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PCL HW Tourney: Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



196 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
191 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Andrei Kalashnikov!
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, Wladimir Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyshenko.
Kalashnikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyshenko circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalashnikov is defended easily by Kyshenko.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kalashnikov feints and as Kyshenko raises his hands in defense, Kalashnikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Kyshenko keeps moving.

Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyshenko is pulling down on Kalashnikov's head to control his posture.
Kalashnikov pushing down on Kyshenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyshenko moves into full guard.
Kyshenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Kyshenko keeps moving.
Kalashnikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyshenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kalashnikov trying to move into half guard but instead Kyshenko has managed to sweep!

Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyshenko throws and elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kyshenko's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!

Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyshenko tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kyshenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kyshenko breaks the clinch.

Kalashnikov closes the distance and pushes Kyshenko back into the cage.
Kyshenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalashnikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalashnikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyshenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Kyshenko breaks from the clinch.
Kyshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyshenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyshenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kalashnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyshenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kyshenko's waist but Kyshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalashnikov off to one side.
Kyshenko closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov is trying to control. Kyshenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyshenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kalashnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyshenko dives on top into guard.
Kyshenko looking to pass the guard.
Kyshenko forces his way into half guard.
Kyshenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalashnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kyshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalashnikov trying to control here.

Kalashnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kyshenko lands a nice short elbow.
Kyshenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalashnikov's head.

Kalashnikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily.
Kyshenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalashnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kyshenko tries to clinch there but Kalashnikov circles away.

Kyshenko moves into range and clinches up with Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko just leaning against Kalashnikov, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Kyshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a double leg but Kyshenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyshenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrei Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyshenko throws a combination. Kalashnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Andrei Kalashnikov has been cut.

Kalashnikov gets the takedown into side control.

Kalashnikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kyshenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kalashnikov's guard! Nice work there by Kyshenko!
Kyshenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyshenko passes Kalashnikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov tries to roll over but Kyshenko keeps him under control.
Kyshenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalashnikov defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko trying to control from half guard but Kalashnikov is working away.
Kalashnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kyshenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kyshenko misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely.
Kalashnikov takes one on the button.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyshenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyshenko misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyshenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kalashnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyshenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Kyshenko.

Kalashnikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyshenko sprawls well initially but Kalashnikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyshenko is not content to let Kalashnikov control the position.
Kyshenko is controlling Kalashnikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but Kyshenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalashnikov to get the leverage.

Kalashnikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyshenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalashnikov.
Kyshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko working a defensive guard here.
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kyshenko pulls Kalashnikov in to control the position.
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kyshenko is trying to control the position but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov preventing the sweep.
Kalashnikov forces his way into half guard.
Kyshenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kalashnikov 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. Kyshenko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kalashnikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Kalashnikov!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Boitcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



194 cm
22
254 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
197 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident


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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, Sergei Haritonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Boitcov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Haritonov.
Haritonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boitcov's hands.

It looks like Alexander Boitcov has been cut.
Haritonov misses with a double jab.
Haritonov leaves Boitcov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boitcov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haritonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haritonov tries to bum rush Boitcov with a series of wild strikes but Boitcov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander Boitcov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haritonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boitcov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haritonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitcov.
Boitcov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haritonov.
Nice shot lands for Haritonov.
Boitcov wants to clinch.
Haritonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boitcov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boitcov slips a jab and a cross from Haritonov.
Haritonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boitcov.
Haritonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haritonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boitcov circles away quickly and effectively.
Boitcov slips a jab and a cross from Haritonov.
A punch combination from Haritonov misses.
Haritonov lands a jab.

