KDFC 21: Bloody Weapons PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo del Lago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tama Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang has chosen Bang Bang Bang as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tama Bang enters the cage!

del Lago
vs
Bang

174 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo del Lago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tama Bang!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bang rushes del Lago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
del Lago darts in trying to clinch
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang blocks a head kick by del Lago.
Bang throws a series of punches but del Lago moves out of range.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
del Lago walks into a left hand.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

del Lago scores with a takedown into Bang's guard.
del Lago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
del Lago lands a couple of elbows.
del Lago tries to stand but Bang is controlling from the bottom.
del Lago trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Lago won't allow Bang to get back to his feet.
del Lago 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.
Bang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
del Lago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bang.
Bang lands a jab-cross combination.
Bang throws a series of punches but del Lago avoids them all with ease.
Bang looks gassed!
Bang throws out a powerful jab.
del Lago looks for a takedown but Bang sprawls well.
Bang misses the jab.
del Lago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Lago scores with a jab to the jaw.

del Lago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
del Lago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but del Lago drags him back down.

del Lago stands up and beckons Bang to his feet.
Bang misses with the combination.
del Lago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

del Lago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to improve position but can't.

del Lago decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bang to his feet.
del Lago is looking to clinch.
del Lago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tama Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
del Lago tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
del Lago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo del Lago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
del Lago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
del Lago tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang falls off balance throwing a combination

and del Lago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bang is not content to let del Lago control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Lago stalling.
del Lago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
del Lago works his way into side control.
del Lago trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang is trying to control del Lago's posture but del Lago avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
del Lago trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo del Lago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice uppercut there from del Lago.
del Lago has a takedown stuffed.
del Lago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
del Lago checks a low kick from Bang.
del Lago moves out of range of the body kick.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but del Lago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bang wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo del Lago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang lands a jab-cross combination.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but del Lago circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bang!
del Lago shoots for a takedown but Bang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang misses with a double jab
and del Lago counters with a stiff right hand.
del Lago tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Bang.

Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with del Lago, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

del Lago successfully pulls guard.
del Lago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
del Lago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! del Lago connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Bang tries to buck del Lago off so he can stand up but del Lago has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Bang falls backwards, slamming del Lago to the mat but del Lago holds on tight! Bang is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo del Lago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trash Talking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes into the arena with Night Diving blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Reynolds
vs
Talking

184 cm
22
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
Resistance (Now also gifs!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trash Talking!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Talking rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talking.
Good body shot from Talking.

Talking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talking displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Talking circles away.
Talking has his takedown stuffed

and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talking gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Talking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Matt Reynolds has been cut.
Talking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds tries to score a body lock takedown but Talking shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Talking jumps into guard, dragging Reynolds to the mat.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talking keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Talking keeps moving.
Talking wants to stand and escape but Reynolds is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Reynolds.
Talking stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Talking sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talking connects with a jab.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talking closes the distance but Reynolds moves to the side

and Reynolds counters with a shoot takedown. Talking fights it but they end up in guard.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Talking is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Reynolds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Talking is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reynolds, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talking accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talking lands a couple of digs.
Talking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talking trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Talking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talking working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.

Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talking defends well.
Talking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talking throwing strikes but missing.
Talking keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Talking connects with a couple of short punches.
Talking throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talking throwing strikes but missing.
Talking trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talking with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trash Talking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Reynolds's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Talking darts in trying to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Talking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds wants to clinch but Talking slips to the side

and Talking moves into the clinch.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Talking pulls his leg out and moves away.
Talking tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt

and Talking counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Talking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Talking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talking looks to clinch

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Talking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talking wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Talking tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Matt Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Talking holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.

Talking manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Talking looking for a sweep. Not yet Talking, not yet.
Reynolds prevents Talking from getting back to his feet.

