RCD {THW} 2: On Point PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Mortem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duck
vs
Mortem

200 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Long Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Forrest Mortem!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortem throws a head kick that misses.
Duck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mortem throws a right hand that Duck ducks under and follows up with a left that Duck also avoids with ease.
Duck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duck moves in looking to clinch but Mortem pushes him off.
Mortem tries to clinch
and Duck counters with a two punch combo.
Mortem tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Duck moves into the clinch.

Duck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Mortem misses
and Duck counters with a solid body kick.

Duck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duck lands with a punch from half guard.
Duck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mortem is looking to control Duck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mortem avoid being mounted?
Mortem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duck wants to pass to mount but Mortem is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duck is thwarting Mortem's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duck trying to control from half guard but Mortem is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duck shoots in but no luck this time.
Mortem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mortem connects with a high kick.

It looks like Long Duck has been cut.
Mortem looks gassed!
A lazy body kick from Mortem
and Duck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duck stalks Mortem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mortem's face. Mortem staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duck gets a clinch.

Duck manages to break the clinch.
Mortem tries to clinch but Duck moves away

and Duck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duck is trying to maintain a safe position but Mortem gets an underhook and turns Duck into the cage.
Mortem can't break the clinch.
Duck is stalling here.
Duck can't break the clinch.

Duck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mortem has his takedown stuffed

and Duck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Duck clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duck keeps control of Mortem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duck lands a hook that snaps the head of Mortem backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Duck breaks from the clinch.

Duck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duck is trying to break the clinch but Mortem is controlling him.

Duck breaks from the clinch.
Duck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Duck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mortem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mortem trying to hold on to Duck's head to control him but Duck postures up.
Mortem tries to get to full guard but Duck has control of the leg.
Duck wants to free his trapped foot but Mortem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mortem gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortem wants to stand but Duck is controlling the position.
Duck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mortem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duck tries to clinch up.
Duck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mortem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duck to the mat! Duck manages to get full guard.
Mortem postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Duck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Duck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mortem throws an overhand right that lands on Duck's shoulder, as Duck tries to avoid the shot.
Mortem wants to clinch.

Mortem drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duck is pulling down on Mortem's head to control his posture.

Mortem postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mortem, into his guard.
Duck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mortem on the ground.
Duck lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mortem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck wants to pass the guard but Mortem is keeping the position.
Duck chips away with some ground and pound.
Duck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duck scoring with some ground and pound.
Mortem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duck won't allow Mortem to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mortem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mortem wants to control but Duck is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Duck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mortem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mortem leaves Duck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mortem misses with a takedown attempt - Duck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mortem is looking to clinch but Duck is avoiding it.
Duck wants to clinch.
Long Duck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mortem tries to keep at a distance but Duck has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mortem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mortem tries to clinch up

and Duck counters by moving into the clinch.
Duck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mortem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mortem wants to clinch
and Duck counters with a series of strikes. Mortem will be more careful next time no doubt.

Duck instigates a clinch.
Mortem misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortem tries to break the clinch but Duck is controlling the position.

Duck breaks the clinch.
Mortem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duck lands an uppercut.
Mortem prevents Duck from breaking the clinch.
Mortem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duck tries to pull guard but Mortem won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Duck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duck is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortem has double underhooks.
Duck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mortem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duck prevents the takedown attempt.
Duck is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortem has double underhooks.
Duck tries to pull guard but Mortem holds him up against the cage and eventually Duck drops back down to his feet.
Duck misses with some punches.
Mortem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Forrest Mortem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Long Duck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Duck does no damage.
Mortem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mortem blocks a head kick by Duck.

Mortem scores a takedown into full mount!
Duck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mortem lands a big shot there that rocks Duck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mortem working Duck over with strikes here.
Mortem landing strikes from the mount and Duck is in trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duck tries to hold on but Mortem pushes him away.
Mortem working Duck over with strikes here.
Duck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortem tries to control but Duck wriggling away.

Mortem moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Duck has worked his arm free - good work by Duck!
Mortem is looking to take a break and control but Duck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duck is looking for a sweep.
Duck is not content to let Mortem control the position.
Duck struggling a bit here.

