TD 12: Two day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gokor Chivichyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Herrer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chivichyan
vs
Herrer

200 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gokor Chivichyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Herrer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chivichyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Chivichyan stands up and beckons Herrer to his feet.
Herrer throws a right and a left that Chivichyan avoids nicely.
Herrer wants to clinch up but Chivichyan keeps it at a distance.

Herrer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chivichyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Chivichyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herrer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herrer tries to close the distance and clinch but Chivichyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chivichyan under the eye.

It looks like Gokor Chivichyan has been cut.
Chivichyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herrer defends it nicely.
Chivichyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrer doesn't manage to clinch there - Chivichyan circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chivichyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herrer is fending him off so far but Chivichyan persists. Nope, Herrer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gokor Chivichyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Chivichyan with that takedown attempt.
Chivichyan dodges the punch combination from Herrer.
Herrer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herrer misses the shot to the body.

Herrer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herrer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Herrer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivichyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrer.
Chivichyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Chivichyan leaves Herrer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chivichyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrer.
Chivichyan dodges the punch combination from Herrer.
Chivichyan looks for a takedown but Herrer sprawls well.
Herrer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chivichyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Chivichyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chivichyan postures up in Herrer's guard and throws a big left but Herrer blocks it.
Chivichyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chivichyan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Chivichyan seems to be working for a kimura but Herrer defends the submission attempt.
Chivichyan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chivichyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herrer is looking to stand up but Chivichyan isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chivichyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herrer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Herrer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gokor Chivichyan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Herrer moves in looking to clinch but Chivichyan pushes him off.
Chivichyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Herrer thuds a left hand into Chivichyan's body.
Herrer throws a series of punches but Chivichyan moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Herrer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chivichyan has his takedown stuffed

and Herrer counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herrer.
Herrer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Herrer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrer misses with a wild body shot.
Herrer scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrer misses with a low kick.
Herrer tries to clinch but Chivichyan moves out of range.

Oooooh!!! Herrer has knocked Chivichyan down with a huge combo! Herrer steps away and waves a wobbly Chivichyan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Herrer clinches up against the cage.
Chivichyan has a couple of punches blocked by Herrer.
Chivichyan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herrer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gokor Chivichyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Herrer breaks the clinch.
Herrer cracks Chivichyan with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrer wobbles Chivichyan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Herrer dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Chivichyan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Herrer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano has chosen Alice Cooper - Schools Out as his entrance music. The key to victory for Artem Petrov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Petrov
vs
Lesnariano

185 cm
24
240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
243 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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, Artem Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnariano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnariano is defended easily by Petrov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnariano is defended easily by Petrov.
Artem Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brocky Lesnariano.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lesnariano avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Lesnariano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Lesnariano scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Lesnariano working for a submission but Petrov is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lesnariano wants to finish this one by submission but Petrov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lesnariano.

Lesnariano working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Petrov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lesnariano! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brocky Lesnariano!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cop
vs
Dag

190 cm
18
263 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, First Dag!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dag checks it well.
Cop tries a head kick but it misses.

Cop rushes Dag and presses him up against the cage.

Cop drags the fight down to the ground.
Cop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dag works over Cop with some ground and pound from guard.
Dag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Cop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
Dag trying to control but Cop is working from the bottom.
Dag cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Dag stands up over Cop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dag drops back looking for a leg! Cop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cop manages to kick Dag off! Dag jumps back into Cop's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dag distracts Cop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dag thows a big elbow that misses.
Dag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dag postures up and lands a big shot to Cop's brow.
Dag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cop looking to control.
Dag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cop controls Dag momentarily but Dag frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
Dag distracts Cop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dag cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Dag trying to control the position from guard on top but Cop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dag has eaten all the pies!
Cop is trying to control the position but Dag postures up.
Dag with a nice head shot there.
Dag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.

