GFC 6 - Closing Distance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacyou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacyou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye Of Tiger. Manny Pacyou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ash Junior's chin.

Pacyou
vs
Junior

170 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Pacyou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ash Junior!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pacyou scores with a takedown into Junior's guard.
Junior looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pacyou pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pacyou controlling the action here.
Pacyou moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Pacyou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacyou controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacyou with good strikes from the mount here!
Pacyou is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Pacyou is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pacyou extends the arm and Junior is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Pacyou!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramond Lizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Beryllium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Lizard
vs
Beryllium

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramond Lizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bert Beryllium!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beryllium changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lizard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lizard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Lizard looking for submissions off his back.

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

Beryllium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lizard trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beryllium prevents Lizard from improving his position.
Lizard trying to control from the bottom.
Lizard is staying active underneath Beryllium, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Beryllium is trying to work for a kimura but Lizard is defending well.
Lizard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beryllium is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lizard tries to get to full guard but Beryllium has control of the leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beryllium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Beryllium throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lizard was covering up waiting for the punch and Beryllium finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lizard controls Beryllium momentarily but Beryllium frees himself.

Lizard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beryllium defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is trying to hold Beryllium in close to prevent damage but Beryllium has managed to pass into half guard.

Lizard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lizard with the active half guard here but Beryllium passes nicely into side control.
Lizard is breathing heavily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is looking to reverse the position.
Beryllium is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beryllium trying to control the position but Lizard is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lizard tries for a takedown but Beryllium circles away easily

and Beryllium counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beryllium.
Beryllium is looking to work some ground and pound but Lizard has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beryllium looking to pass the guard.

Beryllium got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lizard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beryllium has managed to get both his arms back between Lizard's legs - danger averted.

Lizard has an active guard here but Beryllium has managed to pass into half guard.
Lizard trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beryllium trying to control from half guard but Lizard is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beryllium working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beryllium is thwarting Lizard's attempts to control the position.
Lizard is refusing to be controlled, as Beryllium sits in half guard.
Lizard punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Beryllium has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lizard defend it? Beryllium steps over the head and cranks it - Lizard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Beryllium!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bert Beryllium!

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A

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Cobalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Cobalt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cobalt
vs
Parker

217 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

215 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Cobalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobalt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobalt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Cobalt moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Carl Cobalt has been cut.

Parker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cobalt is trying to keep an underhook but Parker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cobalt wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
Parker moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobalt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cobalt can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Cobalt's face as Parker controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Cobalt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cobalt to see if he's OK.
Parker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker just content to control the position.
Parker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Parker taking a breather here.
Parker working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cobalt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cobalt is breathing heavily.
Parker takes a little break here. Cobalt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Parker.

Parker waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Cobalt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cobalt to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Cobalt is rocked!
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cobalt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Cobalt has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Parker trying to control but Cobalt is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobalt trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.

Parker drops back looking for a leg! Cobalt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cobalt manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Cobalt's guard.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobalt looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobalt, not yet.
Cobalt can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker is trying to control. Cobalt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Parker wants to control but Cobalt is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobalt missing with punches from the bottom.
Cobalt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker prevents Cobalt from standing back up.
Parker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cobalt trying to control from the bottom.
Cobalt is not content to let Parker control the position.
Cobalt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parker scores with a couple of nice shots.

Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobalt trying to control but Parker postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Cobalt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Parker clinches.
Parker lands a left hand.

Parker has clasped his hands together around Cobalt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cobalt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parker wants to control but Cobalt is keeping him busy.
Parker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Parker is working Cobalt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Parker lands an elbow.
Parker working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Parker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobalt, who protects the arm well.
Cobalt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cobalt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Cobalt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cobalt some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker wants to control but Cobalt is keeping him busy.
Cobalt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parker lands some shots froms side control.
Parker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker lands a few punches from side control.
Parker is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker working the ground and pound.
Parker grinds an elbow into Cobalt's temple.
Parker controls the position.
Parker is chipping away with strikes.
Parker working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobalt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker controlling from side mount.
Parker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cobalt throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Parker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cobalt down.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Bob Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cobalt to see if he's OK.
Parker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Cobalt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Parker! That's hurt Cobalt! Will he recover? Parker fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ernst
vs
Raven

