QFC Tournament 393 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Back Up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Gorgolik (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.

Up
vs
Gorgolik

174 cm
24
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Back Up!
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, Bartosz Gorgolik!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Up throws a right hand that Gorgolik ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorgolik also avoids with ease.
Gorgolik tries to clinch but Up moves out of range.
No luck for Gorgolik with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Up both land. Nice combination.
Gorgolik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Up cracks a nice hook into Gorgolik's ribs.
Up slips a jab from Gorgolik.
Gorgolik fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorgolik dives in and grabs Up's left leg, looking for a takedown. Up pushes down on Gorgolik's head and hops out.
Back Up has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartosz Gorgolik.
Gorgolik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Up tries to avoid it but Gorgolik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Up to the ground. Up escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Up finds it's target.
Gorgolik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Up connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Up lands with a shot to the body.
Gorgolik looks winded!
Up scores with a jab to the body.
Gorgolik fails with the takedown.
Gorgolik is looking to clinch but Up is avoiding it.
Up scores with a body shot.
Up comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Up connects with a body shot that sends Gorgolik's belly button to the back.
Back Up is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Up goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Gorgolik is rocked!
Up digs a good body shot into Gorgolik's ribs.
Gorgolik is still on wobbly legs! Can Up finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Up catches Gorgolik with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Gorgolik forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Back Up!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Iu (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.

Zane
vs
Iu

173 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Zane!
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, Alfred Iu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iu has a takedown stuffed.
Iu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zane tries to avoid it but Iu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zane to the ground. Zane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iu lands with an overhand left.
Zane misses the shot to the body.
Iu has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Iu.
Iu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zane's waist but Zane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iu off to one side.
Zane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iu.
Iu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zane throws a hook but Iu avoids it easily.
Iu slips under a jab from Zane.
Zane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Iu pushes Zane up against the cage in a clinch.
Zane stops a takedown attempt from Iu.

Iu jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iu's guard.
Iu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zane's guard.
Iu looks winded!
Iu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zane wants to stand but Iu is controlling the position.

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

Iu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iu misses with a jab, cross combination.

Iu rushes Zane and presses him up against the cage.
Iu jumps guard but Zane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iu has Zane pressed against the cage, preventing Zane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Zane on the inside.
Zane throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Iu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zane walks away with a smile on his face. Iu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zane lands with a good body shot.
Zane lunges at Iu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iu's hand.

Iu is rocked!
Zane throws a sloppy body shot
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zane throws a head kick but Iu moves out of range.
Zane misses the shot to the body.
Zane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iu is still on wobbly legs! Can Zane finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zane lands a nice looking body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zane! Iu is out on his feet! Zane rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Iu is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Iu is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Zane!
Mike Zane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Zybul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyde Repooc (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.

Zybul
vs
Repooc

178 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
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, Chris Zybul!
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, Kyde Repooc!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zybul wants to clinch but Repooc slips to the side

and Repooc counters by clinching up.
Repooc scores with a knee to the head.
Zybul misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Zybul manages to pull guard.
Repooc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zybul wants to stand up but Repooc is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyde Repooc.
Repooc throws a jab when Zybul was well out of range.
Repooc throws a looping overhand right but Zybul ducks down to avoid it.
Zybul looks to clinch

and Repooc counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Repooc.
Repooc will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zybul up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zybul.
Repooc lands a knee to the head.
Repooc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Repooc pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zybul lands a damaging elbow.
Repooc is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Repooc lands a good knee to the midsection. Zybul won't want to take too many of those.

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

Zybul tries to keep at a distance but Repooc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zybul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Repooc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Repooc stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zybul stalling in the clinch but Repooc improves position.
Repooc lands a good knee to the midsection. Zybul won't want to take too many of those.
Repooc lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zybul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Repooc avoids it.
Zybul stalling in the clinch but Repooc improves position.

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

Repooc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zybul, pushing him back against the cage.
Zybul takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Repooc.
Knees in the clinch landing for Repooc.
Zybul is breathing heavily.

