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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Toepfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Clinton
vs
Toepfer

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Toepfer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toepfer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clinton's waist but Clinton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toepfer off to one side.

Clinton looking to score a takedown here. Toepfer is defending well but Clinton drives through and ends up in Toepfer's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Toepfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clinton.
Toepfer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clinton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clinton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Toepfer is looking for a kimura but Clinton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toepfer to get the leverage.
Toepfer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toepfer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toepfer seems to be working for a kimura but Clinton defends the submission attempt.
Clinton is looking to improve his position.
Toepfer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toepfer is trying to control. Clinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toepfer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Toepfer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toepfer is trying to control the action in half guard but Clinton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Toepfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Clinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clinton gets full guard.
Clinton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toepfer manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toepfer is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clinton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Toepfer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Toepfer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton tries to improve position but can't.
Toepfer wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clinton is looking for a sweep.
Clinton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Toepfer landing strikes.

Clinton is rocked!
A big shot lands for Toepfer! That's hurt Clinton! Will he recover? Toepfer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Toepfer!
Paul Toepfer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevon Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brogden comes to the ring accompanied by "The Bleeding" Five Finger Death Punch. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brogden
vs
Martin

175 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Brogden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevon Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Brogden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brogden tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Billy Brogden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Martin dives in and scores a takedown into Brogden's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Brogden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brogden has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
Brogden keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Brogden is keeping the position.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brogden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Brogden has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin won't allow Brogden to sweep him here.
Brogden is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Brogden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Martin is trying to keep Brogden in close.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brogden is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevon Martin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brogden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brogden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Brogden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brogden fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Brogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogden doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a right hand that Brogden ducks under and follows up with a left that Brogden also avoids with ease.

Brogden rushes Martin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Brogden has him pressed against the ropes.
Brogden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin prevents a body shot from Brogden.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brogden gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Brogden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Brogden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martin's face.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Brogden has him pressed against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brogden lands a shoulder strike.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Brogden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brogden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brogden prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Brogden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Brogden won't allow it.

Brogden manages to pull guard.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brogden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brogden trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.

Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Martin reverses the position - he's now on top in Brogden's guard.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brogden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Brogden wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin advances to half guard.
Martin throwing shots but Brogden is blocking nicely.
Martin wants to stand up but Brogden manages to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevon Martin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brogden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin leaves Brogden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Brogden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Brogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brogden ducks right into an uppercut from Martin.
Brogden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Brogden moved out of range nicely.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brogden circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Brogden moved away.
Brogden tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.

Brogden clinches.
Brogden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brogden is keeping busy.
Brogden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Brogden throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Brogden throws a head punch that misses.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Brogden keeps him there for the moment.
Brogden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brogden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brogden has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brogden.
Brogden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Brogden keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Brogden fails to land.
Brogden looking to slow down the pace here.
Brogden tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Brogden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brogden has him pressed against the ropes.
Brogden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but Brogden won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brogden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Brogden has the dominant position.
Martin wants to break free but Brogden has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Brogden has the dominant position.
Brogden scores with a hook to the body.

Brogden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin throws a series of punches but Brogden moves out of range.
Trevon Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brogden.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brogden circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Brogden is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brogden.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Brogden's shoulder, as Brogden tries to avoid the shot.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Brogden shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogden ducks under a wild hook from Martin.

Brogden drives through and clinches with Martin against the ropes.
Martin being controlled against the ropes.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brogden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Brogden fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brogden lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Brogden struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Brogden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brogden shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Brogden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Martin gets tackled into the ropes by Brogden. Brogden maintains the clinch.
Brogden is stalling here.
Martin blocks a body shot from Brogden.
Martin tries to circle away but Brogden has him pinned against the ropes.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin is trying to break free.
Martin tries to circle away but Brogden has him pinned against the ropes.

Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brogden moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Brogden.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Brogden has double underhooks.
Billy Brogden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Brogden.
Martin wants to get back to striking at distance but Brogden won't allow it.
Brogden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
A nice left hand lands by Brogden.
Brogden misses with a punch to the body.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brogden prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Martin prevents a body shot from Brogden.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Brogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin avoiding damage as Brogden throws knees to the body.
Brogden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brogden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Brogden tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Brogden to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brogden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brogden pulls guard successfully.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin content to control rather than advance.
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. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Brogden's temple.
Martin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brogden.
Martin stops Brogden from getting back to his feet.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brogden is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
Martin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brogden is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brogden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brogden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.

Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brogden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Brogden's legs - danger averted.
Trevon Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brogden is looking to stand up but Martin isn't so interested in that idea.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brogden is trying to keep Martin in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Martin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brogden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brogden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brogden!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is looking for a sweep.

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 Billy Brogden.
I think Brogden 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trevon Martin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CJ Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Geist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rose
vs
Geist

173 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Geist!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Geist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Geist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geist lands a head kick!
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geist circles away.
Geist throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose shoots in but Geist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist throws a nice head kick!
Geist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Geist sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose scores with a leg kick.
Rose avoids the head kick by Geist.
Geist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose tries to work over Geist's front leg with a kick but Geist checks it.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose throws a front kick aimed at Geist's knee but Geist avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geist tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose thows a leg kick but Geist checks it
and Geist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Geist misses with a head kick.
Geist throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Geist.
Geist tries a head kick but it misses.
Geist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rose wants to clinch up but Geist keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to clinch
and Geist counters with a head kick.
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Geist saw it coming and moves away.
Geist misses with a head kick.
Rose is looking to clinch but Geist is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Geist.
Rose gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Geist counters with an outside leg kick.
Geist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose throws a leg kick
and Geist counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Geist shows good takedown defense.
Geist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Rose is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rose blocks a head kick by Geist.
Geist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Geist.
Geist tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Geist avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Geist misses with a head kick.
Rose looks to throw a body kick
and Geist counters with an outside leg kick.
Rose wants to clinch.
Rose dives in and grabs Geist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geist pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Geist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geist throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose tries for a takedown but Geist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rose blocks a head kick by Geist.
Geist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose avoids the head kick by Geist.
Geist tries a head kick but it misses.
Geist throws a sloppy head kick
and Rose counters with a body kick that stops Geist in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Geist finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Geist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Geist as he jumps to the side.
Geist throws a head kick that misses.
Geist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rose clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but Geist gets an underhook and turns Rose into the ropes.
Geist misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geist is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rose tries to pull guard but Geist forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

Geist breaks the clinch.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Geist scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geist moves out of range of the body kick.
Geist scores with a head kick. Rose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Geist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geist throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Geist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Geist throws a head kick that misses.
Rose blocks a head kick by Geist.
Geist throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Geist throws a lazy head kick

and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose.
Geist controlling the action here for a moment.
Rose prevents Geist from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Geist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rose avoids the head kick by Geist.
Geist misses with a body kick.
Rose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Geist counters with a low kick, right behind Rose 's knee.
Geist throws a head kick that misses
and Rose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Geist's knee momentarily.

Rose clinches with his opponent.
Geist prevents Rose from breaking the clinch.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Geist manages to break the clinch.
Geist throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose motions for Geist to come forward. Rose throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose avoids the head kick by Geist.
Rose swings for the body but Geist moves out of range.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Geist throws a head kick that misses.
CJ Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geist swivels and escapes.
Geist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Viktor Geist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose avoids the head kick by Geist.
Rose tries to clinch up but Geist circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geist scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose tries to clinch there but Geist circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Geist!
Rose throws a leg kick but Geist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Geist throws a front kick that sends Rose stumbling back into the ropes.
Rose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Geist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rose's knee momentarily.
Geist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Geist. Rose shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Geist.
Rose tries to clinch up but Geist circles away and keeps his distance.
Geist throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose avoids the head kick by Geist.
Geist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Geist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Geist counters with a head kick. That will keep Rose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geist misses with a head kick.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geist throws a head kick that half lands.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rose takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geist throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geist tries a head kick but it misses.
CJ Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose throws a head kick but Geist moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Geist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Geist winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Geist!
Viktor Geist 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Joe
vs
Gradon

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flash Gradon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe connects with a high kick.

It looks like Flash Gradon has been cut.
Joe has his takedown stuffed

and Gradon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gradon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gradon trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gradon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gradon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gradon throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gradon throwing strikes but missing.
Gradon is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gradon trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gradon throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gradon's guard. Nice move by Joe!
Joe is breathing heavily.
Gradon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
Gradon connects with a couple of short punches.
Gradon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe working a defensive guard here.

