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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ratchang noi voravut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). noi voravut has chosen Akuma BGM as his entrance music. Oleg Boiko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boiko
vs
noi voravut

198 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
238 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ratchang noi voravut!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boiko avoids the head kick by noi voravut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boiko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and noi voravut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from noi voravut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Boiko forces noi voravut back against the cage and clinches.
Boiko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
noi voravut landing knees to the body.
noi voravut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

noi voravut successfully pulls guard.
noi voravut wants to sweep here but Boiko controlling him for the moment.

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

noi voravut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boiko defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boiko trying to control the position from guard on top but noi voravut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

noi voravut is looking for a triangle but Boiko pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

noi voravut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

noi voravut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boiko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Boiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

It looks like Oleg Boiko has been cut.
Oleg Boiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by Boiko misses
and noi voravut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boiko is breathing heavily.
Boiko misses with a straight left.
noi voravut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
noi voravut takes a swing at Boiko's ribcage but misses.
noi voravut misses with a head kick.
noi voravut checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
noi voravut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
noi voravut misses with a body kick.
noi voravut takes a swing at Boiko's ribcage but misses.
Boiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
noi voravut dodges the punch combination from Boiko.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! noi voravut throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Boiko is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). ratchang noi voravut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Boy
vs
Neto

180 cm
18
264 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ze Neto!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots for a takedown but Neto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neto is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, Neto circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Neto as Boy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Golden Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Neto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boy is trying to defend but Neto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Neto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boy sees it coming and defends easily.

Neto is looking for a kimura but Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neto to get the leverage.

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

Neto seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.

Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boy looking for submissions off his back.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Neto 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.

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

Boy looking for submissions off his back.

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.

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

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.

Neto seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.

Neto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neto looks gassed!

Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boy sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

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.

Neto is looking for a kimura here.

Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Neto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Neto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Boy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neto, who protects the arm well.
Neto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boy off and has taken his back!
Boy breaks Neto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neto is on top in guard.

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

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

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

Neto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boy looking for a guillotine here but Neto defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Neto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neto defends it easily.

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

Boy working for a triangle but Neto defends it easily.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Golden Boy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG has chosen The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare as his entrance music. Glen DANZIG has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Stevens's chin.

Stevens
vs
DANZIG

178 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
145 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
DANZIG looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens falls off balance throwing a combination

and DANZIG counters with a shoot takedown. Stevens fights it but they end up in guard.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.

Stevens looking for a guillotine here but DANZIG defends easily.
DANZIG wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

Stevens has his foot on DANZIG's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DANZIG works his way back into a safe position though.
DANZIG trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
DANZIG working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.

DANZIG drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
Stevens fails to pull guard.

DANZIG has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stevens regains guard immediately.
DANZIG with a flurry of punches that miss.

Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DANZIG gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DANZIG trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG slips nicely into half guard.

Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
DANZIG wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
DANZIG drops an elbow to the side of Stevens's head.

DANZIG is looking for a kimura but Stevens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DANZIG to get the leverage.

DANZIG is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevens is just riding it out for now. DANZIG eventually gives up the hold.
DANZIG is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DANZIG wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound attempt from DANZIG.

DANZIG 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.

Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DANZIG pulls his head out easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DANZIG wants to clinch.
DANZIG tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevens swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
DANZIG misses with a head kick.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DANZIG moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DANZIG is defended easily by Stevens.

DANZIG looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen DANZIG dominated that round.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

DANZIG tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily

and Stevens counters with a single leg into guard. DANZIG didn't expect that.

DANZIG looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DANZIG keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down DANZIG for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevens postures up.
Stevens wants to control from the top but DANZIG keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws and elbow that misses. DANZIG uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by DANZIG!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

DANZIG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DANZIG stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DANZIG with a nice head shot there.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
DANZIG has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stevens has an active guard here but DANZIG has managed to pass into half guard.

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

DANZIG is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DANZIG is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

DANZIG thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glen DANZIG has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DANZIG drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stevens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stevens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stevens!
DANZIG tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position.
DANZIG wants to control but Stevens postures up.
DANZIG tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens is staying tight to DANZIG's torso, preventing him from escaping.
DANZIG sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DANZIG is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Stevens tries to pass to full mount but DANZIG defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DANZIG is staying active underneath Stevens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. DANZIG manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DANZIG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DANZIG seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DANZIG pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
Stevens trying to control but DANZIG is working from the bottom.