180 cm
20
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Ernst!
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, Diego Raven!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ernst with a lazy takedown attempt

and Raven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ernst won't be happy with that.
Ernst can't do much from the bottom here.
Raven tries to advance to mount but Ernst denies him.
Ernst is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernst stops Raven from passing to mount.
Ernst struggling a bit here.
Ernst really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ernst is not content to let Raven control the position.
Raven is staying tight to Ernst's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ernst throws a combination that misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ernst keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ernst is trying to control the position but Raven postures up.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Ernst is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Raven scores with a takedown into Ernst's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven content to stall in guard here.
Raven trying to control but Ernst is working from the bottom.
Raven passes into half guard.
Ernst tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.

Raven is working for a kimura but Ernst is defending it quite comfortably.
Ernst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raven on the ground.
Raven trying to pass the guard but Ernst defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernst is looking to control Raven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ernst avoid being mounted?
Raven trying to pass the guard but Ernst defending well.
Raven is trying to control. Ernst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ernst wants to control but Raven is keeping busy.
Ernst is in trouble now - Raven has advanced to mount!
Ernst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raven wants to take his opponent's back but Ernst doesn't allow it.
Ernst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ernst is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Raven has taken his back.
Ernst is breathing heavily.

Raven has managed to slip his arm under Ernst's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ernst is tapping out! Submission win for Raven.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Raven!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yushin okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Dysprosium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

okami
vs
Dysprosium

187 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

188 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damon Dysprosium!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
okami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and okami wants it to stay on the feet.
okami tries to bum rush Dysprosium with a series of wild strikes but Dysprosium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dysprosium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from okami.

okami fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dysprosium sprawls well initially but okami persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dysprosium is trying to stand back up but okami is controlling him
okami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dysprosium's head.

okami stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dysprosium to get to his feet.
okami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
okami swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from okami does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
okami pulls out of a head kick attempt.

okami closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
okami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
okami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
okami tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
okami wants to control but Dysprosium is keeping him busy.
Dysprosium is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but okami has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dysprosium avoids any damage from the ground and pound of okami.
okami throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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.

okami stands up.
okami tries to bum rush Dysprosium with a series of wild strikes but Dysprosium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
okami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dysprosium takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dysprosium avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dysprosium with a poor takedown
and okami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
okami misses with a two punch combination.
okami thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium misses with a takedown attempt
and okami counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yushin okami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Dysprosium.
okami swings for the body but Dysprosium moves out of range.
okami lands a jab-cross combination.
Dysprosium has his takedown stuffed
and okami counters with a left and a right that stings Dysprosium.
okami has his takedown stuffed

and Dysprosium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
okami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dysprosium works over okami with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
okami wants to stand but Dysprosium is controlling the position.
Dysprosium passes okami's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
okami is trying to stand back up but Dysprosium is controlling him
Dysprosium missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
okami is looking to escape.
okami is breathing heavily.
Dysprosium working the head and body with strikes.
Dysprosium looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

okami kicks off Dysprosium and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
okami misses with an uppercut.
okami misses with an uppercut.
Yushin okami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dysprosium misses with a takedown attempt
enabling okami to counter with a crisp jab.
okami tries to bum rush Dysprosium with a series of wild strikes but Dysprosium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from okami.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yushin okami dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dysprosium doesn't succeed with the takedown
and okami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
okami misses with a combination

and Dysprosium counters with a shoot takedown. okami fights it but they end up in guard.
okami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dysprosium is controlling him.
Dysprosium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dysprosium postures up in okami's guard and throws a big left but okami blocks it.
okami is looking to stand up but Dysprosium isn't so interested in that idea.
Dysprosium must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dysprosium working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of okami's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dysprosium stops okami from standing up.
Dysprosium looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Dysprosium with that takedown attempt.