Repooc breaks from the clinch.
Zybul moves to clinch but Repooc breaks away

and Repooc moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zybul stops a takedown attempt from Repooc.
Repooc leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zybul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Repooc is trying to drag Zybul to the mat but Zybul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zybul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Repooc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zybul is trying to maintain a safe position but Repooc gets an underhook and turns Zybul into the cage.
Repooc connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zybul's face.
Come on Repooc - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Repooc receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Repooc scores with a shoulder strike.
Repooc lands a good knee to the midsection. Zybul won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Repooc.
Repooc unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Repooc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Repooc unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repooc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Repooc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Repooc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zybul defends well and Repooc ends up having to push Zybul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Zybul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyde Repooc.
Repooc dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Repooc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Repooc leaning his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repooc landing knees to the body.
Repooc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zybul lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyde Repooc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Repooc closes the distance and clinches.
Repooc taking a breather.
Zybul really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zybul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Repooc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Repooc is struggling to control the position.
Zybul takes a knee to the side of the body.
Repooc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zybul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Repooc slows down the pace here.
Repooc lands a nice knee to the body.
Repooc stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyde Repooc.

Repooc closes the distance and pushes Zybul back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Repooc successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Repooc holds on and takes a little breather.
Zybul wants to stand but Repooc is controlling his posture from full guard.
Repooc wants to stand but Zybul is controlling the position.
Repooc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Repooc is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc has a closed guard, preventing Zybul from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zybul scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zybul misses with a looping left.
Chris Zybul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Repooc instigates a clinch.
Repooc slows down the pace here.
Repooc connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zybul's face.
Zybul takes a knee right on the jaw!

Repooc manages to break the clinch.

Repooc moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repooc avoiding damage as Zybul throws knees to the body.
Repooc scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repooc has Zybul pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Repooc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Repooc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zybul being controlled against the cage.
Zybul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Repooc unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Repooc manages to break the clinch.
Zybul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Repooc gets a clinch.

Repooc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zybul uses from the top position.
Zybul won't allow Repooc to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repooc pulls Zybul in close to his closed guard and prevents Zybul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Repooc wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Zybul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Repooc's guard.
Repooc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zybul is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Repooc can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyde Repooc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zybul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyde Repooc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Repooc connects with a body shot that sends Zybul's belly button to the back.
Zybul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Repooc.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Repooc connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zybul's face.
Repooc stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Repooc.
Knees to the body from Repooc.

Repooc pulls guard successfully.
Repooc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zybul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zybul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Repooc's guard.
Repooc wants to sweep here but Zybul controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repooc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zybul stops Repooc from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zybul wants to get up but he can't break Repooc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Repooc circles away from the clinch attempt

and Repooc counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc is stalling here.

Repooc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Repooc is pulling down on Zybul's head. It's preventing any offense from Zybul, at least for the moment.
Zybul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Repooc's guard.
Zybul won't allow Repooc to sweep him here.
Zybul stops Repooc from standing up.
Repooc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Repooc is controlling Zybul's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Kyde Repooc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Zybul tries to keep at a distance but Repooc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zybul tries to break free but Repooc pushes him back against the cage.
Repooc lands a shoulder strike.

Repooc gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zybul trying to hold on to Repooc's head to control him but Repooc postures up.
Kyde Repooc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Repooc decides to return to a standing position.

Repooc clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Repooc tightens his grip and picks Zybul up, before dumping him to the ground. Zybul manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Repooc stands up and waves to Zybul to follow him.
Zybul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Repooc counters with a nice uppercut.

Repooc drives through and clinches with Zybul against the cage.

Repooc jumps guard and drags Zybul to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zybul is fighting to break Repooc's control of his arms but Repooc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyde Repooc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Repooc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Kyde Repooc!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Kyde Repooc!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kyde Repooc!

Kyde Repooc wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bel Air (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stellar (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.