Mortem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mortem working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mortem stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mortem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mortem trying to control the action but Duck is working from the bottom.
Duck struggling a bit here.
Duck is looking for a sweep.

Mortem stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mortem darts in and clinches Duck up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortem is trying to break free.

Duck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mortem uses from the top position.

Mortem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mortem misses with a takedown
and Duck counters with a one-two to the body.
Duck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Duck clinches.

Mortem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mortem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Mortem has managed to clinch.
Duck tries to pull guard but Mortem won't allow it.

Mortem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duck tries to clinch there but Mortem circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Mortem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mortem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Mortem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun has chosen SAIL - ARMIN VAN BUUREN as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tsunami
vs
Shogun

185 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsunami ducks under a wild hook from Shogun.
Tsunami avoids a kick to the body.

Tsunami scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tsunami tries to move to mount but Shogun blocks the move with his legs.
Tsunami is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shogun will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shogun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsunami trying to control the position but Shogun is working away.
Shogun tries to buck Tsunami off but Tsunami is having none of it.
Shogun is pushing Tsunami's head away, looking to escape. Tsunami manages to hold on to the position though.
Shogun is not content to let Tsunami control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tsunami looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tsunami shoots for a double leg takedown but Shogun sprawls well. He's pushed Tsunami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shogun tries a head kick but it misses.
Shogun throws a head kick that misses.
Shogun cracks the inside of Tsunami's front leg.

Shogun pushes Tsunami up against the cage in a clinch.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Tsunami blocks it.
Shogun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsunami's face.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Tsunami blocks it.
Tsunami tries to pull guard but Shogun holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsunami drops back down to his feet.

Shogun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsunami blocks a head kick by Shogun.
Tsunami fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shogun avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tsunami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsunami is breathing heavily.

Shogun pushes Tsunami up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shogun breaks the clinch.
Shogun tries to move into range but Tsunami moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Tsunami changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shogun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shogun wants to get back to his feet.
Shogun can't do much from the bottom here.
Shogun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tsunami's best efforts.
Tsunami content to control rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Tsunami is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to stand back up but Tsunami is controlling him
Shogun is looking to improve his position.
Tsunami tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shogun controls his leg.
Shogun is looking to escape.
Tsunami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shogun lands a high kick!
Tsunami wants to clinch up but Shogun keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shogun gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shogun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsunami has Shogun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shogun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shogun connects with a knee to the head.
Tsunami tries to score a body lock takedown but Shogun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsunami takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Tsunami blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsunami is working for takedown but Shogun is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Shogun moves into the clinch.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Tsunami blocks it.
Shogun lands a knee to the body.
Shogun prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Tsunami blocks it.
Shogun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsunami has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Shogun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tsunami lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tsunami.
Shogun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsunami moves away.
Tsunami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shogun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsunami moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsunami fails to land the takedown.
Tsunami is looking to clinch.
Shogun misses with a head kick.
Tsunami dives in and grabs Shogun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shogun pushes down on Tsunami's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tsunami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shogun has closed the distance and engaged Tsunami in a clinch.
Shogun scores with a knee to the head.
Shogun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shogun lands with a short shot to the head.
Shogun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Shogun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsunami tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shogun counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami misses with a double jab

and Shogun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsunami missing with knees to the body.
Shogun crunches a lovely knee into Tsunami's ribcage.

Shogun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsunami shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shogun counters with a body kick that stops Tsunami in his tracks momentarily.
Tsunami doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shogun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsunami tries to clinch but Shogun moves away
and Shogun counters with a head kick. That will keep Tsunami thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mauricio Shogun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shogun loads up on a big right hand but Tsunami slips the punch.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shogun sprawls well. Shogun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsunami gets slowly back to his feet.

Shogun takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shogun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shogun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsunami shoots in but Shogun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shogun scores with a punch to the head.
Shogun throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tsunami counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shogun won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shogun tries to improve position but can't.
Shogun pushes Tsunami away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsunami gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsunami tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tsunami tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shogun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsunami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shogun tries to bum rush Tsunami with a series of wild strikes but Tsunami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsunami shoots and misses
and Shogun counters with a straight right hand.
Shogun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.

