FFCR 1 - New Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sprygin Georgy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Utevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Georgy
vs
Utevich

195 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
230 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sprygin Georgy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorgen Utevich!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgy keeps the fight on the outside.
Georgy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Utevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Georgy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Utevich clinches up against the cage.
Georgy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Georgy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorgen Utevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Utevich closes the distance but Georgy moves to the side
and Georgy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Utevich wants to clinch but Georgy slips to the side
and Georgy counters with a huge left! Utevich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Georgy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Utevich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Georgy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sprygin Georgy!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Turilli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dos Santos
vs
Turilli

185 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

179 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Turilli throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Turilli takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Turilli scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Turilli misses.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Turilli ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Turilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Turilli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turilli throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Turilli circles away.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Turilli keeps it at a distance.
Cain Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turilli slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turilli swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Turilli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Turilli lands.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Turilli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Turilli.
Turilli lands a body shot.
Turilli throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Turilli tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turilli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Turilli lands a left and a right that send Dos Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Turilli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dos Santos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos tries to get into range but Turilli steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dos Santos! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Turilli scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luca Turilli!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martelo Claudio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Filatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Filatov's choice of entrance music: "Pokrovi Nebesnogo Startsa" by Arkona. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Claudio
vs
Filatov

200 cm
23
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
257 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filatov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claudio is looking to clinch but Filatov is avoiding it.
Claudio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claudio doesn't manage to clinch there - Filatov circles away.

Claudio closes the distance and clinches.
Claudio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Slava Filatov has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filatov.
Filatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Filatov.
Filatov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Claudio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudio has a couple of punches blocked by Filatov.
Claudio lands with a right to the head.
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Filatov.
Claudio has a couple of punches blocked by Filatov.
Claudio lands with a right to the head.
Claudio misses with some punches.
Claudio misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Claudio.
Claudio throws a head punch that misses.
Claudio misses with some punches.
Claudio misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudio misses with some punches.
Filatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudio.
Claudio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claudio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Claudio.
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Filatov.
Claudio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claudio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filatov backwards.
Claudio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudio misses with the head strike.
Claudio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Claudio prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudio misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudio gets underhooks to prevent Filatov's takedown attempt.
Martelo Claudio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Filatov.
Filatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filatov.
Claudio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Claudio fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filatov blocking some punches.
Claudio working aggressively here.
Filatov wants to break free but Claudio has control.
Claudio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudio lands a shoulder strike.
Claudio lands a shoulder strike.
Claudio misses with some punches.
Claudio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Slava Filatov's cut even more.
Filatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudio.
Claudio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claudio swings wildly with an uppercut but Filatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudio misses with some punches.
Claudio lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filatov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Martelo Claudio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Claudio.

Filatov instigates a clinch.
Claudio throws a head punch that misses.
Filatov is trying to maintain a safe position but Claudio gets an underhook and turns Filatov into the cage.
Claudio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudio pushes Filatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claudio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Filatov.
Claudio swings wildly with an uppercut but Filatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudio lands a left hand.
Filatov blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Claudio.

The cut above Slava Filatov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Claudio working aggressively here.
Claudio working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudio gets underhooks to prevent Filatov's takedown attempt.
Filatov looks gassed!
Claudio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Claudio working aggressively here.
Filatov takes a shot to the head.
Claudio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudio working aggressively here.
Claudio working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudio misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filatov.
Claudio scores with a shot to the side of Filatov's head.

Slava Filatov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Filatov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Claudio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudio working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudio.
Claudio working aggressively here.
Claudio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filatov backwards.
Claudio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martelo Claudio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slava Filatov's cut.
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.

Claudio tries to clinch but Filatov moves away
and Filatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudio wants to clinch but Filatov slips to the side

and Filatov counters by moving into the clinch.
Filatov wants to break free but Claudio has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudio.
Filatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claudio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Filatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Claudio is just out of range.
Claudio clinches but Filatov breaks the clinch
and Filatov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Claudio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Claudio clinches but Filatov breaks the clinch

and Filatov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filatov blocks an uppercut.
Claudio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filatov.
Claudio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Filatov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claudio working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Claudio fails to land.
Claudio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudio misses with the head strike.
Claudio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filatov blocks an uppercut.
Filatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Claudio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudio.

