XFC: St.Pete 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad to the Bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Forester could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Atilla Hun's chin.

Forester
vs
Hun

223 cm
23
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Forester!
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, Atilla Hun!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forester fails to land the takedown.

Hun rushes Forester and presses him up against the cage.
Hun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hun lands a right hand.
Hun misses with the head strike.
Hun misses with a knee strike.
Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Forester controls the action.
Hun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hun is trying to force a seperation but Forester has the dominant position.

Forester works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Forester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hun is looking to stand back up but Forester counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hun.
Hun tries to get to full guard but Forester has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forester.
Hun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forester throwing strikes from guard but Hun blocks nicely.
Hun trying to keep a closed guard but Forester is proving a slippery customer.
Forester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hun is looking to slow Forester down with leg kicks.

Hun rushes Forester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Forester dodges an elbow strike from Hun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hun unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hun tries a knee to the head but Forester blocks it.
Forester is trying to drag Hun to the mat but Hun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hun prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Forester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hun tries to land a knee to the head but Forester blocks with his arms.
Forester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Forester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Hun gets a clinch.
Hun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forester is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Forester is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hun.
Hun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Forester is defending well for now.
Forester blocks an uppercut.
Hun trying to land knees to the body.
Hun landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Hun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forester fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Hun.

Hun clinches with his opponent.
Hun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Forester in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Hun jumps guard.
Forester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hun is tightening it up a little... Forester has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Forester reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Forester taps out! nice BJJ there by Hun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atilla Hun!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ken Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham has chosen terminator as his entrance music. Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddell
vs
Dunham

188 cm
21
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Liddell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ken Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Dunham avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Liddell there.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Dunham moves out of range.

Liddell cracks Dunham with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Liddell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dunham to stand back up!

Dunham is rocked!

It looks like ken Dunham has been cut.
Dunham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunham is still on wobbly legs! Can Liddell finish him?
Dunham looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dunham clean off his feet! He's out cold! Liddell stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Liddell !

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Igor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Jgamnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexi Jgamnov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Igor
vs
Jgamnov

187 cm
20
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

220 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Igor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexi Jgamnov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Igor darts in and clinches Jgamnov up against the cage.

Igor pulls Jgamnov into guard.
Igor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Igor looking for a guillotine here but Jgamnov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Jgamnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jgamnov tries to bum rush Igor with a series of wild strikes but Igor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jgamnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Jgamnov catches Igor right on the button with a cross.
Igor shoots in for a double leg but Jgamnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Igor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jgamnov avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jgamnov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Igor Igor has been cut.
Jgamnov looks to land a combination but Igor avoids it well.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt - Jgamnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Igor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jgamnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Igor shoots for a takedown but Jgamnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jgamnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Igor. Igor gets slowly back to his feet.
Igor is breathing heavily.
Jgamnov misses with a two punch combination.
Jgamnov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jgamnov moves in looking to clinch but Igor pushes him off.
Jgamnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jgamnov.
Jgamnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Igor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexi Jgamnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Igor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jgamnov is pushing Igor's head away, looking to escape. Igor manages to hold on to the position though.

Igor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jgamnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jgamnov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jgamnov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Igor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jgamnov is looking for a sweep.
Igor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jgamnov keeps working.
Jgamnov wants to get back to his feet but Igor drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jgamnov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jgamnov wants to get back to his feet but Igor drags him back down.
Igor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jgamnov keeps working.

Igor decides to stand back up.

Igor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jgamnov is trying to defend but Igor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jgamnov wants to get back to his feet.
Igor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Igor tries to control but Jgamnov wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jgamnov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jgamnov wants to get back to his feet.
Jgamnov staying busy and making it hard for Igor to control.

Jgamnov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Igor.

Igor is looking for the choke from the back position but Jgamnov is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jgamnov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Igor's arms.
Igor has the hooks in. Jgamnov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jgamnov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jgamnov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Igor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Igor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Igor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jgamnov was covering up waiting for the punch and Igor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jgamnov keeping moving, preventing Igor from controlling successfully.

Igor drops back looking for a leg! Jgamnov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jgamnov manages to kick Igor off! Igor jumps back into Jgamnov's guard.
Igor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Igor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Igor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Igor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jgamnov pinned against the cage. Jgamnov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Igor throws a series of punches but Jgamnov avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jgamnov misses.

Igor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jgamnov!
Jgamnov tries to buck Igor off but Igor takes his back!