Cop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cop is breathing heavily.
Dag postures up in Cop's guard and throws a big left but Cop blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag connects with a couple of short punches.
Cop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Dag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cop trying to keep a closed guard but Dag is proving a slippery customer.
Dag thows a big elbow that misses.
Dag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dag landing with the ground and pound.
Dag working some strikes from top position.
Dag connects with a couple of short punches.

Cop looking for a guillotine here but Dag defends easily.
Dag scoring with some ground and pound.
Dag trying to control but Cop is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag landing with the ground and pound.
Dag cracks Cop with a solid left hand.
Dag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dag wants to pass the guard but Cop is keeping the position.
Cop looking to control.
Dag connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Dag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dag keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cop's head.
Dag is looking to work some ground and pound but Cop has wrist control.

Dag drops back looking for a leg! Cop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cop manages to kick Dag off! Dag jumps back into Cop's guard.
Dag trying to control the position from guard on top but Cop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

First Dag dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cop has hold of Dag's hands but Dag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cop keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dag winds up and cracks Cop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cop is trying to control but can't.
Dag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cop keeps working.

Dag is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dag wants to take a breather but Cop is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop wants to control but Dag is keeping busy.
Dag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dag.
Dag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cop's head.
Cop is not content to let Dag control the position.
Dag lands with a punch from half guard.
Dag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Cop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dag pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag is thwarting Cop's attempts to control the position.
Dag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dag is working away from the top position though.
Dag is trying to control the action in half guard but Cop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cop trying to control but Dag postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dag content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cop actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop trying to control from the bottom.
Dag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Cop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dag pulls his head out easily.
Dag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dag looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dag lands a nice short elbow.
Dag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Dag connects with a nice short shot to Cop's temple.
Dag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dag working the head and body with strikes.

Dag is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cop wants to get back to full guard.
Cop has hold of Dag's hands but Dag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dag winds up and cracks Cop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cop is controlling Dag's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dag drops an elbow to the side of Cop's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dag there.
Dag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Cop is rocked!

Dag is trying to work for a kimura but Cop is defending well.
Cop is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dag scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

First Dag 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. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dag.
You can see the frustration on Cop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dag scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Cop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dag is putting a hurting on Cop here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dag lands a strong strike to the head of Cop. That's dazed him! Dag looking to finish here. Cop is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dag lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Dag!

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 Zbychu Mcabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Durandin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcabra
vs
Durandin

180 cm
20
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zbychu Mcabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Durandin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durandin shoots in and bounces Mcabra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcabra looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mcabra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durandin controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durandin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcabra is retaining full guard.
Mcabra wants to stand and escape but Durandin is having none of it.
Durandin wants to pass the guard but Mcabra is keeping the position.
Durandin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcabra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durandin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcabra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Durandin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mcabra fails with the takedown

and Durandin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcabra!
Durandin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durandin landing punches.
Durandin controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Durandin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mcabra really wants to buck Durandin off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Durandin content just to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Durandin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Durandin clinches up against the cage.

Durandin tightens his grip and picks Mcabra up, before dumping him to the ground. Mcabra manages to land in guard.
Durandin is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Durandin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durandin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcabra's guard.
Durandin content to stall in guard here.
Durandin stands and throws Mcabra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durandin trying to control the action but Mcabra is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcabra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

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.
Durandin controlling the position.
Mcabra is looking to get back to his feet here but Durandin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mcabra's back.
Durandin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mcabra's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durandin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mcabra is trying to get back to his feet but Durandin has full control of the position and if anything, Mcabra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Durandin wasn't active enough on the ground.

Durandin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durandin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durandin clinches with his opponent.
Mcabra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mcabra is fighting off a takedown attempt but Durandin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mcabra to the mat. Mcabra regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Durandin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcabra wants to stand but Durandin is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Durandin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Durandin instigates a clinch.

Durandin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mcabra has hold of Durandin's hands but Durandin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcabra is trying to stand back up but Durandin is controlling him
Durandin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcabra is trying to stand up here but Durandin is controlling him well.
Durandin controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Durandin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Durandin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcabra did well to prevent Durandin getting side control.
Durandin trying to mount his opponent but Mcabra defends it.
Durandin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alex Durandin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcabra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Durandin scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durandin content to control rather than advance.