Filatov breaks the clinch.
Claudio closes the distance but Filatov moves to the side
and Filatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Claudio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filatov counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Filatov rushes Claudio and presses him up against the cage.
Filatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Claudio walks away with a smile on his face. Filatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Filatov catches Claudio right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudio tries to clinch up
and Filatov counters with a leg kick.
Claudio swats away the attempt to clinch by Filatov.
Filatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Claudio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Filatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Claudio on the side of the head.
Filatov scores with a hook.

Claudio is rocked!
Filatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claudio doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Claudio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filatov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Claudio crumples to the floor! Filatov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Slava Filatov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

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

Valnokov
vs
Vendetti

200 cm
28
273 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

185 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valnokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johny Vendetti!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendetti throws the kick towards the body but Valnokov avoids it.
Vendetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vendetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Valnokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valnokov tries to clinch but Vendetti is having none of it.
Valnokov blocks a head kick by Vendetti.
Vendetti thows a body shot but no joy.
Vendetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johny Vendetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valnokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendetti.
Vendetti throws a big shot that misses.
Valnokov wants to clinch up but Vendetti keeps it at a distance.

Vendetti lands a left and a right that sends Valnokov crashing to the canvas! Vendetti dives into mount looking to finish!

Valnokov is rocked!

It looks like Boris Valnokov has been cut.
You get the feeling that Valnokov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valnokov is squirming around, avoiding Vendetti's attempts to control the action.

Vendetti wants to finish this one by submission but Valnokov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vendetti.
Valnokov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vendetti working for a guillotine from mount but Valnokov is in no mood to give up.
Vendetti throwing strikes here but Valnokov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Valnokov prevents Vendetti from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vendetti swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Valnokov is now in Vendetti's guard. A big mistake from Vendetti there, giving up the dominant position!
Vendetti is trying to control the position but Valnokov postures up.
Valnokov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vendetti is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vendetti looking to control.
Vendetti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valnokov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vendetti is looking for a sweep. Valnokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valnokov wants to stand up but Vendetti is controlling the position.

Valnokov decides to stand and escape the position.

Valnokov moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valnokov lands a knee to the body.
Vendetti scores with a shot to the side of Valnokov's head.
Vendetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Valnokov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valnokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valnokov lands an elbow inside that Vendetti shrugs off.
Valnokov is pushing Vendetti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vendetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valnokov blocks a body shot from Vendetti.
Valnokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendetti.
Valnokov misses with a knee strike.
Valnokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valnokov is breathing heavily.
Valnokov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Valnokov.
Vendetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Valnokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendetti tries to land a knee to the head but Valnokov blocks with his arms.
Vendetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valnokov's elbow.
Vendetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valnokov lands an elbow inside.
Valnokov scores a nice knee to the body.
Vendetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vendetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vendetti tries a knee to the head but Valnokov blocks it.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Valnokov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vendetti misses with a knee strike.
Valnokov lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valnokov.
Valnokov throws an elbow that misses.
Vendetti lands a nice knee to the body.
Vendetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vendetti digs a right hand underneath Valnokov's ribcage. Valnokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vendetti lands a body shot.
Vendetti lands with a light punch inside.
Valnokov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendetti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valnokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valnokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valnokov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Valnokov controls his hands.
Vendetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valnokov.
Nice elbow from Valnokov.
Vendetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valnokov blocks an uppercut.
Valnokov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vendetti misses with a punch to the body.
Valnokov misses with a knee strike.
Vendetti misses with a knee strike.
Vendetti misses with the head strike.
Valnokov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valnokov misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Vendetti.
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 Boris Valnokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Valnokov's cut.
That's time! Valnokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valnokov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vendetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valnokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vendetti throws a shot from downtown. Valnokov moves away and avoids it.
Valnokov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vendetti lands a jab to Valnokov's midsection.
Valnokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vendetti throws a lazy right hand but Valnokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valnokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valnokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vendetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vendetti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vendetti tries to bum rush Valnokov with a series of wild strikes but Valnokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vendetti cracks the inside of Valnokov's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vendetti scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vendetti throws a right hand that Valnokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Valnokov also avoids with ease.
Vendetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valnokov on the side of the head.
Vendetti throws a sloppy head kick and Valnokov moves out of range easily.
Valnokov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vendetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valnokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vendetti.
Vendetti cracks the inside of Valnokov's front leg.
Jab by Vendetti.
Vendetti throws a lazy right hand but Valnokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Vendetti misses.
Vendetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valnokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vendetti punishes Valnokov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendetti darts in trying to clinch

