GFC 5 - Possibilities PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schnitzer Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' as his entrance music. The key to victory for Schnitzer Schnitz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Schnitz
vs
Man

191 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

181 cm
19
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schnitzer Schnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eks Man!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Man gets the takedown into side control.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Schnitz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Man taking a breather here.
I looks like Man might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schnitz bucks up and tries to throw Man off but instead Man has got his back!
Schnitz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Man.
Schnitz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Schnitz covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's two 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.
Man really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schnitz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Eks Man just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man misses the jab.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnitz.
Man throws the left hand but Schnitz avoids the punch easily.
Schnitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man wants to pass the guard but Schnitz is keeping the position.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eks Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schnitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schnitz tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Schnitz.
Schnitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Schnitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Man looks to land a right hand but Schnitz moved out of range.

Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Schnitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Man is pressing down on Schnitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schnitz is holding on for now.
Schnitz pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
Man trying to control from half guard but Schnitz is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man looks to throw the jab but Schnitz is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schnitz throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man misses with a hook.

Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schnitz to the mat! Schnitz manages to get full guard.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Man wants to pass the guard but Schnitz is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eks Man 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. This is the final round!

Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schnitz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Man manages to pass to side control.
Man controlling the pace.
Man is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eks Man.
Man throws the left hand but Schnitz avoids the punch easily.
Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schnitz throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schnitz swinging wildly here.
Schnitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Schnitz. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Schnitz tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schnitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schnitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a hook but Schnitz avoids it easily.
Schnitz moves out of range as Man strikes.
Schnitz is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Schnitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schnitz throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schnitz misses with a two punch combination.
Schnitz is looking to clinch.
Schnitzer Schnitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Schnitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schnitz is looking to clinch.
A big right from Man misses.
Schnitz ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Schnitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Schnitz does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man looks to land a left hand but Schnitz moved out of range nicely.
Schnitzer Schnitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Eks Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eks Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eks Man!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff John Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Filitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

John Gailfus
vs
Filitov

225 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

169 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff John Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Filitov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gailfus gets the takedown into side control.
Filitov struggling a bit here.
Gailfus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gailfus tries to get to his feet but Filitov is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Gailfus in his guard.
Filitov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Filitov working for a submission but Gailfus is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filitov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gailfus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gailfus!
Gailfus tries to free his leg and advance position but Filitov is retaining full guard.

Filitov is working an open guard so Gailfus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Filitov wants to clinch.
Gailfus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filitov defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gailfus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gailfus dives in and grabs Filitov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filitov pushes down on Gailfus's head and hops out.

Gailfus gets a takedown into half guard.
Filitov looks gassed!
Filitov has his hands clasped together around Gailfus's back. He's all about the action.
Gailfus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus is looking to advance position but Filitov won't allow it.

Filitov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gailfus.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Filitov wants to control but Gailfus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Gailfus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gailfus is nestled in close to Filitov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gailfus gets caught flat footed, as Filitov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Filitov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gailfus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Filitov, into his guard.
Gailfus sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gailfus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filitov is keeping the position for now.
Filitov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Filitov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gailfus.
Gailfus controlling from the top position.

Gailfus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Filitov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gailfus, into his guard.

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.

Filitov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gailfus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Filitov has Gailfus in his guard.
Filitov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gailfus controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filitov for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff John Gailfus.
Gailfus tries for a takedown but Filitov circles away easily

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filitov wants to control the position but Gailfus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Filitov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gailfus moves into the clinch successfully.

Gailfus tightens his grip and picks Filitov up, before dumping him to the ground. Filitov manages to land in guard.
Filitov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gailfus controls the pace.

Gailfus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Filitov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gailfus tries for a takedown but Filitov circles away easily

and Filitov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gailfus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gailfus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filitov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus is working for takedown but Filitov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff John Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gailfus gets underhooks to prevent Filitov's takedown attempt.
Gailfus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Filitov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gailfus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Gailfus pulls guard effortlessly.
Jeff John Gailfus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus taking a breather here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filitov is not content to let Gailfus control the position.
Filitov being controlled for a moment.