Shogun clinches up against the cage.
Shogun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shogun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsunami goes for a takedown attempt but Shogun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsunami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Shogun moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shogun connects with a knee to the head.
Shogun lands a knee to the head.
Tsunami is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shogun misses with a knee to the head.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsunami can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Shogun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shogun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsunami sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivan Tsunami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tsunami shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tsunami was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shogun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shogun is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tsunami is staying active.
Shogun is trying desperately to improve position.
Shogun is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsunami controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shogun to take his back!
Shogun wants to control his opponent's hands but Tsunami gets his hands free.
Tsunami throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Tsunami manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Shogun trying to get back to his feet but Tsunami is in full control for now.
Shogun turns into Tsunami and is now in his guard.
Shogun wants to stand but Tsunami has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsunami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shogun's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shogun wants to stand up but Tsunami is controlling him.
Tsunami sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shogun's guard.
Tsunami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsunami stalling.
Shogun is looking for a sweep. Tsunami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsunami controlling the pace.
Shogun won't allow Tsunami to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to stand up here but Tsunami is controlling him well.
Tsunami wants to pass to mount but Shogun is defending the position.
Tsunami wants to control but Shogun is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsunami avoids the body shot from Shogun.
No luck for Tsunami with that takedown attempt.

Shogun drives through and clinches with Tsunami against the cage.
Shogun scores with a knee to the head.
Shogun misses with a knee to the head.
Shogun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shogun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsunami's efforts to push away.
Tsunami tries for a takedown but Shogun manages to get underhooks.
Shogun lands a knee to the head.
Mauricio Shogun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tsunami drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shogun pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tsunami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsunami has his takedown stuffed
and Shogun counters with a low kick, right behind Tsunami 's knee.
Tsunami misses with a takedown attempt
and Shogun counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shogun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shogun cracks the inside of Tsunami's front leg.
Shogun lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsunami's head.
Shogun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsunami. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shogun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shogun lands a nice looking body kick.
Ivan Tsunami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Shogun closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauricio Shogun.
I've got Shogun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Shogun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Cruz (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.

Morozov
vs
Cruz

190 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Pavel Morozov!
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, Markus Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Morozov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morozov to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Markus Cruz has been cut.
Morozov slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Morozov sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Morozov misses.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Morozov sprawls well.
Pavel Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Cruz.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morozov.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov misses with a two punch combination.
Morozov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Cruz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Morozov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Morozov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Gerbolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Parker
vs
Gerbolaev

190 cm
24
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Gerbolaev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerbolaev closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Gerbolaev pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerbolaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerbolaev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gerbolaev gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gerbolaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbolaev is on top in guard.
Gerbolaev stops Parker from standing up.

Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbolaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Gerbolaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gerbolaev wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.

Gerbolaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbolaev has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.
Parker wants to stand but Gerbolaev is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbolaev is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gerbolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbolaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerbolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbolaev defends it easily.
Gerbolaev works over Parker with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gerbolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gerbolaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Parker working for a triangle but Gerbolaev defends it easily.
Parker is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbolaev stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.
Gerbolaev working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbolaev wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Gerbolaev throws and elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gerbolaev's guard. Nice move by Parker!
Gerbolaev tries to strike from the bottom.
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gerbolaev looking for a triangle here. Parker is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbolaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parker is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vladimir Gerbolaev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and naof naof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gegard Mousasi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mousasi
vs
naof

186 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gegard Mousasi !
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, naof naof!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mousasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

naof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
naof passes into half guard.

naof wants to work for an arm triangle but Mousasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mousasi is trying to stand up here but naof is controlling him well.

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

naof is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mousasi as he works his way to full guard.
naof won't allow Mousasi to get back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but naof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mousasi drops back looking for a leg! naof is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and naof manages to kick Mousasi off! Mousasi jumps back into naof's guard.
naof is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousasi stopping the sweep attempt from naof.
Mousasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. naof swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

naof looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mousasi is defending well. naof quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mousasi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! naof celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). naof naof!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Impaler
vs
Spyridon

185 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Under New Management [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler throws a jab but it's blocked by Spyridon.
The Impaler swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spyridon walks into a jab.