Talking pushes Reynolds off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds feints and as Talking raises his hands in defense, Reynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Talking wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reynoldsis looking to pass into half guard but Talking pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Talking is in guard.
Talking thows a big elbow that misses.
Talking chips away with some ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Talking from controlling successfully.
Talking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talking trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talking's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Talking working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Talking throwing strikes but missing.
Talking works over Reynolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Talking makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Talking is in close to Reynolds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talking's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Talking postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talking postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow.
Talking looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talking is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds prevents Talking from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trash Talking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Reynolds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Talking tries to clinch

and Reynolds counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Talking's guard now.

Reynolds is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Talking is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Talking has escaped and now he's on top!
Reynolds wants to stand up but Talking is controlling him.
Talking postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Talking is proving a slippery customer.
Talking lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talking lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talking wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Talking is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Talking stays in close to Reynolds's body and controls the position.
Talking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talking trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talking with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talking throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Talking with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds working for a triangle but Talking defends it easily.
Talking works over Reynolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Talking scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Talking working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Talking is working Reynolds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Talking from controlling successfully.
Talking postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talking thows a big elbow that misses.
Talking landing some decent shots from guard.
Talking postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talking.
Talking wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Talking postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow.
Talking distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talking lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talking with a nice head shot there.
Matt Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talking is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but Talking has managed to sneak the leg through.
Talking controlling the pace.
Talking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Talking scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Talking there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Talking.
Talking is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Trash Talking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here. Talking smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trash Talking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talking has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trash Talking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Absten Brews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Absten Brews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolay Nechvidov's chin.

Brews
vs
Nechvidov

181 cm
20
166 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Absten Brews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Nechvidov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nechvidov but Nechvidov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Nechvidov closes the distance and clinches.
Brews prevents the takedown attempt.

Brews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nechvidov has Brews up against the cage in a clinch.

Nechvidov has picked Brews up - he's going for a ride! Nechvidov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nechvidov trying to pass the guard but Brews defending well.
Brews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brews is not content to let Nechvidov control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Nechvidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Brews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brews trying to control here.
Nechvidov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brews is trying to control but can't.
Nechvidov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brews defending well though.
Nechvidov is looking to stall here but Brews recovers full guard.
Brews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov passes Brews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brews.
Nechvidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brews is retaining full guard.
Nechvidov wants to control from the top but Brews keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brews prevents Nechvidov from improving his position.
Nechvidov looks gassed!
Brews throwing shots but Nechvidov is blocking nicely.
Brews throwing shots but Nechvidov is blocking nicely.
Nechvidov has hold of Brews's hands but Brews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nechvidov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Nechvidov dominated that 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.

Brews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Absten Brews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brews closes the distance and clinches up with Nechvidov, looking for a takedown. Brews pushes Nechvidov against the cage but Nechvidov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nechvidov is fending him off so far but Brews persists. Nope, Nechvidov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Absten Brews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brews misses with a two punch combination.

Nechvidov shoots in and gets a takedown into Brews's guard.

Brews pushes Nechvidov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Brews with that takedown attempt.
Nechvidov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brews tries to avoid it but Nechvidov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brews to the ground. Brews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nechvidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brews shoots and misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brews is looking for a sweep. Nechvidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nechvidov is trying to work for a kimura but Brews is defending well.
Brews is controlling Nechvidov's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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.
Nechvidov trying to control from half guard but Brews is working away.
Brews trying to control here.
Nechvidov is trying to control. Brews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brews trying to hold on to Nechvidov's head to control him but Nechvidov postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brews is controlling Nechvidov's trapped leg to prevent Nechvidov from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Absten Brews wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brews is looking to clinch but Nechvidov is avoiding it.
Nechvidov has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Brews with that takedown attempt.
Nechvidov misses with a two punch combination.
Brews throws a right and a left that Nechvidov avoids nicely.
Brews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nechvidov avoids it really well and circles away.
Brews doesn't manage to clinch there - Nechvidov circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brews has his takedown stuffed

and Nechvidov counters with a single leg into guard. Brews didn't expect that.
Brews is pulling down on Nechvidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nechvidov, at least for the moment.
Nikolay Nechvidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nechvidov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nechvidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nechvidov misses with a head kick.
Brews misses with a body shot.
Brews misses with a wild combination.
Brews tries for a takedown but Nechvidov circles away easily

and Nechvidov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brews cracks Nechvidov with a nice body shot.
Nechvidov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Nechvidov pulls guard effortlessly.