Durandin is working for a kimura but Mcabra is defending it quite comfortably.
Durandin controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Durandin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durandin 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Durandin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodderick Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Austin
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
26
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodderick Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Austin pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin with a knee to the head.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to stall but Austin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Austin is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Austin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Emelianenko is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Emelianenko has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Austin scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Austin misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin effectively controlling the action here.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.

Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a nice head kick!

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

Emelianenko is rocked!
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!
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Rodderick Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks gassed!

Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Austin. Austin maintains the clinch.
Austin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelianenko's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Austin breaks from the clinch.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin lands a nice looking body kick.
Rodderick Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.

Austin closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Austin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Austin with a knee to the head.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin connects with a knee to the head.
Austin lands an elbow inside.

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

Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin scores with a knee to the head.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin landing knees to the head.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Austin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Austin with a knee to the head.
Austin lands a nice elbow.

Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Austin drops Emelianenko with a beautiful combination! Emelianenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Austin is looking for the KO!
Look low, kick high! Austin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Emelianenko tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Austin is absolutely delighted - when Emelianenko wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodderick Austin!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristarx Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Raven
vs
Overeem

193 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
256 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem slips under a jab.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Raven moves out of range easily.
Overeem moves out of range as Raven strikes.
Overeem moves away from the strike by Raven.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Raven avoids the head kick by Overeem.
A swing and a miss from Raven.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Raven down.
Raven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raven throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raven misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Raven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overeem throws a head kick but Raven moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raven.

It looks like Jon Raven has been cut.
Overeem scores with a head kick.
Raven thows a body shot but no joy.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overeem slips a jab from Raven.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overeem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raven lands a lovely overhand right.
Raven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overeem backs up against the cage.
Raven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Jon Raven's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jon Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Raven takes it in his stride.
Raven is breathing heavily.
Raven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Overeem's corner calls for a 1-2. Overeem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jon Raven's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Overeem! Raven is out on his feet! Overeem rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Raven is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Raven is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristarx Overeem!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Tadic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tadic
vs
Statham