It looks like Leon Spyridon has been cut.
Spyridon fails to land the takedown.
Spyridon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Impaler avoids it really well and circles away.
Spyridon walks into a jab.
The Impaler tries to clinch up.
Spyridon closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Impaler connects with a nice cross there... Spyridon is looking wobbly and The Impaler recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Spyridon to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - The Impaler jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad The Impaler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ex Perimental (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Von Dracul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Perimental
vs
Von Dracul

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ex Perimental!
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, Cyrus Von Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perimental moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Dracul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Ex Perimental has been cut.
Ex Perimental seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perimental blocks the body kick.
Von Dracul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Dracul misses with an uppercut. Perimental saw that one coming.
Von Dracul takes a swing at Perimental's ribcage but misses.
Von Dracul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Perimental both land. Nice combination.
Von Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Perimental lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Dracul off the cage and back into rage.
Von Dracul misses with a looping left.
Von Dracul wants to clinch up but Perimental keeps it at a distance.
Von Dracul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perimental.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perimental!
Von Dracul misses with a few strikes there.
Von Dracul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Dracul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Dracul throws a sloppy head kick and Perimental moves out of range easily.
Perimental slips a jab from Von Dracul.
Von Dracul tries to clinch there but Perimental circles away.

Von Dracul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perimental, pushing him back against the cage.
Perimental tries to circle away but Von Dracul has him pinned against the cage.
Perimental tries to work over Von Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perimental pushes Von Dracul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Dracul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perimental has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Dracul.
Von Dracul keeps control of Perimental as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perimental can't break the clinch.
Perimental wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perimental is trying to force a seperation but Von Dracul has the dominant position.
Von Dracul keeps control of Perimental as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perimental working hard to break the clinch.
Perimental has had enough of the clinch but Von Dracul keeps him there for the moment.
Perimental tries to circle away but Von Dracul has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perimental as Von Dracul tries to tie him up.