Nechvidov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nechvidov keeping moving, preventing Brews from controlling successfully.
Brews content to stall in guard here.
Nechvidov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov keeping full guard, as Brews tries to pass.
Brews working some strikes from top position.
Brews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brews trying to control but Nechvidov is working from the bottom.
Nechvidov trying to keep a closed guard but Brews is proving a slippery customer.
Nechvidov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brews.
Brews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.

Brews gets to his feet - Nechvidov follows without any prompting.
Brews misses with a takedown attempt

and Nechvidov counters by clinching up.

Brews pulls guard successfully.
Nechvidov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brews's guard.
Nechvidov being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nechvidov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brews's guard.
Absten Brews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brews manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brews tries to clinch up but Nechvidov circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Brews does no damage.

Nechvidov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brews!
Nechvidov avoids the attempt from Brews to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brews is looking to improve his position.
Nechvidov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brews wants to control but Nechvidov is keeping busy.
Brews is trying to stand back up but Nechvidov is controlling him

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 Absten Brews.
Well Nechvidov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Nechvidov!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Koshka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GodSmack - Crying Like a Bitch. Bruno Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Souza
vs
Koshka

170 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Souza!
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, Stepan Koshka!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Koshka circles away.
Koshka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koshka throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koshka misses with a body shot.
Koshka misses with the combination.
Koshka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Koshka.
Souza wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koshka. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koshka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshka misses the shot to the body.
Koshka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koshka tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koshka to the ground. Koshka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koshka throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepan Koshka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshka throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souza tries to clinch there but Koshka circles away.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Koshka moves out of range easily.
Koshka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Koshka.
Koshka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Koshka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koshka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koshka defends it nicely.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koshka tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koshka to the ground. Koshka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Koshka sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Koshka.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Koshka lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Koshka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Koshka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Souza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koshka checks it well.
Koshka throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Koshka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koshka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koshka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koshka tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koshka throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Koshka misses with a double jab.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koshka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koshka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Koshka.
Koshka swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koshka.
Koshka throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Koshka.
Koshka lands a nice shot to the body.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koshka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koshka throws a shot to the body.
Koshka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Koshka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Koshka scores with a four punch combination!
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koshka.
Koshka misses with a straight left.
Souza wants to clinch up but Koshka keeps it at a distance.
Koshka looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Koshka misses.
Nice uppercut there from Koshka.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koshka.
Koshka misses with a hook.
Koshka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Koshka.
Souza tries for a takedown but Koshka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koshka lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koshka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Koshka.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koshka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koshka throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Koshka misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Koshka scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koshka lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the cage and back into rage.
Koshka throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Koshka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Koshka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koshka misses with a two punch combination.
Koshka keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Koshka.
Koshka cracks Souza with an open hand slap.

Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koshka is looking to get back to his feet here but Souza is keeping cool and he's managed to take Koshka's back.
Koshka staying busy and making it hard for Souza to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to control the position but Koshka frees himself and scrambles - Souza manages to regain control in side control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koshka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Koshka thows a body shot but no joy.
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koshka misses with a wild body shot.
Koshka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koshka lands with a shot to the body.

Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
Koshka wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshka wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Koshka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souzais looking to pass into half guard but Koshka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koshka is in guard.