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

Gailfus swings around for an armbar but Filitov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gailfus's guard.
Gailfus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gailfus tries to get out of the position.

Filitov has gone for a leg lock! Gailfus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Filitov's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff John Gailfus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Florian Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchdrunk Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mir
vs
Dentalplan

205 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

196 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Florian Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Punchdrunk Dentalplan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dentalplan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dentalplan scores with a jab to the head.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentalplan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dentalplan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mir circles away.
Dentalplan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Dentalplan does no damage.
Dentalplan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dentalplan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mir tries for a kimura but Dentalplan is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mir is breathing heavily.

Mir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dentalplan, who protects the arm well.
Dentalplan wants to get back to his feet.

Mir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dentalplan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dentalplan tries to escape but Mir is in control.

Mir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

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

Mir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dentalplan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mir, into his guard.
Dentalplan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dentalplan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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.
Dentalplan throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dentalplan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentalplan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Mir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dentalplan dives on top into guard.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Mir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mir being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Florian Mir will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dentalplan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dentalplan misses with a double jab

and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dentalplan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dentalplan has escaped and now he's on top!
Mir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dentalplan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dentalplan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dentalplan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dentalplan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dentalplan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dentalplan wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dentalplan is staying tight to Mir's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dentalplan is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dentalplan wants to stand but Mir is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dentalplan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mir to his feet.
Dentalplan thows a body shot but no joy.
Dentalplan misses with a straight right.
Dentalplan throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.
Dentalplan closes the distance but Mir moves to the side

and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Mir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dentalplan dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Dentalplan won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Dentalplan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dentalplan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dentalplan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mir counters with a single leg into guard. Dentalplan didn't expect that.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Dentalplan is keeping the position.

Mir 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.

Mir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dentalplan dives on top into guard.
Dentalplan wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dentalplan wants to get up but he can't break Mir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentalplan trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Dentalplan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mir is proving hard to escape from.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dentalplan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dentalplan gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dentalplan wants to get back to his feet.

Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Dentalplan is defending well.

Mir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dentalplan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mir.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan wants to get back to his feet.

Mir is looking for a kimura here.
Punchdrunk Dentalplan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Florian Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florian Mir!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between HB Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pencil
vs
DiBiase

180 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, HB Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred DiBiase!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pencil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DiBiase lands a two punch combo.

It looks like HB Pencil has been cut.
Pencil throws a sloppy head kick and DiBiase moves out of range easily.

Pencil has taken the fight to the clinch.

DiBiase breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Pencil.
Pencil misses with a head kick.
Pencil takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Pencil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DiBiase gets full guard.
Pencil content to stall in guard here.

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

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

DiBiase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DiBiase is looking for a triangle but Pencil pushes his legs off easily.
DiBiase looks gassed!
Pencil with a nice head shot there.
DiBiase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pencil is one step ahead there.
Pencil won't allow DiBiase to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pencil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pencil is stalling in the full guard.
Pencil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pencil controls the pace.
Pencil wants to control from the top but DiBiase keeps moving.

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

DiBiase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pencil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DiBiase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pencil is one step ahead there.
Pencil distracts DiBiase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil 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.
Pencil stands up over DiBiase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pencil distracts DiBiase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

DiBiase throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pencil 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.
Pencil trying to control but DiBiase is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of HB Pencil.
DiBiase throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pencil blocks a head kick by DiBiase.
DiBiase blocks a head kick by Pencil.

Pencil drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pencil is looking to work some ground and pound but DiBiase has wrist control.
Pencil scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pencil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pencil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DiBiase's head.
DiBiase working a defensive guard here.
Pencil landing with the ground and pound.
Pencil preventing the sweep.
Pencil landing some decent shots from guard.
Pencil trying to control the position from guard on top but DiBiase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HB Pencil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HB Pencil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

DiBiase misses with a body kick.
DiBiase misses with a kick to the body.
DiBiase tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fred DiBiase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from DiBiase.
DiBiase avoids the body shot from Pencil.
Good leg kick by DiBiase there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DiBiase tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pencil is able to avoid easily.

