QFC Tournament 965 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Kozlov (ranked 4456 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konor McGregorson (ranked 2955 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kozlov
vs
McGregorson

175 cm
24
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gennady Kozlov!
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, Konor McGregorson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kozlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kozlov blocks the strikes from McGregorson.
McGregorson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

McGregorson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregorson wants to stand up but Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregorson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
Kozlov distracts McGregorson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregorson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGregorson wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGregorson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregorson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov distracts McGregorson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kozlov working some strikes from top position.
Kozlov landing with the ground and pound.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregorson on the ground.
Kozlov is in close to McGregorson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGregorson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlov lands a couple of digs.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
McGregorson looks winded!
Kozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kozlov cracks McGregorson with a solid left hand.
Kozlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGregorson's head.
McGregorson has momentary wrist control but Kozlov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozlov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozlov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozlov distracts McGregorson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kozlov stands up over McGregorson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlov is working McGregorson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlov is in close to McGregorson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kozlov landing with the ground and pound.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but McGregorson keeps moving.
Kozlov looking to pass the guard.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kozlov is working McGregorson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGregorson's head.
McGregorson trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

McGregorson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGregorson is still in real trouble! Can Kozlov finish him?
McGregorson has momentary wrist control but Kozlov slips an elbow through the middle.
McGregorson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to McGregorson's brow.
Kozlov slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Kozlov there.
McGregorson taking some punishment here, with Kozlov in his half guard.
Kozlov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGregorson taking some punishment here, with Kozlov in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kozlov.
Kozlov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kozlov is nestled in close to McGregorson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Kozlov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kozlov drives through with a takedown into guard.

McGregorson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozlov trying to control but McGregorson is working from the bottom.
McGregorson has momentary wrist control but Kozlov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozlov landing with the ground and pound.
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregorson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov cracks McGregorson with a solid left hand.
McGregorson is breathing heavily.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregorson's head.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregorson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGregorson's head.
Kozlov is in close to McGregorson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGregorson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kozlov stands up over McGregorson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kozlov trying to control but McGregorson is working from the bottom.
Gennady Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregorson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov trying to control but McGregorson is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is in close to McGregorson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kozlov working some strikes from top position.
Kozlov working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McGregorson covers up, he's hurt! Kozlov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kozlov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kozlov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Kozlov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ReG Vuong (ranked 4546 p4p, 448 weight class) and Homo Phobicboy (ranked 4531 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vuong
vs
Phobicboy

163 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ReG Vuong!
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, Homo Phobicboy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phobicboy counters with a stiff right hand.

Vuong moves into range and clinches up with Phobicboy.
Phobicboy is trying to break free.
Vuong tries to pull guard but Phobicboy holds him up against the cage and eventually Vuong drops back down to his feet.
Vuong prevents Phobicboy from breaking the clinch.
Vuong keeps control of Phobicboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phobicboy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vuong tries to pull guard but Phobicboy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ReG Vuong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuong prevents Phobicboy from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobicboy is trying to force a seperation but Vuong has the dominant position.
Phobicboy can't break the clinch.

Vuong has picked Phobicboy up - he's going for a ride! Vuong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Phobicboy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vuong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Vuong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vuong really is a fat lump.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vuong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuong dives in for a single leg takedown but Phobicboy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vuong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phobicboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Phobicboy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vuong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phobicboy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vuong's hands.

It looks like ReG Vuong has been cut.
A lazy left from Phobicboy finds it's target.
Vuong wants to clinch
and Phobicboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vuong is breathing heavily.
Phobicboy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vuong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phobicboy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Phobicboy lands a big right hand that sends Vuong crashing to the mat! Phobicboy stays standing though and waves Vuong back to his feet!

Vuong is rocked!
Homo Phobicboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phobicboy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vuong out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Homo Phobicboy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harpreet Singh (ranked 4438 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Johnson (ranked 4455 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Singh
vs
Johnson

200 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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, Harpreet Singh!
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, Mark Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Singh.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Singh regains guard.

Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Singh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johnson has cracked it and Singh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marat Mustafaev (ranked 4513 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Dank (ranked 4420 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mustafaev
vs
Dank

185 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marat Mustafaev!
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, Darius Dank!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dank drives through and clinches with Mustafaev against the cage.
Mustafaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustafaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustafaev prevents Dank from breaking the clinch.
Dank blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mustafaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch but Dank is avoiding it.
Darius Dank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mustafaev gets tackled into the cage by Dank. Dank maintains the clinch.