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

and Dysprosium counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dysprosium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dysprosium with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dysprosium lands a couple of digs.
okami wants to stand up but Dysprosium is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dysprosium stands up over okami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dysprosium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dysprosium loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dysprosium is looking to work some ground and pound but okami has wrist control.
Dysprosium is looking to work some ground and pound but okami has wrist control.
Dysprosium thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
okami wants to stand but Dysprosium is controlling the position.

okami pushes Dysprosium off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dysprosium with a lazy takedown attempt
and okami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yushin okami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Dysprosium.
Dysprosium shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dysprosium shoots in looking for a takedown. okami tries to sprawl out of it but Dysprosium keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. okami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dysprosium shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as okami sprawls well. okami wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dysprosium gets slowly back to his feet.
okami lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
okami throws a nice looking combination but Dysprosium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
okami misses with a double jab

and Dysprosium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dysprosium throwing strikes from guard but okami blocks nicely.
Dysprosium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dysprosium is working okami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dysprosium with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
okami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dysprosium.
Dysprosium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dysprosium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
okami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dysprosium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dysprosium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
okami 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.
okami wants to stand but Dysprosium is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
okami misses the body punch

and Dysprosium counters with a nice double leg into side control. okami won't be happy with that.
Dysprosium landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
okami tries to escape but Dysprosium is in control.
Dysprosium scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
okami tries to escape but Dysprosium is in control.
Dysprosium creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dysprosium connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused okami some visible discomfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dysprosium in side control lands a decent elbow.
okami taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dysprosium is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Dysprosium crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Dysprosium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dysprosium fails with a takedown attempt.
okami looks to land a combination but Dysprosium avoids it well.
okami misses with a combination

so Dysprosium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Damon Dysprosium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dysprosium throws and elbow that misses. okami uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dysprosium's guard. Nice move by okami!
okami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
okami trying to control but Dysprosium is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dysprosium scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
okami keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
okami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
okami misses with a takedown

and Dysprosium counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dysprosium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium landing with the ground and pound.
Dysprosium won't allow okami to get back to his feet.
Dysprosium throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as okami works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dysprosium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dysprosium with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dysprosium keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of okami's head.
Dysprosium lands a couple of digs.
Dysprosium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
okami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
okami wants to stand and escape but Dysprosium is having none of it.
okami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
okami wants to stand and escape but Dysprosium is having none of it.
Dysprosium throwing strikes from guard but okami blocks nicely.
Dysprosium working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of okami's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dysprosium doesn't succeed with the takedown
and okami counters with a stiff right hand.
Yushin okami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Dysprosium.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium shoots for a takedown but okami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
okami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dysprosium counters with a takedown into side control.
Dysprosium grinds an elbow into okami's temple.
okami is trying to buck Dysprosium off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Dysprosium's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
okami wants to get back to his feet.
Dysprosium working the ground and pound.
okami is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dysprosium working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
okami is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
okami is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dysprosium connects with a decent elbow.
Dysprosium landing a few strikes.
Dysprosium prevents okami from escaping the position.
Dysprosium lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Dysprosium's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
okami takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
okami prevents Dysprosium from improving position.
Dysprosium prevents okami from escaping the position.
Dysprosium lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dysprosium cracks okami with a big elbow.
okami is trying to get back to his feet.
Dysprosium lands a few punches from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Dysprosium!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Petroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Petroni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Petroni
vs
Grey

180 cm
25
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

181 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Petroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Grey!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petroni misses with a straight right.
Petroni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petroni throws a nice looking combination but Grey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petroni digs a good body shot into Grey's ribs.
Petroni looks to land a combination. Grey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marcelo Petroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petroni scores with a hook to the body. Grey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Derrick Grey has been cut.
Petroni rushes Grey with punches - Grey moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Grey goes down! Petroni follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Petroni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Florance Fluor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Filipovich Petruhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fluor
vs
Filipovich Petruhin

182 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Florance Fluor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Filipovich Petruhin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fluor throws a push kick but Petruhin slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown by Fluor or perhaps it was just good defense by Petruhin which made him look bad.
Florance Fluor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fluor fails with a takedown attempt.
Petruhin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fluor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petruhin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fluor counters with a head kick. That will keep Petruhin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruhin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fluor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petruhin's guard.
Petruhin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fluor manages to get himself to full guard.
Fluor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Petruhin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petruhin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Petruhin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fluor is keeping the position for now.
Petruhin wants to control from the top but Fluor keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fluor is looking for a triangle but Petruhin pushes his legs off easily.

