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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krish Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minakov has chosen Terror-Keep Your Mouth Shut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Grundmanis
vs
Minakov

197 cm
23
248 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

205 cm
24
235 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krish Grundmanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Minakov.
Minakov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grundmanis's head.
Grundmanis jabs at Minakov's body.
Grundmanis misses with a double jab.
Grundmanis lands a jab to Minakov's midsection.
Minakov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Minakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundmanis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Minakov in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Grundmanis clinches up against the cage.
Minakov with a knee to the head.

It looks like Krish Grundmanis has been cut.
Minakov prevents a takedown attempt there.

Minakov breaks the clinch.
Grundmanis throws a series of punches but Minakov moves out of range.
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grundmanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grundmanis tries to clinch
and Minakov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Minakov tries to clinch but Grundmanis moves away
and Grundmanis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minakov thinking.
Grundmanis blocks a head kick by Minakov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmanis misses with a double jab.

Grundmanis forces Minakov back against the cage and clinches.
Minakov working hard to break the clinch.

Minakov manages to break the clinch.
Grundmanis throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Minakov looks to clinch
and Grundmanis counters with a nice uppercut.
Minakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundmanis throws the left hand but Minakov avoids the punch easily.
Grundmanis keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Grundmanis does it's job there.
Grundmanis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Minakov throws a head kick that misses
and Grundmanis counters with a nice uppercut.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grundmanis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grundmanis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minakov looks to clinch
and Grundmanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Minakov looks gassed!
Minakov misses with a double jab.
Grundmanis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grundmanis thuds a left hand into Minakov's body.
Minakov closes the distance but Grundmanis moves to the side
and Grundmanis counters with a straight right hand.
Minakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundmanis.
Grundmanis throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Minakov colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Grundmanis as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Minakov is left battered and dazed whilst Grundmanis and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krish Grundmanis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimirs Kamazs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazimirs Kamazs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kamazs
vs
Jim

187 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kazimirs Kamazs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim throws a right and a left that Kamazs avoids nicely.
Jim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jim looks to land a combination but Kamazs avoids it well.
Jim connects with the punch.

Jim tries to sprawl but Kamazs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamazs.
Kamazs trying to control from half guard but Jim is working away.

Kamazs seems to be working for a kimura but Jim defends the submission attempt.
Kamazs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamazs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kamazs wants to control the pace but Jim is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim tries to lock up and control but Kamazs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamazs prevents Jim from getting the reversal.

Kamazs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jim is surviving well by controlling Kamazs's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Kamazs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jim tries to reverse the position but Kamazs maintains control.

Kamazs has control of Jim's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jim regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jim wants to control but Kamazs is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamazs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jim can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kamazs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kamazs prevents Jim from getting the reversal.
Kamazs punching from mount but Jim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kamazs can't control as he wanted to and Jim manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kamazs 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamazs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim is looking to control Kamazs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jim avoid being mounted?
Kamazs throws a strike but Jim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kamazs won't allow Jim to sweep him here.
Kamazs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamazs won't allow Jim to sweep him here.
Jim looks gassed!
Kamazs trying to control but Jim is working from the bottom.
Kamazs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Jim wants to sweep here but Kamazs controlling him for the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Kazimirs Kamazs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kamazs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamazs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamazs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kamazs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jim to the mat! Jim manages to get full guard.
Kamazs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamazs postures up in Jim's guard and throws a big left but Jim blocks it.

Kamazs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jim is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamazs, into his guard.
Kamazs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazimirs Kamazs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jim lands a lovely overhand right.

Kamazs moves into range and clinches up with Jim.
Kamazs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jim has Kamazs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamazs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamazs's efforts to push away.
Jim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamazs's efforts to push away.
Jim prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kamazs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kamazs won't allow Jim to sweep him here.
Jim controlling the position.
Jim is breathing heavily.
Kamazs postures up in Jim's guard and throws a big left but Jim blocks it.