192 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tadic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham moves out of range of the strikes.
Tadic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Statham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Statham connects with an inside leg kick.
Statham throws a leg kick which misses Tadic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tadic tries to avoid it.
Statham walks into a stiff left hand from Tadic.
Tadic fails to land with a series of punches.
Statham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Statham. That's going to slow Tadic down.
Tadic misses with a few strikes there.
Tadic is breathing heavily.
Statham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tadic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tadic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tadic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Statham.
Statham scores with a nice body kick.
Tadic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Statham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tadic backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Statham.
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Statham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tadic's calf.
Tadic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham fails with a takedown attempt.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivan Tadic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Statham.
Tadic throws a hook but Statham blocks it.
Statham scores with a head kick. Tadic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tadic ducks right into an uppercut from Statham.
Statham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Statham scoring well with a low kick there.
Statham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tadic. That did some damage!
Statham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tadic.
Statham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tadic as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Statham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tadic stuffs the takedown attempt from Statham. Statham gets slowly back to his feet.
Tadic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tadic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Statham connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Statham.
Statham lands with a slapping head kick.
Statham scores with a leg kick.
Tadic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tadic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Statham connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham lands a leg kick that knocks Tadic off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Statham.
Danga de danga de dang - Statham scores with a four punch combination!
Tadic stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Statham.
Statham lands with a slapping head kick.
Tadic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Statham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadic misses with a few strikes there.
Statham looks to land a combination. Tadic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Statham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tadic's head backwards.
Statham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tadic moves away.
Statham fakes the leg kick and cracks Tadic in the body.
Statham scoring well with a low kick there.
Statham throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Statham.
Statham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tadic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Statham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Statham.
Statham lands a leg kick that knocks Tadic off balance momentarily.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Statham shoots in looking for a takedown but Tadic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Statham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donk. Statham catches Tadic right on the button with a cross.
Statham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tadic's calf.
Statham pushes Tadic away with a front kick.
Tadic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tadic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Statham.
Ivan Tadic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Statham coming out on top.
Statham throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Statham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Statham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tadic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Statham moves away.
Ivan Tadic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statham misses with a wild combination.
Statham cracks Tadic with an open hand slap.
Tadic misses with a series of wild punches.
Jason Statham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tadic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Statham. That one must have hurt.
Statham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tadic pinned against the cage. Tadic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Statham scores with a jab.
Tadic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Statham.
Statham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Statham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tadic misses with a double jab.
Statham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tadic's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Statham!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivan Tadic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tadic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Statham.
Tadic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tadic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Statham.
Statham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tadic as he jumps to the side.
Tadic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Statham scoring well with a low kick there.
Statham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tadic misses with a looping left.
Statham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Statham misses.
Statham throws a nice head kick!
Statham dives in and grabs Tadic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tadic pushes down on Statham's head and hops out.
Ivan Tadic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Statham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tadic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tadic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Statham can pounce on him.
Statham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Statham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Statham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Statham thumps Tadic with a low kick.
Tadic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Statham. Statham obviously looking to wear him down.
Tadic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Statham.
Statham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tadic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Statham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tadic.
Statham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tadic.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham thumps Tadic with a low kick.
Tadic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Statham.
Statham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tadic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Statham.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Statham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tadic takes a step back to recover.
Statham throws a leg kick which misses Tadic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tadic tries to avoid it.
Statham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tadic. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham throws a leg kick which misses Tadic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tadic tries to avoid it.
Statham lands a head kick. Tadic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham lands a head kick!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tadic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Statham shoots in looking for a takedown but Tadic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Statham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tadic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Statham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tadic's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Statham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tadic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Statham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tadic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Statham fakes the leg kick and cracks Tadic in the body.
Tadic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tadic misses with a combination
and Statham counters with a nice leg kick.
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Statham does no damage.
Tadic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Statham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tadic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tadic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Statham.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tadic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Statham - the referee stops the clock and Tadic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Statham. Tadic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Statham. That's going to slow Tadic down.
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!
Statham lands a leg kick that knocks Tadic off balance momentarily.
Statham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Statham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Statham connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Statham thuds his right hand into Tadic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Statham is looking to slow Tadic down with leg kicks.
Statham connects with a leg kick. Tadic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tadic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Statham.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Statham digs a good hook to Tadic's body.
Tadic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Statham can pounce on him.
Statham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tadic avoids it really well and circles away.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Statham scores with a sloppy right hand. Tadic should have avoided that one.
Statham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tadic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Statham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tadic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Statham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tadic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Statham misses with a double jab.
Statham scores with a leg kick.
Statham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tadic on the side of the head.
A head kick from Statham lands but Tadic takes it in his stride.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Statham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Statham.
Statham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tadic. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Statham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivan Tadic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Statham.
A head kick from Statham lands but Tadic takes it in his stride.
Statham throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Statham looks for a takedown but Tadic sprawls well.
A head kick from Statham lands but Tadic takes it in his stride.
Statham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tadic if he has to take too many more of those.
Statham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tadic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Statham.

Statham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Statham decides to stand back up.
Statham scores with a leg kick.
Ivan Tadic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadic misses with a combination
and Statham counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Statham.
Tadic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Statham.
Tadic misses with a two punch combination.
Tadic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham lands with an uppercut that bounces Tadic off the cage and back into rage.
Statham connects with a leg kick. Tadic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Statham - that will leave a mark!
Statham connects with a leg kick. Tadic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham connects with a leg kick. Tadic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Statham scores with a head kick.
Statham feints and then cracks Tadic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tadic down.
Jason Statham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tadic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Statham 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Statham!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Oneale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Frick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oneale
vs
Frick