Koshka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Koshka misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koshka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souza prevents Koshka from getting back to his feet.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Koshka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koshka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Koshka is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bruno Souza just wasn't active enough.
Koshka's corner calls for a 1-2. Koshka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koshka throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Koshka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the cage.
Koshka throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Koshka misses with a body shot.
Bruno Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Koshka.
Koshka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koshka's waist but Koshka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
No joy there for Koshka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koshka fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koshka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Koshka.
Stepan Koshka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koshka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koshka misses with a straight right.
Koshka throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Koshka clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koshka throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
A combination from Koshka does no damage.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koshka was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Souza tries to clinch but Koshka is having none of it.
Souza tries to score with a low kick but Koshka moves his leg out of the way.
Souza takes a swing at Koshka's ribcage but misses.
Souza is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Koshka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshka wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koshka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koshka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Koshka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koshka smiles and moves away.
Koshka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souza looks to land a combination but Koshka avoids it well.
Koshka misses with a hook to the body

and Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Koshka is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.

Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Koshka.
Koshka misses the body punch
and Souza counters with a two punch combo.
Koshka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Koshka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshka throws a left and a right that both miss

and Souza counters with a takedown into side control.
Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koshka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Souza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Koshka!
Souza fails to move to back control.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koshka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koshka is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action.
Koshka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koshka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bruno Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koshka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Souza!
Bruno Souza is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kollos Rodosskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyrone Tornado CPW has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tornado CPW
vs
Rodosskiy

180 cm
20
132 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kollos Rodosskiy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tornado CPW moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodosskiy fails to land the takedown.
Rodosskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodosskiy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodosskiy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice combination there by Tornado CPW.
Rodosskiy shoots for a takedown but Tornado CPW saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollos Rodosskiy.
Rodosskiy shoots in and drives through. Tornado CPW sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodosskiy is defended easily by Tornado CPW.
Rodosskiy closes the distance and clinches up with Tornado CPW, looking for a takedown. Rodosskiy pushes Tornado CPW against the cage but Tornado CPW circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodosskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tornado CPW to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW works Rodosskiy's body with a nice hook.
Tornado CPW lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodosskiy at a distance.
Tornado CPW swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch lands to the side of Rodosskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab. Rodosskiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tornado CPW - just one landing.
Tornado CPW scores with a one two! Rodosskiy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Rodosskiy is rocked!

It looks like Kollos Rodosskiy has been cut.
Rodosskiy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodosskiy looks gassed!
Rodosskiy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodosskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tornado CPW finish him?
Tornado CPW is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rodosskiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodosskiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tornado CPW throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Rodosskiy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tornado CPW throws Rodosskiy to one side and escapes!
Tornado CPW lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Tornado CPW.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tornado CPW wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodosskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodosskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tornado CPW sprawls well. Tornado CPW wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodosskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tornado CPW lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Tornado CPW scores with a four punch combination!
Decent striking displayed by Tornado CPW there.
Tornado CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodosskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tornado CPW scores with a one two! Rodosskiy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tornado CPW throws a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW wants to land a leg kick but Rodosskiy is out of range.
Tornado CPW looks to land a combination. Rodosskiy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tornado CPW cracks Rodosskiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tornado CPW lands a two punch combo.
Rodosskiy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW avoids it really well and circles away.
Tornado CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tornado CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Tornado CPW both land. Nice combination.
Tornado CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodosskiy backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW scores with a hook.
Rodosskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tornado CPW cracks Rodosskiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rodosskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodosskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodosskiy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW circles away.
Tornado CPW is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tornado CPW lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tornado CPW.
Jab from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodosskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tornado CPW throws a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW tests Rodosskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tornado CPW lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tornado CPW lands with a straight right. Rodosskiy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tornado CPW lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tornado CPW.
Rodosskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodosskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kollos Rodosskiy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tornado CPW fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodosskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tornado CPW is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodosskiy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodosskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tornado CPW sprawls well. Tornado CPW wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodosskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodosskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tornado CPW finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodosskiy's head.
Rodosskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far.

Rodosskiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Tornado CPW kicks Rodosskiy off and gets to his feet.
Rodosskiy is breathing heavily.
Rodosskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodosskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tornado CPW scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands a jab-cross combination.
Tornado CPW throws a combination. Rodosskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Tornado CPW both land. Nice combination.
Tornado CPW with a hook.
Tornado CPW is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tornado CPW thuds his right hand into Rodosskiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tornado CPW throws a good cross that connects.
Tornado CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tornado CPW comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tornado CPW lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodosskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodosskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tornado CPW tests Rodosskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tornado CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodosskiy backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW leaves Rodosskiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollos Rodosskiy.
Good work by Rodosskiy as he checks the leg kick.
Rodosskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Tornado CPW.
Rodosskiy shoots for a double leg takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls well. He's pushed Rodosskiy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodosskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tornado CPW's waist but Tornado CPW gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodosskiy off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tornado CPW goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tornado CPW tried to score with a low kick but Rodosskiy checks it.
Tornado CPW is looking to slow Rodosskiy down with leg kicks.
Rodosskiy shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense.
Tornado CPW throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodosskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab. Rodosskiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodosskiy shoots in and drives through. Tornado CPW sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW throws a one two combo.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tornado CPW lands with an overhand left.
Rodosskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tornado CPW as he connects with a hook.
Tornado CPW digs a good body shot into Rodosskiy's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodosskiy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tornado CPW.
Danga de danga de dang - Tornado CPW scores with a four punch combination!
Tornado CPW lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW throws a one two combo.
Tornado CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado CPW lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodosskiy shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense.
Tornado CPW connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tornado CPW defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodosskiy.
Tornado CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodosskiy backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Tornado CPW.
Rodosskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tornado CPW finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodosskiy's head.
Tornado CPW lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodosskiy at a distance.
Tornado CPW lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodosskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tornado CPW jabs at Rodosskiy's body.
Rodosskiy fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kollos Rodosskiy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tornado CPW lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodosskiy's head.
Tornado CPW fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice strike.
Tornado CPW punishes Rodosskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodosskiy checks a low kick from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tornado CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodosskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tornado CPW lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodosskiy at a distance.
Rodosskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodosskiy shoots for a takedown but Tornado CPW saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Tornado CPW catches Rodosskiy right on the button with a cross.
Rodosskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodosskiy off the cage and back into rage.
Rodosskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodosskiy can do to turn this around?
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodosskiy's head backwards.
Rodosskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tornado CPW lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodosskiy's head.
Tornado CPW fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tornado CPW!
Rodosskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollos Rodosskiy.
Tornado CPW lands a nice hook to Rodosskiy's body. Rodosskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tornado CPW scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tornado CPW lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodosskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands a body shot.
Rodosskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodosskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tornado CPW throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodosskiy on the side of the head.
Rodosskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodosskiy fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodosskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodosskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Tornado CPW lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW scores with a hook to the body. Rodosskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tornado CPW throws a series of punches but Rodosskiy avoids them all with ease.
Tornado CPW throws a low kick but Rodosskiy moves out of range easily.
Rodosskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tornado CPW misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW scores with a three punch combo!
Rodosskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodosskiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tornado CPW pinned against the cage. Tornado CPW gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tornado CPW with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tornado CPW lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodosskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
Tornado CPW throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodosskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tornado CPW stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tornado CPW wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Tornado CPW finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Tornado CPW - just one landing.
Tornado CPW lands a two punch combo.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Tornado CPW.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tornado CPW lands with a nice body punch.
Tornado CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tornado CPW duly obliges.
Kollos Rodosskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tornado CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodosskiy backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tornado CPW, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Bommel has chosen Metallica-Battery as his entrance music. Terrance Grayson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Grayson
vs
van Bommel

