QFC Tournament 921 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ido Ori (ranked 5277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romain Gastineau (ranked 4918 p4p, 0 weight class). Romain Gastineau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ori
vs
Gastineau

180 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ido Ori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romain Gastineau!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Gastineau manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ori keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ori looking for a takedown.
Ori wants to take the fight to the mat but Gastineau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ori displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gastineau up against the cage.
Gastineau has Ori pressed against the cage.

Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastineau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ori tries to avoid it but Gastineau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ori to the ground. Ori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Ori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gastineau tries to clinch up
and Ori counters with a left and a right that stings Gastineau.

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

Gastineau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ori, pushing him back against the cage.
Gastineau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gastineau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ido Ori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ori tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ori is working for takedown but Gastineau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ori wants a takedown but no success here.
Gastineau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ori is pressed up against the cage. Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ori down to the mat. Ori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ori moves in looking to clinch but Gastineau pushes him off.

Gastineau clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Gastineau wants to break free but Ori has control.
Gastineau takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gastineau blocks the elbow strike.
Gastineau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ori has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gastineau after a bit of a struggle.
Gastineau wants to take the fight to the mat but Ori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gastineau misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gastineau tries to break the clinch but Ori is controlling the position.
Ori is struggling to control the position.
Gastineau prevents the takedown attempt.
Ori is breathing heavily.
Gastineau wants to get back to striking at distance but Ori won't allow it.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ori walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gastineau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Ori has closed the distance and engaged Gastineau in a clinch.
Gastineau tries a knee to the head but Ori blocks it.
Gastineau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ori.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau keeping moving, preventing Ori from controlling successfully.
Ori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gastineau seems keen to control Ori's posture.
Gastineau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ori looking to sit in guard and control but Gastineau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gastineau stands up from Ori's guard - Gastineau perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ori throws a head kick but Gastineau moves out of range.

Gastineau instigates a clinch.
Gastineau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gastineau jumps into guard, dragging Ori to the mat.
Gastineau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Gastineau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ori defends it easily.
Gastineau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gastineau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gastineau on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gastineau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ori presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Ori ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Ori closes the distance and clinches.

Gastineau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ori uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ori looking to pass the guard.
Gastineau controlling the position.
Ori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gastineau is proving hard to escape from.

Gastineau manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gastineau tries to clinch there but Ori circles away.
Ori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gastineau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gastineau feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ori blocks a head kick by Gastineau.

Gastineau gets tackled into the cage by Ori. Ori maintains the clinch.
Ori is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Ori manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gastineau stops Ori from standing up.
Gastineau with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ori being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau working some strikes from top position.

Gastineau stands up from Ori's guard - Gastineau perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gastineau tries a head kick but it misses.
Ori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gastineau. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Ido Ori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
Ori throws a sloppy head kick and Gastineau moves out of range easily.
Ori shoots in looking for a takedown but Gastineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gastineau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Ori. No joy for Gastineau on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau connects with a looping right hand.
Ido Ori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ori tries a low kick but Gastineau avoids it.
Ori misses the shot to the body.
Gastineau doesn't manage to clinch there - Ori circles away.
Gastineau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Gastineau shoots for a takedown but Ori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gastineau tries to keep at a distance but Ori has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ori lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romain Gastineau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

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

Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastineau blocks a head kick by Ori.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ori sprawls well. Ori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Ido Ori is winning the standup battle so far.
Ori tries to close the distance and clinch but Gastineau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ori as he avoids it easily.
Ori throwing a counter right hand but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ori circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ori pulls Gastineau into guard.

Ori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gastineau passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gastineau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ori will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Gastineau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gastineau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau is looking to take a break and control but Ori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gastineau happy to just control the position for now.
Gastineau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ori some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gastineau stands up and beckons Ori to his feet.
Ori misses with a head kick.
Ori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gastineau.
Ido Ori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Ori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gastineau. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ori misses with a takedown

and Gastineau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gastineau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gastineau keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but Ori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ido Ori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gastineau trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romain Gastineau.
I've got Gastineau 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!