Von Dracul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Dracul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Dracul looks gassed!
Donk. Perimental catches Von Dracul right on the button with a cross.
Perimental connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Dracul's hands.
Perimental lunges at Von Dracul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Dracul's hand.
Perimental lands a really nice looking cross but Von Dracul seems unphased.
Von Dracul tries to move into range but Perimental moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perimental jabs Von Dracul right on the nose. Von Dracul blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Dracul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perimental is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perimental connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Perimental.
Perimental throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Perimental darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perimental throws a series of strikes that have Von Dracul backpedaling.
Perimental swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Dracul.
A left and a right from Perimental both land. Nice combination.
Perimental lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perimental.
Von Dracul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perimental scores with a one two! Von Dracul had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Perimental takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Dracul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Dracul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perimental lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perimental closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perimental cracks Von Dracul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perimental lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Dracul off the cage and back into rage.
Perimental sizes up Von Dracul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perimental scores with a jab to the body.
Perimental ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Dracul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perimental!
Perimental tests Von Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perimental dips to his left and cracks Von Dracul with an uppercut!
Perimental cracks Von Dracul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perimental scores with a jab to the head.
Perimental comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Perimental there.
Von Dracul takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Perimental.
A cross from Perimental lands.
Perimental fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Dracul on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perimental lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Perimental scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perimental is working the combinations to good effect here.
Perimental throws a good cross that connects.
Perimental connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Dracul momentarily.
Perimental dips to his left and cracks Von Dracul with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Dracul takes one to the side of the head.
Von Dracul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perimental throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Dracul on the side of the head.
Perimental scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perimental throws a good cross that connects.
Perimental fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Dracul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Dracul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perimental scores with a hook to the body. Von Dracul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Dracul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Perimental lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Dracul doesn't seem phased though.
Perimental tests Von Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perimental closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Dracul has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perimental lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perimental.
Perimental throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Dracul on the side of the head.
Von Dracul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perimental lands a really nice looking cross but Von Dracul seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perimental lands a nice looking body shot.
Perimental getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perimental throws a series of strikes that have Von Dracul backpedaling.
Von Dracul throws a sloppy head kick and Perimental moves out of range easily.
Von Dracul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perimental moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perimental throws a shot to the body.
Perimental lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perimental bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Dracul's head.
Perimental scores with a body shot.
Ex Perimental is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perimental scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perimental lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Dracul at a distance.
A head kick misses from Von Dracul.
Perimental is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Dracul can do to turn this around?
Von Dracul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perimental moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perimental with a hook.
Von Dracul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Dracul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Dracul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perimental!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perimental cracks a nice hook into Von Dracul's ribs.
Von Dracul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perimental scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Perimental cracks Von Dracul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perimental lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perimental displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perimental works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perimental.
Perimental changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Dracul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perimental to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Perimental finds it's way through Von Dracul's defenses.
Perimental lands a jab.
Perimental connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perimental scores with a jab.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perimental scores with a three punch combo!
Perimental's corner calls for a 1-2. Perimental obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Dracul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Dracul walks into a left hand.
Perimental stuns Von Dracul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Perimental - just one landing.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Dracul has time to react.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Dracul has time to react.
Nice cross by Perimental.
Perimental connects with a right hand. Von Dracul shakes it off.
Perimental getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Dracul walks into a stiff left hand from Perimental.
Perimental jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perimental scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perimental with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Perimental lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Dracul doesn't seem phased though.
Perimental closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Dracul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perimental lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Dracul takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perimental, as that shot connected.
Perimental dips to his left and cracks Von Dracul with an uppercut!
Perimental lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perimental catches Von Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Dracul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perimental lands a nice shot to the body.
Perimental lands a jab to the head.
Perimental lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perimental.
Perimental getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perimental moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perimental lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perimental.
Perimental throws a good cross that connects.
Perimental thuds a left hand into Von Dracul's body.
Von Dracul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perimental takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Dracul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Dracul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perimental bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Dracul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Dracul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perimental clobbers Von Dracul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perimental lands with a cross.
Perimental connects with a single shot there.
Von Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Perimental lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perimental with a jab.
A left lands for Perimental.
Von Dracul throws the left hand but Perimental avoids the punch easily.
Perimental lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Dracul backs up against the cage.
Von Dracul moves forwards but Perimental connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perimental lands with a right hand.
Von Dracul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perimental.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perimental's corner calls for a 1-2. Perimental obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Dracul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perimental with a hook.
Perimental listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perimental connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perimental getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Dracul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ex Perimental dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ex Perimental's cut.
That's time! Perimental's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Von Dracul misses with an uppercut. Perimental saw that one coming.
Von Dracul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perimental lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Von Dracul.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Dracul has time to react.
Von Dracul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perimental throws a good cross that connects.
Perimental lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Dracul ducks right into an uppercut from Perimental.
Perimental scores with the left hand. Von Dracul knows he should have avoided that one.
Perimental scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perimental with a jab.
Perimental uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Dracul has time to react.
Von Dracul walks into a jab.
Von Dracul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perimental catches Von Dracul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Dracul ducks right into an uppercut from Perimental.
Perimental lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Dracul's head.
Perimental listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Dracul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perimental stalks Von Dracul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Dracul's face. Von Dracul staggers backwards, shaken.
Perimental lands with an overhand left.
Perimental lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perimental fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Dracul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Dracul drops his hands momentarily and Perimental takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Dracul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Perimental bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perimental digs a good body shot into Von Dracul's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perimental.
A right-left combo lands from Perimental.
A cross from Perimental lands.
Perimental works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perimental's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Perimental duly obliges.
Perimental scores with the left hand. Von Dracul knows he should have avoided that one.
Perimental lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perimental.
Perimental fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Dracul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perimental lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perimental getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perimental staying out of range there.
Von Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Perimental.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perimental lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perimental scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Dracul should have avoided that one.
A shot to de liver by Perimental. Beautiful body shot.