Kamazs stands up from Jim's guard - Kamazs perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamazs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazimirs Kamazs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamazs misses with a takedown attempt - Jim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jim avoids the body shot from Kamazs.
Kamazs dives in and grabs Jim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes down on Kamazs's head and hops out.
Kamazs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamazs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jim Jim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamazs shoots in for a double leg but Jim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamazs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jim lunges at Kamazs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamazs's hand.
Kamazs takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazimirs Kamazs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jim throws a right hand that Kamazs ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamazs also avoids with ease.
Jim lands a lovely overhand right.
Jim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jim wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamazs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jim is fending him off so far but Kamazs persists. Nope, Jim circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim misses with the combination.
Jim works over Kamazs's head and body with a nice combination.
Jim looks to land a combination but Kamazs avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamazs.
Jim works Kamazs's body with a nice hook.
Kamazs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jim circles away.
Jim lands a body shot.
Jim stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jim.
Jim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kamazs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamazs backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown by Kamazs or perhaps it was just good defense by Jim which made him look bad.
Jim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim throws a nice looking combination but Kamazs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamazs looks to throw the jab but Jim is out of range.
Jim throws a series of punches but Kamazs moves out of range.
Jim avoids the body shot from Kamazs.
Kamazs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamazs somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Jim. Those never looked like landing.
Kazimirs Kamazs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamazs tries for a takedown but Jim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jim!
Kamazs dives in and grabs Jim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes down on Kamazs's head and hops out.
Jim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamazs dives in and grabs Jim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes down on Kamazs's head and hops out.
Kamazs shoots in and drives through. Jim sprawls well.
Jim works over Kamazs's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamazs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamazs shoots in for a double leg but Jim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamazs.
Jim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamazs circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamazs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jim is fending him off so far but Kamazs persists. Nope, Jim circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kamazs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jim's waist but Jim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamazs off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Jim.
A combination from Jim does no damage.
No joy there for Jim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jim stalks Kamazs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kamazs's face. Kamazs staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Jim as Kamazs shoots in.
Jim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamazs shoots in looking for a takedown but Jim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamazs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazimirs Kamazs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jim throws a shot to the body.
Jim works Kamazs's body with a nice hook.
Kamazs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jim.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jim!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamazs shoots in for a takedown but Jim shows good takedown defense.
Jim scores with a jab. Kamazs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamazs.
Jim throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamazs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Jim. No joy for Kamazs on that attempt.
No joy there for Jim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamazs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jim misses with the combination.
Kamazs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jim.
Jim stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamazs. Kamazs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamazs at a distance.
Jim scores with a body shot.
Kamazs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamazs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jim circles away.
Kamazs takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamazs should have avoided that one.
Kamazs throws out a loose jab but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Jim. No joy for Kamazs on that attempt.
Jim looks to land a combination. Kamazs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamazs shoots for a takedown but Jim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamazs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jim avoids it really well and circles away.
Jim throws a right hand that Kamazs ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamazs also avoids with ease.
Kamazs tries for a takedown but Jim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jim misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamazs is defended easily by Jim.
Kamazs shoots in for a takedown but Jim shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim throws a combination. Kamazs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Kamazs scores with a takedown into Jim's guard.
Jim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jim working Kamazs over with strikes.
Kamazs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jim.

Kamazs actively working from the bottom here.

Kamazs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamazs is looking to control Jim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamazs avoid being mounted?
Jim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamazs defending well though.
Jim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamazs trying to hold on to Jim's head to control him but Jim postures up.
Jim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jim 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yurian Harmsong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Harmsong
vs
Henry

186 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurian Harmsong!
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, Robert Henry!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws out a loose jab but Harmsong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Harmsong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harmsong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Henry. Beautiful body shot.

Henry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henry lands a few punches from side control.
Harmsong pushes Henry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harmsong wants to control but Henry postures up.
Harmsong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henry tries to get to full guard but Harmsong has control of the leg.
Well, if Harmsong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Harmsong has control of the leg.
Henry pushes Harmsong off looking to stand but Harmsong dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harmsong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harmsong is taking a breather. Henry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Yurian Harmsong just wasn't active enough.
Henry tries for a takedown but Harmsong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harmsong fails with the takedown.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry looks for a takedown but Harmsong sprawls well.
Yurian Harmsong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Henry.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Harmsong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Harmsong.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harmsong as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harmsong sprawls well. Harmsong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harmsong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henry.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Harmsong tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harmsong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harmsong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry shoots and misses
and Harmsong counters with a stiff right hand.
Harmsong swinging wildly here.
Henry fails with the takedown

and Harmsong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harmsong.

Harmsong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harmsong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harmsong.
Harmsong is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Harmsong misses with the combination.
Henry with a poor takedown
and Harmsong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harmsong is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harmsong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Harmsong has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.