Igor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Igor lands a shot to the head.
Igor trying to control momentarily.
Jgamnov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Igor has his arm under Jgamnov's chin here. Game over son! Igor squeezes tightly and Jgamnov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Igor!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Concrete Schoolyard. Chen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjNAeELQ_Z8. Sam Chen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Machida
vs
Chen

185 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
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, Sam Chen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Machida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chen wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is looking to stall here but Chen recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chen wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chen's guard.
Chen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chen is not content to let Machida control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chen defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to control. Chen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machida.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.

Machida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machida is staying tight to Chen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Machida looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chen is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to take a breather but Chen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Machida.
Chen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Machida stops Chen from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control.
Machida passes Chen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Chen stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Chen as Machida shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Sam Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Chen as Machida shoots in.
Chen throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Wanderlei Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Chen as Machida shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida defending well as Chen loads up on a big left hand.
Chen throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Chen looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Chen moves out of range easily.
Machida fails with the takedown.

Chen drops Machida with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machida looks back up at him and smiles so Chen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Wanderlei Machida has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.

Chen sends Machida crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chen is motioning to the referee to let Machida up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Machida is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Machida falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Chen!

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FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jones
vs
Gluhov

197 cm
24
262 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by Gluhov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gluhov.
Gluhov lands a nice looking body kick.
Gluhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gluhov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Gluhov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Gluhov.
Gluhov throws a nice head kick!
Gluhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Gluhov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gluhov swivels and escapes.
Gluhov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Gluhov scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gluhov scores with a spinning back kick!

Gluhov lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Gluhov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gluhov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Jones hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Gluhov!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillepe Gagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fraklin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagne comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music by D12. Phillepe Gagne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gagne
vs
Smith

186 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillepe Gagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fraklin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gagne.
Gagne misses with a body shot.
Gagne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Gagne throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Gagne stuffs the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gagne as he avoids it easily.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phillepe Gagne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fraklin Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagne just misses with a punch to the body.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gagne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gagne is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gagne's guard.
Gagne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Gagne tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagne defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gagne tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fraklin Smith!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Topacio Mamaril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mamaril
vs
Ipkiss

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Topacio Mamaril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamaril looks to land a body kick but Ipkiss moved away.
Ipkiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamaril displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ipkiss.
Mamaril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ipkiss tries for a takedown but Mamaril sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Topacio Mamaril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Ipkiss.
Ipkiss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ipkiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ipkiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamaril swivels and escapes.
Ipkiss shoots in for a double leg but Mamaril sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ipkiss.
Ipkiss dives in and grabs Mamaril's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamaril pushes down on Ipkiss's head and hops out.
No joy there for Mamaril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamaril misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown but Mamaril shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaril throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mamaril misses with a body shot.
Mamaril throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ipkiss.
Mamaril throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ipkiss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaril throws a series of punches but Ipkiss moves out of range.
Mamaril misses with a head kick.
Mamaril throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ipkiss tries for a takedown but Mamaril sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ipkiss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ipkiss taking a break here but Mamaril is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ipkiss wants to pass the guard but Mamaril is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamaril holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mamaril is trying to stand back up but Ipkiss is controlling him
Ipkiss stalling away here and it's allowed Mamaril to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ipkiss wants to control from the top but Mamaril keeps moving.

Ipkiss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mamaril is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ipkiss, into his guard.
Mamaril wants to get up but he can't break Ipkiss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamaril accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ipkiss lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mamaril!

Ipkiss swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mamaril is now in Ipkiss's guard. A big mistake from Ipkiss there, giving up the dominant position!
Mamaril knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ipkiss on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mamaril throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ipkiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Mamaril decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mamaril throws the kick towards the body but Ipkiss avoids it.
Mamaril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ipkiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown but Mamaril shows good takedown defense.
Mamaril misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ipkiss fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamaril pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamaril throws a chopping leg kick but Ipkiss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ipkiss checks a leg kick.
Mamaril throws a series of punches but Ipkiss avoids them all with ease.
Mamaril throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ipkiss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamaril throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mamaril lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ipkiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Ipkiss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Ipkiss blocks the low kick.
Mamaril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ipkiss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topacio Mamaril dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mamaril will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mamaril walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ipkiss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamaril thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ipkiss if he has to take too many more of those.
Ipkiss shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamaril misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamaril swinging wildly here.
Mamaril fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Mamaril.
Mamaril throws a body punch but Ipkiss moves out of range.
Mamaril is looking to wear down Ipkiss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Mamaril as Ipkiss shoots in.
Ipkiss defending well as Mamaril loads up on a big left hand.
Mamaril swinging wildly here.
Mamaril stuffs the takedown attempt from Ipkiss. Ipkiss gets slowly back to his feet.
Topacio Mamaril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Ipkiss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Ipkiss with that takedown attempt.