Pencil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pencil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DiBiase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pencil is controlling him.
DiBiase is breathing heavily.

Pencil drops back looking for a leg! DiBiase is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DiBiase manages to kick Pencil off! Pencil jumps back into DiBiase's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DiBiase is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pencil is aware though and is defending well.
DiBiase has momentary wrist control but Pencil slips an elbow through the middle.
DiBiase has momentary wrist control but Pencil slips an elbow through the middle.

DiBiase is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pencil defends well.
Pencil controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.
Pencil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pencil slows the pace down in half guard.
DiBiase is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pencil scores with a couple of nice shots.
DiBiase is looking for a sweep. Pencil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DiBiase is looking to control Pencil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiBiase avoid being mounted?
DiBiase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil working over DiBiase with some ground and pound. DiBiase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pencil working the head and body with strikes.
Pencil wants to free his trapped foot but DiBiase is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DiBiase tries to get to full guard but Pencil has control of the leg.

DiBiase looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pencil misses with a two punch combination.
DiBiase throws a leg kick but Pencil checks it.

Pencil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pencil stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DiBiase is defending against the submission attempts here by Pencil.
DiBiase tries to get to full guard but Pencil has control of the leg.
DiBiase is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HB Pencil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on HB Pencil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pencil misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pencil. DiBiase does a little dance to reset his feet.
DiBiase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pencil misses with a series of wild punches.
Pencil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiBiase misses the shot to the body.
DiBiase throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DiBiase misses with an attempted mid kick.
DiBiase misses with a body shot.
DiBiase throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Pencil blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

Pencil moves into the clinch.
DiBiase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pencil has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DiBiase is trying to keep an underhook but Pencil manages to get the takedown into half guard.
DiBiase trying to get back to full guard but Pencil takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The referee warns DiBiase that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil landing punches.
Pencil lands a big elbow.
Pencil is landing with some decent strikes but DiBiase is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pencil lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DiBiase hang on?

Pencil is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DiBiase is surviving well by controlling Pencil's body position as best he can.

Pencil is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DiBiase has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DiBiase tries to hold on but Pencil pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase is desperately trying to improve his position but Pencil has a good base and remains in mount.
Pencil dominating with strikes here.
DiBiase really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pencil lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Pencil is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DiBiase to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DiBiase shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pencil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
HB Pencil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pencil looking to control but DiBiase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DiBiase working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil looking to finish DiBiase with some ground and pound. This is bad for DiBiase!
Pencil controlling the position easily from mount.
Pencil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
DiBiase is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pencil controlling the pace for now.
DiBiase is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pencil landing punches.
DiBiase is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
HB Pencil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pencil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HB Pencil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Ku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Pedrosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Ku had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Sasha Ku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ku
vs
Pedrosa

183 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Ku!
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, Marlon Pedrosa!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ku looks for a takedown but Pedrosa sprawls well.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
No luck for Ku with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Ku. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pedrosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pedrosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pedrosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ku has momentary wrist control but Pedrosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Pedrosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ku's head.
Pedrosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pedrosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ku has momentary wrist control but Pedrosa slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosa stays in close to Ku's body and controls the position.
Pedrosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ku is looking for a triangle but Pedrosa pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ku, not yet.
Pedrosa postures up.
Pedrosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ku is proving hard to escape from.

Pedrosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedrosa has managed to get both his arms back between Ku's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pedrosa is aware though and is defending well.
Pedrosa trying to control but Ku is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pedrosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ku is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pedrosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pedrosa keeping moving, preventing Ku from controlling successfully.
Ku passes Pedrosa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku is thwarting Pedrosa's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ku trying to control from half guard but Pedrosa is working away.
Ku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ku is looking to advance position but Pedrosa won't allow it.
Pedrosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
Pedrosa has a closed guard, preventing Ku from standing up.
Ku trying to control but Pedrosa is working from the bottom.
Pedrosa wants to stand and escape but Ku is having none of it.