Romain Gastineau wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Mirkovich (ranked 5086 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yassin Zivbinachav (ranked 5261 p4p, 0 weight class). Yassin Zivbinachav has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrei Mirkovich's chin.

Mirkovich
vs
Zivbinachav

187 cm
18
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
19
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Mirkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yassin Zivbinachav!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivbinachav shoots in for a double leg but Mirkovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mirkovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zivbinachav.
Mirkovich scores with a body shot.

Mirkovich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mirkovich lands in his opponent's guard.
Zivbinachav can't keep his opponent in guard - Mirkovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirkovich slows the pace down in half guard.
Mirkovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mirkovich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mirkovich postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zivbinachav to stand up.

Mirkovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zivbinachav is trying to defend but Mirkovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirkovich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zivbinachav wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Mirkovich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mirkovich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zivbinachav for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mirkovich there.
Zivbinachav is trying to control but can't.
Mirkovich uses his free foot to push down on Zivbinachav's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zivbinachav.
Zivbinachav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirkovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirkovich content just to control the position here.
Mirkovich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zivbinachav looks a forlorn figure.
Mirkovich controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mirkovich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mirkovich controlling the pace for now.
Mirkovich lands a big shot there that rocks Zivbinachav but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mirkovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovich landing shots from mount.
Mirkovich lands with some strikes.
Mirkovich avoids the attempt from Zivbinachav to control.
Mirkovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirkovich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mirkovich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zivbinachav manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mirkovich taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zivbinachav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mirkovich counters by clinching up.

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

Zivbinachav tries to keep at a distance but Mirkovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mirkovich as Zivbinachav tries to tie him up.
Mirkovich misses with a knee strike.
Mirkovich is trying to pull guard but Zivbinachav turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirkovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zivbinachav.
Mirkovich slows down the pace here.

Mirkovich breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Zivbinachav counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zivbinachav darts in trying to clinch

so Mirkovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mirkovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zivbinachav can do to turn this around?
Zivbinachav is trying to control the position but Mirkovich postures up.

Zivbinachav is working an open guard so Mirkovich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mirkovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Mirkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirkovich throws out a loose jab but Zivbinachav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivbinachav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirkovich tries to avoid it but Zivbinachav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirkovich to the ground. Mirkovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zivbinachav misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirkovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivbinachav fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mirkovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zivbinachav with a poor takedown

and Mirkovich moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mirkovich jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirkovich keeping full guard, as Zivbinachav tries to pass.
Mirkovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mirkovich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovich is adopting a defensive guard.
Mirkovich tries to strike from the bottom.
Zivbinachav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirkovich is keeping the position for now.
Zivbinachav wants to get up but he can't break Mirkovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mirkovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zivbinachav to the ground. Mirkovich is now in Zivbinachav's guard.
Zivbinachav is looking to stand back up but Mirkovich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zivbinachav.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mirkovich is taking a breather. Zivbinachav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zivbinachav looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mirkovich working the head and body with strikes.
Zivbinachav pushes Mirkovich off looking to stand but Mirkovich dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirkovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Mirkovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Mirkovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Mirkovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zivbinachav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirkovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zivbinachav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirkovich leaves Zivbinachav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Mirkovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zivbinachav to the mat! Zivbinachav manages to get full guard.
Zivbinachav is looking to stand back up but Mirkovich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zivbinachav.

Zivbinachav is looking to get back to is feet but Mirkovich passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirkovich controls the position.
Mirkovich cracks Zivbinachav with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Mirkovich advances to full mount.
Mirkovich controlling from mount.

