Rise of the Pegasi 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiruki Nakeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Transylvania kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hiruki Nakeda had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nakeda
vs
Jam

160 cm
26
132 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hiruki Nakeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jam!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakeda is looking to clinch.
Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jam is out of range and Nakeda settles back down.
Jam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jam lands a head shot.
Jam clobbers Nakeda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakeda.
Good leg kick by Jam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakeda slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Bob Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam stalks Nakeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakeda's face. Nakeda staggers backwards, shaken.

Nakeda moves into the clinch.
Nakeda wants a takedown.
Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakeda wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiruki Nakeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakeda is breathing heavily.
Nakeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jam is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Jam breaks the clinch.
That kick from Nakeda tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Nakeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakeda tries a low kick but Jam avoids it.
Jam throws a series of punches but Nakeda avoids them all with ease.
Nakeda takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam lands a jab to the nose.
Jam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakeda's sensitive parts.
Nakeda takes one to the side of the head.
Nakeda scores with a leg kick.
Jam blocks a low kick nicely.
Nakeda throws a leg kick
and Jam counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakeda takes one to the side of the head.
Jam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nakeda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam tries to bum rush Nakeda with a series of wild strikes but Nakeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam connects with an inside leg kick.
Jam is looking to slow Nakeda down with leg kicks.
Nakeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.
Jab from Jam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Nakeda is rocked!
Jam lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nakeda can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jam and Nakeda drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jam.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Jam!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Novacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Novacek
vs
Drama

190 cm
20
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyle Novacek!
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, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drama lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Drama.
Drama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drama.
Novacek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drama swivels and escapes.
Drama stuffs the takedown attempt from Novacek. Novacek gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Drama misses.
Drama slaps away a takedown attempt from Novacek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Novacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novacek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novacek moves away.
Lyle Novacek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Novacek gets the takedown into side control.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novacek tries to move to mount but Drama blocks the move with his legs.
Drama struggling a bit here.
Drama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Novacek in side control, throwing shots but Drama defends.
Novacek misses with the ground and pound.
Drama is looking for a sweep.
Drama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Novacek has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Novacek working away.
Drama stops Novacek from passing to mount.
Novacek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two 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.
Novacek working the ground and pound from side control.
Drama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novacek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Novacek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drama prevents Novacek from moving into mount.
Drama is trying to get back to his feet.
Drama wants to control but Novacek postures up.
Novacek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Novacek lands a nice forearm strike.
Drama looks gassed!
Novacek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drama's legs.
Novacek cracks Drama with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Drama is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drama is trying to control Novacek's posture but Novacek avoids it.
Novacek working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novacek lands a strong strike to the head of Drama. That's dazed him! Novacek looking to finish here. Drama is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Novacek lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Novacek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lebowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence. Simeone has chosen Brucia Ancora as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lebowski
vs
Simeone

176 cm
25
172 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
184 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

LHK Clothing

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeone misses with the combination.
Simeone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Simeone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Simeone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simeone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lebowski tries to lock up and control but Simeone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski is working to get back to half guard.
Lebowski just holding on.
Lebowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simeone controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simeone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Lebowski connects with a right hand. Simeone shakes it off.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Lebowski ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lebowski, as that shot connected.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowski misses with a combination

so Simeone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lebowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simeone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lebowski trying to keep a closed guard but Simeone is proving a slippery customer.
Lebowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lebowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Simeone is having none of it.
Simeone really wants to buck Lebowski off and get back to his feet.
Lebowski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throwing strikes here but Simeone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lebowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lebowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simeone turns into him and now he's in Lebowski's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simeone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Simeone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Simeone.
Simeone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Lebowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simeone in his tracks.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Simeone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lebowski defends it nicely.
Jab from Lebowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Simeone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simeone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski throws a combination that misses

and Simeone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lebowski's guard now.

Simeone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lebowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Lebowski, not yet.

