SBFC 28 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marquardt Shelmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov has chosen Alisa - Aerobica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Shelmenko
vs
Kolpakov

165 cm
25
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marquardt Shelmenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolpakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Kolpakov lands.
Nice sprawl there from Kolpakov as Shelmenko shoots in.
Marquardt Shelmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelmenko dives in and grabs Kolpakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kolpakov pushes down on Shelmenko's head and hops out.
Kolpakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shelmenko in his tracks.
Shelmenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolpakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelmenko manages to avoid it.
Kolpakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Shelmenko. Shelmenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquardt Shelmenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Shelmenko shoots in for a double leg but Kolpakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shelmenko tries for a takedown but Kolpakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolpakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shelmenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Kolpakov as he connects with a hook.
Kolpakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kolpakov punishes Shelmenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Shelmenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Shelmenko is rocked!
Shelmenko leaves his chin hanging out and Kolpakov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shelmenko crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kolpakov!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Kochergin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogers
vs
Kochergin

190 cm
29
260 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
22
269 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers lands a nice hook to Kochergin's body. Kochergin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kochergin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kochergin scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochergin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kochergin moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochergin dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochergin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochergin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Kochergin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kochergin's head.
Kochergin throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Kochergin does it's job there.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochergin moves away.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin misses with a head kick.
Kochergin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrey Kochergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochergin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kochergin slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers works Kochergin's body with a nice hook.
Kochergin throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers takes a swing at Kochergin's ribcage but misses.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kochergin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kochergin avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Kochergin connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Kochergin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Kochergin.
Rogers throws a hook but Kochergin avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochergin moves away from the strike by Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Kochergin scores with a head kick.
Rogers takes a swing at Kochergin's ribcage but misses.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Kochergin moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Kochergin misses the jab.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Kochergin throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Donk. Kochergin catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.

Jason Rogers's cut is getting worse.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Kochergin saw that one coming.
Kochergin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Rogers.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Rogers misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Kochergin ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Kochergin throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochergin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rogers tries to move into range but Kochergin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Kochergin lands a big uppercut and Rogers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rogers looks OK. Kochergin waves Rogers back to his feet!

Rogers is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Kochergin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kochergin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogers sprawling to the canvas! Rogers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kochergin finish him?!

Jason Rogers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Kochergin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Kochergin dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Kochergin cracks Rogers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rogers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kochergin finish him?
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kochergin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrey Kochergin!
A very excited looking Andrey Kochergin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Mcfee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcfee Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem-Cinderella man. Hill has chosen Its Raining Men as his entrance music. Kenny Hill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcfee Jr
vs
Hill

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

167 cm
27
135 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Mcfee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Hill!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Hill.

Hill manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcfee Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcfee Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcfee Jr has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up.
Hill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Kenny Hill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Mcfee Jr does no damage.
Mcfee Jr is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill clinches with his opponent.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcfee Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcfee Jr wants to break free but Hill has control.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hill pulls Mcfee Jr into guard.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Mcfee Jr from controlling successfully.

Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcfee Jr works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcfee Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcfee Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcfee Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill wants to stand up but Mcfee Jr is controlling him.
Mcfee Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcfee Jr throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to stand up but Mcfee Jr is controlling him.
Mcfee Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Hill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill won't allow Mcfee Jr to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is pushing down on Mcfee Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcfee Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill wants to stand up but Mcfee Jr is controlling the position.
Mcfee Jr is trying to stand up here but Hill is controlling him well.
Hill working over Mcfee Jr with some ground and pound. Mcfee Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill throwing shots but Mcfee Jr is blocking nicely.
Hill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcfee Jr defending well though.
Hill tries to stand and escape but Mcfee Jr is controlling the position.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hill is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcfee Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hill wants to stand but Mcfee Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcfee Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Hill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcfee Jr.
A punch combination from Mcfee Jr misses.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcfee Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hill moves into the clinch successfully.

Hill breaks the clinch.

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

Hill gets control of Mcfee Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Hill is looking for a triangle but Mcfee Jr pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcfee Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is pulling down on Mcfee Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcfee Jr, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Hill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfee Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenny Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfee Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfee Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill wants to stand but Mcfee Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenny Hill wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfee Jr. No joy for Hill on that attempt.

Hill instigates a clinch.
Mcfee Jr wants to break free but Hill has control.
Mcfee Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcfee Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Sean Mcfee Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Hill.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcfee Jr prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants a takedown.
Hill tries to pull guard but Mcfee Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcfee Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill is trying to drag Mcfee Jr to the mat but Mcfee Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill has Mcfee Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcfee Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcfee Jr prevents it.
Mcfee Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcfee Jr can't break the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Mcfee Jr manages to get underhooks.