DANZIG pushes a forearm under Stevens's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stevens is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kovalenko
vs
Kalashnikov

205 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
21
235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalashnikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalashnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Andrei Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kalashnikov moves into the clinch.
Kovalenko is trying to force a seperation but Kalashnikov has the dominant position.
Kovalenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Kovalenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kalashnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko cracks Kalashnikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalashnikov wants to clinch up but Kovalenko keeps it at a distance.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalashnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Kalashnikov avoids nicely.
Kovalenko lands a hook that stumbles Kalashnikov back into the cage. Kovalenko follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kalashnikov to the canvas! Kovalenko pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kalashnikov has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Zane
vs
Boeg

188 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Zane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urban Boeg!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zane slips a jab and a cross from Boeg.
Boeg checks a leg kick nicely.
Zane throws a right and a left that Boeg avoids nicely.
Zane closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Urban Boeg has been cut.
Zane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boeg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zane throws out the jab.
Zane misses with a double jab
and Boeg counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boeg, pushing him back against the cage.
Zane lands a left hand.
Zane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boeg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Boeg tries to keep at a distance but Zane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boeg misses with a knee strike.
Boeg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boeg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boeg works on Zane's body with a couple of short punches.
Boeg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Zane.

Zane breaks from the clinch.
Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Zane closes the distance and clinches.
Boeg tries a knee to the head but Zane blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Zane.
Zane is trying to break the clinch but Boeg is controlling him.

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

Zane clinches up with Boeg and pushes him back against the cage.
Boeg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boeg looking to stall.
Boeg lands with a right to the head.
Boeg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boeg up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zane.
Boeg looks gassed!
Boeg swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boeg tries to clinch but Zane moves away
and Zane counters with a nice body shot.
Zane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boeg.
Frank Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zane connects with a stiff jab that staggers Boeg - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Zane!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Diggler
vs
Xenos

180 cm
22
189 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

187 cm
21
194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Diggler misses.
Xenos tests Diggler's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
The fighters circling - Diggler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diggler.
Diggler swings for the body but Xenos moves out of range.
Xenos throws a hook to the side of Diggler's head but Diggler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Xenos blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Diggler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xenos.
Xenos avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Diggler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggler misses with an uppercut. Xenos saw that one coming.
Xenos cracks Diggler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xenos lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenos cracks the inside of Diggler's front leg.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Xenos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xenos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xenos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos is looking to slow Diggler down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xenos.
Good leg kick by Xenos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xenos.
Xenos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diggler if he has to take too many more of those.
Xenos throws a head kick that half lands.

Dirk Diggler's cut is getting worse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xenos.
Xenos throws out a powerful jab.

Diggler is rocked!
Xenos darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Diggler's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Xenos before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stelios Xenos!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Thrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Jong Thrill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jong Thrill
vs
Durrant

166 cm
27
146 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

170 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Jong Thrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iain Durrant!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrill misses with a hook.
Durrant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrill missing with a left hand there. Durrant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Durrant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Durrant is fighting to break Thrill's control of his arms but Thrill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Durrant wants to get up but he can't break Thrill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Durrant trying to control but Thrill is working from the bottom.
Durrant advances to half guard.

Durrant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Durrant 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 one minute gone in the round.

Durrant is looking for a kimura but Thrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durrant to get the leverage.
Durrant looks gassed!

Thrill looking for submissions off his back.

Durrant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thrill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

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.
Durrant throws a strike but Thrill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thrill is pulling down on Durrant's head. It's preventing any offense from Durrant, at least for the moment.

Thrill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durrant defends well.
Durrant tries to stand but Thrill is controlling from the bottom.
Thrill is trying to keep Durrant in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thrill scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Durrant shoots for a takedown but Thrill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durrant shoots in for a double leg but Thrill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim Jong Thrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
Thrill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Thrill does no damage.
Durrant misses with a head kick.
Durrant fails to land the takedown.
Thrill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrill throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Durrant with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durrant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durrant fails with a takedown attempt.
Thrill throws a hook to the side of Durrant's head but Durrant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durrant misses with a few strikes there.