Gradon drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Gradon off! Gradon jumps back into Joe's guard.
Gradon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gradon chips away with some ground and pound.
Gradon throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gradon with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradon lands a couple of elbows.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Gradon from controlling successfully.
Gradon is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gradon distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gradon is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gradon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gradon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gradon distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gradon looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joe wants to stand but Gradon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradon managing to control the position.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gradon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gradon on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gradon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Joe.
Gradon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe leaves Gradon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gradon's head.
Gradon takes a head kick and keeps coming.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Joe enables Gradon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gradon is one step ahead there.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gradon postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Gradon is proving a slippery customer.
Flash Gradon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe has momentary wrist control but Gradon slips an elbow through the middle.
Gradon wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Gradon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gradon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gradon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gradon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gradon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gradon trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradon working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gradon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gradon trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Gradon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gradon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gradon throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Gradon trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradon throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Gradon trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gradon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gradon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gradon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gradon lands a couple of digs.
Gradon stays in close to Joe's body and controls the position.
Gradon is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gradon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gradon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Gradon distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gradon working some strikes from top position.

Joe is rocked!
Gradon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Joe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gradon works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.

Gradon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.

Gradon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joe!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gradon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Gradon is trying to get an arm triangle but Joe is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flash Gradon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flash Gradon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gradon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe misses with the combination.
Gradon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gradon blocks a head kick by Joe.
A left and a right from Joe both land. Nice combination.
Gradon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Gradon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.

Gradon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gradon postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gradon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gradon landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gradon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gradon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gradon throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Gradon lands a couple of elbows.
Flash Gradon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gradon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pat Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe lands with a slapping head kick.

Gradon gets a takedown into half guard.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Gradon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Flash Gradon wasn't active enough on the ground.

Joe gets caught napping as Gradon dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Gradon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gradon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Gradon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Havener is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Havener

188 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
164 lbs
5 - 11 - 3

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cock Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Havener has Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage as Havener throws knees to the body.
Havener lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Havener manages to get underhooks.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cock Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havener is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Havener is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Havener avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Havener.
Havener scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havener wants to stall.
Havener throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson avoiding damage as Havener throws knees to the body.
Havener looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Havener tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Havener is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Havener.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Havener landing knees to the head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Havener throws knees to the body.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Havener leaning against his opponent.
Havener misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to drag Havener to the mat but Havener just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Havener obliges.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Havener misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Havener utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Havener, against the ropes.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Havener prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Havener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havener scores with a knee to the head.
Havener using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Havener pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Havener wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Havener slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Havener fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havener wants to clinch.
Johnson shoots in but Havener avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Havener scores with a punch to the head.

Havener closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Havener has Johnson pushed against the ropes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Havener manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Havener pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Havener manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Havener lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Havener manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havener putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
A short left from Havener.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Havener prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Havener.
Havener using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Havener tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Havener tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Havener stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Havener wants it to stay on the feet.
Cock Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havener fails in his attempt to clinch.
Havener tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havener throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havener tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havener to the ground. Havener escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cock Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Havener counters with a stiff right hand.
Havener tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Havener clinches up against the ropes.
Havener is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havener using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Havener scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havener connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Havener.
Havener tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Havener.
Havener landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Havener lands a nice knee to the body.
Havener lands a nice elbow.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Havener.
Havener lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Havener working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Havener lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Havener wants a takedown.
Havener digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havener with a knee to the head.
Havener has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havener has Johnson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Havener gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Havener is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Havener lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Havener connects with a knee to the head.
Havener wants to stall.
Havener lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havener lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havener throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havener pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Havener lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Havener obliges.
Havener unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Havener scores a nice knee to the body.
Havener crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Havener lands a nice knee to the body.
Havener landing knees to the body.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Havener after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havener landing knees to the body.
Havener working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Havener crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Havener lands a knee to the head.
Havener lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to drag Havener to the mat but Havener just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Havener landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Havener.
Havener working Johnson over with knees to the body.

Havener pulls Johnson into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Havener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Havener looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson stops Havener from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Havener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Havener's guard.

Havener escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.

Havener is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson stops Havener from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson stands up over Havener, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Havener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Havener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Havener can do anything to dispel that myth.

Havener throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Havener's head.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson distracts Havener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.

Havener is rocked!
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Havener is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson postures up.
Johnson distracts Havener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Havener felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Johnson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Havener can't hide his disappointment, as Johnson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cock Johnson!
Cock Johnson is the new lightweight champion!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fook Yue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov comes to the ring accompanied by Alisa - Aerobica. Nikolai Kolpakov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kolpakov
vs
Yue

178 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

169 cm
24
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fook Yue!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kolpakov. Yue shrugs it off though.
Kolpakov connects with a body shot that sends Yue's belly button to the back.
Yue shoots in looking for a takedown but Kolpakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yue looks winded!
Kolpakov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Yue right on the button. Yue goes down! Kolpakov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kolpakov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kolpakov!
Nikolai Kolpakov is the new featherweight champion!