Mcfee Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcfee Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hill dives in and grabs Mcfee Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfee Jr pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Mcfee Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfee Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sean Mcfee Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcfee Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill tries to clinch but Mcfee Jr is having none of it.
Mcfee Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Mcfee Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sean Mcfee Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfee Jr swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfee Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Mcfee Jr. Those never looked like landing.

Hill moves into range and clinches up with Mcfee Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Hill 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hill rushes Mcfee Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill has Mcfee Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Mcfee Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hill has Mcfee Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcfee Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hill wants a takedown.

Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcfee Jr misses with a double jab.

Hill darts in and clinches Mcfee Jr up against the cage.
Mcfee Jr is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcfee Jr down to the mat. Mcfee Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sean Mcfee Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Hill.
Mcfee Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfee Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mcfee Jr tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Mcfee Jr misses with a double jab.

Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcfee Jr gets underhooks to prevent Hill's takedown attempt.
Hill jumps guard but Mcfee Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr wants to break free but Hill has control.
Hill keeps control of Mcfee Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcfee Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcfee Jr tries to clinch
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Mcfee Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcfee Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill is looking to clinch but Mcfee Jr is avoiding it.

Hill pushes Mcfee Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfee Jr is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcfee Jr down to the mat. Mcfee Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcfee Jr misses with a combination
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcfee Jr is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a left to the body.
Mcfee Jr throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Mcfee Jr, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Mcfee Jr against the cage but Mcfee Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Hill clinches up with Mcfee Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hill pulls guard successfully.

Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcfee Jr is aware though and is defending well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hill. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcfee Jr is working Hill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hill working for a triangle but Mcfee Jr defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcfee Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcfee Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcfee Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcfee Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill pulls Mcfee Jr in to control the position.
Mcfee Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcfee Jr defends well.
Mcfee Jr throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcfee Jr is controlling him.

Mcfee Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill wants to stand up but Mcfee Jr is controlling him.
Kenny Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcfee Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hill working for a triangle but Mcfee Jr defends it easily.

Hill working for a triangle but Mcfee Jr defends it easily.
Sean Mcfee Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcfee Jr defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Hill!
Kenny Hill really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jager Statsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitrtiy Koschelev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Statsy
vs
Koschelev

180 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

178 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jager Statsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitrtiy Koschelev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koschelev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Statsy counters with a stiff right hand.
Koschelev just misses with a punch to the body.
Statsy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koschelev.
Some wild striking there from Koschelev.

Statsy closes the distance and clinches.
Koschelev is trying to break the clinch but Statsy is controlling him.
Koschelev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Statsy has him pressed against the cage.
Koschelev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Statsy has him pressed against the cage.
Statsy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koschelev's efforts to push away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Statsy.
Koschelev staying out of range there.
Statsy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koschelev.
Koschelev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koschelev stalks Statsy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Statsy's face. Statsy staggers backwards, shaken.
Koschelev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Statsy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Statsy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koschelev throws a one two combo.

Statsy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Statsy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koschelev looks winded!
Koschelev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Statsy counter with a right hand.
Statsy ducks under a wild hook from Koschelev.
A leg kick checked by Koschelev.
Koschelev throws a right and a left that Statsy avoids nicely.
Statsy shoots in for a takedown but Koschelev shows good takedown defense.
Koschelev throws a left and a right that both miss

and Statsy counters by clinching up.
Statsy tries to break free but Koschelev pushes him back against the cage.

Koschelev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Statsy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koschelev to the mat. Koschelev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Statsy seems to have got his legs back now.
Koschelev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statsy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Statsy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Statsy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statsy lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Statsy stands up from Koschelev's guard - Statsy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Statsy digs a good body shot into Koschelev's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev misses with a wild combination.
Statsy shoots in and drives through. Koschelev sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Koschelev. Those never looked like landing.
Statsy avoids the head kick by Koschelev.
Statsy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koschelev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Statsy drives through and clinches with Koschelev against the cage.
Koschelev tries to break free but Statsy pushes him back against the cage.
Statsy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jager Statsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Statsy is trying to break the clinch but Koschelev is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev tries to circle away but Statsy has him pinned against the cage.
Koschelev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Statsy breaks from the clinch.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Statsy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koschelev pinned against the cage. Koschelev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koschelev throws a head kick but Statsy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Statsy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koschelev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koschelev tries a head kick but it misses.
Koschelev misses with a series of wild punches.
Statsy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Statsy connects with a right hand. Koschelev shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Koschelev.
Koschelev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koschelev misses with the combination.
Statsy scores with the left hand. Koschelev knows he should have avoided that one.
Statsy misses with a body kick.
Koschelev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koschelev is breathing heavily.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Statsy has closed the distance and engaged Koschelev in a clinch.
Koschelev can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koschelev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Statsy has him pressed against the cage.
Koschelev is trying to break the clinch but Statsy has him pressed against the cage.
Koschelev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Statsy has him pressed against the cage.
Koschelev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Statsy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Statsy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koschelev sprawls well. Koschelev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Statsy gets slowly back to his feet.
Statsy fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koschelev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Statsy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Statsy moves out of range easily.
Statsy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koschelev is out of range and Statsy settles back down.
Statsy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jager Statsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Statsy avoids the head kick by Koschelev.
Koschelev misses with a right hand
and Statsy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koschelev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statsy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koschelev.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koschelev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koschelev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koschelev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Statsy throws a sloppy head kick and Koschelev moves out of range easily.
Statsy throws a sloppy head kick and Koschelev moves out of range easily.
Statsy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Statsy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Statsy misses with a series of wild punches.
Koschelev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Statsy.
A head kick misses from Koschelev.
Jager Statsy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Statsy.
Koschelev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koschelev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Statsy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koschelev misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Statsy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koschelev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koschelev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Statsy finds it's way through Koschelev's defenses.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Statsy moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Statsy takes the fight into the clinch.