Ku drops back looking for a leg! Pedrosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pedrosa manages to kick Ku off! Ku jumps back into Pedrosa's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pedrosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Ku will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedrosa as he avoids it easily.
Ku tries for a takedown but Pedrosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pedrosa misses with a double jab.
Sasha Ku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pedrosa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Ku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ku.
Ku misses with a takedown
and Pedrosa counters with a series of strikes. Ku will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pedrosa is looking to land body kicks.
Pedrosa looks to land a combination. Ku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pedrosa looks to land a combination but Ku avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ku fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Pedrosa as Ku shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pedrosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pedrosa is landing with some decent strikes but Ku is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ku is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku is in a horrible position here. Pedrosa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ku tries to hold on but Pedrosa pushes him away.
Ku is trying desperately to improve position.

Pedrosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ku is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ku and Pedrosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ku is trying to control but can't.

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.
Pedrosa is looking to take a break and control but Ku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ku gets back to full guard.
Pedrosa landing with the ground and pound.
Ku keeping full guard, as Pedrosa tries to pass.

Ku is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pedrosa has his hands clasped together but Ku extends an breaks Pedrosa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ku.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Ku!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Crostly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Young looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Crostly
vs
Young

185 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Crostly!
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, Connor Young!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Crostly as Young shoots in.
Crostly slips under a jab from Young.
Crostly closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Crostly pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Young.
Jab by Young.
Crostly staying out of range there.
Crostly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crostly somewhat.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Crostly has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
Crostly fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Crostly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young tries to break the clinch but Crostly is controlling the position.
Crostly prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Crostly keeps him there for the moment.

Crostly gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crostly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Young prevents Crostly from getting back to his feet.

Crostly looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Crostly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crostly wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Crostly has wrist control.

Young is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crostly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crostly has escaped and now he's on top!
Young looks gassed!
Crostly wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crostly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crostly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crostly wants to stand but Young has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Crostly scoring with some ground and pound.

Crostly stands and steps away. Young gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crostly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crostly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Crostly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crostly's sensitive parts.
Connor Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young digs a good body shot into Crostly's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crostly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crostly blocks a head kick by Young.
Young is looking to slow Crostly down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Young.
Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crostly swivels and escapes.
Young shoots in but no luck this time.
Crostly misses with a two punch combination.
Crostly moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.

Crostly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Young's half guard.
Young taking some punishment here, with Crostly in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crostly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crostly backs up against the cage.
Young lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crostly at a distance.
Crostly moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young misses with a head kick.

Crostly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Young to the mat! Young manages to get full guard.
Crostly wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Crostly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young has a closed guard, preventing Crostly from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to keep Crostly in close.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crostly is one step ahead there.
Crostly trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Young looking for a triangle here. Crostly is fighting it but it looks tight! Young pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Crostly is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Connor Young!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ride Grierson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Grierson
vs
Bravo

178 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

182 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ride Grierson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo misses with the combination.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Grierson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bravo!

Grierson looking for a guillotine from mount but Bravo is having none of it.

Grierson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bravo is on top in guard.
Bravo wanted to stand there but Grierson had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grierson wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Bravo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grierson's guard.
Grierson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Grierson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bravo passes into side control.
Grierson tries to improve position but can't.
Grierson struggling a bit here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grierson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bravo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grierson.
Mario Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Grierson looks to land a combination. Bravo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grierson walks into a stiff left hand from Bravo.
Grierson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grierson.
Mario Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo with a jab.
Grierson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bravo shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Grierson is backing up but Bravo catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Grierson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bravo Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Bravo!
Mario Bravo is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikac Komitata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Est (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Komitata
vs
Est

221 cm
21
264 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
236 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikac Komitata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ji Est!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komitata blocks a head kick by Est.