Air
vs
Stellar

180 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Bel Air!
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, Tony Stellar!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Air keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Air dives in and grabs Stellar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stellar pushes down on Air's head and hops out.
A left lands for Air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stellar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Air fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stellar on the side of the head.
Stellar shoots in but no luck this time.
Air with a hook.
Stellar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Air keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Air listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stellar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Air to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Air.
Air lands with a straight right. Stellar didn't see that one coming.
Stellar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Air circles away.
Bel Air has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stellar.
Stellar dives in for a single leg takedown but Air sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Air is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Air is trying to break free.
Stellar can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Air's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Air has had enough of the clinch but Stellar keeps him there for the moment.
Air working hard to break the clinch.
Stellar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Stellar gets control of Air's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stellar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Air is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Air has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stellar is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Air stands up and waves to Stellar to follow him.
Stellar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Air does no damage.
Stellar tries to bum rush Air with a series of wild strikes but Air uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stellar looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Air looks to land a combination. Stellar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Air pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stellar back to the cage. Air follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Air lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Air lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stellar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Air swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Air lands a glancing blow to the side of Stellar's head.
Air darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Air scores with a hook to the body. Stellar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Air is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Air scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stellar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bel Air seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stellar takes one on the button.
Stellar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Air swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Air scores with a nice strike.
Stellar takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Air doesn't manage to clinch there - Stellar circles away.
Stellar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Air's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Air duly obliges.
Decent striking displayed by Air there.
Air scores with a hook.
Air tests Stellar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stellar walks into a left hand.
Air stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Air throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stellar on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Air, as that shot connected.
Air tests Stellar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Air scores with a one two! Stellar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Air fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stellar on the side of the head.
Air lands a two punch combo.
Air is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stellar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Air with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Air shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stellar wants to control but Air is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Air is taking a breather. Stellar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stellar is looking to control Air's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stellar avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Air is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice combination there by Air.

Stellar gets tackled into the cage by Air. Air maintains the clinch.

Stellar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Air circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Air coming out on top.
Stellar darts in looking for a takedown but Air gets double underhooks and turns Stellar into the cage.
Air has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stellar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Air is keeping busy.
Air tries to break free but Stellar pushes him back against the cage.
Stellar has Air pressed against the cage, preventing Air from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Air prevents the takedown attempt.
Stellar is trying to pull guard but Air turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bel Air has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stellar.
Stellar has Air pressed against the cage, preventing Air from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stellar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stellar wants a takedown.
Stellar is breathing heavily.
Air is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Stellar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Air has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stellar is proving hard to escape from.
Air knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stellar on the ground.

Stellar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Air wants to stand but Stellar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stellar being controlled here, momentarily.
Air would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Stellar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Air has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Air is trying to force a seperation but Stellar has the dominant position.
Air can't break the clinch.
Stellar throws an elbow but it misses.
Air tries to circle away but Stellar has him pinned against the cage.

Air pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Air dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Air lands with a hook. Stellar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Air swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stellar.
Air scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, jab by Air - just one landing.
Air lands a really nice looking cross but Stellar seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stellar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Air lands a jab.
Air lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Air lands with a shot to the body.
Air lands a jab to Stellar's midsection.
Air cracks Stellar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Air bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stellar's head backwards.
Bel Air is winning the standup battle so far.
Air scores with a jab.
Air is working the combinations to good effect here.
Air goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Air jabs Stellar right on the nose. Stellar blinks but takes it well.
Air throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Air connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Air. No joy for Stellar on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Air.
Stellar goes for a double leg but Air avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Air continues to drive forward.
Air can't break the clinch.
Stellar prevents Air from breaking the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Air looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stellar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Air cracks Stellar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Air scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stellar tries to clinch but Air moves out of range.
Air keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Air fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stellar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Air is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stellar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Stellar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Air. Beautiful body shot.
Air lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bel Air dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Air thuds his right hand into Stellar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Air punishes Stellar's body with a nice straight punch.
Stellar shoots in but Air avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Air coming out on top.
Air lands a body shot.
Air pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stellar back to the cage. Air follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Air scores with a three punch combo!
Stellar walks into a straight right hand from Air.
A lazy left from Air finds it's target.
Air connects with a single shot there.
Air swinging wildly here.
Air digs a good body shot into Stellar's ribs.

