GFC 7 - Ultimate Agility PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lowery might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Bout to go Down!. Tanner has chosen Billy Idol's Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lowery
vs
Tanner

188 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
175 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner tries to clinch up but Lowery circles away and keeps his distance.

Tanner has managed to clinch.

Tanner has Lowery pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tanner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lowery tumbling to the mat - Tanner dives into Lowery's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanner preventing the sweep.

Lowery looking for subs off his back but Tanner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tanner working Lowery over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Lowery actively working from the bottom here.
Lowery wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lowery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is nestled in close to Lowery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Lowery is rocked!
Tanner working over Lowery with some ground and pound. Lowery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Lowery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tanner scores with a big shot! Lowery's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lowery! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Tanner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bombang Pinoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen in the end as his entrance music. Mark Kane acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pinoy
vs
Kane

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bombang Pinoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Kane!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinoy wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.

Pinoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kane sprawls well initially but Pinoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinoy throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Pinoy prevents Kane from standing back up.

Pinoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane is looking to escape.
Kane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Pinoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane tries to kick Pinoy off but Pinoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kane is in trouble now - Pinoy has advanced to mount!
Pinoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Pinoy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kane is surviving well by controlling Pinoy's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kane looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pinoy.
Kane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Pinoy.
Pinoy landing strikes from the mount.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pinoy breaks from Kane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pinoy with good strikes from the mount here!
Kane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pinoy dominating with strikes here.

Pinoy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinoy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kane really wants to buck Pinoy off and get back to his feet.

Pinoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinoy breaks from Kane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pinoy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pinoy raining down shots from the mount!
Pinoy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinoy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kane is bucking up trying to escape but Pinoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Pinoy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Kane bucks up and throws Pinoy to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinoy defends it nicely.

Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinoy manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Kane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinoy gets back to half guard.
Kane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pinoy controls his leg.
Pinoy works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pinoy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pinoy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pinoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinoy is proving hard to escape from.
Pinoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pinoy with shots to the head and body - Kane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bombang Pinoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pinoy working for a submission but Kane is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pinoy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pinoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pinoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Pinoy get's back to his feet.
Pinoy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kane counters with a single leg into guard. Pinoy didn't expect that.

Pinoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane thows a big elbow that misses.
Pinoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pinoy is nestled in close to Kane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kane tries to kick Pinoy off but Pinoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pinoy is nestled in close to Kane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kane kicks Pinoy off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinoy is controlling him.

Kane kicks Pinoy off and gets to his feet.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pinoy to his feet.

Pinoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pinoy grinds an elbow into Kane's temple.
Pinoy working the head and body with strikes.

Pinoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kane, who protects the arm well.
Pinoy is working Kane over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pinoy works to advance to full mount. Kane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Pinoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kane frees his head quite easily.
Pinoy breaks from Kane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinoy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kane looks a forlorn figure.

Pinoy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kane is bucking up trying to escape but Pinoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pinoy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pinoy won't let Kane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pinoy lands with some strikes.
Kane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pinoy with shots to the head and body - Kane looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pinoy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pinoy but it's paid off an Kane is forced to tap! Nice work by Pinoy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bombang Pinoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gouldmeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouldmeister has chosen ACDC - Highway To Hell as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

St Pierre
vs
Gouldmeister

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce Gouldmeister!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gouldmeister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Gouldmeister postures up.
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Gouldmeister maintains control.
St Pierre tries to lock up and control but Gouldmeister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

St Pierre defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gouldmeister.
Gouldmeister looks gassed!
St Pierre can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Gouldmeister pushes him away.
St Pierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gouldmeister controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gouldmeister's 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.

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

Gouldmeister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! St Pierre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gouldmeister, into his guard.
St Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Gouldmeister's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouldmeister keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre wants to stand and escape but instead Gouldmeister has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

Gouldmeister is working an open guard so St Pierre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gouldmeister counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gouldmeister.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre wants to stand and escape but Gouldmeister is having none of it.
Gouldmeister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Gouldmeister drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Pierre dives on top into guard.
Gouldmeister controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Pierre has his takedown stuffed

and Gouldmeister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gouldmeister is fighting off a takedown attempt but St Pierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gouldmeister to the mat. Gouldmeister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gouldmeister keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Gouldmeister keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
St Pierre tries to stand but Gouldmeister is controlling from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George St Pierre wasn't doing enough on the ground.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gouldmeister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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.
Gouldmeister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gouldmeister is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gouldmeister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gouldmeister.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Gouldmeister keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Royce Gouldmeister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gouldmeister throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Pierre.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed

and Gouldmeister counters with a shoot takedown. St Pierre fights it but they end up in guard.
Gouldmeister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gouldmeister looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouldmeister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
Gouldmeister keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
Gouldmeister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Gouldmeister trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.

