guillotine from mount but Jose is in no mood to give up.

Minonzio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jose turns into him and now he's in Minonzio's guard.
Jose trying to control but Minonzio is working from the bottom.
Minonzio wants to get back to his feet but Jose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Minonzio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Jose clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose avoiding damage as Minonzio throws knees to the body.

Minonzio jumps guard and drags Jose to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Minonzio pushes Jose off and scrambles back to his feet.
Minonzio tries to clinch there but Jose circles away.
Minonzio moves in looking to clinch but Jose pushes him off.

Minonzio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

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

Minonzio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jose is now in Minonzio's guard. A big mistake from Minonzio there, giving up the dominant position!
Jose prevents Minonzio from getting back to his feet.
Jose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Minonzio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Minonzio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jose is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jose blocks it with crossed arms.
Minonzio jumps guard but Jose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Minonzio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jose.
Minonzio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jose walks away with a smile on his face. Minonzio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Minonzio.
Minonzio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jose swivels and escapes.
Matteo Minonzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minonzio looks gassed!
Jose tries to clinch there but Minonzio circles away.
Minonzio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jose keeps the fight on the outside.
Minonzio shoots in looking for a takedown. Jose tries to sprawl out of it but Minonzio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Minonzio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minonzio lands in his opponent's guard.
Jose wants to get back to his feet but Minonzio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minonzio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minonzio has Jose in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minonzio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jose is controlling him.
Jose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minonzio wants to stand up but Jose is controlling him.
Minonzio keeping moving, preventing Jose from controlling successfully.
Minonzio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jose gets to his feet - Minonzio follows without any prompting.
Jose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minonzio avoids it really well and circles away.
Minonzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minonzio is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jose. No joy for Minonzio on that attempt.
Jose keeps the fight on the outside.

Minonzio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jose gets underhooks to prevent Minonzio's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jose blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minonzio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jose's efforts to push away.
Minonzio jumps guard but Jose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Minonzio misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Minonzio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Minonzio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minonzio shoots for a takedown but Jose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Minonzio trying desperately to get to his feet.

Minonzio bucks up and throws Jose to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Minonzio wants to clinch up but Jose keeps it at a distance.
Minonzio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jose sprawls well. Jose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minonzio gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Minonzio.
Jose scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Jose throws a combination. Minonzio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Minonzio is breathing heavily.
Minonzio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minonzio thinking.
Minonzio wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose shoots for a double leg takedown but Minonzio sprawls well. He's pushed Jose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minonzio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minonzio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jose avoids it really well and circles away.
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Minonzio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minonzio.
Minonzio tries to clinch up

and Jose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Minonzio!
Minonzio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Jose get's back to his feet.

Jose drops Minonzio with a beautiful combination! Minonzio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jose is looking for the KO!

Minonzio is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jose dives in and scores a takedown into Minonzio's guard.
Minonzio is still in real trouble! Can Jose finish him?
Minonzio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jose is working Minonzio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jose wants to control from the top but Minonzio keeps moving.
Jose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jose won't allow Minonzio to get back to his feet.
Jose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jose prevents Minonzio from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minonzio's head.
Jose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minonzio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minonzio seems to have recovered his senses.
Jose wants to control from the top but Minonzio keeps moving.
Jose stops Minonzio from standing up.
Jose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minonzio has his feet on Jose's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson Jose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Minonzio trying desperately to get to his feet.
Minonzio tries to buck Jose off but Jose takes his back!
Minonzio takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Jose patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minonzio has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Minonzio trying to get back to his feet but Jose is in full control for now.

Jose is looking for the choke from the back position but Minonzio is controlling his hands well.
Minonzio wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jose looking for the RNC.
Minonzio looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jose lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Minonzio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jose circles away.

Minonzio has Jose up against the cage in a clinch.

Jose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Minonzio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jose is controlling him well.
Jackson Jose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minonzio keeps working.
Minonzio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jose connects with a decent elbow.
Jose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Minonzio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Minonzio is trying to buck Jose off.
Minonzio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jose lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Minonzio is pushing Jose's head away, looking to escape. Jose manages to hold on to the position though.