Boitcov clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haritonov taking a breather.
Haritonov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Boitcov looks gassed!
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haritonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boitcov misses with a knee to the head.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haritonov is trying to break free.
Boitcov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haritonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haritonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Haritonov misses with some punches.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haritonov just leaning against Boitcov, taking a breather.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boitcov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haritonov's efforts to push away.
Haritonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Boitcov.
Haritonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haritonov.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov tries to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boitcov.
Boitcov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haritonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Haritonov working hard to break the clinch.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Haritonov is working Boitcov over against the cage.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haritonov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boitcov is keeping busy.
Haritonov misses with some punches.
Haritonov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haritonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haritonov throws a head punch that misses.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haritonov.
Haritonov working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haritonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haritonov looking to stall.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling him.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch but Boitcov keeps him there for the moment.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haritonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov has him pressed against the cage.
Haritonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haritonov has a couple of punches blocked by Boitcov.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haritonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boitcov has him pressed against the cage.
Boitcov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haritonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Haritonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boitcov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haritonov's efforts to push away.
Haritonov is trying to stall.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A frustrated look appears on Haritonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Haritonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Haritonov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boitcov is keeping busy.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch but Boitcov keeps him there for the moment.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.
Haritonov working hard to break the clinch.
Haritonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haritonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Boitcov won't allow it.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haritonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boitcov backwards.
Haritonov tries to stall but Boitcov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Haritonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Haritonov scores with a four punch combination!
Boitcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergei Haritonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Boitcov.
Haritonov scores with a one two! Boitcov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haritonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boitcov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Haritonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Boitcov's cut.
That's time! Haritonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Haritonov moves away from the strike by Boitcov.
Haritonov throws a nice looking combination but Boitcov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haritonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Boitcov.
Haritonov throws a right hand that Boitcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boitcov also avoids with ease.
Boitcov shoots in and drives through. Haritonov sprawls well.
Haritonov misses with a few strikes there.
Haritonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boitcov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haritonov defends it nicely.

Boitcov closes the distance and clinches.
Haritonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boitcov has double underhooks.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boitcov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov can't find room to land a body shot as Boitcov controls the action.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haritonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boitcov's elbow.
Boitcov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boitcov connects with a knee to the head.
Haritonov tries to stall but Boitcov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haritonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boitcov controls his hands.
Haritonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Boitcov looking to throw knees to the head but Haritonov is blocking nicely.
Haritonov is trying to break free.
Haritonov misses with a punch to the body.
Haritonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boitcov has double underhooks.
Haritonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haritonov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haritonov tries to break free but Boitcov pushes him back against the cage.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch but Boitcov keeps him there for the moment.
Boitcov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haritonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling him.
Haritonov working aggressively here.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Haritonov working hard to break the clinch.
Haritonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Boitcov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boitcov.
Boitcov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Haritonov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boitcov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haritonov misses with some punches.
Haritonov throws a head punch that misses.
Boitcov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haritonov's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Haritonov.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Boitcov has Haritonov pressed against the cage, preventing Haritonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Boitcov keeps control of Haritonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boitcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boitcov misses with a knee to the head.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Haritonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boitcov as Haritonov tries to tie him up.
Boitcov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haritonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haritonov has a couple of punches blocked by Boitcov.
Haritonov misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Haritonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haritonov wants to break free but Boitcov has control.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Boitcov won't allow it.
Haritonov trying to stall but Boitcov improves his position.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov working hard to break the clinch.
Haritonov misses with some punches.
Haritonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boitcov has him pressed against the cage.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling him.
Haritonov tries to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling the position.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch but Boitcov keeps him there for the moment.
Haritonov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haritonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boitcov has double underhooks.
Haritonov misses with the head strike.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov has him pressed against the cage.
Boitcov connects with a knee to the head.
Haritonov misses with some punches.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haritonov misses with a punch to the body.
Haritonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haritonov tries to break free but Boitcov pushes him back against the cage.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Boitcov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haritonov's efforts to push away.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haritonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haritonov.
Haritonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov wants to break free but Boitcov has control.
Haritonov wants to break free but Boitcov has control.
Haritonov tries to break free but Boitcov pushes him back against the cage.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Haritonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Boitcov'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. This is the final round!


Boitcov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haritonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haritonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boitcov moves forwards but Haritonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boitcov moves in looking to clinch but Haritonov pushes him off.
Haritonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sergei Haritonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boitcov throws a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Haritonov scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Haritonov as Boitcov shoots in.
Boitcov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boitcov throws a head kick that misses.
Haritonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Boitcov moves into range and clinches up with Haritonov.
Haritonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boitcov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haritonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Boitcov won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Haritonov lands a nice uppercut.
Haritonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boitcov has double underhooks.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boitcov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boitcov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haritonov's face.
Haritonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Boitcov.
Boitcov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haritonov's efforts to push away.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov is trying to break free.
Boitcov looking to throw knees to the head but Haritonov is blocking nicely.
Haritonov tries to circle away but Boitcov has him pinned against the cage.
Boitcov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haritonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haritonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boitcov has double underhooks.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boitcov misses with a knee to the head.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haritonov wants to break free but Boitcov has control.
Boitcov misses with a knee to the head.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Boitcov looking to throw knees to the head but Haritonov is blocking nicely.
Haritonov tries to throw a body punch but Boitcov avoids it by throwing Haritonov back against the cage.
Boitcov misses with a knee strike.
Boitcov prevents Haritonov from breaking the clinch.
Boitcov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haritonov.