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.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouldmeister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because George St Pierre just wasn't active enough.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gouldmeister moves into the clinch.

St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gouldmeister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Royce Gouldmeister has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouldmeister tries to pass to full mount but St Pierre defends it.

Gouldmeister 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.
Gouldmeister prevents St Pierre from standing back up.

Gouldmeister 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gouldmeister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gouldmeister's back!
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gouldmeister defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
St Pierre lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gouldmeister.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gouldmeister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gouldmeister 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gouldmeister!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Sarmiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Pierce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Sarmiento's chin.

Pierce
vs
Sarmiento

173 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Pierce !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Sarmiento!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Pierce .
Sarmiento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarmiento shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierce tries to sprawl out of it but Sarmiento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pierce gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pierce is trying to control. Sarmiento wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sarmiento missing with punches from the bottom.
Pierce wants to free his trapped foot but Sarmiento is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Pierce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarmiento sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarmiento has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pierce is working away from the top position though.
Pierce tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sarmiento.
Pierce wants to control but Sarmiento is keeping him busy.
Sarmiento is looking to improve his position.
Pierce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sarmiento wants to control but Pierce is keeping busy.
Sarmiento manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sarmiento trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Sarmiento.
Sarmiento closes the distance and clinches up with Pierce , looking for a takedown. Sarmiento pushes Pierce against the cage but Pierce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarmiento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierce misses with a wild combination.
Pierce throws a nice head kick!
Sarmiento fails with the takedown.
Jordan Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Sarmiento.
Sarmiento looks gassed!
A punch combination from Pierce misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Pierce shoots in and gets a takedown into Sarmiento's guard.
Pierce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sarmiento had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierce defends it easily.
Pierce pushes down on Sarmiento's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Pierce is trying for a kimura here. Sarmiento looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pierce wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Pierce !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dis Tion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy 'Omen' . 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!

Tion
vs
Henry

179 cm
21
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Springfield Nutrition

COOL CHEAP SHIRTS

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dis Tion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry misses with a looping left.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tion stuffs the takedown attempt from Henry. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dis Tion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Henry.

Tion closes the distance and clinches.
Henry blocks an elbow strike.
Henry tries to pull guard but Tion holds him up against the cage and eventually Henry drops back down to his feet.
Tion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry goes for a takedown attempt but Tion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tion looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Tion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Henry is rocked!
Tion lands a right hook to the body.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Tion finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tion fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Henry to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Henry looks to clinch but Tion throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Henry taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dis Tion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ride Grierson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McBasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McBasher's choice of entrance music: Biggest & the best - Clawfinger. Ride Grierson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Grierson
vs
McBasher

178 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

168 cm
24
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ride Grierson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus McBasher!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBasher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Grierson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McBasher quickly recovers to half guard.

Grierson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBasher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grierson.

Grierson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McBasher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McBasher has escaped and now he's on top!
Grierson trying to keep a closed guard but McBasher is proving a slippery customer.
Grierson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McBasher is now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBasher not doing much here.
Grierson trying to control but McBasher postures up.
Grierson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
McBasher tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grierson.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grierson wants to control but McBasher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grierson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McBasher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grierson regains full guard. Nicely done.

McBasher stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grierson scores with a takedown into McBasher's guard.
Grierson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grierson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McBasher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

McBasher has his feet on Grierson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grierson is breathing heavily.
McBasher moves in looking to clinch but Grierson pushes him off.
McBasher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from McBasher. No joy for Grierson on that attempt.
Angus McBasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBasher tries a low kick but Grierson avoids it.
McBasher misses with a head kick.
McBasher with a poor takedown

and Grierson counters by moving into the clinch.
McBasher gets underhooks to prevent Grierson's takedown attempt.