Stellar rushes Air and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Stellar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Air uses from the top position.
Stellar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stellar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Air wants to get up but he can't break Stellar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Air has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Air trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stellar looking for a sweep. Not yet Stellar, not yet.

Air stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown by Stellar or perhaps it was just good defense by Air which made him look bad.
Stellar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellar walks into a stiff left hand from Air.
Stellar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bel Air has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stellar.
Danga de danga de dang - Air scores with a four punch combination!

Air moves into the clinch successfully.
Stellar keeps control of Air as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Air has had enough of the clinch but Stellar keeps him there for the moment.
Air working hard to break the clinch.

Air breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Air. That snapped Stellar's head back.
Stellar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stellar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stellar moves forwards but Air connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Air getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Air's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Air duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stellar walks into a stiff left hand from Air.
Air lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Air lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stellar dives in for a single leg takedown but Air sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Air is trying to force a seperation but Stellar has the dominant position.
Air wants to get back to striking at distance but Stellar won't allow it.
Air has had enough of the clinch but Stellar keeps him there for the moment.

Stellar successfully pulls guard.
Bel Air overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Air would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Air will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Air wants to stand and escape but instead Stellar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Air on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Air tries to get out of the position.

Stellar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stellar trying to control the position from guard on top but Air is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bel Air showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Air has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Bel Air!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Bel Air!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bel Air!

Bel Air wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Musick (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.

Brown
vs
Musick

185 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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, Andre Brown!
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, Phillip Musick!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.

Brown shoots in and bounces Musick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Musick is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.

Musick has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.

Musick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.

Musick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Musick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Musick working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control but Musick is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Musick keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

Musick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brown has his hands clasped together but Musick extends and breaks Brown's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Musick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phillip Musick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sucka Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Korzeniowski (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.

Dick
vs
Korzeniowski

177 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

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, Sucka Dick!
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, Marcin Korzeniowski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dick clinches up with Korzeniowski and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Korzeniowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korzeniowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Korzeniowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Korzeniowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korzeniowski prevents it.

Korzeniowski has Dick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Korzeniowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dick tumbling to the mat - Korzeniowski dives into Dick's guard.
Korzeniowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korzeniowski wants to stand and escape but instead Dick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korzeniowski is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.

Korzeniowski is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick slips nicely into half guard.

Korzeniowski actively working from the bottom here.
Korzeniowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dick passes to full mount!
Dick looking to control but Korzeniowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korzeniowski is looking to improve his position but Dick isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korzeniowski looks winded!

Dick working for a submission but Korzeniowski is keeping him at bay.
Dick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korzeniowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korzeniowski wants to control but Dick is having none of it.
Dick controlling from the full mount.
Dick trying to control but Korzeniowski is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick dominating with strikes here.
Korzeniowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korzeniowski wants to control but Dick is having none of it.
Korzeniowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Dick has taken his back - oops!
Dick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Korzeniowski's body.
Korzeniowski prevents Dick from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is riding his opponent, not letting Korzeniowski buck him off.
Dick is looking to control Korzeniowski but Korzeniowski is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Sucka Dick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Korzeniowski fails to land the takedown.
Korzeniowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sucka Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korzeniowski but Korzeniowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick tries a head kick but it misses.
Korzeniowski avoids the head kick by Dick.