Petruhin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fluor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petruhin has managed to get both his arms back between Fluor's legs - danger averted.

Fluor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petruhin is aware though and is defending well.
Fluor controls Petruhin momentarily but Petruhin frees himself.
Fluor wants to sweep but no luck.
Petruhin controlling from the top position.

Fluor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petruhin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fluor.
Fluor is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluor is looking to reverse the position.
Fluor is letting Petruhin control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fluor can't do much from the bottom here.
Petruhin taking a breather here.
Petruhin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Filipovich Petruhin.
Fluor misses with a takedown

and Petruhin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florance Fluor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluor is trying to control but Petruhin manages to pass to mount!
Petruhin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petruhin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Filipovich Petruhin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fluor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Petruhin shoots and misses

and Fluor counters with a shoot takedown. Petruhin fights it but they end up in guard.
Fluor postures up.
Petruhin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fluor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fluor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petruhin trying to control but Fluor is having none of it.
Fluor tries to reverse the position but Petruhin maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruhin wants to take Fluor's back but he can't do it this time.
Petruhin controlling the position easily from mount.
Petruhin prevents Fluor from getting the reversal.
Petruhin content just to control the position here.
Fluor tries to lock up and control but Petruhin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petruhin controlling from the full mount.
Fluor can't escape the position.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fluor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fluor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fluor wants to control but Petruhin is having none of it.
Petruhin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fluor is trying desperately to improve position.
Fluor is squirming around, avoiding Petruhin's attempts to control the action.
Petruhin content just to control the position here.
Petruhin trying to control but Fluor is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petruhin controlling from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Igor Filipovich Petruhin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fluor misses with a takedown attempt

and Petruhin counters with a shoot takedown. Fluor fights it but they end up in guard.
Petruhin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Fluor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fluor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petruhin is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fluor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petruhin wants to control from the top but Fluor keeps moving.

Fluor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petruhin is aware though and is defending well.
Petruhin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Igor Filipovich Petruhin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petruhin postures up.
Fluor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petruhin controlling from the top position.

Fluor working for a triangle but Petruhin defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Filipovich Petruhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Petruhin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fluor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petruhin's guard.
Fluor wants to control from the top but Petruhin keeps moving.
Petruhin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petruhin keeping full guard, as Fluor tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluor is in close to Petruhin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fluor being controlled here momentarily.
Petruhin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fluor!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fluor tries to lock up and control but Petruhin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fluor is working to get back to half guard.
Fluor is trying to reverse the position but instead Petruhin has taken his back - oops!

Petruhin looking to break Fluor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fluor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petruhin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petruhin has the hooks in. Fluor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fluor breaks Petruhin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petruhin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petruhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fluor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petruhin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petruhin has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluor keeping moving, preventing Petruhin from controlling successfully.

Fluor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petruhin defends well.
Petruhin controlling from the top position.

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

That's four 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.
Petruhin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fluor working a defensive guard here.
Petruhin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Fluor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fluor actively working from the bottom here.
Fluor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Florance Fluor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Filipovich Petruhin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petruhin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Florance Fluor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petruhin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Filipovich Petruhin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Aleksander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turisas - Rasputin. Aleksander is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Backbone - Gojira. This should be fireworks!

Rasputin
vs
Aleksander

188 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Bloodbath Fighting Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Aleksander!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin is looking to score with low kicks.
Aleksander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasputin throws a series of punches but Aleksander moves out of range.
Rasputin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aleksander.
Rasputin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aleksander slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aleksander looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Rasputin drops his hands momentarily and Aleksander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aleksander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.

Aleksander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasputin, pushing him back against the cage.

Aleksander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aleksander throws an overhand right that lands on Rasputin's shoulder, as Rasputin tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Rasputin.
Rasputin moves out of range as Aleksander strikes.
Rasputin digs a good hook to Aleksander's body.
Aleksander looks gassed!
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!
Rasputin works Aleksander's body with a nice hook.
Rasputin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A right-left combo lands from Rasputin.

It looks like Ivan Aleksander has been cut.