Durrant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thrill's half guard.
Durrant prevents Thrill from improving his position.
Thrill is refusing to be controlled, as Durrant sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrill preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thrill misses with a body shot.
Durrant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durrant fails to land the takedown.
Thrill works over Durrant's head and body with a nice combination.
Durrant blocks a low kick nicely.
Thrill throws a right and a left that Durrant avoids nicely.
Thrill tries to move into range but Durrant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iain Durrant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durrant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durrant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt - Thrill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim Jong Thrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
Durrant shoots for a takedown but Thrill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durrant is breathing heavily.
Durrant has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Thrill. No joy for Durrant on that attempt.
Durrant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thrill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durrant avoids it really well and circles away.
Thrill fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrill stalks Durrant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durrant's face. Durrant staggers backwards, shaken.
Thrill looks to land a combination but Durrant avoids it well.
Durrant blocks a head kick by Thrill.
Durrant misses with a takedown
and Thrill counters with a one-two to the body.
Thrill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durrant tries for a takedown but Thrill circles away easily

and Thrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thrill.
Thrill looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrill preventing the sweep.
Thrill wants to control from the top but Durrant keeps moving.
Durrant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrill is refusing to be controlled, as Durrant sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant is just content to waste time from the top position. Thrill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thrill pulls Durrant in close to prevent any damage.
Durrant advances to half guard.
Thrill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thrill is trying to control the position but Durrant postures up.
Thrill wants to stand but Durrant is controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Durrant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thrill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durrant postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Thrill dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Durrant fails with the takedown

and Thrill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Durrant is controlling Thrill's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrill wants to control from the top but Durrant keeps moving.
Durrant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durrant keeping moving, preventing Thrill from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durrant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thrill advances to half guard.
Durrant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thrill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durrant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
Thrill works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thrill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrill throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Durrant because Thrill loaded up on that one.
Thrill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thrill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrill throws some wild stikes that Durrant manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrill is stalling here but it's allowed Durrant to get half guard.
Thrill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thrill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thrill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

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.
Thrill landing strikes from the mount.
Thrill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thrill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrill looking to finish with strikes here!
Thrill lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Thrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thrill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Thrill!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Kopacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Winner
vs
Kopacz

180 cm
23
176 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

182 cm
24
184 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Kopacz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopacz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winner misses with a wild body shot.
Kopacz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kopacz misses with a straight right.
Winner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kopacz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Kopacz misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kopacz, right into the meat.
A left lands for Kopacz.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopacz catches Winner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kopacz takes a swing at Winner's ribcage but misses.
Winner throws out a leg kick but Kopacz moves out of range and Winner only half commits.
Kopacz lands with an overhand left.
Kopacz throws a hook to the side of Winner's head but Winner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Winner misses.
Winner throws a right hand that Kopacz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kopacz also avoids with ease.
Winner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kopacz counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Kopacz blocks a head kick by Winner.
A big right from Kopacz misses.
Winner takes one to the side of the head.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Kopacz.
Kopacz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kopacz misses with a straight left.
Kopacz checks a leg kick.
A big left from Winner misses.
Winner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kopacz.
Kopacz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kopacz lands a nice looking body shot.
Winner pushes Kopacz away with a front kick.
Kopacz misses with a hook. Winner ducked under it nicely.
Kopacz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winner moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopacz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kopacz circles away quickly and effectively.
Winner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winner shoots in for a double leg but Kopacz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winner is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopacz.
Some wild striking there from Kopacz.
Winner tries to clinch up.
Winner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Kopacz both land. Nice combination.
Kopacz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kopacz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Winner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kopacz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winner on the side of the head.
Kopacz misses with a looping left.
Kopacz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Winner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopacz.
Kopacz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Winner is predictable there
and Kopacz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kopacz misses its intended target.
Winner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Kopacz tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kopacz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kopacz works the jab nicely.
Kopacz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Winner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kopacz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Winner. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopacz. Winner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kopacz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winner at a distance.
Kopacz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kopacz cracks Winner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kopacz scores with a jab to the head.
Kopacz cracks a nice hook into Winner's ribs.
Kopacz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kopacz misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner takes one on the button.
Winner misses with a shot to the body
and Winner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kopacz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kopacz lands a jab.
Kopacz lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Kopacz catches Winner right on the button with a cross.
Kopacz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winner at a distance.
Winner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kopacz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kopacz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winner momentarily.
Kopacz scores with a nice head shot.
Winner takes one to the chin there.
Piotr Kopacz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kopacz throws a jab when Winner was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Winner.
Kopacz defending well as Winner loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winner misses with a combination
letting Kopacz counter with a right hand.
Winner is looking to wear down Kopacz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kopacz throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily.
Winner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kopacz throws a head kick but Winner moves out of range.
Winner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winner lands with a kick to the temple. Kopacz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Winner misses with a shot to the body
and Kopacz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kopacz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winner at a distance.
Kopacz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winner.
Kopacz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winner momentarily.
Kopacz with a jab.
Winner looks to land a left hand but Kopacz moved out of range nicely.
Kopacz lands a nice hook to Winner's body. Winner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kopacz as he connects with a hook.
Kopacz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Winner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopacz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winner's head backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kopacz swinging wildly here.
Kopacz misses the shot to the body.
Kopacz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kopacz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kopacz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kopacz scores with a punch to the head.
Winner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kopacz.
Kopacz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kopacz lands a really nice looking cross but Winner seems unphased.
Kopacz missing with a left hand there. Winner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kopacz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner.
Kopacz lands a jab.
Winner slips a straight right by Kopacz.
Piotr Kopacz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz throws a lazy right hand but Winner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Kopacz.