Jose decides to stand up, so the ref orders Minonzio to his feet.

Minonzio tries to sprawl but Jose drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jose stands up from half guard.
Minonzio moves in looking to clinch but Jose pushes him off.
Minonzio tries for a takedown but Jose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minonzio shoots in for a takedown but Jose shows good takedown defense.
Jackson Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Minonzio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Minonzio tries to clinch up
and Jose counters with a head kick.
Jose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minonzio pinned against the cage. Minonzio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minonzio is fending him off so far but Jose persists. Nope, Minonzio circles away and we're back to standing.
Jose leaves Minonzio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose misses with a two punch combination.
Minonzio shoots in and drives through. Jose sprawls well.

Jose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minonzio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jose is in Minonzio's guard.
Jose won't allow Minonzio to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minonzio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minonzio tries to land a knee to the head but Jose blocks with his arms.
Minonzio can't get the takedown.
Jose tries to pull guard but Minonzio won't allow it.
Minonzio misses with a knee strike.
Minonzio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jose wants to get back to striking at distance but Minonzio won't allow it.
Jose is trying to break free.
Minonzio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Minonzio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Minonzio jumps guard but Jose stands there with Minonzio around his waist. Minonzio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jose's efforts to push away.
Minonzio looking to throw knees to the head but Jose is blocking nicely.
Minonzio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minonzio fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Minonzio to the ground. Jose is now in Minonzio's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose trying to control the position from guard on top but Minonzio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jose stands up from Minonzio's guard - Jose perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Minonzio has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jose 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jose!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Stand Alone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alone
vs
Me

190 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
186 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stand Alone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belo Me!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Alone coming out on top.
Alone throws a lazy uppercut
and Me finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Me slips a jab from Alone.

Me bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Me tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alone tries to bench press Me off him but Me keeps the position.

Me stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Me blocks a head kick by Alone.

Me gets a double leg takedown into Alone's guard.
Alone keeping moving, preventing Me from controlling successfully.

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

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

Alone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Alone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Me is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alone.

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

Me has hold of Alone's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Alone seems comfortable defending it but Me has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Alone is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Alone is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Me couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Belo Me!
An out of breath Belo Me thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robyn Fenty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Lee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fenty
vs
Lee

176 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robyn Fenty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fenty.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenty plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fenty slips a jab from Lee.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenty tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenty throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.
Fenty throws a head kick that misses.
Fenty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Fenty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Fenty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head shot. Fenty uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Fenty blocks nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenty is retaining full guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Fenty blocks nicely.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fenty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee stands up over Fenty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Fenty has wrist control.
Lee postures up in Fenty's guard and throws a big left but Fenty blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fenty keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenty is retaining full guard.
Lee postures up in Fenty's guard and throws a big left but Fenty blocks it.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee passes Fenty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Fenty's hands, connecting with Fenty's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fenty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee avoids the head kick by Fenty.
Lee blocks a head kick by Fenty.
Fenty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fenty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a hook. Fenty ducked under it nicely.
Fenty throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Fenty saw that one coming.
Fenty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Fenty misses with a head kick.

Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Fenty's guard.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee grinds an elbow into Fenty's temple.
Lee throws an elbow but Fenty slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fenty dodges the ground and pound from Lee.
Lee working the body and head with strikes.
Lee throws an elbow but Fenty slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fenty to see if he's OK.

Lee in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fenty is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookins has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Cappo
vs
Brookins

180 cm
24
140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

183 cm
22
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

Hopkins Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Cappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brookins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cappo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonathan Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brookins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cappo counters with a two punch combo.
Cappo slips under a jab from Brookins.
Cappo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brookins.
Cappo swinging wildly here.
Brookins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brookins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cappo swats away the attempt to clinch by Brookins.
Cappo throws a series of punches but Brookins moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins takes a swing at Cappo's ribcage but misses.
Cappo walks into a straight right hand from Brookins.
Brookins misses with an uppercut
and Cappo counters with a one-two to the body.
Brookins tests Cappo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cappo.