Komitata closes the distance and pushes Est back into the cage.
Est fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Est wants to get back to striking at distance but Komitata won't allow it.
Est wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Komitata lands a good knee to the midsection. Est won't want to take too many of those.
Est looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komitata unloads a knee to the mid-section. Est lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata lands a knee to the head.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.

Est is rocked!
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Est is still on wobbly legs! Can Komitata finish him?
Komitata maintains plum control as Est tries to back straight out! Komitata connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Est blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Nikac Komitata!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgios Finlitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groove comes to the cage accompanied by Kasta - Dyi-dyi-dyim (smoke). 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.

Groove
vs
Finlitis

195 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
202 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bloodbath Fighting Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Groove!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giorgios Finlitis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finlitis tries to clinch but Groove is having none of it.
Groove throws a series of punches but Finlitis avoids them all with ease.
Finlitis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Groove counters with a left to the body.
Groove misses the shot to the body.
Groove connects with a single shot there.
Groove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Finlitis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finlitis moves into full mount! Groove won't be happy about that!
Groove is wriggling around trying to escape.

Finlitis gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Finlitis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove throws a right and a left that Finlitis avoids nicely.
Finlitis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Finlitis misses.
Finlitis dodges the punch combination from Groove.

Groove gets caught flat footed, as Finlitis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Groove looking for a guillotine here but Finlitis defends easily.
Finlitis is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove wants to sweep here but Finlitis controlling him for the moment.

Groove has his foot on Finlitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finlitis works his way back into a safe position though.
Finlitis looking to pass the guard.

Finlitis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Groove, up you get!
Finlitis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Giorgios Finlitis has been cut.
Finlitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
Finlitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finlitis tries to clinch up.
Finlitis moves in looking to clinch but Groove pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis wants to clinch.
Finlitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
Finlitis tries to clinch up.
Finlitis misses with a head kick.

Finlitis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Groove's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Finlitis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Groove, up you get!
A combination from Groove does no damage.
Finlitis shoots in but Groove avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finlitis looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finlitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groove paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Finlitis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Groove has his foot on Finlitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finlitis works his way back into a safe position though.

Groove is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finlitis is aware though and is defending well.
Finlitis content to stall in guard here.
Groove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Finlitis stands and steps away. Groove gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgios Finlitis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgios Finlitis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Groove lands with a good body shot.
Groove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finlitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Groove lands with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Groove!
Finlitis tries to clinch up.
Finlitis tries to clinch there but Groove circles away.

Groove tries to keep at a distance but Finlitis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Groove can't find room to land a body shot as Finlitis controls the action.
Groove tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finlitis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Finlitis has Groove pushed against the cage.
Groove misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finlitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Finlitis landing knees to the head.

It looks like Kendall Groove has been cut.
Groove wants a takedown but no success here.

Finlitis breaks the clinch.
Groove misses with a double jab

and Finlitis counters with a shoot takedown. Groove fights it but they end up in guard.
Finlitis is breathing heavily.
Finlitis is pushing down on Groove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Groove is fighting to maintain full guard but Finlitis has managed to sneak the leg through.

Finlitis decides to return to a standing position.
Groove leaves Finlitis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Groove connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Groove. That snapped Finlitis's head back.
Groove's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Groove duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlitis is looking to clinch.
Groove takes a swing at Finlitis's ribcage but misses.
Groove throws a right hand that Finlitis ducks under and follows up with a left that Finlitis also avoids with ease.
Groove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finlitis tries to clinch up.
Groove throws a right hand that Finlitis ducks under and follows up with a left that Finlitis also avoids with ease.
Finlitis slips a jab from Groove.
Finlitis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Groove circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kendall Groove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Groove connects with a looping right hand.
Groove connects with a right hand. Finlitis shakes it off.
Finlitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finlitis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Finlitis with that takedown attempt.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgios Finlitis.
A decent looking cross lands there for Groove.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finlitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Groove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Finlitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Groove!
Finlitis controlling his opponent.
Groove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groove in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Finlitis get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giorgios Finlitis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Groove misses with the combination.
Groove swats away the attempt to clinch by Finlitis.