That's two 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.
Boitcov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haritonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Haritonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boitcov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haritonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Haritonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Boitcov won't allow it.
Boitcov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haritonov blocks it with crossed arms.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.
Haritonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boitcov throws a head punch that misses.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov has him pressed against the cage.
Boitcov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haritonov backwards.
Sergei Haritonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haritonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boitcov has double underhooks.
Haritonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
Haritonov can't break the clinch.
Haritonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boitcov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haritonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boitcov tries to land a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks with his arms.
Haritonov misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling him.
Boitcov has Haritonov pressed against the cage, preventing Haritonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov is controlling him.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haritonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boitcov lands a knee to the head.

Haritonov breaks from the clinch.
Haritonov throws a right hand that Boitcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boitcov also avoids with ease.
No luck for Boitcov with that takedown attempt.
Haritonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boitcov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boitcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Haritonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Boitcov.
A punch combination from Haritonov misses.
Boitcov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haritonov avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Haritonov does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haritonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haritonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Haritonov misses.

Boitcov moves into the clinch.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander Boitcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Haritonov.
Boitcov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haritonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haritonov has a couple of punches blocked by Boitcov.
Haritonov tries to break free but Boitcov pushes him back against the cage.
Boitcov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haritonov trying to control the position but instead, Boitcov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haritonov into the cage.
Boitcov looking to throw knees to the head but Haritonov is blocking nicely.
Boitcov tries a knee to the head but Haritonov blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haritonov is trying to break the clinch but Boitcov has him pressed against the cage.
Haritonov is trying to force a seperation but Boitcov has the dominant position.
Haritonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boitcov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haritonov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haritonov misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Haritonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haritonov, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Haritonov!
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pop
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Boycov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by I Am Perfection by Cage 9. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



200 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident


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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, Ricky Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Boycov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boycov did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Boycov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boycov is trying to stand.
Boycov is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Lee throwing shots but Boycov is blocking nicely.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee winds up and cracks Boycov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Boycov's hands, connecting with Boycov's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Boycov's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Boycov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to control. Boycov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking to advance position but Boycov won't allow it.
Boycov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee 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.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Boycov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Boycov's head.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Boycov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Boycov won't allow Lee to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Boycov's hands, connecting with Boycov's forehead.
Boycov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boycov has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee working Boycov over with strikes.
Lee working Boycov over with strikes.
Lee wants to take a breather but Boycov is having none of it.
Lee winds up and cracks Boycov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Boycov taking some punishment here, with Lee in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Boycov's head.
Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee winds up and cracks Boycov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee working Boycov over with strikes.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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



Lee shoots in and bounces Boycov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boycov is breathing heavily.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boycov is keeping the position for now.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boycov can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boycov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is in close to Boycov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee wants to control from the top but Boycov keeps moving.
Lee distracts Boycov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boycov is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee trying to control but Boycov is working from the bottom.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boycov is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycov keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee working over Boycov with some ground and pound. Boycov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boycov avoids it really well and circles away.
Boycov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Boycov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boycov seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycov keeps working.
Boycov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Boycov denies him.
Boycov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boycov is looking to reverse the position.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Boycov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lee raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing punches.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boycov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boycov on the ground.
Lee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Boycov is rocked!
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boycov is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boycov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boycov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee working Boycov over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lee! Boycov is hurt baaadly! Lee is firing away with more strikes - Boycov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Lee!
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pop
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RATING
92%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



185 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
197 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin


Shotokan Combat Nutrition/20$ 150Q/VIDPROOF!


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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, PJ Gracie!
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, Ze Neto!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a looping left.

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Neto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.

Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neto manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Neto is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Neto keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto shoots and misses
and Neto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Neto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie really is a fat lump.