Winner drives through and clinches with Kopacz against the cage.
Winner taking a breather.
Winner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kopacz backwards.
Winner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kopacz swings wildly with an uppercut but Winner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kopacz trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kopacz on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kopacz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopacz's efforts to push away.
Winner stalling in the clinch but Kopacz improves position.
Winner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winner blocks an elbow strike.
Winner has a couple of punches blocked by Kopacz.
A bit of stalling here from Kopacz.
Winner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kopacz's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner slows down the pace here.
Kopacz wants to stall.
Winner prevents Kopacz from breaking the clinch.
Kopacz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kopacz throws an elbow but misses.
Kopacz lands an elbow inside.
Winner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winner tries to work over Kopacz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kopacz has had enough of the clinch but Winner keeps him there for the moment.
Kopacz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kopacz taking a breather.
Kopacz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kopacz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kopacz lands an elbow just above Winner 's eye.
Winner is working Kopacz over against the cage.
Winner lands a nice shot to the body.
Winner avoids a wild elbow strike from Kopacz.
Kopacz misses with an elbow strike.
Kopacz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winner is defending well for now.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kopacz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kopacz throws a head punch that misses.
Kopacz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winner.
A head punch on the inside from Winner fails to land.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Kopacz looking to stall.
Kopacz has Winner pressed against the cage.
Winner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopacz controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winner throws a leg kick
and Kopacz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kopacz cracks Winner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kopacz connects with a crisp jab.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kopacz slaps away a takedown attempt from Winner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kopacz throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Winner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopacz looks to land a right hand but Winner moved out of range.
Kopacz ducks under a wild hook from Winner.
Jab, jab by Winner - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winner.
Kopacz misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopacz avoids the head kick by Winner.
Winner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kopacz thuds his right hand into Winner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kopacz.
Nice jab there from Kopacz.
Kopacz throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily.
Kopacz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winner manages to avoid it.
Winner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kopacz.
A big right from Winner misses.
Kopacz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopacz.
Kopacz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopacz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winner misses with a kick to the body
and Kopacz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopacz misses with a wild combination.
Kopacz lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a lazy head kick
and Kopacz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Winner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Kopacz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winner doesn't seem phased though.
Kopacz misses with an uppercut. Winner saw that one coming.
Kopacz misses with a straight right.
Kopacz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Kopacz.
Winner slips a jab from Kopacz.
Kopacz misses the jab.
Kopacz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kopacz scores with a punch to the head.
Kopacz looks to land a left hand but Winner moved out of range nicely.
Winner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kopacz's waist but Kopacz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winner off to one side.
Kopacz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winner on the side of the head.
Kopacz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kopacz looks to land a combination but Winner avoids it well.
Piotr Kopacz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kopacz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kopacz.
Kopacz lands with a kick to the temple. Winner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kopacz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Kopacz.
Winner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopacz.
Kopacz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winner backs up against the cage.
Kopacz throws a hook to the side of Winner's head but Winner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopacz scores with a nice body kick.
Kopacz throws a head kick that misses.
Winner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kopacz finds it's way round the side to connect with Winner's head.
Kopacz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kopacz throws a leg kick but Winner sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kopacz.
Winner tries to work over Kopacz's front leg with a kick but Kopacz checks it.
Kopacz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winner on the side of the head.
Winner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopacz to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopacz.
Winner slips under a jab from Kopacz.
Kopacz lands with a straight right. Winner didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kopacz, as that shot connected.
Stan Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopacz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kopacz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kopacz scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopacz lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopacz.
Kopacz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kopacz lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Kopacz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kopacz 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Kopacz!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Snegov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blue
vs
Snegov