Harmsong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henry shoots in but Harmsong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmsong's waist but Harmsong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Henry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harmsong wants to control but Henry postures up.
Harmsong is trying to improve his position.
Henry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harmsong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Henry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harmsong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henry.
Harmsong wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry is stalling here. Harmsong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harmsong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henry is trying to control Harmsong's posture but Harmsong avoids it.
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 Yurian Harmsong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Henry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henry throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harmsong because Henry loaded up on that one.
Harmsong is trying to escape the mount.
Harmsong is working hard here to advance position.
Henry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harmsong gets back to half guard.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harmsong wants to get back to full guard.
Harmsong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harmsong is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Harmsong defends it.
Harmsong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henry is working for a submission of some sort.
Henry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harmsong tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Harmsong looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henry lands a nice short elbow.
Harmsong gets full guard.
Harmsong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harmsong tries to get out of the position.
Harmsong is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harmsong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harmsong controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Harmsong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
Henry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry looking to sit in guard and control but Harmsong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Henry is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harmsong pushing down on Henry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harmsong wants to free his trapped foot but Henry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robert Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henry moves into full guard.
Henry looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Harmsong from controlling successfully.
Henry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henry trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Harmsong.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Henry.
Sloppy strikes there by Henry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harmsong keeps working.
Harmsong is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Harmsong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harmsong is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harmsong has closed the distance and engaged Henry in a clinch.

Henry pulls guard successfully.
Harmsong stays in close to Henry's body and controls the position.
Henry is trying to keep Harmsong in close.
Harmsong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harmsong trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harmsong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harmsong controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Yurian Harmsong just wasn't active enough.
Henry throws a body punch but Harmsong moves out of range.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmsong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harmsong tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harmsong at a distance.

Harmsong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henry quickly recovers to half guard.
Henry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harmsong tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Harmsong pushing down on Henry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harmsong prevents Henry from improving his position.
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harmsong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harmsong's back!
Harmsong avoids the strikes from Henry.
Even with his hooks in, Henry manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Will Henry go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Henry lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong turns into Henry and is now in his guard.
Henry wants to sweep here but Harmsong controlling him for the moment.
Henry has Harmsong pulled in close to control his posture.
Harmsong trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Harmsong stopping the sweep attempt from Henry.
Henry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harmsong controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yurian Harmsong.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmsong's waist but Harmsong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side.
A combination from Harmsong does no damage.
Henry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harmsong rather than just go for the knockout.
Henry throws a head kick but Harmsong moves out of range.
Henry shoots in for a double leg but Harmsong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harmsong misses with the combination.

Harmsong gets a clinch.

Harmsong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmsong throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry fails to land the takedown.
Yurian Harmsong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Henry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Harmsong.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Harmsong's head but Harmsong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmsong.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Harmsong shows good takedown defense.
Harmsong throws a leg kick but Henry checks it.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Harmsong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harmsong wants it to stay on the feet.
Henry moves out of range of the body kick from Harmsong.
Henry misses the jab.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Harmsong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henry but Henry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry misses with a body punch
and Harmsong counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yurian Harmsong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harmsong 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juga Zmaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmaj is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: zgazi jajare. Juga Zmaj acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chance
vs
Zmaj

170 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juga Zmaj!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Zmaj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zmaj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chance takes an elbow to the temple.
Zmaj lands a knee to the head.

Zmaj breaks from the clinch.
Zmaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chance.
Chance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chance jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Chance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zmaj's guard.
Chance passes into half guard.

Zmaj kicks off Chance and gets to his feet.
That kick from Zmaj tenderised Chance's leg. Chance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zmaj wants to clinch up but Chance keeps it at a distance.
Zmaj is looking to clinch.
Zmaj scores with a head kick. Chance tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zmaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zmaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Chance fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zmaj sprawls well initially but Chance persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chance has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zmaj defend it? Chance steps over the head and cranks it - Zmaj is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). No Chance!

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 Henri Hasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hasu
vs
dzirvinskis

185 cm
19
212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henri Hasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasu misses with an uppercut.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but Hasu shows good takedown defense.
dzirvinskis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasu is fending him off so far but dzirvinskis persists. Nope, Hasu circles away and we're back to standing.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasu but Hasu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henri Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rinalds dzirvinskis.
Hasu lands a head shot.
dzirvinskis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hasu misses with a jab, cross combination.
dzirvinskis fails with a takedown attempt.
dzirvinskis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasu.
Hasu throws a hook to the side of dzirvinskis's head but dzirvinskis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but Hasu shows good takedown defense.