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

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Neto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Neto working to try and regain half guard.
Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Neto can't escape the position.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Ze Neto has been cut.
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!

Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Neto is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie looking to control but Neto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Neto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Neto looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.

Neto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Neto looks gassed!
Gracie wants to take a breather but Neto is having none of it.
Gracie throwing shots but Neto is blocking nicely.
Gracie is keen to just control but Neto is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Neto is just out of range.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Neto defends the submission attempt.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.
Neto is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Neto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Neto's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Neto misses with a takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Neto didn't expect that.

Neto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neto on the ground.

Neto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pushing down on Neto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neto is not content to let Gracie control the position.

Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neto is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Neto is breathing heavily.
Neto is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Neto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gracie.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.

Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Neto!
Neto is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tries to control but Neto wriggling away.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Neto frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neto is looking to escape.
Neto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Neto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Neto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neto.
Neto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neto is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.

Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Neto has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Neto's face.
Neto is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Neto frees his head quite easily.
Neto tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neto is looking to escape.
Gracie moves to back control.
Neto rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.

That's four 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.

Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Neto breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Neto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Neto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Neto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Neto is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Neto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Neto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.

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

Neto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neto's head.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Neto actively working from the bottom here.
Neto wants to get back to full guard.
Neto is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neto defending well though.
Neto is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

and Neto counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neto has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Neto's guard.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Neto's legs - danger averted.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Neto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neto is trying to get back to full guard.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Neto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Neto looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Neto defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Neto is working from the bottom.

Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Neto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
PJ Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Neto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Neto defends it.
Neto is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Ze Neto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Neto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Neto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Neto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Neto eventually gives up the hold.

Neto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
PJ Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Neto.

Neto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ze Neto.
Well Gracie 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PJ Gracie!
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B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
65%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Survivor - Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ricardo Reis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



188 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 6 - 0
170 cm
22
184 lbs
11 - 7 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Kos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reis sprawls well. Reis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kos gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Reis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reis.
No luck for Kos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis throws a right hand that Kos ducks under and follows up with a left that Kos also avoids with ease.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis looks to land a combination but Kos avoids it well.
Kos takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Josh Kos has been cut.
Kos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reis! Kos is out on his feet! Reis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Reis!
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
77%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minakov has chosen Terror-Keep Your Mouth Shut as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



198 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
205 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident


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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov lands a slapping body shot.
Minakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boiko misses with a double jab.
Minakov tries to clinch but Boiko is having none of it.
Minakov swinging wildly here.

Boiko drops Minakov with a right and a left! Boiko comes rushing in but Minakov regains his composure and manages to keep Boiko in guard.

Minakov is rocked!

It looks like Andrey Minakov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boiko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov is still in real trouble! Can Boiko finish him?

Boiko drops back looking for a leg! Minakov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minakov manages to kick Boiko off! Boiko jumps back into Minakov's guard.
Minakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Boiko pushing down on Minakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minakov is trying to stand back up but Boiko is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boiko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Boiko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Boiko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boiko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boiko is trying to work for a kimura but Minakov is defending well.
Boiko is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Boiko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minakov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Boiko is looking for a kimura but Minakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boiko to get the leverage.
Minakov is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minakov misses with a wild combination.
Boiko slips a jab and a cross from Minakov.
Boiko misses with a combination

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

Minakov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boiko uses from the top position.
Minakov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boiko trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boiko has gone for a leg lock! Minakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boiko's guard.
Minakov works over Boiko with some ground and pound from guard.
Boiko keeping moving, preventing Minakov from controlling successfully.

Minakov stands and steps away. Boiko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Minakov misses with a head kick.
Minakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Minakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boiko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Minakov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Minakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minakov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boiko's head.
Oleg Boiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Minakov clinches up against the cage.

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

Minakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boiko, pushing him back against the cage.
Minakov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Minakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Minakov.
Minakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Boiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Minakov clinches with his opponent.

Minakov breaks from the clinch.
Boiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minakov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boiko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minakov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Minakov rushes Boiko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boiko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minakov uses from the top position.
Minakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minakov wants to stand but Boiko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Minakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Minakov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Boiko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Minakov counters by moving into the clinch.
Boiko looking for a takedown.

Minakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boiko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minakov but Minakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Boiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minakov stalks Boiko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boiko's face. Boiko staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minakov.
Boiko throws an overhand right that lands on Minakov's shoulder, as Minakov tries to avoid the shot.
Minakov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Minakov clinches up with Boiko and pushes him back against the cage.

Minakov breaks from the clinch.
Minakov misses with a two punch combination.

Minakov instigates a clinch.

Boiko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boiko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Minakov throwing strikes from guard but Boiko blocks nicely.
Minakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Boiko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov throwing strikes from guard but Boiko blocks nicely.

Boiko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boiko has momentary wrist control but Minakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Minakov stands and throws Boiko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boiko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Minakov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Minakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boiko?
Boiko regains half guard.
Minakov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Minakov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boiko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minakov pulls his head out easily.
Minakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Boiko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minakov pulls his head out easily.
Minakov lands strikes from half guard.
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. Minakov connects with a nice short shot to Boiko's temple.

Minakov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Minakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boiko misses with a hook. Minakov ducked under it nicely.

Minakov clinches up with Boiko and pushes him back against the cage.

Minakov breaks the clinch.

Minakov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boiko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Minakov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boiko has Minakov in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov wanted to stand there but Boiko had control of the position.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Boiko keeps moving.
Minakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minakov distracts Boiko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Boiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minakov landing with the ground and pound.
Minakov throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Boiko working a defensive guard here.

Boiko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boiko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Boiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minakov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Minakov throwing strikes but missing.

Minakov stands up from Boiko's guard - Minakov perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boiko dodges the punch combination from Minakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Minakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Minakov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Minakov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minakov counters with a three punch combo that has Boiko backing up. Boiko nods at Minakov to acknowledge the strikes.
Minakov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Boiko is rocked!
Minakov throws a pinpoint strike between Boiko's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Boiko crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Minakov scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Minakov!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Allochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



195 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
196 cm
22
261 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident


Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)


Aggression Clothing


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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexi Allochka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago wants to clinch up but Allochka keeps it at a distance.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allochka connects with a looping right hand.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Allochka.
Drago moves forwards but Allochka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allochka keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Allochka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allochka misses with a straight left.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allochka throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Allochka.
Allochka lands with an overhand left.
Drago tries to clinch there but Allochka circles away.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allochka.
Drago tries to clinch but Allochka moves out of range.
Drago throws a jab when Allochka was well out of range.
Drago wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allochka checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago tries to clinch there but Allochka circles away.
Allochka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Allochka circles away.
Drago slips under a jab from Allochka.
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allochka.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allochka with a hook.
Allochka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allochka misses the jab.
Allochka scores with a nice strike.
Allochka fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Allochka misses.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Allochka throws a good cross that connects.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Allochka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago throws a leg kick which misses Allochka's front leg but catches the back leg as Allochka tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drago moves into range and clinches up with Allochka.
Drago avoiding damage.
Allochka goes for a takedown attempt but Drago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allochka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Allochka pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drago tries to clinch there but Allochka circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Drago lands a front kick.
Allochka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allochka takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Allochka keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Allochka tumbling to the canvas! Drago pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Allochka was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
39%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulrich has chosen The Sacred War as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nikolai Kukuev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nikolai Kukuev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?



198 cm
22
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
191 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin


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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Waldemar Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kukuev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ulrich is trying to control the position but Kukuev postures up.

Kukuev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ulrich dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Ulrich defends easily.

Ulrich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kukuev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ulrich has Kukuev in his guard.
Ulrich wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kukuev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulrich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kukuev has Ulrich in his guard.
Kukuev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulrich preventing the sweep.
Kukuev keeping full guard, as Ulrich tries to pass.

Ulrich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kukuev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kukuev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kukuev!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ulrich is looking for a sweep.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kukuev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ulrich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kukuev off and has taken his back!
Ulrich is hanging on to Kukuev's back as he tries to escape.

Ulrich looking for the choke but no joy.
Ulrich is not going to allow Kukuev to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich tries to get the hooks in deep but Kukuev pushed the leg off.
Kukuev breaks Ulrich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kukuev trying to control but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kukuev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulrich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kukuev has Ulrich in his guard.

Kukuev is looking for a triangle but Ulrich pushes his legs off easily.
Kukuev is breathing heavily.