Mirkovich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zivbinachav can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mirkovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
The referee warns Zivbinachav that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zivbinachav can't escape the position.
Mirkovich lands a couple of good shots and Zivbinachav has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mirkovich biding his time, controlling Zivbinachav.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivbinachav just trying to survive but Mirkovich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Mirkovich has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Zivbinachav is in real trouble here. Mirkovich gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Zivbinachav is tapping out! Mirkovich wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Mirkovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between La Sing (ranked 4983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bonez (ranked 3218 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bonez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sing
vs
Bonez

187 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, La Sing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bonez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Sing misses its target.
Sing loads up on a big right hand but Bonez slips the punch.
Bonez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sing circles away.
Billy Bonez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonez tries to clinch there but Sing circles away.
Bonez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonez moves in looking to clinch but Sing pushes him off.
It looked like Sing was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonez.
Sing keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonez 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.
Sing connects with a crisp jab.
Sing lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sing misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sing.
Bonez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sing circles away.
Sing was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonez moves in looking to clinch but Sing pushes him off.
Bonez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonez looks to land a combination. Sing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bonez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonez swings for the body but Sing moves out of range.
Bonez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sing.
Sing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonez momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sing wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonez looks winded!
Bonez is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonez wants to clinch but Sing slips to the side
and Sing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sing lands a nice shot that snaps Bonez's head back.

It looks like Billy Bonez has been cut.
Bonez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Sing was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonez.
Bonez needs to keep his hands up - Sing had a free shot at his head there.
Bonez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sing misses with a straight right.
Sing misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Sing.
Sing getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sing misses with an uppercut.
As Sing backs off Bonez throws a huge counter combo but Sing manages to avoid it all.
Bonez throws a right and a left that Sing avoids nicely.
Sing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sing.
Sing misses with a body shot.
Sing scores with the left hand. Bonez knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Sing finds it's way through Bonez's defenses.
Sing throws a hook to the side of Bonez's head but Bonez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bonez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sing counters with a left to the body.
Bonez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Sing does it's job there.

Bonez is rocked!
Sing is stalking Bonez. Bonez circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sing, and it's lights out! Bonez really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

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

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rizzo (ranked 5130 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Orton (ranked 5014 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rizzo
vs
Orton

196 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Orton !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rizzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Rizzo.
Orton throws an elbow but it misses.

Rizzo pulls guard effortlessly.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Orton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton is pushing down on Rizzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rizzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton content to control rather than advance.

Orton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well.
Rizzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orton slows the pace down in half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rizzo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Orton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Orton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orton leaves Rizzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rizzo as Orton shoots in.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orton has a takedown stuffed.

Orton rushes Rizzo and presses him up against the cage.
Rizzo can't get the takedown.

Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton .

Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rizzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton is looking for a takedown.

Rizzo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rizzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton is looking for the big counter here.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Orton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orton tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Orton throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orton .
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rizzo misses.

Orton has closed the distance and engaged Rizzo in a clinch.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo wants a takedown.

Rizzo manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Orton 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rizzo has Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
Rizzo looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rizzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Orton counters with a series of strikes. Rizzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rizzo.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo, which made it look bad.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Orton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orton after a bit of a struggle.

Orton pulls guard effortlessly.

Rizzo stands up from Orton 's guard - Rizzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rizzo fails with the takedown.

Orton forces Rizzo back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rizzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo lands a leg kick that knocks Orton off balance momentarily.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Orton tries for a takedown but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Orton drives through and clinches with Rizzo against the cage.
Orton is looking for a takedown.

Rizzo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Pedro Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pedro Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.

Rizzo clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo with a knee to the head.
Ian Orton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Orton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Orton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orton takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.

Rizzo forces Orton back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo is working for takedown but Orton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a left and a right that stings Orton .
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
No luck for Orton with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Orton . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Orton unleashes a big counter combination but Rizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Orton pushes Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Orton tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Orton blocks the elbow strike.

Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orton looks for a takedown but Rizzo sprawls well.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton throws a big counter head kick but Rizzo avoids it with no problem.

Orton closes the distance and pushes Rizzo back into the cage.

Orton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Ian Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rizzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Rizzo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pedro Rizzo!

Pedro Rizzo wins by unanimous decision!