Dick tries to keep at a distance but Korzeniowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Korzeniowski tries to circle away but Dick has him pinned against the cage.
Korzeniowski just leaning against Dick, taking a breather.
Korzeniowski has Dick pressed against the cage, preventing Dick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dick tries a knee to the head but Korzeniowski blocks it.
Korzeniowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korzeniowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Korzeniowski has Dick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Korzeniowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dick tumbling to the mat - Korzeniowski dives into Dick's guard.
Korzeniowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Korzeniowski is breathing heavily.
Dick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korzeniowski is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick working a defensive guard but Korzeniowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Dick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Korzeniowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working.
Korzeniowski tries to stand but Dick is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick wants to control but Korzeniowski postures up.
Korzeniowski wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Korzeniowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick is defended easily by Korzeniowski.
Dick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korzeniowski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sucka Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dick moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korzeniowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dick is defending well.
Dick wants to break free but Korzeniowski has control.
Korzeniowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick missing with knees to the body.
Dick is trying to push Korzeniowski away but Korzeniowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dick tries to pull guard but Korzeniowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Dick drops back down to his feet.
Dick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korzeniowski walks away with a smile on his face. Dick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sucka Dick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dick forces Korzeniowski back against the cage and clinches.
Korzeniowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dick is looking for a takedown.
Dick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Korzeniowski is trying to break the clinch but Dick has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcin Korzeniowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korzeniowski's waist but Korzeniowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korzeniowski as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sucka Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Korzeniowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dick's guard.
Korzeniowski wants to get up but he can't break Dick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korzeniowski wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.

Korzeniowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korzeniowski wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.

Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korzeniowski is aware though and is defending well.
Korzeniowski wants to stand but Dick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Korzeniowski trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcin Korzeniowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dick stuffs the takedown.
Dick swinging wildly here.
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korzeniowski is defended easily by Dick.

Dick drives through and clinches with Korzeniowski against the cage.
Korzeniowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Korzeniowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Korzeniowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dick controls Korzeniowski momentarily but Korzeniowski frees himself.
Korzeniowski tries to stand but Dick is controlling from the bottom.
Dick is trying to control the position but Korzeniowski postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sucka Dick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dick checks the leg kick.
Korzeniowski stuffs the takedown.

Dick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korzeniowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korzeniowski wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korzeniowski misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Korzeniowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcin Korzeniowski.
I think Korzeniowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Sucka Dick!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sucka Dick!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sucka Dick!

Sucka Dick wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blue Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Longer (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.

Jin
vs
Longer

180 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue Jin!
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, Bill Longer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longer shoots in and drives through. Jin sprawls well.
Jin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Longer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Longer controlling the action here.
Jin trying to control here.
Longer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Longer wants to free his trapped foot but Jin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longer prevents Jin from improving his position.
Longer controlling the action here.
Jin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Longer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Longer.

Longer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jin on his heels. He'll look to pass Jin's guard now, I'm sure.
Longer content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Longer looking to pass the guard.
Longer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Longer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jin dives in for a single leg takedown but Longer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Longer has Jin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Longer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jin tumbling to the mat - Longer dives into Jin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin wants to get back to his feet but Longer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longer wants to pass the guard but Jin is keeping the position.
Longer sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Longer defends it easily.
Longer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jin is keeping the position for now.
Longer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Longer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Longer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Longer advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longer takes a little break here. Jin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Jin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Longer.
Jin being controlled for a moment.
Longer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Longer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jin is letting Longer control him for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Longer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Longer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jin. Jin gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Longer counters by moving into the clinch.

Longer wants the takedown. Jin is fighting it off but Longer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jin's guard against the cage.
Longer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longer is one step ahead there.
Longer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Longer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Longer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Longer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jin seems a little lost for a moment, as Longer dominates the positioning.
Jin is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longer controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bill Longer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Longer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jin to the mat! Jin manages to get full guard.
Longer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Longer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jin is trying to keep Longer in close.
Longer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jin's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Longer 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.
Jin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Longer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Longer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Longer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Longer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jin is looking to reverse the position.
Jin is letting Longer control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Longer.

Longer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Longer working away.
Jin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Longer.

Longer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jin's half guard.
Longer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Longer.
Jin is letting Longer control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Longer.

Longer shoots in and gets a takedown into Jin's guard.
Longer stays in close to Jin's body and controls the position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Longer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longer 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Bill Longer!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Bill Longer!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bill Longer!

Bill Longer wins by unanimous decision!