Brookins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cappo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cappo looking to control.

Cappo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brookins defends it easily.
Cappo wants to sweep here but Brookins controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins postures up in Cappo's guard and throws a big left but Cappo blocks it.

Cappo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brookins passes into side control.
Cappo is trying to buck Brookins off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brookins tries to score with some ground and pound. Cappo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Brookins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brookins working the ground and pound from side control.
Cappo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo struggling a bit here.
Cappo is looking for a sweep.
Cappo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cappo struggling a bit here.
Cappo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cappo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins cracks Cappo with a big right hand but Cappo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cappo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cappo struggling a bit here.
Cappo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cappo tries to buck Brookins off but Brookins is having none of it.
Cappo is pushing Brookins's head away, looking to escape. Brookins manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Cappo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Cappo misses.
Cappo misses with an uppercut

and Brookins counters with a takedown into side control.
Cappo taking a bit of punishment here - Brookins scoring with strikes.
Cappo can't do much from the bottom here.
Cappo gets back to half guard.
Cappo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cappo trying to get back to full guard but Brookins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cappo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Brookins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cappo?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brookins landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Brookins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cappo is looking to improve his position but Brookins isn't that keen on the idea.
Cappo wants to control but Brookins is having none of it.
Brookins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cappo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cappo regains half guard.
Cappo is trying to control but can't.
Brookins throwing shots but Cappo is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cappo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cappo is controlling Brookins's trapped leg to prevent Brookins from advancing to side control.
Cappo missing with punches from the bottom.
Cappo wants to get back to full guard.
Brookins is thwarting Cappo's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brookins connects with a nice short shot to Cappo's temple.
Brookins prevents Cappo from improving his position.
Cappo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brookins prevents Cappo from standing back up.
Cappo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brookins lands a couple of digs.

Cappo is looking for a triangle here but Brookins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brookins is controlling him well.
Brookins lands a few punches from side control.
Cappo dodges the ground and pound from Brookins.
Cappo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cappo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Cappo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brookins controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Brookins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Brookins shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Cappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brookins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brookins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brookins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Brookins.
Brookins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cappo is looking to clinch but Brookins is avoiding it.
Brookins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cappo is out of range and Brookins settles back down.
Cappo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brookins swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins scores with the left hand. Cappo knows he should have avoided that one.
Brookins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cappo's head.
Nice shot lands for Brookins.
Ray Cappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Cappo.
Brookins tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Brookins misses its intended target.
Cappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ray Cappo is winning the standup battle so far.
Brookins with a nice cross.
Cappo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cappo circles away.
Ray Cappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brookins. Cappo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cappo throws a combination. Brookins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cappo needs to keep his hands up - Brookins had a free shot at his head there.
Brookins doesn't manage to clinch there - Cappo circles away.
Brookins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cappo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Brookins misses.
Cappo blocks a jab.
Brookins misses the shot to the body.
Cappo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cappo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brookins somewhat.
Ray Cappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Brookins.
Brookins keeps the fight on the outside.
Cappo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cappo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brookins.
Brookins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brookins staying out of range there.
Brookins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Brookins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cappo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brookins's best efforts.
Cappo has hold of Brookins's hands but Brookins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Brookins is trying to work for a kimura but Cappo is defending well.
Cappo trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cappo actively working from the bottom here.
Cappo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brookins scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brookins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Brookins!
Jonathan Brookins very nearly forgot to thank Hopkins Athletics amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piter Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tokill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xxx
vs
Tokill

190 cm
27
211 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piter Xxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tokill!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tokill.
Xxx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tokill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Xxx's guard now.
Tokill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tokill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Xxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tokill scoring with some ground and pound.

Xxx working for a triangle but Tokill defends it easily.
Tokill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xxx is keeping the position for now.

Xxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokill is aware though and is defending well.

