QFC Tournament 1021 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nav Sohaili (ranked 4673 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Kung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 520 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.

Sohaili
vs
Lee

178 cm
21
155
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nav Sohaili!
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, Kung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sohaili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sohaili throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sohaili is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee is nestled in close to Sohaili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Lee is going to stand back up.
Sohaili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sohaili has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sohaili is not content to let Lee control the position.
Sohaili wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sohaili is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sohaili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sohaili does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sohaili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Sohaili has managed to sweep!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sohaili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sohaili is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Sohaili trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sohaili won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Sohaili being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sohaili does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sohaili tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sohaili. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sohaili with a poor takedown

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Sohaili fights it but they end up in guard.
Sohaili controlling the position.
Sohaili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sohaili keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sohaili haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sohaili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.

Sohaili 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! Lee rolls with it to try and escape but Sohaili cranks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nav Sohaili!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Yavlinsky (ranked 4505 p4p, 4675 weight class) and Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 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.

Yavlinsky
vs
Lundgren

173 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Yavlinsky!
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, Dolph Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yavlinsky is looking to counter punch.
Lundgren needs to keep his hands up - Yavlinsky had a free shot at his head there.
Lundgren misses with a double jab.
Yavlinsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lundgren momentarily.

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

Yavlinsky is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lundgren has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lundgren pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Yavlinsky is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lundgren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dolph Lundgren!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Moss (ranked 4476 p4p, 4674 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 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.

Moss
vs
Drago

177 cm
23
175
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JJ Moss!
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, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago shoots for a double leg takedown but Moss sprawls well. He's pushed Drago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Moss.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drago.
JJ Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.

Moss clinches.

Moss gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moss wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moss is one step ahead there.

Drago isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moss stacks Drago on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Moss moves into full mount!

Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moss.

Drago is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Moss locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Drago is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finaliza Geral (ranked 4571 p4p, 4657 weight class) and DeAnte Warren (ranked 0 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.

Geral
vs
Warren

181 cm
23
173
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finaliza Geral!
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, DeAnte Warren!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren is looking to clinch.

Geral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warren did well to prevent Geral getting side control.
Geral trying to pass the guard but Warren defending well.

Geral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warren defends it well.
Geral controlling the action here.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Geral is trying to work for a kimura but Warren is defending well.
Warren is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geral keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Geral is working for a kimura but Warren is defending it quite comfortably.

Geral wants to work for an arm triangle but Warren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warren keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Geral is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Finaliza Geral!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 4607 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Arthur Davies (ranked 0 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.

Velasquez
vs
Davies

221 cm
20
132
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
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, Arthur Davies!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Davies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Davies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Davies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Davies.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Velasquez backs off Davies throws a huge counter combo but Velasquez manages to avoid it all.

Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Davies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velasquez to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Davies won't allow it.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.

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

Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Velasquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Davies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Davies tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davies is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies is staying active underneath Velasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davies is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Velasquez jumps into side control!
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Davies is trying to get back to half guard.
Davies looking for a sweep but Velasquez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davies wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez looking to control but Davies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davies hang on?
Velasquez wants to control the pace but Davies is squirming around nicely.
Davies throwing hammer fists to the chest of Velasquez. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Velasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Davies is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies shoots and misses
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combo that has Davies backing up. Davies nods at Velasquez to acknowledge the strikes.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Velasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davies quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Velasquez 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.
Velasquez wants to take a breather but Davies is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davies is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Velasquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Velasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davies is looking to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Davies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Velasquez is rocked!
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasquez as he avoids it easily.
Oh Velasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Davies.
Velasquez throws a hook but Davies avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Davies shoots in.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Davies ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Davies takes the fight into the clinch.
Davies jumps guard but Velasquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Velasquez is trying to drag Davies to the mat but Davies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davies is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davies tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davies is stalling here.

Velasquez lands a takedown into guard.
Velasquez advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Velasquez.
Velasquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.

Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasquez wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Davies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velasquez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez trying to control the position but Davies is working away.
Davies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Davies fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Davies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Davies ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davies misses with a takedown
and Velasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Davies.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Davies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Velasquez misses its target.

Davies instigates a clinch.

Velasquez successfully pulls guard.