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

dzirvinskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dzirvinskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hasu wants to stand but dzirvinskis is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

dzirvinskis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hasu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of dzirvinskis, into his guard.
dzirvinskis wants to stand up but Hasu is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dzirvinskis has a closed guard, preventing Hasu from standing up.

dzirvinskis pushes Hasu off and gets back to his feet.
dzirvinskis fails with the takedown.
dzirvinskis defending well as Hasu loads up on a big left hand.
Hasu misses with an uppercut.
Hasu misses with a few strikes there.

dzirvinskis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hasu did well to prevent dzirvinskis getting side control.
dzirvinskis passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hasu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

dzirvinskis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hasu is now in dzirvinskis's guard. A big mistake from dzirvinskis there, giving up the dominant position!
Hasu trying to control but dzirvinskis is working from the bottom.

dzirvinskis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hasu breaks from the clinch.
dzirvinskis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as dzirvinskis backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but dzirvinskis manages to avoid it.
dzirvinskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasu circles away.
Hasu throws the left hand but dzirvinskis avoids the punch easily.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasu throws a hook but dzirvinskis avoids it easily.
Hasu misses with a body shot.
Hasu is breathing heavily.
dzirvinskis slips under a jab.

dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

dzirvinskis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hasu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dzirvinskis on the ground.

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

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

dzirvinskis pushes Hasu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hasu misses with a few strikes there.
Hasu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

dzirvinskis gets the takedown into side control.

dzirvinskis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

dzirvinskis swings around for an armbar but Hasu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into dzirvinskis's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasu wants to control from the top but dzirvinskis keeps moving.

dzirvinskis wriggles free and stands up.
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 Henri Hasu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hasu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis fails with the takedown.
Hasu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hasu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dzirvinskis.

dzirvinskis scores with a takedown into Hasu's guard.

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

dzirvinskis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hasu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hasu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hasu!
dzirvinskis is not content to let Hasu control the position.
Hasu taking a break here but dzirvinskis is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

dzirvinskis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fighters circling - Hasu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henri Hasu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
dzirvinskis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hasu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten dzirvinskis somewhat.
Henri Hasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rinalds dzirvinskis.
Hasu misses with a looping left.

dzirvinskis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

dzirvinskis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

dzirvinskis is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hasu as he works his way to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

dzirvinskis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hasu dives on top into guard.
Hasu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hasu won't allow dzirvinskis to get back to his feet.
Hasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dzirvinskis is keeping the position for now.
rinalds dzirvinskis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

dzirvinskis kicks Hasu off and gets to his feet.
rinalds dzirvinskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasu misses with a hook.
Hasu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hasu wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis staying out of range there.
dzirvinskis blocks a jab.
Hasu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as dzirvinskis backs up against the cage.

dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than dzirvinskis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hasu tries to reverse the position but dzirvinskis maintains control.

dzirvinskis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

dzirvinskis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hasu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hasu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasu is standing up over dzirvinskis. dzirvinskis looks to escape but Hasu dives into side control.
dzirvinskis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hasu is working the ground and pound. Can dzirvinskis escape?
dzirvinskis prevents Hasu from getting a body triangle.
Hasu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for dzirvinskis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasu is looking to control dzirvinskis but dzirvinskis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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 Henri Hasu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hasu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

dzirvinskis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
dzirvinskis tries to move to mount but Hasu blocks the move with his legs.
Hasu is looking to reverse the position.
Hasu prevents dzirvinskis from improving position.

dzirvinskis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hasu has escaped the position, nice work there.

dzirvinskis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hasu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for dzirvinskis but great work by Hasu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dzirvinskis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hasu is controlling him well.
dzirvinskis is not content to let Hasu control the position.
dzirvinskis wants to get back to his feet but Hasu drags him back down.
Hasu advances to full mount.
dzirvinskis really wants to buck Hasu off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
dzirvinskis is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hasu has taken his back!
dzirvinskis holding both Hasu 's hands and preventing any damage.
dzirvinskis prevents Hasu from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be dzirvinskis right now.
dzirvinskis is trying to stand back up.

dzirvinskis is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasu throws a series of punches but dzirvinskis avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Hasu.
Hasu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hasu!

dzirvinskis has hold of Hasu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hasu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

dzirvinskis looking to secure an arm triangle but Hasu defends it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). rinalds dzirvinskis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chun Rhialto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chun Rhialto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

LeBlanc
vs
Rhialto

178 cm
24
189 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chun Rhialto!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Rhialto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from LeBlanc finds it's target.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhialto's hands.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LeBlanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhialto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rhialto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhialto shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rhialto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeBlanc sprawls well initially but Rhialto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhialto tries to pass to full mount but LeBlanc defends it.