McBasher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by McBasher misses

and Grierson counters with a single leg into guard. McBasher didn't expect that.
Grierson passes McBasher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Grierson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McBasher trying to control but Grierson postures up.
McBasher is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McBasher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Grierson jumps into guard, dragging McBasher to the mat.

Grierson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McBasher escapes and throws Grierson's legs to the side, diving into side control!

McBasher decides to stand back up.
McBasher tries to clinch up

and Grierson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McBasher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McBasher is looking for a sweep. Grierson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Grierson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McBasher sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grierson 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.
McBasher wants to get back to full guard.
Grierson stops McBasher from getting back to his feet.

Grierson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grierson is trying to control the action in half guard but McBasher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McBasher wants to get back to his feet.

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

Grierson is working for a kimura but McBasher is defending it quite comfortably.
McBasher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

McBasher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McBasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBasher throws a sloppy head kick and Grierson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from McBasher.
Grierson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBasher fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBasher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBasher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ride Grierson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBasher stuffs the takedown attempt from Grierson. Grierson gets slowly back to his feet.
McBasher tries a low kick but Grierson avoids it.
McBasher gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Grierson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McBasher!

Grierson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McBasher is now in Grierson's guard. A big mistake from Grierson there, giving up the dominant position!
McBasher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McBasher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grierson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grierson trying to control the position.
Grierson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBasher's guard.

McBasher wriggles free and stands up.

McBasher clinches up with Grierson and pushes him back against the cage.
McBasher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grierson's defenses.

McBasher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBasher throws a left and a right that both miss

and Grierson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grierson stops McBasher from standing up.
McBasher has a closed guard, preventing Grierson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ride Grierson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Grierson shoots in but McBasher avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McBasher clinches.
Grierson jumps guard but McBasher stands there with Grierson around his waist. Grierson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McBasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBasher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grierson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ride Grierson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBasher scores with a leg kick.
McBasher misses with a takedown

and Grierson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grierson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McBasher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grierson, into his guard.
McBasher wants to control from the top but Grierson keeps moving.
Grierson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBasher's guard.

Grierson drops back, looking for a kneebar! McBasher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McBasher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McBasher!

McBasher stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grierson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

McBasher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McBasher passes into side control, despite Grierson's attempt to control the position.
Grierson is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grierson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McBasher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grierson is looking for a sweep. McBasher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grierson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Angus McBasher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grierson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBasher is one step ahead there.
McBasher wanted to stand there but Grierson had control of the position.

McBasher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grierson, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBasher throws a chopping leg kick but Grierson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grierson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grierson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBasher avoids it really well and circles away.
McBasher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grierson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Grierson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grierson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ride Grierson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grierson, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ride Grierson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorlan Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Por Pramuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorlan Karelin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Karelin
vs
Por Pramuki

198 cm
21
130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gorlan Karelin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buakaw Por Pramuki!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Por Pramuki sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Pramuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin.
Por Pramuki misses the shot to the body.
Por Pramuki tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karelin fails to land the takedown.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Por Pramuki tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Por Pramuki to the ground. Por Pramuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Por Pramuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Por Pramuki misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuki lands with a nice body punch.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Karelin gets a takedown into half guard.
Por Pramuki is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karelin connects with a nice short shot to Por Pramuki's temple.
Por Pramuki is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karelin connects with a nice short shot to Por Pramuki's temple.
Por Pramuki is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Karelin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Por Pramuki for as long as he can get away with.
Por Pramuki wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Karelin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karelin winds up and cracks Por Pramuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karelin prevents Por Pramuki from standing back up.
Karelin stalling.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Por Pramuki as he jumps to the side.