Simeone gets to his feet - Lebowski follows without any prompting.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Lebowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lebowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Simeone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lebowski won't be happy with that.
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!
Lebowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Lebowski looking for submissions off his back.
Simeone tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lebowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to control but Simeone is keeping busy.

Simeone decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A combination from Lebowski does no damage.
Simeone shoots in and drives through. Lebowski sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simeone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lebowski to get to his feet.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simeone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Simeone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lebowski regains guard.

Lebowski is looking for a triangle but Simeone pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lebowski is looking for a triangle but Simeone pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simeone is looking to stand up but Lebowski won't let him.

Simeone gets to his feet. Lebowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Diego Simeone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lebowski throws a combination. Simeone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Lebowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simeone wanted to stand there but Lebowski had control of the position.

Simeone stands up from Lebowski's guard - Simeone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simeone throws a combination. Lebowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lebowski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Simeone moves into the clinch.
Lebowski fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowski fails to land.
Simeone has Lebowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeffrey Lebowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Simeone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simeone tightens his grip and picks Lebowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Lebowski manages to land in guard.

Lebowski is working an open guard so Simeone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeone scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Simeone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lebowski is trying to defend but Simeone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lebowski gets full guard.
Simeone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lebowski's guard.
Lebowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lebowski is trying to control the position but Simeone postures up.

Lebowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simeone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Simeone stands up and waves to Lebowski to follow him.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Simeone's head.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.

Simeone takes the fight into the clinch.

Simeone has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lebowski regains guard immediately.

Simeone gets to his feet - Lebowski follows without any prompting.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Simeone dodges the punch combination from Lebowski.
Lebowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone moves out of range of the strikes.
Lebowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Simeone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simeone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Simeone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Lebowski.
Jeffrey Lebowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lebowski.
Nice uppercut lands for Simeone. That snapped Lebowski's head back.
Diego Simeone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simeone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simeone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lebowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lebowski.

Simeone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Simeone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
Simeone slips under a jab from Lebowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simeone 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Simeone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Stockholme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reid's choice of entrance music: Don't Save Us From The Flames. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stockholme
vs
Reid

188 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Stockholme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mad Reid!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Stockholme ducks down to avoid it.

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

It looks like Mad Reid has been cut.
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stockholme was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Stockholme takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mad Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stockholme misses with a looping left.
Reid scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stockholme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stockholme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Stockholme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stockholme moves in looking to clinch but Reid pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stockholme plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Reid.
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Stockholme ducks down to avoid it.
Stockholme avoids the body shot from Reid.
Stockholme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reid moves away.

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

Reid is rocked!
Stockholme avoids the body shot from Reid.
Stockholme slips under a jab from Reid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockholme throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stockholme.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stockholme circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Reid drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Stockholme follows Reid to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Stockholme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zeitzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Banajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banajev has chosen Arcana - Autumnal as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zeitzer
vs
Banajev

194 cm
28
210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

180 cm
21
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Zeitzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Banajev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeitzer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banajev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zeitzer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Banajev or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeitzer which made him look bad.
Zeitzer stuffs the takedown attempt from Banajev. Banajev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Zeitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Banajev.