and Valnokov counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov misses with an elbow over the top.
Vendetti trying to land knees to the body.
Vendetti missing with knees to the body.
Valnokov missing with knees to the body.
Vendetti working aggressively here.
Vendetti lands a body shot.
Vendetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valnokov or not.
Vendetti trying to land knees to the body.
Vendetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valnokov backwards.
Vendetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Valnokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Valnokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valnokov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vendetti. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Valnokov managing to block the knees to the body from Vendetti.
Valnokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vendetti.
Boris Valnokov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vendetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Valnokov tries to land a knee to the head but Vendetti blocks with his arms.
Vendetti misses with the head strike.
Valnokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vendetti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valnokov is defending well for now.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valnokov throws an elbow that misses.
Vendetti presses Valnokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vendetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Valnokov looking to throw knees to the head but Vendetti is blocking nicely.
Valnokov misses with an elbow over the top.
Vendetti throws an elbow that misses.
Vendetti pushes Valnokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valnokov blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vendetti.
Vendetti tries to land a knee to the head but Valnokov blocks with his arms.
Vendetti gets through Valnokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vendetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vendetti pushes Valnokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vendetti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valnokov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vendetti's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Vendetti fails to land.
Vendetti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valnokov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vendetti cracks Valnokov with a nice body shot.
Vendetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Valnokov misses with a knee strike.
Vendetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valnokov trying to land knees to the body.
Vendetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vendetti pushes Valnokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vendetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendetti lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valnokov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vendetti.
Valnokov avoids the elbow strike from Vendetti, against the cage.
Vendetti misses with a knee to the head.
Vendetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valnokov lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valnokov throws an elbow but misses.
Vendetti misses with a knee strike.
Valnokov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vendetti lands a good knee to the midsection. Valnokov won't want to take too many of those.
Vendetti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov dodges an elbow strike from Vendetti.
Valnokov takes an elbow to the temple.
Valnokov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valnokov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendetti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vendetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendetti tries a body shot but Valnokov blocks it.
Nice elbow from Valnokov.
Valnokov scores with a knee to the head.
Vendetti missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vendetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vendetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valnokov.
Vendetti looking to throw knees to the head but Valnokov is blocking nicely.
Valnokov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vendetti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vendetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Valnokov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Valnokov tries to clinch there but Vendetti circles away.
Boris Valnokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valnokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vendetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vendetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valnokov in his tracks.
Valnokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendetti.
Vendetti lands a head shot.
Valnokov is looking to clinch.
Vendetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Vendetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Valnokov.
Valnokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Vendetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valnokov slips under a jab from Vendetti.
Valnokov avoids the head kick by Vendetti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov tries to clinch there but Vendetti circles away.
Valnokov tries to clinch but Vendetti moves out of range.
Vendetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vendetti scores with a one two! Valnokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Valnokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vendetti looks to land a combination but Valnokov avoids it well.
Valnokov seems to have got his legs back now.
Valnokov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Vendetti lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Valnokov sprawling to the canvas. Vendetti follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Valnokov hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valnokov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vendetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendetti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vendetti thows a huge punch but Valnokov dodges it nicely.

Vendetti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vendetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valnokov defending well though.