Davies is posturing up here but Velasquez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davies tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davies has to tap! Slick submission there by Velasquez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Farmer (ranked 4608 p4p, 4548 weight class) and Baby Feast (ranked 0 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.

Farmer
vs
Feast

150 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Farmer!
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, Baby Feast!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farmer looking to score a takedown here. Feast is defending well but Farmer drives through and ends up in Feast's guard.
Feast is looking to stand back up but Farmer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Feast.
Farmer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Farmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feast's head.
Farmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Farmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Feast has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmer not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer throwing shots but Feast is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer wants to pass to mount but Feast is defending the position.
Farmer controlling the action here.

Feast is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmer.
Farmer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Feast actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmer slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farmer closes the distance and clinches.
Farmer being controlled against the cage.
Farmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Feast avoids the damage to the body.
Farmer tries for a takedown but Feast manages to get underhooks.
Farmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feast smiles and moves away.
Frank Farmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Feast.
Farmer throws a series of punches but Feast moves out of range.
Farmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Farmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farmer blocking some punches.
Farmer blocking some punches.
Feast prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feast lands a nice uppercut.
Feast stalling in the clinch but Farmer improves position.
Feast is trying to maintain a safe position but Farmer gets an underhook and turns Feast into the cage.
Feast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feast is trying to stall.
Feast tries to break the clinch but Farmer is controlling the position.
Farmer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

Farmer has Feast up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feast prevents Farmer from breaking the clinch.
Farmer is working for takedown but Feast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Feast is trying to maintain a safe position but Farmer gets an underhook and turns Feast into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Feast scores with a nice right hand.
Farmer looks for a takedown but Feast sprawls well.
Farmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Feast circles away.
Farmer takes one on the button.
Farmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farmer misses with a takedown attempt
and Feast counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Farmer moves into range and clinches up with Feast.
Feast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Feast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farmer fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Farmer.
Feast is looking to get back to his feet here but Farmer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Feast's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Feast do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Farmer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Feast for as long as he can get away with.
Farmer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Farmer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Feast.
Farmer missing with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feast covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Farmer tightening his grip on Feast, looking for the choke.
Farmer 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.
Farmer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Farmer somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Feast do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Feast avoids the strikes from Farmer.
Farmer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Feast is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farmer gets his way!
Feast trying to control the position but Farmer manages to sink in the hooks.

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

Feast fending off the submission attempt from Farmer.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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 Frank Farmer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Feast lands with a cross.
Frank Farmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Feast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Farmer moves into the clinch.
Farmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Feast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Feast has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Feast is trying to break the clinch but Farmer is controlling him.
Farmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Feast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Feast scores with a shoulder strike.
Feast lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Feast on the inside.
Farmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feast is trying to break free.
Feast is trying to break the clinch but Farmer is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feast.
Feast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baby Feast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feast misses with a punch on the inside.

Farmer drags the fight down to the ground.

Farmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmer keeping full guard, as Feast tries to pass.
Farmer pulls Feast in to control the position.
Farmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feast manages to get himself to full guard.

Feast tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank Farmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmer.
Feast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farmer controlling from the top position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Farmer stands up and waves to Feast to follow him.
Feast's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farmer under the eye.
Farmer has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Feast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farmer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Farmer rushes Feast and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feast.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Feast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farmer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Baby Feast!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Baby Feast!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Baby Feast!

Baby Feast wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Webber (ranked 4621 p4p, 4606 weight class) and Georingio Wijnaldum (ranked 216 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.

Webber
vs
Wijnaldum

159 cm
22
135
0 - 0 - 0

151 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Webber!
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, Georingio Wijnaldum!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webber clinches up with Wijnaldum and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Wijnaldum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Webber tries to roll over but Wijnaldum keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wijnaldum is looking to take a break and control but Webber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webber 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wijnaldum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Webber has his feet on Wijnaldum's thighs here. He's pushed Wijnaldum off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wijnaldum screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Webber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sophia Bishop (ranked 4472 p4p, 4577 weight class) and Jakub Willim (ranked 0 p4p, 409 weight class). Willim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lukasyno-Mój Świat. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bishop
vs
Willim

180 cm
23
150
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sophia Bishop!
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, Jakub Willim!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bishop counters with a head kick that drops Willim to the mat! Willim scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Willim is rocked!
Willim with a poor takedown
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Willim off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bishop follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Willim was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sophia Bishop!