Finlitis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Groove's guard.
Finlitis trying to control but Groove is working from the bottom.
Finlitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Groove is retaining full guard.

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

Groove is looking for a triangle but Finlitis pushes his legs off easily.
Finlitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finlitis gets to his feet - Groove follows without any prompting.
Finlitis wants to clinch.
Groove throws a combination that misses

and Finlitis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Groove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finlitis trying to pass the guard but Groove defending well.

Groove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finlitis pulls his head out easily.
Finlitis controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Finlitis stands up and beckons Groove to join him on the feet.
Finlitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Groove as Finlitis shoots in.
Groove lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finlitis circles away quickly and effectively.
Finlitis slips a jab and a cross from Groove.
Finlitis tries to clinch there but Groove circles away.
Finlitis tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove lands a really nice looking cross but Finlitis seems unphased.
Horrible takedown by Finlitis or perhaps it was just good defense by Groove which made him look bad.
Groove slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Groove throws a series of punches but Finlitis avoids them all with ease.
Groove lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Groove misses with a double jab

and Finlitis counters by moving into the clinch.
Groove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finlitis smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Groove lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finlitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finlitis tries to clinch but Groove is having none of it.
Finlitis misses with a double jab
and Groove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Giorgios Finlitis just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Groove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finlitis is looking to clinch but Groove is avoiding it.
Finlitis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groove connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finlitis momentarily.
Groove misses with a wild body shot.
Finlitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlitis throws a combination that misses
and Groove counters with a stiff right hand.
Kendall Groove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finlitis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finlitis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finlitis tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlitis moves away.
Groove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finlitis wants to clinch up but Groove keeps it at a distance.
Groove lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlitis misses with a body shot
and Groove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlitis swinging wildly here.
Finlitis walks into a stiff left hand from Groove.
Finlitis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kendall Groove is winning the standup battle so far.
Groove lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finlitis circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis looks for a takedown but Groove sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finlitis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finlitis tries to close the distance and clinch but Groove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finlitis misses with a takedown attempt - Groove sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kendall Groove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgios Finlitis.
Groove misses with the combination.
Finlitis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove connects with a crisp jab.
Finlitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Groove circles away.
Finlitis tries to land a leg kick but Groove saw it coming and moves away.
Groove with a hook.

Finlitis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Groove napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Groove tries to buck Finlitis off but Finlitis is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove regains half guard.
Giorgios Finlitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finlitis is stalling here. Groove is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finlitis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Groove has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Groove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Groove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Groove thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Groove had his way with Giorgios Finlitis in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Groove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finlitis tries to clinch but Groove moves out of range.
Groove fails to land with a series of punches.
Groove misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groove swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Finlitis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Groove looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Groove tries to buck Finlitis off but Finlitis is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlitis slows the pace down.
Groove manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finlitis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Groove is working for a kimura but Finlitis is defending it quite comfortably.
Finlitis pushes Groove off looking to stand but Groove dives back in and keeps control.

Groove seems to be looking for submissions.
Finlitis is trying to stand.

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.

Groove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Groove is working for a kimura but Finlitis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kendall Groove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finlitis tries to close the distance and clinch but Groove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis tries to clinch but Groove moves out of range.
Finlitis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finlitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finlitis is looking to clinch.
Finlitis throws a combination that misses
and Groove counters with a right hand to the body.
Finlitis tries to clinch up but Groove circles away and keeps his distance.
Groove circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Finlitis is looking to clinch.
Finlitis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groove listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finlitis closes the distance and clinches up with Groove, looking for a takedown. Finlitis pushes Groove against the cage but Groove circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groove misses with a series of wild punches.
Groove moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Groove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finlitis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgios Finlitis!
Giorgios Finlitis is the new middleweight champion!