Vendetti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valnokov wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valnokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Vendetti is working for a kimura but Valnokov is defending it quite comfortably.
Valnokov is in trouble now - Vendetti has advanced to mount!

Vendetti goes for an armbar but Valnokov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Valnokov.
Vendetti throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valnokov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vendetti throws a wild body kick that Valnokov sees coming a mile off.
Vendetti misses with a wild combination.
Vendetti closes the distance looking to clinch

and Valnokov counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valnokov lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valnokov.
Valnokov connects with a knee to the head.
Vendetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valnokov's elbow.
Vendetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Valnokov.
Valnokov blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Vendetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vendetti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Vendetti!

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A

C
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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 Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Selivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Barba
vs
Selivanov

188 cm
22
207 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Selivanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Selivanov circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barba is defended easily by Selivanov.
Frank Barba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Selivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Barba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selivanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Selivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selivanov dodges the punch combination from Barba.
Barba slips a jab and a cross from Selivanov.
Selivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Barba scores with a takedown into Selivanov's guard.
Barba trying to control but Selivanov is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba wants to get back to his feet but Selivanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Barba looking for a guillotine here but Selivanov defends easily.

Barba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Barba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selivanov trying to control but Barba is working from the bottom.
Selivanov wants to stand but Barba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Selivanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Barba working for a triangle but Selivanov defends it easily.
Selivanov wants to control from the top but Barba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barba wants to sweep but no luck.
Selivanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Selivanov looking to pass the guard.
Selivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selivanov tries to stand but Barba is controlling from the bottom.

Nikolai Selivanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Selivanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov misses the shot to the body.
Barba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barba has a takedown stuffed.

Barba closes the distance and pushes Selivanov back into the cage.
Selivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barba throws an elbow but misses.
Barba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Selivanov blocking some punches.
Barba gets through Selivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Selivanov can't break the clinch.
Selivanov tries to break the clinch but Barba is controlling the position.
Barba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barba pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barba tries a knee to the head but Selivanov blocks it.

Selivanov breaks the clinch.
Selivanov swinging wildly here.
Barba tries for a takedown but Selivanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba looks for a takedown but Selivanov sprawls well.
Selivanov throws a right hand that Barba ducks under and follows up with a left that Barba also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Selivanov. No joy for Barba on that attempt.
Selivanov throws a nice looking combination but Barba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Selivanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Selivanov as he jumps to the side.
Barba misses with a body shot.
Selivanov misses with a double jab

and Barba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Selivanov won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Barba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selivanov keeps working.
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 Frank Barba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Selivanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Selivanov misses with a combination

and Barba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Selivanov won't be happy with that.

Barba tries for a kimura but Selivanov is defending well.

Barba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selivanov dodges the ground and pound from Barba.

Barba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barba is looking to take a break and control but Selivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Barba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Selivanov prevents Barba from moving into mount.
Selivanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barba in side control, throwing shots but Selivanov defends.
Barba is looking to take a break and control but Selivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Selivanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selivanov keeps working.
Barba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barba working the strikes but Selivanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Barba is looking for a kimura here.
Selivanov moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba wants to control from the top but Selivanov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Barba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Selivanov swivels and escapes.
Barba fails with the takedown.
Barba fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Barba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selivanov misses with a combination

and Barba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barba wants to take a breather but Selivanov is having none of it.
Barba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Selivanov defending well though.
Barba prevents Selivanov from standing back up.
Barba 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.
Barba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Selivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barba.

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

Barba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Selivanov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Barba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barba 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frank Barba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barba won't allow Selivanov to get back to his feet.

Barba gets to his feet - Selivanov follows without any prompting.
Selivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selivanov misses with a low kick as Barba jumps back.
Selivanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barba.
Selivanov motions for Barba to come forward. Selivanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barba wants to clinch.
Selivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Selivanov tenderised Barba's leg. Barba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barba shoots in looking for a takedown but Selivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Selivanov looks to land a combination but Barba avoids it well.
Selivanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Barba moves into range and clinches up with Selivanov.
Selivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Selivanov backwards.
Barba works on Selivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Selivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barba.
Barba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Selivanov backwards.