Perimental drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Perimental gets to his feet. Von Dracul looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Perimental lands a really nice looking cross but Von Dracul seems unphased.
Von Dracul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Dracul takes one on the button.
Von Dracul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perimental lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Dracul is looking to clinch.
Von Dracul throws an overhand right that lands on Perimental's shoulder, as Perimental tries to avoid the shot.
Von Dracul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perimental with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Von Dracul.
Perimental lands a jab-cross combination.
Perimental defending well as Von Dracul loads up on a big left hand.
Von Dracul takes one on the button.
Perimental connects with a right hand. Von Dracul shakes it off.
Von Dracul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Dracul misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Perimental.
Von Dracul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perimental is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Dracul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perimental lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perimental scores with a three punch combo!
Perimental's corner calls for a 1-2. Perimental obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Dracul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Perimental. That snapped Von Dracul's head back.
Perimental moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Von Dracul.
Perimental connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Dracul's hands.
Von Dracul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perimental.
Perimental works the jab nicely.
Perimental paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perimental finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Dracul's head.
Von Dracul walks into a straight right hand from Perimental.
Von Dracul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perimental avoids the head kick by Von Dracul.
Perimental lands a really nice looking cross but Von Dracul seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Perimental finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Perimental. That snapped Von Dracul's head back.
Von Dracul misses with an uppercut.
Cyrus Von Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perimental stalks Von Dracul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Dracul's face. Von Dracul staggers backwards, shaken.
Perimental with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ex Perimental showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perimental, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ex Perimental!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Eenmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eenmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Shall Burn - Endzeit. Steven Zedowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Eenmaa
vs
Zedowski

190 cm
24
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Under New Management [CBK]

Murder Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Eenmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eenmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Zedowski fails in his attempt to clinch.

Zedowski has managed to clinch.
Eenmaa stops a takedown attempt from Zedowski.
Zedowski lands a left hand.
Zedowski has Eenmaa pressed against the cage, preventing Eenmaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zedowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eenmaas head.
Eenmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Eenmaa lands a shoulder strike.

Zedowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eenmaa wants to get back to his feet.

Zedowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zedowski is looking to stall here but Eenmaa recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eenmaa wants to stand and escape but Zedowski is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zedowski has gone for a leg lock! Eenmaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zedowski's guard.
Eenmaa content to stall in guard here.
Zedowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zedowski, not yet.

Eenmaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eenmaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zedowski's guard.

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

Eenmaa stands and steps away. Zedowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Eenmaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Zedowski. Zedowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Eenmaa with a nice cross.
Eenmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zedowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Eenmaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zedowski shoots in for a double leg but Eenmaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aleksandr Eenmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Zedowski.
Zedowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eenmaa defends it nicely.
Zedowski looks gassed!
Eenmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eenmaa misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zedowski.

Zedowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eenmaa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Eenmaa kicks off Zedowski and gets to his feet.
Eenmaa connects with a jab.
Eenmaa throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eenmaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zedowski.
Eenmaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zedowski.

It looks like Steven Zedowski has been cut.
Aleksandr Eenmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eenmaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Zedowski. Zedowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Eenmaa stuns Zedowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski dodges the punch combination from Eenmaa.
Nice straight punches there by Eenmaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eenmaa.
Zedowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eenmaa tries to avoid it but Zedowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eenmaa to the ground. Eenmaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eenmaa scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zedowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zedowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eenmaa lands a really nice looking cross but Zedowski seems unphased.

Zedowski is rocked!
Eenmaa connects with a nice cross there... Zedowski is looking wobbly and Eenmaa recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Zedowski to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Eenmaa jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandr Eenmaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Bogatirev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kline comes to the cage accompanied by Rock'n me . This should be fireworks!

Kline
vs
Bogatirev

180 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

211 cm
23
298 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Clube Da Esquina Nutrition ($10 Q156 Rec)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Kenny Kline!
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, Ivan Bogatirev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kline thuds a left hand into Bogatirev's body.
Kline throws out a leg kick but Bogatirev moves out of range and Kline only half commits.
Kline connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kline throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogatirev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kline finds it's way round the side to connect with Bogatirev's head.

It looks like Ivan Bogatirev has been cut.
Kline cracks Bogatirev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kline tests Bogatirev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kline throws a series of strikes that have Bogatirev backpedaling.
Bogatirev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogatirev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kline can pounce on him.
Bogatirev looks gassed!
Bogatirev seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kline shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bogatirev is backing up but Kline catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bogatirev covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kline Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Kline!