Mustafaev breaks the clinch.
Dank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mustafaev tries to avoid it but Dank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mustafaev to the ground. Mustafaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dank with a poor takedown
and Mustafaev counters with a series of strikes. Dank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mustafaev throws a combination that misses

and Dank counters by moving into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dank.
Come on Dank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mustafaev gets through Dank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafaev working aggressively here.
Mustafaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustafaev avoids it.
Mustafaev lands a body shot.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustafaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dank tries to work over Mustafaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustafaev is working Dank over against the cage.
Mustafaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mustafaev.
Dank looks winded!
Mustafaev has a couple of punches blocked by Dank.
Mustafaev pushes Dank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mustafaev is defending well.
Mustafaev has Dank pressed against the cage.
Mustafaev lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dank swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mustafaev moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev digs a right hand into Dank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dank's gas tank.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mustafaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Mustafaev as the two fighters clinch.

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

Mustafaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mustafaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danks head.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mustafaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustafaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mustafaev tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Mustafaev wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Mustafaev lands a jab to Dank's midsection.
Dank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustafaev.
Mustafaev leaves Dank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mustafaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Mustafaev forces Dank back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustafaev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mustafaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dank.
A short right from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dank backwards.

Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Mustafaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up.
Mustafaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dank circles away quickly and effectively.
Marat Mustafaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustafaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mustafaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dank circles away quickly and effectively.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mustafaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mustafaev defends well and Dank ends up having to push Mustafaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mustafaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mustafaev's waist but Mustafaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dank off to one side.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mustafaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev digs a right hand underneath Dank's ribcage. Dank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mustafaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dank prevents a body shot from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mustafaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Mustafaev.

It looks like Darius Dank has been cut.
Dank is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mustafaev as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Mustafaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dank.

Dank gets tackled into the cage by Mustafaev. Mustafaev maintains the clinch.

Mustafaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.
Dank lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Mustafaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Dank takes a shot to the head.

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

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

Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.

Mustafaev rushes Dank and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mustafaev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustafaev lands a left hand.

Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustafaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dank counters with a series of strikes. Mustafaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Mustafaev. Those never looked like landing.

Mustafaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mustafaev lands a right hand.
Mustafaev lands with a left to the head.

Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dank circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mustafaev clinches up with Dank and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mustafaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustafaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dank up against the cage.
Mustafaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustafaev.
Dank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dank tries to pull guard but Mustafaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Dank drops back down to his feet.
Mustafaev pushes Dank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mustafaev scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands with a right to the head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafaev throws a combination. Dank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mustafaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mustafaev swivels and escapes.
Marat Mustafaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dank dodges the punch combination from Mustafaev.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustafaev sets himself, and Dank steps forward looking for the clinch! Mustafaev avoids it this time.
Dank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustafaev is looking to counter punch.

Mustafaev darts in and clinches Dank up against the cage.
Mustafaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dank backwards.
Mustafaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dank backwards.
Mustafaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Mustafaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Dank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mustafaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dank shoots in but Mustafaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mustafaev is looking to clinch.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustafaev as he jumps to the side.
Dank sizes up Mustafaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dank rushes Mustafaev and presses him up against the cage.
Mustafaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dank can do to turn this around?
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustafaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marat Mustafaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dank tries to break the clinch but Mustafaev is controlling the position.
Dank jumps guard but Mustafaev stands there with Dank around his waist. Dank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marat Mustafaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dank.

Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mustafaev scores with a four punch combination!

Dank tries to keep at a distance but Mustafaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustafaev gets through Dank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mustafaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Mustafaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustafaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafaev is struggling to control the position.
Dank tries to score a body lock takedown but Mustafaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mustafaev lands with a left to the head.
Mustafaev lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

Mustafaev moves into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands a shoulder strike.

Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
Mustafaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dank feints the counter takedown.
Mustafaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dank.

Mustafaev pushes Dank up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mustafaev on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustafaev.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dank or not.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustafaev scores with a shot to the side of Dank's head.
Mustafaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Mustafaev breaks from the clinch.
Mustafaev tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Mustafaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mustafaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mustafaev tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range.

Dank tries to keep at a distance but Mustafaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafaev cracks Dank with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mustafaev manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustafaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Dank is rocked!

Mustafaev closes the distance and clinches.