181 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrance Grayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark van Bommel!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
van Bommel just misses with a punch to the body.
van Bommel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grayson.
van Bommel looks to land a combination but Grayson avoids it well.
Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. van Bommel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
van Bommel missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract van Bommel.
van Bommel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
van Bommel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terrance Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel lands an overhand right.
van Bommel throws a series of punches but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grayson scores with a nice strike.
van Bommel just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
van Bommel throws a jab when Grayson was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel misses with a straight left.
van Bommel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grayson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
van Bommel throws a combination that misses
and Grayson counters with a three punch combo that has van Bommel backing up. van Bommel nods at Grayson to acknowledge the strikes.
van Bommel misses with a double jab.
van Bommel throws a series of punches but Grayson avoids them all with ease.
Grayson misses with a combination
and van Bommel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson fails to land with a series of punches.
Grayson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from van Bommel. Grayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grayson slips a straight right by van Bommel.
Grayson throws a shot from downtown. van Bommel moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Grayson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
van Bommel misses with a few strikes there.
Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Grayson misses.
van Bommel just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson slips a straight right by van Bommel.
van Bommel moves into range and connects with a jab.
van Bommel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Grayson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of van Bommel's head.
Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and van Bommel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
van Bommel moves away from the strike by Grayson.
van Bommel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
van Bommel misses with a hook. Grayson ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson slips under a jab.
Grayson scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches van Bommel on the side of the head.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by van Bommel.
Grayson misses with a hook. van Bommel ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Grayson misses.
van Bommel looks to land a right hand but Grayson moved out of range.
Terrance Grayson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from van Bommel misses the target.
van Bommel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
van Bommel scores with a nice head shot.
van Bommel missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
van Bommel throws a front kick aimed at Grayson's knee but Grayson avoids it well.
Good leg kick by van Bommel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.

van Bommel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
van Bommel wants to free his trapped foot but Grayson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson tries to kick van Bommel off but van Bommel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Bommel trying to control from half guard but Grayson is working away.
van Bommel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van Bommel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
van Bommel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van Bommel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grayson defending well though.

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.
van Bommel is trying to control. Grayson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grayson wants to get back to his feet.
van Bommel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grayson is trying to stand back up but van Bommel is controlling him
van Bommel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grayson wants to get back to his feet.
van Bommel wants to pass to mount but Grayson is defending the position.
van Bommel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grayson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark van Bommel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A bone on bone clash there as Grayson blocks the leg kick.
van Bommel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
van Bommel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
van Bommel blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
van Bommel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and van Bommel duly obliges.
Grayson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
van Bommel works Grayson's body with a nice hook.
van Bommel dives in and grabs Grayson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grayson pushes down on van Bommel's head and hops out.
Grayson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and van Bommel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
van Bommel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
van Bommel throws out a loose jab but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
van Bommel moves out of range as Grayson strikes.
van Bommel slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Grayson misses with the combination.
van Bommel wants to clinch.
van Bommel clobbers Grayson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
van Bommel misses with an uppercut. Grayson saw that one coming.
Grayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from van Bommel.
van Bommel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grayson ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
van Bommel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terrance Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van Bommel fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
van Bommel throws a series of punches but Grayson moves out of range.
A punch combination from van Bommel misses.
van Bommel misses with a combination
and Grayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
van Bommel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grayson checks it well.
The fighters circling - Grayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark van Bommel really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
van Bommel throws a series of punches but Grayson avoids them all with ease.
van Bommel tries for a takedown but Grayson circles away easily
enabling Grayson to counter with a crisp jab.
van Bommel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grayson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
van Bommel fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
van Bommel scores with the left hand. Grayson knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson slips a straight right by van Bommel.
Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
van Bommel dips to his left and cracks Grayson with an uppercut!
van Bommel misses with a looping left.
van Bommel fails to land with a series of punches.
van Bommel with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
van Bommel lunges at Grayson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grayson's hand.
Grayson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
van Bommel throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
van Bommel throws a right and a left that Grayson avoids nicely.
van Bommel sizes up Grayson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grayson scores with a one two! van Bommel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
van Bommel throws a series of punches but Grayson avoids them all with ease.
van Bommel 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.
van Bommel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grayson at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grayson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
van Bommel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from van Bommel.
van Bommel throws the left hand but Grayson avoids the punch easily.
Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from van Bommel misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson misses with a two punch combination.
van Bommel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayson.
van Bommel looks to throw the jab but Grayson is out of range.
A combination from van Bommel does no damage.
van Bommel misses with an uppercut. Grayson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mark van Bommel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