Tokill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokill has managed to get both his arms back between Xxx's legs - danger averted.
Tokill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xxx's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tokill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xxx keeping moving, preventing Tokill from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tokill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tokill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tokill wants to control but Xxx is keeping him busy.
Xxx struggling a bit here.
Tokill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tokill in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xxx is trying to control Tokill's posture but Tokill avoids it.
Xxx is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tokill connects with a decent elbow.
Tokill looks up at the clock and then as Xxx takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tokill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tokill trying to control the action but Xxx is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xxx tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tokill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tokill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Xxx to see if he's OK.
Tokill trying to control the position but Xxx is working away.
Tokill is working Xxx over with some ground and pound from side control.

Tokill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Tokill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xxx struggling a bit here.
Xxx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xxx trying to mount his opponent but Tokill defends it.
Tokill gets full guard.
Tokill wants to sweep but no luck.
Tokill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tokill looking to control.
Tokill wants to sweep but no luck.
Xxx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xxx is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokill is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Tokill shoots in and bounces Xxx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Xxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokill trying to control but Xxx is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Tokill dominated that round.
That's time! Xxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Xxx shoots for a double leg takedown but Tokill sprawls well. He's pushed Xxx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xxx doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tokill moves into the clinch.

Tokill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xxx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokill avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piter Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xxx misses with a takedown

and Tokill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tokill.
Tokill stalling against the cage.

Xxx gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tokill manages to get to full guard.
Ivan Tokill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tokill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tokill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xxx is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokill has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xxx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xxx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tokill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xxx defends well.

Xxx drops back looking for a leg! Tokill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tokill manages to kick Xxx off! Xxx jumps back into Tokill's guard.
Tokill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xxx.
Xxx throws a big right hand that misses.
Xxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tokill controls Xxx momentarily but Xxx frees himself.
Xxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xxx won't allow Tokill to sweep him here.
Xxx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokill keeping moving, preventing Xxx from controlling successfully.

Tokill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Tokill wants to control from the top but Xxx keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokill pushing down on Xxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Xxx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tokill pulls his head out easily.
Tokill lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokill drops an elbow to the side of Xxx's head.
Xxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tokill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tokill's back!
Tokill is in bad spot here.
Xxx is trying to stick to Tokill's back but Tokill is turning into Xxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tokill.

Xxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Xxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Xxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokill is aware though and is defending well.

Xxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tokill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tokill landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tokill is in close to Xxx's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tokill lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tokill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tokill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xxx keeping moving, preventing Tokill from controlling successfully.

Tokill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tokill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xxx trying to control the position.
Xxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tokill controls the pace.

Xxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tokill passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tokill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xxx defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Tokill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Xxx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt - Tokill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xxx tries for a takedown but Tokill circles away easily

and Tokill counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piter Xxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xxx tries for a takedown but Tokill manages to get underhooks.
Tokill connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tokill.
Tokill lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tokill.

Tokill breaks from the clinch.
Xxx doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tokill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tokill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xxx keeping moving, preventing Tokill from controlling successfully.
Tokill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tokill wants to control from the top but Xxx keeps moving.

Tokill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tokill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tokill wants to control from the top but Xxx keeps moving.
Tokill tries to free his leg and advance position but Xxx is retaining full guard.
Tokill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokill throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokill wants to control from the top but Xxx keeps moving.

Xxx has his foot on Tokill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokill works his way back into a safe position though.
Tokill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Xxx working for a triangle but Tokill defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tokill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokill trying to control the position from guard on top but Xxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Xxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Xxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokill is aware though and is defending well.
Tokill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokill lands a couple of elbows.
Tokill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokill with a nice head shot there.
Tokill trying to control but Xxx is working from the bottom.
Tokill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tokill lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Xxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tokill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tokill is working Xxx over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tokill is in close to Xxx's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Xxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tokill defends it easily.
Tokill landing with the ground and pound.
Xxx keeping moving, preventing Tokill from controlling successfully.

Tokill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokill lands a couple of digs.

Xxx looking for a guillotine here but Tokill defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Xxx is looking for a triangle but Tokill pushes his legs off easily.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tokill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tokill 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Tokill!
Ivan Tokill really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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