180 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
152 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillaume Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue has a takedown stuffed.
Blue lands a jab to Snegov's midsection.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Snegov is just out of range.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Snegov slips the punch.
Blue has a takedown stuffed.

Snegov closes the distance and clinches.
Blue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snegov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blue blocks it with crossed arms.
Snegov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blue prevents it.
Blue has had enough of the clinch but Snegov keeps him there for the moment.
Blue tries to break free but Snegov pushes him back against the cage.
Snegov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snegov has him pressed against the cage.
Blue working hard to break the clinch.
Snegov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Snegov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Snegov clinches with his opponent.
Blue tries to break free but Snegov pushes him back against the cage.
Snegov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guillaume Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Snegov.

Snegov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Snegov feints and as Blue raises his hands in defense, Snegov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snegov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blue lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snegov!
Snegov looks gassed!
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snegov regains half guard.

Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Snegov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snegov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Snegov.
Blue stands and throws Snegov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue tries to advance to mount but Snegov denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snegov is looking to reverse the position.
Snegov prevents Blue from moving into mount.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Snegov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Snegov has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue gets back to full guard.

Snegov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snegov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snegov defends it easily.

Snegov drops back looking for a leg! Blue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blue manages to kick Snegov off! Snegov jumps back into Blue's guard.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

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

Blue looking for a guillotine here but Snegov defends easily.
Snegov advances position into side control!
Blue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snegov is keen to just control but Blue is a slippery customer.
Snegov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Snegov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin Snegov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snegov closes the distance and clinches up with Blue, looking for a takedown. Snegov pushes Blue against the cage but Blue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Blue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blue passes to side control.
Snegov prevents Blue from improving position.

Blue is working to tighten is grip on Snegov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Snegov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Blue is really squeezing tight and eventually Snegov passes out! Blue breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Guillaume Blue!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Phaeton. Lee has chosen I Am Perfection by Cage 9 as his entrance music. 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!

Maria
vs
Lee

193 cm
19
268 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maria but Maria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee wants to control from the top but Maria keeps moving.
Lee cracks Maria with a solid left hand.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Maria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Maria!
Maria wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Maria throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Ricky Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maria avoids it really well and circles away.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lee.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee tries for a takedown but Maria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
Maria thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maria scores with a kick to the body.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria delivers a nice body kick.
Maria throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
A solid body kick from Maria.
Nice body kick from Maria.
Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maria lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maria!
Maria throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Maria lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maria.
Maria scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Maria lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maria lands a high kick!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maria's waist but Maria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Maria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maria.
A head kick from Maria lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maria's waist but Maria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Maria throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maria defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Maria lands with a nice body kick.
Lee takes a swing at Maria's ribcage but misses.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee avoids the head kick by Maria.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maria - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maria. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
A head kick from Maria lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Maria lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maria is looking to land body kicks.
Lee dives in and grabs Maria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maria pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Ricky Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
Maria scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
Maria throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Maria sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maria stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maria. That one must have hurt.
Maria lands a high kick!
Maria bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maria pinned against the cage. Maria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Maria scores with a head kick.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Maria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maria throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Maria lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by Maria.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maria misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maria!
Maria lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee with a hook.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maria throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maria scores with a spinning back kick!
Maria keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maria.
Maria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Maria throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Maria pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maria scores with a kick to the body.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maria manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee pushing down on Maria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Maria 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. 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.

Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee throwing shots but Maria is blocking nicely.
Maria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maria.
Maria keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Maria has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Maria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maria thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maria stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lee avoids the head kick by Maria.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maria manages to avoid it.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maria leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maria is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Maria circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Maria, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Maria against the cage but Maria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joaquim Maria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lee.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
Maria scores with a push kick.
Maria throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maria bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ricky Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maria scores with a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Maria!

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