van Bommel throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
Grayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
van Bommel misses with the combination.
van Bommel shoots in and drives through. Grayson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from van Bommel misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. van Bommel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grayson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grayson blocks a jab.
van Bommel misses with a straight right.
van Bommel stuns Grayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
van Bommel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and van Bommel counters with a stiff right hand.
Terrance Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of van Bommel's head.
A swing and a miss from van Bommel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. van Bommel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
van Bommel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - van Bommel scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
van Bommel throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
Grayson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark van Bommel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel fails in his attempt to clinch.
van Bommel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
van Bommel wants to clinch.
van Bommel throws a front kick aimed at Grayson's knee but Grayson avoids it well.
van Bommel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grayson counters with a three punch combo that has van Bommel backing up. van Bommel nods at Grayson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting van Bommel counter with a right hand.
Grayson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but Grayson checks it.
Grayson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

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 Terrance Grayson.
Well van Bommel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Terrance Grayson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Aliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman has chosen Gamma Ray - Blood Religion as his entrance music. Herrick Goldman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aliev
vs
Goldman

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Aliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aliev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

A jab-cross combination lands for Goldman and sends Aliev crashing to the mat! Goldman follows him down to the mat - Aliev regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Aliev is rocked!

Aliev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aliev is breathing heavily.
Goldman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman is nestled in close to Aliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldman working over Aliev with some ground and pound. Aliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Aliev actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters 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. Goldman connects with a nice short shot to Aliev's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goldman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Aliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldman passes to side control.
Aliev seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldman scoring with punches from side control.
Goldman is working Aliev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aliev is trying to escape the position but Goldman is controlling the position.
Goldman is chipping away with strikes.
Goldman controlling the position.
Goldman is chipping away with strikes.
Goldman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aliev to see if he's OK.
Goldman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aliev down.
Aliev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman is putting a hurting on Aliev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Goldman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman lands some shots froms side control.
Goldman scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman working the head and body with strikes.
Goldman is working Aliev over with some ground and pound from side control.

Goldman decides to stand back up. Goldman steps back and let's Aliev get back to his feet.
Goldman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goldman moves in close and cracks Aliev with a massive right hand! Aliev, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Goldman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herrick Goldman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Antipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osobo Opasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Antipov
vs
Opasen

196 cm
20
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Resistance (Now also gifs!)

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Antipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osobo Opasen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Antipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Antipov stands up and beckons Opasen to join him on the feet.
Antipov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Opasen avoids it really well and circles away.
Antipov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Opasen as he jumps to the side.

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

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

Opasen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antipov is trying to control Opasen's posture but Opasen avoids it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antipov is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Opasen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Antipov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Antipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Opasen is looking to take a break and control but Antipov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antipov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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.

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

Antipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Antipov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Opasen trying to control but Antipov is working from the bottom.

Opasen 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.
Opasen wants to control from the top but Antipov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Opasen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Antipov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Opasen, into his guard.
Antipov chips away with some ground and pound.
Antipov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Opasen working for submissions but it's allowed Antipov to get to half guard.
Opasen is trying to get back to full guard.
Antipov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Antipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antipov lands with a punch from half guard.
Opasen is looking to control Antipov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Opasen avoid being mounted?
Antipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Antipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Opasen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Antipov winds up and cracks Opasen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antipov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Antipov prevents Opasen from improving his position.
Opasen looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Antipov dominated that 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.

Opasen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Antipov slips under a jab from Opasen.
Jab from Antipov.
Antipov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Opasen.
Opasen shoots for a double leg takedown but Antipov sprawls well. He's pushed Opasen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Antipov moves into the clinch successfully.
Antipov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Osobo Opasen has been cut.
Opasen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Antipov smiles and moves away.
Viktor Antipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osobo Opasen.
Antipov fails to land the takedown.
Opasen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antipov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Opasen doesn't seem bothered though.

Antipov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Opasen, pushing him back against the cage.
Opasen tries to pull guard but Antipov won't allow it.