187 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Oneale!
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, Jake Frick!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Oneale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Oneale is working for a submission of some sort.
Oneale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frick's head.
Oneale working over Frick with some ground and pound. Frick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frick's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frick is trying to stand back up but Oneale is controlling him
Oneale thows a huge punch but Frick dodges it nicely.
Oneale 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.
Frick pushes Oneale off looking to stand but Oneale dives back in and keeps control.
Oneale is nestled in close to Frick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frick is not content to let Oneale control the position.
Frick wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oneale winds up and cracks Frick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Oneale decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Frick throws an overhand right that lands on Oneale's shoulder, as Oneale tries to avoid the shot.
Oneale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frick pinned against the cage. Frick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oneale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Frick as Oneale shoots in.
Frick checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneale swings for the body but Frick moves out of range.
Oneale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frick doesn't seem bothered though.
Oneale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Oneale. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oneale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oneale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frick keeping moving, preventing Oneale from controlling successfully.
Oneale won't allow Frick to get back to his feet.
Oneale postures up.
Oneale throwing strikes from guard but Frick blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Oneale just wasn't active enough.
Oneale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frick pinned against the cage. Frick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oneale fails with the takedown.
Oneale shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four 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.
Frick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneale.
Frick throws a hook to the side of Oneale's head but Oneale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oneale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frick as he jumps to the side.
Jab from Frick.
Oneale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frick is fending him off so far but Oneale persists. Nope, Frick circles away and we're back to standing.

Oneale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Oneale 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.

Frick misses with an uppercut. Oneale saw that one coming.
Frick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneale.
Oneale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frick pinned against the cage. Frick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Oneale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frick keeping moving, preventing Oneale from controlling successfully.
Oneale prevents Frick from getting back to his feet.
Frick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frick, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneale landing some decent shots from guard.
Oneale cracks Frick with a solid left hand.
Oneale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oneale trying to control the position from guard on top but Frick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oneale drops back looking for a leg! Frick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frick manages to kick Oneale off! Oneale jumps back into Frick's guard.
Frick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oneale is now in half guard.
Frick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oneale 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.
Oneale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frick defending well though.
Oneale 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.

Frick is rocked!

It looks like Jake Frick has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frick is in trouble now - Oneale has advanced to mount!
Frick is still in real trouble! Can Oneale finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Oneale! Frick is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Oneale!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kritzkiy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rasputin by Boney M. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kritzkiy
vs
Kochergin

200 cm
24
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kritzkiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kritzkiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochergin.
Kritzkiy avoids the head kick by Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Kritzkiy moves out of range easily.
Kritzkiy connects with a single shot there.
Kritzkiy misses with a body shot.
Kritzkiy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kritzkiy.

Kritzkiy closes the distance and clinches.
Kritzkiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kritzkiy avoiding damage.
Kochergin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kritzkiy has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kritzkiy has a couple of punches blocked by Kochergin.

Kritzkiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kritzkiy swings for the body but Kochergin moves out of range.
Kochergin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kritzkiy darts in and clinches Kochergin up against the cage.
Kritzkiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Kritzkiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kritzkiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kochergin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kritzkiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochergin.
Some wild striking there from Kochergin.
A low kick from Kochergin is predictable there
and Kritzkiy counters with a nice body shot.
Kritzkiy misses with a double jab.
Kritzkiy throws a head kick that misses
and Kochergin counters with a good low kick that Kritzkiy was not able to check.
A big right from Kritzkiy misses.