That's four 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.
Ulrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kukuev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulrich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kukuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulrich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kukuev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulrich pulls his head out easily.
Kukuev tries to roll over but Ulrich keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!



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

Ulrich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukuev prevents Ulrich from improving position.
Kukuev is trying to control Ulrich's posture but Ulrich avoids it.

Ulrich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kukuev can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Ulrich is trying to get an arm triangle but Kukuev is defending well.

Ulrich is trying to get an arm triangle but Kukuev is defending well.

Ulrich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ulrich is breathing heavily.

Ulrich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kukuev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kukuev wants to control but Ulrich postures up.

That's two 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.

Ulrich tries for a kimura but Kukuev is defending well.
Kukuev wants to control but Ulrich postures up.
Ulrich has control of an arm but Kukuev manages to advance to Ulrich's back!

Ulrich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Ulrich preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kukuev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich breaks Kukuev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ulrich looking to pass the guard.
Ulrich wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Kukuev keeping full guard, as Ulrich tries to pass.
Ulrich advances position into side control!

Ulrich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kukuev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four 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.

Ulrich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ulrich working away.

Ulrich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ulrich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Ulrich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldemar Ulrich 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! And we move into the final round!


Ulrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukuev.
Ulrich shoots and misses

and Kukuev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ulrich's guard.

Kukuev has gone for a leg lock! Ulrich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kukuev's guard.
Ulrich trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.

Ulrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ulrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev trying to control the position.
Ulrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Kukuev is retaining full guard.

Kukuev is looking for a triangle but Ulrich pushes his legs off easily.

Ulrich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulrich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

Kukuev drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ulrich working for a triangle but Kukuev defends it easily.

Kukuev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulrich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kukuev has Ulrich in his guard.
Ulrich slips nicely into half guard.

Ulrich is looking for a kimura but Kukuev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulrich to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ulrich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kukuev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kukuev shrugs it off.
Ulrich avoids the attempt from Kukuev to control.
Kukuev gets back to half guard.

Ulrich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kukuev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich passes to full mount!
Ulrich avoids the attempt from Kukuev to control.
Nikolai Kukuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ulrich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kukuev turns into him and now he's in Ulrich's guard.

Kukuev has gone for a leg lock! Ulrich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kukuev's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kukuev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kukuev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kukuev!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
37%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aint no sunshine. Lester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ama Give It To YA ALL! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



203 cm
22
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
195 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Lester!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uzi clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Uzi.
Good body shot from Lester.

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

Uzi moves into the clinch.
Uzi lands a body punch.
Uzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Uzi.
Lester looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Uzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Uzi has managed to clinch.
Uzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uzi lands an uppercut.
Uzi cracks Lester with a nice body shot.
Uzi scores with a hook to the body.
Uzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uzi digs a right hand underneath Lester's ribcage. Lester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uzi digs a right hand underneath Lester's ribcage. Lester let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Uzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Uzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzi.

Oooh a lovely combination from Uzi sends Lester down but not out. Uzi dives into side control looking to finish.

Lester is rocked!

It looks like Mo Lester has been cut.

Uzi stands up.
Uzi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lester hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Uzi!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shook Ones Pt 1. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



185 cm
22
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0
187 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 6 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns catches Black napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Black to the canvas!

It looks like Mike Black has been cut.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard.

Burns has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.

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

Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Burns has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.

Burns is looking for a triangle here but Black uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burns stops Black from passing to mount.

Black has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Mike Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a leg kick.

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

Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Burns looks gassed!
Black keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Burns trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burns throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Burns avoids the body shot from Black.
Black motions for Burns to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Mike Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Burns dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Burns.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Black blocks a jab.
Mike Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Burns down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Burns thows a leg kick but Black checks it
and Black counters with a left to the body.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Black tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Black is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Black jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns avoids the body shot from Black.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Black lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Black is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Burns walks forward, straight into a front kick from Black.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!


A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.

Black pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Black pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black lands a body punch.
Black lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Good body shot from Black.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.

Black manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Burns takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocks a jab.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Black takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Black misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Black lands a body shot.
Black scores with a leg kick.
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!
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mike Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns blocks a head kick by Black.

Black pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burns backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Black clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Black!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

 
 
 
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