Karelin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Por Pramuki is trying to defend but Karelin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karelin is taking a breather. Por Pramuki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Por Pramuki from standing back up.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Pramuki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Por Pramuki really wants to buck Karelin off and get back to his feet.
Por Pramuki looks gassed!
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Karelin tries to control but Por Pramuki wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Por Pramuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin trying to control but Por Pramuki is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Gorlan Karelin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Por Pramuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin tries to move into range but Por Pramuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuki.
A shot to the liver by Por Pramuki. Beautiful body shot.
Buakaw Por Pramuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Pramuki connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Por Pramuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin.
Karelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Por Pramuki circles away.
Por Pramuki scores with a nice strike.
Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Por Pramuki, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Por Pramuki against the cage but Por Pramuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Por Pramuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Por Pramuki avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Por Pramuki tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Por Pramuki to the ground. Por Pramuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Por Pramuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Karelin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Por Pramuki's guard.
Por Pramuki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Por Pramuki keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Por Pramuki wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Por Pramuki's head.

Por Pramuki pushes Karelin off and gets back to his feet.
Por Pramuki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Por Pramuki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Por Pramuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Por Pramuki sprawls well.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Por Pramuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Pramuki throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range.
Por Pramuki tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw Por Pramuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Por Pramuki scores with a punch to the head.

Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Por Pramuki is having none of it.
Por Pramuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Por Pramuki is defending the position.
Karelin prevents Por Pramuki from standing back up.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Por Pramuki defending well.
Gorlan Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is controlling the pace.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Pramuki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

We're going to have a standup here because Gorlan Karelin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Por Pramuki leaves Karelin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Por Pramuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Por Pramuki throws a right and a left that Karelin avoids nicely.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Por Pramuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Por Pramuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Por Pramuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Por Pramuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Por Pramuki's waist but Por Pramuki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karelin off to one side.
Por Pramuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Por Pramuki lands a two punch combo.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Por Pramuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Por Pramuki throws a combination. Karelin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Por Pramuki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Por Pramuki fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - Por Pramuki scores with a four punch combination!
Por Pramuki tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Por Pramuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Por Pramuki works Karelin's body with a nice hook.
Por Pramuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Por Pramuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karelin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Por Pramuki cracks Karelin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Por Pramuki.
A combination from Por Pramuki does no damage.
Karelin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Por Pramuki.
Karelin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Por Pramuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Por Pramuki throws a series of punches but Karelin avoids them all with ease.
Karelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Por Pramuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karelin somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Por Pramuki does no damage.
Por Pramuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Por Pramuki stalks Karelin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karelin's face. Karelin staggers backwards, shaken.
Por Pramuki tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Por Pramuki misses with a double jab.
Karelin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Por Pramuki swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Por Pramuki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Por Pramuki misses with a few strikes there.
Por Pramuki throws a one two combo.
Buakaw Por Pramuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Por Pramuki did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Karelin throwing shots but Por Pramuki is blocking nicely.
Karelin stalling.
Por Pramuki pushes Karelin off looking to stand but Karelin dives back in and keeps control.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Por Pramuki wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin content to control rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Gorlan Karelin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Por Pramuki leaves Karelin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Por Pramuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki leaves Karelin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Por Pramuki!
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karelin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karelin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Por Pramuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Por Pramuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Por Pramuki with a jab.
Por Pramuki lands with a hook. Karelin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karelin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Por Pramuki cracks Karelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Por Pramuki misses with a two punch combination.
Por Pramuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Por Pramuki really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Por Pramuki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Por Pramuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Por Pramuki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buakaw Por Pramuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Por Pramuki.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Por Pramuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Por Pramuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Por Pramuki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Por Pramuki finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Por Pramuki misses.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Por Pramuki. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
Karelin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Por Pramuki!
A left and a right from Por Pramuki both land. Nice combination.
Karelin dives in and grabs Por Pramuki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Por Pramuki pushes down on Karelin's head and hops out.
A right-left combo lands from Por Pramuki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Por Pramuki.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Por Pramuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki misses with the combination.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Por Pramuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Por Pramuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Por Pramuki tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Por Pramuki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Por Pramuki is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Por Pramuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Por Pramuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Por Pramuki misses.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Por Pramuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Por Pramuki slaps away a takedown attempt from Karelin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Por Pramuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Por Pramuki scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Por Pramuki both land. Nice combination.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
Por Pramuki throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Por Pramuki, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Por Pramuki against the cage but Por Pramuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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.
Por Pramuki misses with a double jab.
Por Pramuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karelin circles away quickly and effectively.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Por Pramuki.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Por Pramuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head.
Por Pramuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Por Pramuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Por Pramuki looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.
Por Pramuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Por Pramuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Por Pramuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Karelin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Por Pramuki dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Por Pramuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Por Pramuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Por Pramuki misses with the combination.
Por Pramuki scores with a body shot.
Por Pramuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Por Pramuki misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Por Pramuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Por Pramuki tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Por Pramuki to the ground. Por Pramuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorlan Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Por Pramuki lands a jab-cross combination.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Por Pramuki shows good takedown defense.
Por Pramuki throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Pramuki scores with a one two! Karelin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Por Pramuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Por Pramuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Por Pramuki as Karelin shoots in.
Por Pramuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Por Pramuki looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.

Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Por Pramuki pushes Karelin off looking to stand but Karelin dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the action here.

Gorlan Karelin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Por Pramuki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Por Pramuki tries to sprawl but Karelin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuki keeps working.
Por Pramuki is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Por Pramuki wants to get back to his feet.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Gorlan Karelin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Por Pramuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Por Pramuki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Por Pramuki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Por Pramuki duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Por Pramuki as Karelin shoots in.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Por Pramuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Por Pramuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Karelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Por Pramuki which made him look bad.
Por Pramuki misses with a double jab.
Buakaw Por Pramuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Karelin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Por Pramuki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuki keeps working.
Karelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Por Pramuki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Por Pramuki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karelin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gorlan Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorlan Karelin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Por Pramuki 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Por Pramuki!
Buakaw Por Pramuki is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DATU I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DATU I has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Bravo's chin.

Bravo
vs
I

182 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bravo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DATU I !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bravo.
I uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo throws a series of punches but I moves out of range.
I shoots in for a double leg but Bravo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
I fails to land the takedown.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but I ducks down to avoid it.
I misses with a takedown attempt - Bravo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DATU I .
Bravo misses with an uppercut. I saw that one coming.

I closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bravo to the mat! Bravo manages to get full guard.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet but I is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bravo 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.
Bravo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for I on the ground.
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bravo is looking to stand up but I isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
I trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
I passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
I scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because I is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bravo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on I 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
I sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bravo defending well though.
I prevents Bravo from improving his position.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with I in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I prevents Bravo from improving his position.
I landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
I seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
I prevents Bravo from standing back up.
I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bravo is looking to escape.
Bravo wants to control but I is keeping busy.
Bravo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bravo is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo blocking the ground and pound attempt from I .
I takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
I has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo has hold of I 's hands but I slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
I throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bravo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bravo is looking to control I 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bravo avoid being mounted?
I not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bravo keeping control of the position.
I is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
I is thwarting Bravo's attempts to control the position.
I stops Bravo from getting back to his feet.
I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bravo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. I lands a nice short elbow.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
I trying to control from half guard but Bravo is working away.
I slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo pushes I off looking to stand but I dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice jab there from Bravo.
Bravo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo looks to land a body kick but I moved away.
Bravo throws a right and a left that I avoids nicely.
A punch combination from I misses.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo misses the shot to the body.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo throws a head kick but I moves out of range.
I misses with a takedown attempt - Bravo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

I shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I tries to pass to full mount but Bravo defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bravo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bravo tries to get out of the position.
Bravo is trying to stand.
I working the head and body with strikes.
I wants to free his trapped foot but Bravo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
I content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bravo pushes I off looking to stand but I dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo has his hands clasped together around I 's back. He's all about the action.
Bravo is trying to stand.
I trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of I 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take I 's back!

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.
I tries to escape but Bravo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I trying to control the position but Bravo manages to sink in the hooks.
I staying busy and making it hard for Bravo to control.
Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I trying to control the position but Bravo manages to sink in the hooks.
Bravo tries to get the hooks in deep but I pushed the leg off.
Even with his hooks in, Bravo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bravo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking to hold on to the position here but I rolls and ends up regaining guard.
I wants to sweep but no luck.

Mario Bravo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mario Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from I .
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
I blocks a jab.

I shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bravo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
I scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bravo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - I easily slips into full mount!
I prevents Bravo from getting the reversal.
Bravo is bucking up trying to escape but I cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bravo tries to hold on but I pushes him away.
I pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bravo is looking to improve his position but I isn't that keen on the idea.
Bravo tries to lock up and control but I gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
I dominating with strikes here.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DATU I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bravo swings for the body but I moves out of range.
I closes the distance and clinches up with Bravo, looking for a takedown. I pushes Bravo against the cage but Bravo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
I staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
I looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but I persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Bravo.
Bravo stuffs the takedown.
Mario Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DATU I .
Bravo throws a body punch but I moves out of range.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by I .
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract I .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
I shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and I counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
I scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Bravo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bravo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. I is working away from the top position though.
I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Nice strikes from I there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I stops Bravo from getting back to his feet.
I looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
I prevents Bravo from standing back up.
I lands strikes from half guard.
I is pressing down on Bravo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravo is holding on for now.
I lands with a punch from half guard.
I is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo pushes I off looking to stand but I dives back in and keeps control.
DATU I has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to stand up here but I is controlling him well.
I scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. I connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
I landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
I throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
I lands with a punch from half guard.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
I looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
I works his way into side control.
Bravo tries to escape but I is in control.
I is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bravo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bravo misses with a hook.
Bravo misses with a combination

and I counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo wants to stand but I is controlling the position.
I wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo is trying to control the position but I postures up.
Bravo wants to stand up but I is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DATU I really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

I misses with a takedown attempt - Bravo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but I uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
I fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bravo avoids it really well and circles away.
I avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bravo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo throws a series of punches but I moves out of range.

I closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
I landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bravo is trying to buck I off.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I looks up at the clock and then as Bravo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, I smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bravo tries to bench press I off him but I keeps the position.
I wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Bravo is trying to control I 's posture but I avoids it.
I working the ground and pound.
Bravo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bravo seems a little lost for a moment, as I dominates the positioning.
Bravo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Bravo sneaks out the side door and pushes I away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but I is just out of range.

I shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. I showed some decent athleticism there.
Bravo is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to control but can't.
Bravo is trying to stand back up but I is controlling him
I lands with a punch from half guard.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
I moves into full mount! Bravo won't be happy about that!
Bravo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo is bucking up trying to escape but I cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I lands a big elbow.
Bravo is bucking up trying to escape but I cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bravo is looking to get to half guard.
Bravo taking shots to the head.
Bravo tries to hold on but I postures up.
Bravo wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! I connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I scores with a couple of good head shots there.
I putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bravo is in a horrible position here. I smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bravo wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I content just to control the position here.
I trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Bravo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
I punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bravo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
I lands a nice shot to the head.
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bravo trying desperately to get to his feet.
I prevents Bravo from getting the reversal.
I controlling his opponent.
I cracks Bravo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DATU I dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bravo misses with a low kick.

I bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bravo is avoiding damage well.
Bravo tries to improve position but can't.
Bravo is not content to let I control the position.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but I keeps moving and retains side control.
I working away.
I prevents Bravo from escaping the position.
Bravo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
I lands a few punches from side control.
I looks up at the clock and then as Bravo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, I smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bravo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but I has just dragged him back down to the mat.
I working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face as I controls the position.
Bravo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
I tries to score with some ground and pound. Bravo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is not content to let I control the position.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo taking a bit of punishment here - I scoring with strikes.
Bravo is looking to reverse the position.
I is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bravo struggling a bit here.
I slows the pace down.

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.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo tries to control but I manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Bravo right now.
Bravo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
I is working the ground and pound. Can Bravo escape?
Bravo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bravo trying to control the action but I just sinks the hooks in.
Bravo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
I lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by I .
Bravo trying to control the hands but I won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bravo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I scores with punches and elbows.
I is hanging on to Bravo's back as he tries to escape.
I softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
I has Bravo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bravo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bravo to escape the position.

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.
I scores with punches to the body.
I lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by I .
Bravo just trying to survive but I is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bravo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bravo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I is hanging on to Bravo's back as he tries to escape.
I scores with punches to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo trying to control the position but I manages to sink in the hooks.
I connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bravo to escape the position.
Mario Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I scores with punches and elbows.
I thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
DATU I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got I 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DATU I !
DATU I is the new featherweight champion!