Kritzkiy rushes Kochergin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kritzkiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kritzkiy is stalling here.
Kritzkiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kochergin uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy lands a body punch.
Kochergin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kochergin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kritzkiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick
and Kritzkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kritzkiy defending well as Kochergin loads up on a big left hand.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kochergin counters with a big head kick but Kritzkiy shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy throws a push kick but Kochergin slaps the foot to one side.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch
and Kochergin counters with a head kick. That will keep Kritzkiy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Kritzkiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kritzkiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kochergin looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy cracks Kochergin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kritzkiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kritzkiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kritzkiy lands a really nice looking cross but Kochergin seems unphased.
Kritzkiy darts in trying to clinch
and Kochergin counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Kochergin breaks the clinch.
Kritzkiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kochergin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kritzkiy dips to his left and cracks Kochergin with an uppercut!
Kritzkiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochergin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochergin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Kochergin misses
and Kritzkiy counters with a good, hard body kick but Kochergin shrugs it off.
Kritzkiy scores with a jab.
Kritzkiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochergin.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch
and Kochergin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kritzkiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kochergin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kritzkiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kochergin ducks right into an uppercut from Kritzkiy.
Kochergin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kritzkiy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kritzkiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kritzkiy is looking to clinch but Kochergin is avoiding it.
Kochergin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kritzkiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sev Kritzkiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kritzkiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kochergin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Kochergin misses

and Kritzkiy counters by moving into the clinch.

Kochergin manages to break the clinch.
Kochergin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kritzkiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kochergin circles away.
Kochergin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kochergin throws a big shot that misses.
Kochergin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochergin is breathing heavily.
Kochergin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kritzkiy. That one must have hurt.
Kritzkiy scores with a one two! Kochergin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kritzkiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kritzkiy!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kritzkiy has Kochergin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kritzkiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kochergins head.
Kochergin tries to break the clinch but Kritzkiy is controlling the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kritzkiy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kritzkiy.

Kritzkiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kritzkiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kritzkiy darts in and clinches Kochergin up against the cage.
Kritzkiy taking a breather.
Kochergin is trying to force a seperation but Kritzkiy has the dominant position.
Kritzkiy stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kritzkiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kritzkiy lands a slapping body shot.
Kochergin takes one to the chin there.
Kritzkiy loads up on a big right hand but Kochergin slips the punch.
Kritzkiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kritzkiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kochergin circles away.
Kritzkiy works Kochergin's body with a nice hook.
Kritzkiy cracks Kochergin with a good jab.
Kochergin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kritzkiy.
Kochergin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Kritzkiy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kritzkiy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kritzkiy.
Kochergin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kritzkiy missing with a left hand there. Kochergin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kochergin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sev Kritzkiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kochergin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick
and Kritzkiy counters with a straight right hand.
Kochergin thows a leg kick but Kritzkiy checks it
and Kritzkiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Kochergin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kritzkiy scores with a jab.
Kochergin looks to land a right hand but Kritzkiy moved out of range.
Kritzkiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kochergin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kritzkiy throws out the jab.
Kochergin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Kochergin misses
and Kritzkiy counters with a two punch combo.
Kochergin circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kritzkiy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kritzkiy tries to clinch up but Kochergin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kritzkiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochergin can do to turn this around?
Kritzkiy lands with a hook. Kochergin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kritzkiy misses the jab.

Kritzkiy moves into range and clinches up with Kochergin.
Kochergin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kritzkiy is trying to force a seperation but Kochergin has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kritzkiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kochergin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Kritzkiy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sev Kritzkiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Kritzkiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kritzkiy lunges at Kochergin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kochergin's hand.
Kritzkiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kochergin blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Kochergin misses

and Kritzkiy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kritzkiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kochergin.
Kritzkiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kochergin up against the cage.
Kochergin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kritzkiy has double underhooks.
Kritzkiy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Kritzkiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kritzkiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kritzkiy misses with a hook.
Kochergin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kritzkiy closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kritzkiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kochergin backwards.
Kritzkiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kochergin as Kritzkiy tries to tie him up.

Kritzkiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kritzkiy missing with a left hand there. Kochergin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kritzkiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kritzkiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kochergin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kritzkiy throws a jab when Kochergin was well out of range.
Sev Kritzkiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kritzkiy walks into a stiff left hand from Kochergin.
Kritzkiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kritzkiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kritzkiy scores with the left hand. Kochergin knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Kritzkiy moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kritzkiy can't break the clinch.
Kritzkiy is trying to break the clinch but Kochergin is controlling him.

Kritzkiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kochergin connects with a jab.
Kritzkiy connects with a body shot.
Kritzkiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochergin moves away.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick
and Kritzkiy counters with a two punch combo.
Kochergin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kochergin walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kritzkiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses
and Kritzkiy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kritzkiy looks to land a right hand but Kochergin moved out of range.
Kritzkiy cracks Kochergin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kochergin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kritzkiy.
Kochergin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice head shot.
Andrew Kochergin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kritzkiy gets a clinch.
Kritzkiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kochergin backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy is struggling to control the position.

Kritzkiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kritzkiy misses with a looping left.
Kritzkiy cracks Kochergin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kochergin slips under a jab.
Sev Kritzkiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kritzkiy lands with a hook. Kochergin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kochergin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kritzkiy moves in looking to clinch but Kochergin pushes him off.
Kritzkiy tries to clinch there but Kochergin circles away.
Kritzkiy avoids the head kick by Kochergin.
Kritzkiy connects with a body shot that sends Kochergin's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sev Kritzkiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kritzkiy 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sev Kritzkiy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sybert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sybert comes to the cage accompanied by Space Lord. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sybert
vs
Best

191 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Sybert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uster Best!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sybert keeps the fight on the outside.
Best shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sybert pinned against the cage. Sybert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sybert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Best.
Best avoids the head kick by Sybert.
Sybert doesn't manage to clinch there - Best circles away.
Ray Sybert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sybert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Best.
Sybert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Best tries to clinch but Sybert is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sybert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Best misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray Sybert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uster Best.
Sybert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Best fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sybert, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sybert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sybert tries to land knees in the clinch but Best avoids the damage to the body.
Sybert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Best blocks it with crossed arms.
Best tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sybert tries to land knees in the clinch but Best avoids the damage to the body.
Best jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sybert walks away with a smile on his face. Best gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sybert thumps Best with a low kick.
Sybert misses with an uppercut. Best saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Best or perhaps it was just good defense by Sybert which made him look bad.
Best misses with a takedown attempt - Sybert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Sybert closes the distance and clinches.
Sybert lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Uster Best has been cut.
Sybert tries to land knees in the clinch but Best avoids the damage to the body.
Sybert tries to land knees in the clinch but Best avoids the damage to the body.
Sybert with a knee to the head.
Sybert tries to land knees in the clinch but Best avoids the damage to the body.
Best on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sybert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Best's face.
Best looks gassed!
Sybert lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sybert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sybert landing knees to the body.
Sybert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sybert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Uster Best's cut even more.
Best takes a knee right on the jaw!
Best takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Sybert.
Sybert lands an elbow that stopped Best in his tracks for a moment.
Best fails to pull guard.
Best jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sybert walks away with a smile on his face. Best gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sybert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Best was well out of range. Poor timing from Sybert.
Ray Sybert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Best takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sybert looks to score with a jab to the body but Best is just out of range.
Sybert throws a head kick but Best moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sybert as Best shoots in.

Sybert clinches up against the cage.
Sybert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sybert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Best's face.
Best has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sybert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sybert stops a takedown attempt from Best.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sybert tries a knee to the head but Best blocks it.

Best successfully pulls guard.

Sybert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Best, up you get!
Best fails to land the takedown.

Sybert instigates a clinch.
Best tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sybert smiles and moves away.
Best throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sybert.

Sybert clinches up with Best and pushes him back against the cage.
Sybert landing knees to the head.
Sybert unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Best is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sybert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sybert tries to land a knee to the head but Best blocks with his arms.
Best takes a knee right on the jaw!
Best fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sybert misses with a knee strike.
Best fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Best looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sybert obliges.
Best takes a knee right on the jaw!
Best tries to score a body lock takedown but Sybert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Best avoids a wild elbow strike from Sybert.
Best tries to pull guard but Sybert won't allow it.
Best is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sybert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sybert throws a knee to the head but misses.

Best ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Best no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sybert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sybert slips nicely into half guard.
Best gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Best looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sybert is defending well. Best quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sybert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Best celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uster Best!