Ipkiss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamaril is trying to defend but Ipkiss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ipkiss is breathing heavily.
Mamaril is looking to improve his position.
Ipkiss works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ipkiss trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ipkiss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mamaril is on top in guard.
Mamaril throwing strikes from guard but Ipkiss blocks nicely.
Ipkiss lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mamaril!
Ipkiss looking to control but Mamaril is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Ipkiss jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mamaril is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mamaril and Ipkiss has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ipkiss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mamaril has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ipkiss but great work by Mamaril.

Mamaril wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ipkiss, who protects the arm well.
Mamaril tries to score with some ground and pound. Ipkiss controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamaril misses with the ground and pound.
Mamaril sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ipkiss is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mamaril tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ipkiss's legs.
Mamaril throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Mamaril crashes against the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamaril smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamaril swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Mamaril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamaril misses with the combination.
Ipkiss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamaril throws a series of punches but Ipkiss avoids them all with ease.
Ipkiss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ipkiss fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topacio Mamaril dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mamaril pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaril tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ipkiss shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamaril tries to sprawl out of it but Ipkiss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamaril manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamaril throws a nice looking combination but Ipkiss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamaril fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamaril stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipkiss staying out of range there.
Good work by Ipkiss as he checks the leg kick.
Mamaril throws a one two combo.
Ipkiss shoots in and drives through. Mamaril sprawls well.
Topacio Mamaril has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Ipkiss.
Mamaril fails to land with a series of punches.
Ipkiss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown but Mamaril shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ipkiss shoots in but Mamaril avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ipkiss shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamaril tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaril bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamaril throws a head kick that misses.
Mamaril misses with a wild combination.
Mamaril is looking to land body kicks.
Topacio Mamaril is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaril throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ipkiss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ipkiss checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ipkiss.

Ipkiss tries for a kimura but Mamaril is defending well.
Mamaril wants to get back to his feet.

Ipkiss swings around for an armbar but Mamaril sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ipkiss's guard.
Mamaril throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamaril missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamaril trying to control but Ipkiss is working from the bottom.
Mamaril won't allow Ipkiss to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mamaril swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaril cracks Ipkiss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamaril as he avoids it easily.
Ipkiss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mamaril throws a right hand that Ipkiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Ipkiss also avoids with ease.
Mamaril connects with the punch.
Mamaril misses with a double jab.
No luck for Ipkiss with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamaril lands a jab to the nose.
Mamaril is looking to score with low kicks.
Mamaril jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Topacio Mamaril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamaril takes a swing at Ipkiss's ribcage but misses.
Mamaril throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ipkiss dodges the punch combination from Mamaril.
Mamaril connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ipkiss's hands.
Mamaril scores with a jab to the head.
Ipkiss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mamaril fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanley Ipkiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Topacio Mamaril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamaril lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Topacio Mamaril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamaril, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topacio Mamaril!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juno Mcguff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Gulskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argo Gulskii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcguff
vs
Gulskii

181 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Future Pharmaceuticals (144 Recovery for $15)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juno Mcguff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Argo Gulskii!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gulskii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcguff, pushing him back against the cage.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gulskii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gulskii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcguff.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gulskii regains half guard, as Mcguff was trying to land strikes.
Gulskii is trying to control but can't.

Mcguff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gulskii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gulskii wants to get back to his feet.
Gulskii trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Mcguff seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulskii wants to control but Mcguff is keeping busy.

Mcguff seems to be working for a kimura but Gulskii defends the submission attempt.
Gulskii pushes Mcguff off looking to stand but Mcguff dives back in and keeps control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gulskii drives through and clinches with Mcguff against the cage.
Mcguff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gulskii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcguff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gulskii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcguff is breathing heavily.

Gulskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argo Gulskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Mcguff or perhaps it was just good defense by Gulskii which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juno Mcguff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gulskii clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguff tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gulskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gulskii instigates a clinch.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulskii's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gulskii duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Gulskii.
Mcguff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gulskii circles away.
Gulskii scores with a three punch combo!

Gulskii moves into the clinch.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gulskii rushes Mcguff and presses him up against the cage.

Gulskii manages to pull guard.
Gulskii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcguff is one step ahead there.
Mcguff postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii keeping moving, preventing Mcguff from controlling successfully.

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

Gulskii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcguff is trying to drag Gulskii to the mat but Gulskii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gulskii moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcguff avoids the elbow strike from Gulskii, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gulskii pulls guard.
Mcguff preventing the sweep.
Gulskii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcguff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcguff wants to control from the top but Gulskii keeps moving.
Mcguff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gulskii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcguff tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulskii is retaining full guard.
Mcguff trying to move into half guard but instead Gulskii has managed to sweep!

Gulskii stands up from Mcguff's guard - Gulskii perhaps looking for a knockout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argo Gulskii dominated that 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.

Gulskii pushes Mcguff up against the cage in a clinch.

Gulskii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gulskii misses with a few strikes there.
Mcguff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Argo Gulskii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gulskii!
Mcguff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gulskii.
Gulskii scores with a jab. Mcguff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gulskii works over Mcguff's head and body with a nice combination.
Mcguff tries to clinch up but Gulskii circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gulskii.
Mcguff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gulskii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gulskii manages to break the clinch.

Mcguff tries to keep at a distance but Gulskii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcguff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gulskii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juno Mcguff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gulskii moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gulskii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gulskii lands with a nice combination. Mcguff backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Gulskii.

Mcguff tries to keep at a distance but Gulskii has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Gulskii clinches up with Mcguff and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Gulskii clinches up against the cage.

Gulskii drags the fight down to the ground.
Mcguff stopping the sweep attempt from Gulskii.
Gulskii is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcguff throwing strikes from guard but Gulskii blocks nicely.
Mcguff wants to control from the top but Gulskii keeps moving.
Gulskii wants to stand and escape but Mcguff is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gulskii has Mcguff up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcguff has Gulskii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gulskii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcguff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcguff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gulskii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Gulskii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulskii throws a combination. Mcguff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Gulskii moves into the clinch.

Gulskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii tries to bum rush Mcguff with a series of wild strikes but Mcguff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gulskii clinches with his opponent.

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

Gulskii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Gulskii has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A left and a right from Gulskii both land. Nice combination.

Gulskii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcguff napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gulskii decides to stand back up. Gulskii steps back and let's Mcguff get back to his feet.

Gulskii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcguff swats away the attempt to clinch by Gulskii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gulskii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gulskii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcguff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcguff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gulskii looks to land a body kick but Mcguff moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argo Gulskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gulskii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcguff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gulskii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gulskii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcguff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gulskii stalks Mcguff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcguff's face. Mcguff staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcguff.

Gulskii has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gulskii breaks the clinch.
Gulskii's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gulskii duly obliges.
Gulskii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gulskii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Gulskii clinches.
Gulskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gulskii manages to break the clinch.

Gulskii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcguff did well to prevent Gulskii getting side control.

Gulskii stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcguff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gulskii tries to avoid it but Mcguff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gulskii to the ground. Gulskii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juno Mcguff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gulskii rushes Mcguff and presses him up against the cage.

Gulskii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gulskii throws a series of strikes that have Mcguff backpedaling.

Gulskii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gulskii showed some decent athleticism there.

Mcguff actively working from the bottom here.
Mcguff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gulskii is working away from the top position though.

Gulskii stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mcguff to get to his feet.
Gulskii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gulskii is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gulskii's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gulskii duly obliges.

Gulskii scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguff is desperately trying to improve his position but Gulskii has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gulskii stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mcguff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gulskii.
Gulskii scores with a one two! Mcguff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gulskii throws a low kick, looking for Mcguff's leg but Mcguff calmly moves out of range.

Gulskii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gulskii showed some decent athleticism there.
Argo Gulskii has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcguff tries to roll over but Gulskii keeps him under control.
Gulskii tries to pass to full mount but Mcguff defends it.

Gulskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcguff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcguff trying to hold on to Gulskii's head to control him but Gulskii postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulskii wants to pass the guard but Mcguff is defending well.
Mcguff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcguff manages to get to full guard.