Rasputin cracks Aleksander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rasputin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aleksander to stand back up!
Rasputin lands with a big left! Aleksander is wobbled badly! Rasputin comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Aleksander to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grigori Rasputin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seijmen Bahchament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bahchament
vs
Morozov

200 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seijmen Bahchament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov fails with a takedown attempt.
Morozov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bahchament doesn't manage to clinch there - Morozov circles away.
Morozov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bahchament as Morozov shoots in.
Seijmen Bahchament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
Morozov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bahchament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morozov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morozov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bahchament sprawls well. He's pushed Morozov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bahchament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morozov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morozov throws a sloppy head kick and Bahchament moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morozov tries to keep at a distance but Bahchament has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bahchament with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Bahchament breaks from the clinch.
Bahchament is looking to clinch but Morozov is avoiding it.
Bahchament throws a head kick that misses.
Bahchament throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morozov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Morozov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bahchament defending against the ground and pound.
Bahchament is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morozov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morozov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morozov throws a solid leg kick but Bahchament takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morozov.
Bahchament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morozov throws a right hand that Bahchament ducks under and follows up with a left that Bahchament also avoids with ease.
Seijmen Bahchament is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Bahchament.
Morozov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morozov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bahchament manages to avoid it.

Bahchament moves into range and clinches up with Morozov.

Morozov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seijmen Bahchament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morozov is defended easily by Bahchament.
Bahchament pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahchament tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bahchament is breathing heavily.
Bahchament fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morozov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahchament swivels and escapes.
Bahchament wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Bahchament circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bahchament as he jumps to the side.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bahchament sprawls well. Bahchament wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bahchament tries to clinch up

and Morozov moves into the clinch.
Morozov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Morozov closes the distance and clinches.
Bahchament stops a takedown attempt from Morozov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bahchament.
Bahchament misses with a knee strike.
Bahchament with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Morozov wants the takedown. Bahchament is fighting it off but Morozov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bahchament's guard against the cage.
Bahchament is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morozov is controlling him.
Bahchament knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morozov on the ground.
Morozov thows a big elbow that misses.
Morozov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bahchament's head.
Morozov stays in close to Bahchament's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morozov fails to land the takedown.
Morozov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bahchament sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morozov fails with a takedown attempt.
Seijmen Bahchament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
Bahchament wants to clinch but Morozov slips to the side

and Morozov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bahchament!

Bahchament bucks up and throws Morozov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Bahchament gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bahchament unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morozov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bahchament is pressed up against the cage. Morozov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bahchament down to the mat. Bahchament avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bahchament doesn't manage to clinch there - Morozov circles away.

Bahchament drives through and clinches with Morozov against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morozov wants a takedown but no success here.

Bahchament breaks from the clinch.
Bahchament throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov dives in and grabs Bahchament's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bahchament pushes down on Morozov's head and hops out.
Bahchament is looking to clinch but Morozov is avoiding it.
Bahchament pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morozov tries to clinch up but Bahchament circles away and keeps his distance.
Morozov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Morozov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morozov controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bahchament being controlled for a moment.
The ground and pound from Morozov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morozov decides to stand back up.
Morozov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bahchament tries to avoid it but Morozov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bahchament to the ground. Bahchament escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morozov is defended easily by Bahchament.
Morozov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bahchament sprawls well. He's pushed Morozov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bahchament tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morozov throws a body kick that misses.
Morozov looks for a takedown but Bahchament sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bahchament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bahchament clinches but Morozov breaks the clinch

and Morozov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bahchament!
Morozov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhenya Morozov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Morozov misses with a takedown attempt - Bahchament sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bahchament wants to clinch but Morozov slips to the side

so Morozov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bahchament is looking to stand up but Morozov isn't so interested in that idea.
Morozov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bahchament swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bahchament might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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.

Morozov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morozov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Morozov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bahchament's half guard.
Morozov controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zhenya Morozov.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seijmen Bahchament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bahchament as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bahchament tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Morozov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morozov advances to half guard.
Morozov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zhenya Morozov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seijmen Bahchament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Morozov escapes and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhenya Morozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morozov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhenya Morozov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Devil
vs
Tanner

175 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

178 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Devil lands a big head kick that sends Tanner tumbling to the mat! Devil takes a step backwards and waves Tanner back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tanner is rocked!

It looks like Tyson Tanner has been cut.
Devil darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tanner's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Devil before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz Devil!