Banajev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banajev is thwarting Zeitzer's attempts to control the position.
Zeitzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banajev.
Zeitzer has hold of Banajev's hands but Banajev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banajev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zeitzer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zeitzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banajev trying to control from half guard but Zeitzer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeitzer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banajev.
Zeitzer is controlling Banajev's trapped leg to prevent Banajev from advancing to side control.
Banajev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeitzer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zeitzer trying to control but Banajev postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeitzer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banajev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zeitzer is trying to maintain the position but Banajev is very close to passing his half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Zeitzer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zeitzer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zeitzer enables Banajev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zeitzer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Banajev wants to control from the top but Zeitzer keeps moving.
Banajev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banajev controlling from the top position.
Banajev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeitzer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banajev trying to control but Zeitzer is working from the bottom.
Banajev throwing strikes but missing.
Banajev passes Zeitzer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banajev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Banajev tries to pass to full mount but Zeitzer defends it.
Banajev trying to control the pace.
Banajev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zeitzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banajev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Banajev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Banajev scores with a takedown into Zeitzer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banajev trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeitzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banajev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banajev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeitzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banajev throwing strikes from guard but Zeitzer blocks nicely.
Banajev wants to control from the top but Zeitzer keeps moving.
Zeitzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeitzer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banajev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banajev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banajev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banajev.
Banajev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeitzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeitzer controls Banajev momentarily but Banajev frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banajev trying to control but Zeitzer is working from the bottom.
Banajev throws a strike but Zeitzer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banajev is adopting a defensive guard.
Zeitzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banajev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banajev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Banajev.
Banajev stalling.
Banajev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeitzer wants to control but Banajev is keeping busy.
Banajev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
Banajev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeitzer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banajev not doing much here.
Zeitzer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banajev.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zeitzer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banajev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeitzer but Zeitzer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeitzer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banajev.
Banajev fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Banajev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Banajev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zeitzer sprawls well. Zeitzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banajev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeitzer lands with a shot to the body.
Banajev dives in and grabs Zeitzer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeitzer pushes down on Banajev's head and hops out.
Zeitzer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Zeitzer tenderised Banajev's leg. Banajev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banajev shoots in and drives through. Zeitzer sprawls well.
Ivan Zeitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Banajev.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banajev is defended easily by Zeitzer.
Zeitzer scores with a kick to the body.
Banajev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeitzer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zeitzer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banajev tries for a takedown but Zeitzer circles away easily
and Zeitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Zeitzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeitzer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banajev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zeitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeitzer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maxim Banajev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banajev fails with the takedown
and Zeitzer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeitzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Zeitzer scores with a jab. Banajev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zeitzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banajev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zeitzer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zeitzer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banajev shoots and misses
letting Zeitzer counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeitzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zeitzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zeitzer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zeitzer scores with a one two! Banajev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Banajev walks into a left hand.
Zeitzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zeitzer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zeitzer throws a shot to the body.
Banajev on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Banajev gets caught flat footed, as Zeitzer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zeitzer tries to stand but Banajev is controlling from the bottom.
Banajev is trying to keep Zeitzer in close.
Zeitzer stands up over Banajev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeitzer passes Banajev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banajev is trying to stand back up but Zeitzer is controlling him
Zeitzer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banajev is refusing to be controlled, as Zeitzer sits in half guard.
Banajev tries to get to full guard but Zeitzer has control of the leg.
Zeitzer not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banajev tries to kick Zeitzer off in order to stand up. Zeitzer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Banajev is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Banajev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banajev wants to get back to his feet but Zeitzer is dominant here and he's now got Banajev's back!
Banajev trying to control the hands but Zeitzer won't let him.
Banajev is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Zeitzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banajev 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kimura
vs
Dumas

180 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dumas is defended easily by Kimura.
A clash of legs there as Kimura blocks the low kick.

Kimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Dumas looking for submissions off his back.
Dumas is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dumas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Kimura looking for a guillotine from mount but Dumas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dumas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Dumas tries to improve his position but Kimura has taken his back! Kimura has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dumas tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kimura pushes Dumas away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Kimura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Chung
vs
Tito

193 cm
21
212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Tito!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tito swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.
Tito looks for a takedown but Chung sprawls well.

Tito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tito looking to pass the guard.
Chung wants to stand and escape but Tito is having none of it.
Tito stands and throws Chung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chung is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Tito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chung is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Tito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tito but great work by Chung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung tries to stand but Tito controls the position and pulls Chung into his guard.
Chung wants to stand but Tito has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tito is looking for a triangle but Chung pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants to stand but Tito is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tito tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Chung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tito, up you get!
Chung moves in looking to clinch but Tito pushes him off.
Chung scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Jose Tito has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Chung.
Tito looks gassed!
Chung lands with a right that hurts Tito. Tito looks to clinch but Chung throws a short knee that drops Tito. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Wang Chung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kukuev
vs
Boy

198 cm
24
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
264 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kukuev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Boy is looking for a triangle but Kukuev pushes his legs off easily.

Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Boy's guard.
Kukuev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukuev looking to pass the guard.

Kukuev drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Kukuev off! Kukuev jumps back into Boy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kukuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kukuev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.

Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukuev defends well.

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

Kukuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kukuev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.

Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kukuev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kukuev pushes down on Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Boy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kukuev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kukuev seems to be looking for submissions.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kukuev is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.

Kukuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kukuev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boy is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kukuev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukuev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kukuev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukuev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boy tries to buck Kukuev off but Kukuev is having none of it.

Kukuev is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nikolai Kukuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kukuev scores with a takedown into Boy's guard.

Kukuev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kukuev passes into half guard.

Kukuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Boy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Kukuev seems to be looking for submissions.

Kukuev is working for a kimura but Boy is defending it quite comfortably.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukuev pulls his head out easily.

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

Kukuev 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. Boy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kukuev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolai Kukuev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

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

Black
vs
Nimirov

185 cm
23
215 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
211 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black lands with a hook. Nimirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nimirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Black. That one must have hurt.
Black lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Nimirov misses.
Black misses with a double jab.
Nimirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Nimirov misses with a hook.

Black clinches up against the cage.
Nimirov is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black lands a shot to the body.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Black throws a leg kick but Nimirov checks it.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Nimirov.

Black rushes Nimirov and presses him up against the cage.
Nimirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nimirov up against the cage.
Black tries to work over Nimirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nimirov working aggressively here.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Nimirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black stalling against the cage.
Black keeps control of Nimirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nimirov tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Nimirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Nimirov working hard to break the clinch.
Nimirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nimirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nimirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Nimirov is trying to break free.
Nimirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nimirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black lands a left hand.
Black displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nimirov up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nimirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black lands a right hand.
Black works on Nimirov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nimirov tries a body shot but Black blocks it.

Nimirov breaks from the clinch.
Nimirov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.
Black looks to throw the jab but Nimirov is out of range.
Nimirov scores with a shot to the body.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut.
Black plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Black misses.
Nimirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Nimirov moves out of range easily.
Nimirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Nimirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Nimirov throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black wants to clinch up but Nimirov keeps it at a distance.
Nimirov thumps Black with a low kick.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nimirov connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Black is predictable there
and Nimirov counters with a leg kick.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black staying out of range there.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nimirov. That did some damage!
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nimirov tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nimirov throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nimirov.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Nimirov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black throws a lazy head kick
and Nimirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black slips a jab from Nimirov.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nimirov as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nimirov's calf.
Nimirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black throws a right and a left that Nimirov avoids nicely.
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nimirov swinging wildly here.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Mike Black has been cut.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nimirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black throws a push kick but Nimirov slaps the foot to one side.
Black fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nimirov checks it well.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimirov is just out of range.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lazar Nimirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nimirov.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimirov.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Nimirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nimirov tries to avoid it.
Nimirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimirov.
Nimirov misses the jab.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Nimirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazar Nimirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nimirov.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Nimirov saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Black.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nimirov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black throws a leg kick
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.

Mike Black's cut is getting worse.
Black slips a jab from Nimirov.
Nimirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black throws a head kick that Nimirov semi-blocks.
Mike Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Black moves away from the strike by Nimirov.
Nimirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov misses with a looping right.
Nimirov throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Nimirov throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Nimirov throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Nimirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Nimirov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nimirov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nimirov throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Nimirov misses its intended target.
Nimirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Nimirov sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Nimirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nimirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Black swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nimirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Mike Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nimirov loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries to clinch up but Nimirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimirov moves away.
Nimirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nimirov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimirov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Black.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nimirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Black is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nimirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazar Nimirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nimirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nimirov drops Black with a huge uppercut! Black drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nimirov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazar Nimirov!