Selivanov breaks the clinch.
Barba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barba shoots in for a takedown but Selivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selivanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Barba off the cage and back into rage.
Barba moves out of range as Selivanov throws a body kick.
Barba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Selivanov's waist but Selivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barba off to one side.
Barba is looking to chop away at Selivanov's legs.
Barba dives in and grabs Selivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selivanov pushes down on Barba's head and hops out.
Barba shoots in for a takedown but Selivanov shows good takedown defense.
Selivanov tries a low kick but Barba avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barba is defended easily by Selivanov.
Selivanov blocks a head kick by Barba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov falls off balance throwing a combination

so Barba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Selivanov keeping moving, preventing Barba from controlling successfully.
Selivanov controls Barba momentarily but Barba frees himself.
Frank Barba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barba trying to control but Selivanov is working from the bottom.
Barba is looking to work some ground and pound but Selivanov has wrist control.
Selivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barba thows a big elbow that misses.
Selivanov is trying to control the position but Barba postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Selivanov.
Barba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Selivanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Barba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Selivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Barba.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barba.
Selivanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Selivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Barba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nikolai Selivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Selivanov looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Barba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barba, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Barba!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yazerman
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
24
142 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

169 cm
20
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman!
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, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yazerman clinches up against the cage.

Yazerman breaks the clinch.
Yazerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Yazerman.
Yazerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Yazerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Oliveira scores with a takedown into Yazerman's guard.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Yazerman.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yazerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yazerman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yazerman is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Yazerman defends it easily.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yazerman throws a big right hand that misses.

Oliveira is working an open guard so Yazerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yazerman lands the left hand.

It looks like Charles Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Yazerman swinging wildly here.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yazerman throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yazerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yazerman throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Yazerman.
Yazerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Yazerman.
Nice uppercut there from Yazerman.

Yazerman rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oliveira pulls Yazerman into guard.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Yazerman stands up from Oliveira's guard - Yazerman perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman fails with the takedown

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

Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yazerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliveira has Yazerman in his guard.

Oliveira has his foot on Yazerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yazerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Yazerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yazerman stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.

Yazerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yazerman has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Yazerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yazerman gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Yazerman.
Yazerman tries to clinch up

and Oliveira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yazerman!
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!

Oliveira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yazerman turns into him and now he's in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yazerman is controlling Oliveira's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Oliveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oliveira slips a straight right by Yazerman.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yazerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yazerman wants to clinch.

Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Oliveira trying to work for an americana but Yazerman has managed to regain full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Oliveira working for a triangle but Yazerman defends it easily.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Yazerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yazerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yazerman is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Oliveira is working an open guard so Yazerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Yazerman catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yazerman misses with an uppercut.
Yazerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Yazerman.
Edward Yazerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yazerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Yazerman thows a body shot but no joy.
Yazerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yazerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yazerman lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Yazerman jabs Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yazerman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Yazerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Yazerman jumps into guard, dragging Oliveira to the mat.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yazerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Charles Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.

Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yazerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliveira has Yazerman in his guard.
Yazerman stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Yazerman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yazerman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yazerman wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling the position.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yazerman pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Yazerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Oliveira'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. This is the final round!

Yazerman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yazerman with a poor takedown

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

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

Yazerman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliveira, up you get!
Yazerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Yazerman clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Yazerman lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yazerman smiles and moves away.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Yazerman circles away easily
and Yazerman counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.

Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Yazerman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman throws a big shot that misses.
Yazerman lands with a big left! Oliveira is wobbled badly! Yazerman comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Oliveira to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Yazerman!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Chilcoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chilcoat
vs
Kourdakov

176 cm
22
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
141 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colonel Chilcoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilcoat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chilcoat wants it to stay on the feet.
Chilcoat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Chilcoat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kourdakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat looks to throw the jab but Kourdakov is out of range.
Kourdakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kourdakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chilcoat throws out the jab.
Chilcoat scores with a nice strike.
Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt - Chilcoat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilcoat missing with a left hand there. Kourdakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kourdakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chilcoat circles away.
Colonel Chilcoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Kourdakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chilcoat finds it's way round the side to connect with Kourdakov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilcoat throws a combination. Kourdakov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chilcoat cracks Kourdakov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chilcoat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chilcoat throws a hook but Kourdakov blocks it.
Kourdakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Chilcoat tries to sprawl out of it but Kourdakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chilcoat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chilcoat misses with a looping left.
Chilcoat throws a one two combo.
Kourdakov staying out of range there.
Chilcoat throws the left hand but Kourdakov avoids the punch easily.
Chilcoat misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat misses with an uppercut. Kourdakov saw that one coming.
Chilcoat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kourdakov.
A right-left combo lands from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat throws a looping overhand right but Kourdakov ducks down to avoid it.
Chilcoat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kourdakov slips a jab from Chilcoat.
Kourdakov looks to land a left hand but Chilcoat moved out of range nicely.
Kourdakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chilcoat tries to avoid it but Kourdakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chilcoat to the ground. Chilcoat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chilcoat throws a lazy right hand but Kourdakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colonel Chilcoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chilcoat throws a jab when Kourdakov was well out of range.
Kourdakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chilcoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourdakov.
Chilcoat cracks Kourdakov with an open hand slap.
Chilcoat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kourdakov.
Chilcoat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Chilcoat.
Kourdakov has a takedown stuffed.
Kourdakov walks into a left hand.
Kourdakov ducks under a wild hook from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat scores with a jab to the head.
Chilcoat throws the left hand but Kourdakov avoids the punch easily.
Kourdakov dodges the punch combination from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat misses with a straight right.
Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown but Chilcoat shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chilcoat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kourdakov manages to avoid it.
Chilcoat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kourdakov shoots in for a double leg but Chilcoat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chilcoat stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by Chilcoat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chilcoat!
Kourdakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat throws a nice looking combination but Kourdakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kourdakov has a takedown stuffed.
Chilcoat misses with a looping right.
Kourdakov staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chilcoat.
Kourdakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chilcoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Chilcoat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kourdakov doesn't seem phased though.
Chilcoat tries to bum rush Kourdakov with a series of wild strikes but Kourdakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kourdakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chilcoat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kourdakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chilcoat wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kourdakov misses with a straight right.
Chilcoat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kourdakov's hands.
Chilcoat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kourdakov.
Kourdakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Chilcoat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colonel Chilcoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Chilcoat throws a right and a left that Kourdakov avoids nicely.
Kourdakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kourdakov staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov is breathing heavily.
Chilcoat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chilcoat throws a sloppy body shot

and Kourdakov moves into the clinch.
Kourdakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chilcoat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chilcoat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chilcoat is trying to stall.
Kourdakov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chilcoat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kourdakov is working for takedown but Chilcoat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chilcoat has Kourdakov pushed against the cage.
Kourdakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chilcoat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kourdakov tries for a takedown. No joy.

Chilcoat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Chilcoat misses.
Chilcoat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chilcoat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chilcoat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Chilcoat. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kourdakov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colonel Chilcoat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chilcoat scores with a body shot.
Kourdakov defending well as Chilcoat loads up on a big left hand.
Chilcoat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kourdakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chilcoat.
Chilcoat throws an overhand right that lands on Kourdakov's shoulder, as Kourdakov tries to avoid the shot.
Kourdakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kourdakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chilcoat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chilcoat missing with a left hand there. Kourdakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kourdakov shoots for a takedown but Chilcoat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chilcoat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kourdakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chilcoat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chilcoat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chilcoat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Chilcoat is looking for a triangle but Kourdakov pushes his legs off easily.
Kourdakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kourdakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chilcoat's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colonel Chilcoat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A big left from Chilcoat misses.
Chilcoat scores with a three punch combo!
Kourdakov looks to land a right hand but Chilcoat moved out of range.
Kourdakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chilcoat misses the jab.

Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chilcoat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kourdakov working away.
Chilcoat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kourdakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kourdakov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov is working Chilcoat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kourdakov advances to half guard.
Kourdakov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kourdakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kourdakov trying to control from half guard but Chilcoat is working away.
Sergei Kourdakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kourdakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chilcoat is staying active underneath Kourdakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kourdakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergei Kourdakov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice defenses there by Kourdakov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov misses with a hook. Chilcoat ducked under it nicely.
Kourdakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chilcoat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chilcoat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kourdakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chilcoat swivels and escapes.
Kourdakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chilcoat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kourdakov has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kourdakov is defended easily by Chilcoat.
Colonel Chilcoat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colonel Chilcoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Kourdakov fails to land the takedown.

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.
Kourdakov walks into a left hand.
Chilcoat misses the shot to the body.
Chilcoat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chilcoat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kourdakov slips under a jab from Chilcoat.
Chilcoat lands a jab to the head.
Chilcoat looks to land a left hand but Kourdakov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chilcoat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Chilcoat lands with a hook. Kourdakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergei Kourdakov.
I think Chilcoat 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Chilcoat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Rostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam comes into the arena with Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll 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.

Rotterdam
vs
Rostov

193 cm
26
231 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

197 cm
23
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys Battle Gear

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Rostov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rotterdam closes the distance and clinches.
Rotterdam goes for a takedown attempt but Rostov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rotterdam closes the distance and pushes Rostov back into the cage.

Rotterdam has picked Rostov up - he's going for a ride! Rotterdam dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rotterdam is keen to just control but Rostov is a slippery customer.
Rostov trying to control but Rotterdam postures up.

Rotterdam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rostov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rotterdam.
Rotterdam lands with a punch from half guard.
Rostov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rostov is doing well to control the position and prevent Rotterdam from advancing to side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam is keen to just control but Rostov is a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yourn Rotterdam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes to the cage accompanied by Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kuula
vs
Kharitonov

200 cm
27
280 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

207 cm
25
272 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Kuula misses with a body shot.
Kharitonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuula.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuula swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kharitonov gets caught flat footed, as Kuula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuula won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
Kharitonov looking to control.
Kuula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuula trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuula.
Kuula throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuula distracts Kharitonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuula is looking to work some ground and pound but Kharitonov has wrist control.
Kharitonov keeping full guard, as Kuula tries to pass.
Kuula is working hard here to advance position.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov trying to control the position.
Kuula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharitonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharitonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuula.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Kuula from controlling successfully.
Kuula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula looking to pass the guard.
Kuula works over Kharitonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuula 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.
Kuula throwing strikes from guard but Kharitonov blocks nicely.
Kuula thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kharitonov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuula, into his guard.
Kharitonov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Kuula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharitonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuula wants to sweep here but Kharitonov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov wanted to stand there but Kuula had control of the position.
Kuula wants to sweep here but Kharitonov controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kharitonov is fending him off so far but Kuula persists. Nope, Kharitonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Kuula.
Kuula tests Kharitonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Kharitonov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kuula on the inside.
Kuula misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuula scores with a shoulder strike.
Kharitonov pushes Kuula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kharitonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kharitonov wants to stall.
Kharitonov tries to throw a body punch but Kuula avoids it by throwing Kharitonov back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kuula.
Kharitonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuula throws a head punch that misses.
Kuula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Kuula manages to break the clinch.
Heikki Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kuula scores a takedown into full mount!
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!
Kuula avoids the attempt from Kharitonov to control.
Kharitonov is looking to improve his position but Kuula isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuula looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula landing strikes from the mount and Kharitonov is in trouble!
Kuula fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kuula working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuula thowing shots but they're missing.

Kuula jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kharitonov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ground and pound from Kuula seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula in side control, throwing shots but Kharitonov defends.
Kuula misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kuula scores with a couple of short elbows.
Heikki Kuula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuula tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuula scores with punches from side control.

Kharitonov is rocked!
Kuula cracks Kharitonov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kuula immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kharitonov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kuula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heikki Kuula!