Statsy manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jager Statsy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Koschelev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koschelev there as he acknowledges the shot.

Koschelev connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Statsy to the floor! Koschelev dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statsy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Statsy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koschelev 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 Statsy.
Statsy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koschelev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Statsy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statsy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koschelev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Statsy is looking for a triangle but Koschelev pushes his legs off easily.
Statsy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Statsy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Statsy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koschelev is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statsy trying to control the position.

Statsy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koschelev passes into half guard.
Statsy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Statsy controls Koschelev momentarily but Koschelev frees himself.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Statsy has his foot on Koschelev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koschelev works his way back into a safe position though.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jager Statsy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Statsy pulls Koschelev in to control the position.
Statsy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koschelev is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Statsy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koschelev defends it easily.
Statsy has control of Koschelev's left arm, preventing Koschelev from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Statsy is trying to control the position but Koschelev postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jager Statsy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Statsy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jager Statsy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ivanova
vs
Henry

183 cm
26
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
30
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
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, Happy Henry!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws a low kick but Ivanova moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Ivanova.
Ivanova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henry misses with a two punch combination.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henry throws a series of punches but Ivanova avoids them all with ease.
Henry misses with a low kick as Ivanova jumps back.
Henry scores with a punch to the head.
Henry needs to keep his hands up - Ivanova had a free shot at his head there.
Happy Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ivanova gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henry taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanova throws a strike but Henry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henry manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanova misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivanova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanova has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Vladmir Ivanova has been cut.
Ivanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Henry tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ivanova gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanova in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henry is trying to buck Ivanova off.
Ivanova trying to control the position but Henry is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ivanova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivanova throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ivanova in side control, throwing shots but Henry defends.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ivanova scores with a couple of short elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henry is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanova fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanova prevents Henry from escaping the position.
Ivanova working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova tries to pass to full mount but Henry defends it.
Ivanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry is trying to stand.
Ivanova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
Ivanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanova prevents Henry from improving his position.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Ivanova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Ivanova's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanova circles away.
Ivanova scores with a hook to the body. Henry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Ivanova throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Ivanova swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Ivanova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Ivanova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Ivanova swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Happy Henry seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Henry has Ivanova up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Ivanova's head.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanova is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ivanova is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Happy Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Henry lands.

Henry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
Henry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanova is defending well for now.
Ivanova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanova looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Ivanova stuns Henry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has Ivanova backing up. Ivanova nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.

Ivanova is rocked!
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!
Ivanova loses concentration momentarily and Henry pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ivanova crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Henry finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Happy Henry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaff Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terra comes into the arena with Imagine Dragons - Radioactive blaring out of the sound system. Gaff Terra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Terra
vs
Hicks

189 cm
20
201 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaff Terra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terra's waist but Terra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hicks off to one side.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks drops his hands momentarily and Terra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Terra has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch.

Terra breaks from the clinch.
Terra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terra wants it to stay on the feet.
Terra misses with a few strikes there.
Terra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hicks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaff Terra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hicks.
Terra throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Terra. That snapped Hicks's head back.

Hicks is rocked!
Terra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra throws a low kick, looking for Hicks's leg but Hicks calmly moves out of range.
Terra misses with a two punch combination.
Terra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terra throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hicks tries to clinch
and Terra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Terra finish him?
No joy there for Terra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hicks seems to have recovered his senses.

Hicks has Terra up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terra lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terra managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.

Terra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Terra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hicks closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Hicks can't break the clinch.
Hicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Terra connects with a nice cross there... Hicks is looking wobbly and Terra recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hicks to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Terra jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gaff Terra!
Gaff Terra retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Gaff Terra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.