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

Dank closes the distance and pushes Mustafaev back into the cage.
Mustafaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mustafaev.

Mustafaev breaks the clinch.

Mustafaev has closed the distance and engaged Dank in a clinch.
Mustafaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustafaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darius Dank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marat Mustafaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mustafaev lands a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Marat Mustafaev!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Marat Mustafaev!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Marat Mustafaev!

Marat Mustafaev wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tournament Fodder (ranked 4545 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kahlin (ranked 4562 p4p, 451 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fodder
vs
Kahlin

205 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tournament Fodder!
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, Dan Kahlin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Fodder misses its intended target.
Fodder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahlin.
Kahlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Kahlin.

It looks like Tournament Fodder has been cut.
Kahlin takes one on the button.
Fodder lands with a straight right. Kahlin didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Fodder finds it's target.
Kahlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fodder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kahlin dodges the punch combination from Fodder.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fodder throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahlin counters with a crisp right that sends Fodder to the canvas! Kahlin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Kahlin!
In his post fight interview, Dan Kahlin gave a big smile as he said 'Should always've been here!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kashif Que (ranked 4555 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Santos Riberio (ranked 4495 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Que
vs
Santos Riberio

209 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kashif Que!
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, Murilo Santos Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos Riberio instigates a clinch.
Que really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos Riberio is trying to break free.

Santos Riberio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Que throws a right hand that Santos Riberio ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos Riberio also avoids with ease.

Que feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos Riberio has a closed guard, preventing Que from standing up.
Santos Riberio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Santos Riberio is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Que rolls with it to try and escape but Santos Riberio cranks on the arm and Que is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murilo Santos Riberio!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Campbell (ranked 4544 p4p, 448 weight class) and Rys Osley (ranked 4412 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Campbell
vs
Osley

182 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple 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, Ben Campbell!
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, Rys Osley!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Osley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell is looking to escape.
Osley is pressing down on Campbell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campbell is holding on for now.

Campbell actively working from the bottom here.

Osley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Osley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Campbell trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Osley.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Osley is very close to passing his half guard.
Osley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Osley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Campbell is looking to control Osley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell is pressing down on Osley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campbell wants to stand up but Osley is controlling him.
Osley wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osley forces his way into half guard.
Osley drops an elbow to the side of Campbell's head.

Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell pushes Osley off looking to stand but Osley dives back in and keeps control.

Osley wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell keeping hold of Osley's head, controlling as best he can.
Campbell is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Osley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Osley is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Osley is controlling well.
Osley is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osley passes the guard and advances to mount!

Osley goes for an armbar but Campbell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Campbell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Campbell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Osley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osley is trying to improve his position.
Campbell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osley's legs.
Osley holds on to Campbell's head and controls the position momentarily.
Osley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campbell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osley looking for a sweep but Campbell has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osley tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Campbell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Osley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osley is looking to escape.
Osley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Osley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Osley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Osley trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Osley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Osley has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Osley keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Campbell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Campbell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osley did well to prevent Campbell getting side control.
Campbell drops an elbow to the side of Osley's head.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
Campbell trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osley gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Osley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osley's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osley is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell trying to control but Osley is working from the bottom.

Campbell stands up from Osley's guard - Campbell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Osley misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Osley moves into the clinch successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osley sprawls well initially but Campbell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Osley trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell lands strikes from half guard.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Osley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Osley is looking to improve his position.
Campbell is keen to just control but Osley is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osley dives in for a single leg takedown but Campbell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Campbell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Osley to the ground. Campbell is now in Osley's guard.

Osley is looking for a triangle here but Campbell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Campbell is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osley is trying to control Campbell's posture but Campbell avoids it.
Rys Osley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ben Campbell!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ben Campbell!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ben Campbell!

Ben Campbell wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Longares (ranked 4454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gsp Wannabe (ranked 4578 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Longares
vs
Wannabe

150 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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, Gustavo Longares!
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, Gsp Wannabe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Longares clinches with his opponent.

Longares gets control of Wannabe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Longares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wannabe wants to control from the top but Longares keeps moving.
Wannabe pushes down on Longares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wannabe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wannabe fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longares holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wannabe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poor strikes thrown by Wannabe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Wannabe working for a submission but Longares is keeping him at bay.
Wannabe controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wannabe moves to take his opponent's back.

Wannabe has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Longares! Can he survive? No! He's out! Wannabe gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gsp Wannabe!