Rhialto is trying to work for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.
Rhialto tries to pass the half guard into mount. LeBlanc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto is stalling here. LeBlanc is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhialto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and LeBlanc has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
LeBlanc tries to stand but Rhialto is controlling his head.
Rhialto is trying to get back to half guard.
Rhialto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhialto is looking for a sweep. LeBlanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhialto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhialto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhialto wants to sweep but no luck.

Rhialto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeBlanc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Rhialto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rhialto throws his legs up looking for a submission but LeBlanc uses it to pass to side control.
LeBlanc wants to stand but Rhialto has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets to mount! Rhialto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rhialto working to try and regain half guard.
Rhialto gets back to half guard.
Rhialto gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhialto looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhialto, not yet.
Rhialto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LeBlanc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rhialto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeBlanc is working away from the top position though.
Rhialto is trying to get back to full guard.

Rhialto looking for submissions off his back.
Rhialto is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Kyle LeBlanc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LeBlanc!

It looks like Chun Rhialto has been cut.

Rhialto shoots in and bounces LeBlanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rhialto advances to half guard.

Rhialto seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead LeBlanc has recovered full guard.
Rhialto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
Rhialto won't allow LeBlanc to get back to his feet.
Rhialto passes LeBlanc's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rhialto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhialto trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Rhialto trying to pass the guard but LeBlanc defending well.

Rhialto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Rhialto eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhialto sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

Rhialto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeBlanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhialto.
Rhialto is trying to control. LeBlanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rhialto is working for a submission of some sort.
Rhialto stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
LeBlanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhialto on the ground.

Rhialto is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.

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

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

Rhialto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeBlanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhialto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rhialto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Rhialto eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chun Rhialto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chun Rhialto'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. 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.

LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhialto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.

Rhialto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhialto trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rhialto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LeBlanc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhialto, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rhialto is looking for a triangle here but LeBlanc uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rhialto is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhialto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeBlanc working away.

LeBlanc stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rhialto misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhialto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
Rhialto blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Rhialto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhialto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Rhialto is rocked!
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Rhialto is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBlanc finish him?
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Rhialto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
LeBlanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Rhialto seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Rhialto shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chun Rhialto.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Rhialto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyle LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That has opened up Chun Rhialto's cut even more.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Rhialto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from LeBlanc both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
LeBlanc slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhialto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBlanc throws a one two combo.
LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhialto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeBlanc as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhialto.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhialto closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBlanc circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhialto dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Rhialto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBlanc's waist but LeBlanc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhialto off to one side.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhialto. Rhialto gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab.
Rhialto walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a series of strikes that have Rhialto backpedaling.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rhialto backs up against the cage.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhialto circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc leaves Rhialto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LeBlanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Rhialto avoids it well.
LeBlanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rhialto backs up against the cage.
Rhialto dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
Rhialto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhialto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Rhialto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for LeBlanc!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle LeBlanc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBlanc 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chun Rhialto!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovani Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldi comes into the arena with Joker's Wild blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rivaldi
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

CageFrog
New Age Warriors

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominick Rivaldi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovani Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Rivaldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but Rivaldi is working from the bottom.
Rivaldi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Rivaldi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivaldi as he avoids it easily.
Dominick Rivaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovani Jones.

Rivaldi has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.

Rivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Rivaldi, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Rivaldi against the cage but Rivaldi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Rivaldi cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivaldi as he jumps to the side.
Jones looks gassed!
Rivaldi jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rivaldi connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Rivaldi works Jones's body with a nice hook.

Rivaldi has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivaldi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rivaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivaldi is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivaldi lands with a right to the head.

Rivaldi breaks the clinch.
Rivaldi throws a good cross that connects.
Rivaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Rivaldi lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Rivaldi moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Still in the clinch, Rivaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivaldi lands a body shot.
Rivaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivaldi.
Nice body punch from Rivaldi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivaldi presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rivaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivaldi lands a body punch.
Rivaldi lands a body punch.

Rivaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivaldi jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivaldi is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Decent striking displayed by Rivaldi there.
Rivaldi thumps Jones with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rivaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivaldi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivaldi.
A left lands for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivaldi is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Rivaldi circles away and we're back to standing.

Rivaldi closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Rivaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Rivaldi lands with a left to the head.
Rivaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivaldi.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rivaldi breaks the clinch.
Rivaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rivaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Rivaldi jabs at Jones's body.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivaldi cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.

Jones is rocked!
Jovani Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivaldi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rivaldi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Rivaldi!
Dominick Rivaldi retains his welterweight title!