Mcguff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gulskii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gulskii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcguff keeping moving, preventing Gulskii from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gulskii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcguff backs up against the cage.

Gulskii moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcguff with a poor takedown
and Gulskii counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcguff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Gulskii drives through and clinches with Mcguff against the cage.

Gulskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gulskii moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcguff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Argo Gulskii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gulskii breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Argo Gulskii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gulskii 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argo Gulskii!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sika molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sika molo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hopo
vs
molo

185 cm
18
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

160 cm
26
262 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sika molo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Hopo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopo.
Hopo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but molo is avoiding damage well.
molo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopo.
An elbow from Hopo crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on molo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hopo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hopo lands a decent elbow from side control.
molo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hopo misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
molo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
molo wants to control but Hopo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
molo sneaks back into half guard.
molo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
molo is trying to stand.
molo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopo.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
molo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. molo tries to avoid it but Hopo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag molo to the ground. molo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hopo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hopo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopo wants to control but molo is keeping him busy.
molo pushes Hopo off looking to stand but Hopo dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
molo is trying to control but can't.
Hopo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
molo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
molo trying to control but Hopo postures up.
Hopo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
molo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopo working over molo with some ground and pound. molo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopo working molo over with strikes.
Hopo controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Hopo connects with a nice short shot to molo's temple.
molo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
molo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but molo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopo is really struggling to control molo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hopo stalling.
molo wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hopo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
molo looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hopo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hopo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
molo tries to roll over but Hopo keeps him under control.
molo is refusing to be controlled, as Hopo sits in half guard.
Hopo not doing much here.
molo is looking for a sweep. Hopo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopo is trying to control. molo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
molo tries to roll over but Hopo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from molo as Hopo shoots in.
Hopo misses with a takedown attempt - molo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
molo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
molo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Hopo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hopo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for molo on the ground.
Hopo stopping the sweep attempt from molo.
Hopo trying to control but molo is working from the bottom.
Hopo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopo looking to sit in guard and control but molo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hessu Hopo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hopo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
molo wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hopo stops molo from getting back to his feet.
molo is looking to improve his position.
Hopo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
molo is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Hopo there.
molo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
molo wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy.
Hopo is taking a breather. molo 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.
molo is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo working over molo with some ground and pound. molo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopo stops molo from getting back to his feet.
Hopo controlling the action here.
molo is trying to stand back up but Hopo is controlling him
Hopo wants to take a breather but molo is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hopo lands a nice short elbow.
Hopo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hopo controlling the pace.
molo wants to control but Hopo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopo looks to land a strike but molo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
molo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopo wants to control from the top but molo keeps moving.
Hopo stays in close to molo's body and controls the position.
Hopo throwing strikes but missing.
molo wants to get back to his feet but Hopo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
molo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
molo wanted to stand there but Hopo had control of the position.
Hopo has his hands on molo's head, controlling the position.
molo is looking to stand up but Hopo won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hessu Hopo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Hopo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and molo counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for molo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but molo manages to avoid it.
molo throws the left hand but Hopo avoids the punch easily.
molo throws an overhand right that lands on Hopo's shoulder, as Hopo tries to avoid the shot.
Hopo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and molo counters with a good low kick that Hopo was not able to check.
Hopo fails with the takedown
enabling molo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
molo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and molo moves into the clinch.
molo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

molo jumps into guard, dragging Hopo to the mat.
molo pulls Hopo in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopo wants to control from the top but molo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hopo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopo pushing down on molo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
molo is looking to escape.
Hopo is thwarting molo's attempts to control the position.
Hopo is looking to take a break and control but molo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopo controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
molo tries to roll over but Hopo keeps him under control.
Hopo is trying to control. molo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hopo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopo prevents molo from improving his position.
Hopo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hopo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. molo defending well though.
Hopo wants to lay and pray for a moment but molo keeps working.

molo has one foot on Hopo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hopo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hopo lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopo won't allow molo to get back to his feet.
Hessu Hopo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

molo has his feet on Hopo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hopo tries for a takedown but molo circles away easily

and molo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
molo tries to stand but Hopo is controlling from the bottom.
sika molo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
molo trying to control but Hopo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Hopo is adopting a defensive guard.
molo wants to stand and escape but instead Hopo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

molo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopo passes molo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
sika molo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Hopo!