Antipov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Opasen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Antipov cracks Opasen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Opasen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Antipov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Opasen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opasen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Opasen working to try and regain half guard.
Antipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Opasen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Viktor Antipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Antipov scoring with strikes but Opasen is staying in there.
Opasen is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Opasen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Opasen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Antipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opasen is one step ahead there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opasen trying to control but Antipov is working from the bottom.
Antipov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Opasen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Opasen preventing the sweep.
Opasen is pushing down on Antipov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Antipov is fighting to maintain full guard but Opasen has managed to sneak the leg through.

Opasen is working for a kimura but Antipov is defending it quite comfortably.

Opasen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opasen prevents Antipov from improving his position.

Opasen is looking for a kimura here.
Antipov is looking to improve his position.
Opasen works his way into side control.

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.

Opasen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Antipov regains half guard.
Opasen prevents Antipov from improving his position.
Antipov is working hard here to advance position.

Opasen wants to work for an arm triangle but Antipov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antipov works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Antipov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osobo Opasen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Opasen shoots for a takedown but Antipov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antipov scores with a hook to the body. Opasen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antipov works Opasen's body with a nice hook.
Opasen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Opasen shoots in but Antipov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antipov scores with the left hand. Opasen knows he should have avoided that one.
Antipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Opasen sprawls well. He's pushed Antipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Opasen shoots in for a takedown but Antipov shows good takedown defense.
Viktor Antipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osobo Opasen.
Antipov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Opasen was well out of range. Poor timing from Antipov.

Opasen gets the takedown into side control.

Opasen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Antipov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Antipov gets back to half guard.
Antipov is holding on to half guard well.
Opasen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antipov is pressing down on Opasen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Opasen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Antipov stacks Opasen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Antipov!
Antipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Antipov working the head with strikes.
Opasen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Opasen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Opasen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antipov defends it well.
Antipov trying to control from the bottom.
Opasen prevents Antipov from improving his position.

Opasen is working for a kimura but Antipov is defending it quite comfortably.

Antipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antipov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Opasen is trying to work for a kimura but Antipov is defending well.
Antipov wants to improve his position but Opasen is controlling well.

Opasen seems to be looking for submissions.

Opasen seems to be working for a kimura but Antipov defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antipov gets full guard.
Antipov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Opasen's guard.

Opasen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antipov is aware though and is defending well.
Antipov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Antipov lands a couple of elbows.
Antipov wants to control from the top but Opasen keeps moving.

Opasen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Antipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Antipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osobo Opasen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Antipov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Antipov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Antipov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Antipov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynrolf Fahnskhap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hun has chosen Bad to the Bone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fahnskhap
vs
Hun

192 cm
21
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 2

195 cm
20
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brynrolf Fahnskhap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atilla Hun!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fahnskhap throws a jab when Hun was well out of range.
Hun walks into a straight right hand from Fahnskhap.
Hun misses with a takedown attempt - Fahnskhap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Hun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fahnskhap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hun is looking to clinch but Fahnskhap is avoiding it.
Hun is looking to clinch but Fahnskhap is avoiding it.

Hun clinches.
Hun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fahnskhap blocks it with crossed arms.
Fahnskhap wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fahnskhap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fahnskhap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brynrolf Fahnskhap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilla Hun.

Fahnskhap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun is looking to clinch but Fahnskhap is avoiding it.
Hun tries to clinch there but Fahnskhap circles away.
Hun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fahnskhap.
Fahnskhap lands the left hand.
Hun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fahnskhap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fahnskhap showed some decent athleticism there.
Hun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fahnskhap.
Hun looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fahnskhap prevents Hun from improving his position.
Fahnskhap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fahnskhap working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fahnskhap working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hun's thigh. Hun counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fahnskhap's guard.
Hun is looking to stand up but Fahnskhap won't let him.

Hun lying in Fahnskhap's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Fahnskhap decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hun taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brynrolf Fahnskhap!
Brynrolf Fahnskhap retains his heavyweight title!