CCL 3: Apple of Love PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sova comes into the arena with Bleed blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sova
vs
Kafka

182 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Sova!
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, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kafka misses.
Sova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kafka tries to avoid it but Sova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kafka to the ground. Kafka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kafka swats away the attempt to clinch by Sova.
Kafka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sova at a distance.
Sova is breathing heavily.
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sova moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kafka lands a really nice looking cross but Sova seems unphased.

It looks like Ivan Sova has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kafka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Kafka.
Kafka scores with a shot to the body.
Kafka ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sova's jaw. Sova's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kafka does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Kafka!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryan Hart was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Seagal
vs
Hart

183 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
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, Ryan Hart!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seagal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hart to the mat! Hart manages to get full guard.

Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seagal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seagal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seagal stands and throws Hart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Seagal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hart some visible discomfort.
Seagal scoring with punches and elbows.
Seagal working the ground and pound.
Hart taking a bit of punishment here - Seagal scoring with strikes.
Seagal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hart sneaks back into half guard.

Hart has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Seagal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Seagal!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seagal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Seagal seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.
Seagal slips a nice elbow through Hart's hands, connecting with Hart's forehead.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Seagal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hart defends it well.
Seagal wants to free his trapped foot but Hart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seagal is nestled in close to Hart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seagal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Seagal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hart defends it well.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Seagal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Seagal!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan de Kort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grudane Forwart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

de Kort
vs
Forwart

190 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan de Kort!
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, Grudane Forwart!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Kort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forwart swivels and escapes.
de Kort fails with the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Forwart.
A nice left hand lands by Forwart.
Forwart lands with a left to the head.
de Kort tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
de Kort with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forwart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forwart lands with a light punch inside.
de Kort is breathing heavily.
A short right from Forwart.
A nice left hand lands by Forwart.
Forwart lands a big right hand that drops de Kort! The killer instinct kicks in and Forwart finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Forwart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grudane Forwart!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilja Vashuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilja Vashuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vashuta
vs
Mercier

189 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilja Vashuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vashuta throws a sloppy body shot

and Mercier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vashuta's guard.
Vashuta wants to stand but Mercier is controlling the position.
Mercier wants to stand and escape but instead Vashuta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier wants to stand but Vashuta is controlling the position.

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

Vashuta gets to his feet - Mercier follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vashuta misses with a body punch

and Mercier counters with a takedown into side control.
Mercier tries to get to his feet but Vashuta is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mercier in his guard.
Mercier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vashuta's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mercier 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.

Vashuta misses with a body shot

and Mercier counters with a single leg into guard. Vashuta didn't expect that.
Mercier prevents Vashuta from getting back to his feet.
Mercier wants to stand but Vashuta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vashuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mercier is controlling him.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier wants to stand but Vashuta is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Mercier stops Vashuta from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mercier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vashuta drops his hands momentarily and Mercier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vashuta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vashuta misses with a hook to the body

and Mercier counters with a nice right hand that sends Vashuta toppling to the canvas! Vashuta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mercier finish him?!

Vashuta is rocked!
Vashuta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercier scores with a counter punch that sends Vashuta to the canvas! Mercier smells blood - he's punishing Vashuta with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vashuta has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mercier!

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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 Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juryy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pizdets vsem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jacobs
vs
Sobolev

191 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

L.A. Elite Supplements

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juryy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs throws a right hand that misses

and Sobolev counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Sobolev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs pulls Sobolev in close to prevent any damage.

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

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobolev being controlled here momentarily.
Sobolev stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.

Sobolev 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.
Sobolev looks gassed!
Jacobs seems keen to control Sobolev's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

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

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs pulls Sobolev in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobolev on the ground.
Sobolev stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs swings for the body but Sobolev moves out of range.
Sobolev drops his hands momentarily and Jacobs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Juryy Sobolev has been cut.
Sobolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Sobolev avoids it.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses

and Sobolev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobolev won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juryy Sobolev'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.

Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Sobolev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Sobolev avoids it.
Jon Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.

Sobolev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sobolev has gone for a leg lock! Jacobs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sobolev's guard.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sobolev controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Sobolev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacobs misses with a hook

and Sobolev counters with a single leg into guard. Jacobs didn't expect that.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobolev being controlled here momentarily.
Sobolev trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.

Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobolev trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs controlling Sobolev's posture.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs is pulling down on Sobolev's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Sobolev dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jacobs cracks Sobolev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sobolev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jacobs finish him?
A clash of legs there as Sobolev blocks the low kick.
Sobolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobs tries to land a leg kick but Sobolev saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Sobolev moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs throws a hook but Sobolev avoids it easily.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Jacobs misses with a double jab

so Sobolev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs controlling Sobolev's posture.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sobolev 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.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Sobolev is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juryy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobs tries to bum rush Sobolev with a series of wild strikes but Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Jacobs misses

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

Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Sobolev is controlling him.
Sobolev trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Sobolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Sobolev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Sobolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobolev is retaining full guard.
Sobolev being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Jon Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jon Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That has opened up Juryy Sobolev's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jacobs scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobolev moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Sobolev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Sobolev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
Jacobs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Sobolev slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Jacobs lands.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobolev moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs throws a hook but Sobolev avoids it easily.
Sobolev takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacobs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobolev.
Jon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Sobolev moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobolev walks into a straight right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Sobolev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jacobs - just one landing.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobolev should have avoided that one.
Jacobs throws a series of strikes that have Sobolev backpedaling.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Sobolev ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jacobs!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Orakpo
vs
Christianson

191 cm
26
272 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

L.A. Elite Supplements

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Orakpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orakpo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Christianson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orakpo!
Christianson controlling from the full mount.
Orakpo tries to reverse the position but Christianson maintains control.
Christianson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Blaze Christianson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orakpo closes the distance looking to clinch

so Christianson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orakpo trying to keep a closed guard but Christianson is proving a slippery customer.
Orakpo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orakpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orakpo has his hands on Christianson's head, controlling the position.
Christianson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Orakpo is looking to reverse the position.
Orakpo struggling a bit here.
Christianson controlling the position.
Orakpo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orakpo tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Blaze Christianson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orakpo wants to clinch but Christianson slips to the side

and Christianson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orakpo's guard.
Christianson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orakpo is trying to control the position but Christianson postures up.
Christianson passes Orakpo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christianson slows the pace down in half guard.
Orakpo has his hands clasped together around Christianson's back. He's all about the action.
Christianson controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blaze Christianson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Orakpo looks to clinch

and Christianson counters with a shoot takedown. Orakpo fights it but they end up in guard.
Orakpo keeping full guard, as Christianson tries to pass.
Christianson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orakpo working a defensive guard here.
Orakpo pulls Christianson in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christianson misses with a head kick.
Christianson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orakpo tries to clinch up
and Christianson counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orakpo tries to clinch
and Christianson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orakpo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orakpo looks to clinch
and Christianson counters with a nice body shot.
Christianson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orakpo avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christianson misses with a low kick as Orakpo jumps back.
Orakpo blocks a head kick by Christianson.
Orakpo wants to clinch
and Christianson counters with a body kick.
Christianson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orakpo if he has to take too many more of those.
Orakpo avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orakpo avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Orakpo tries to clinch but Christianson moves away
and Christianson counters with a straight right hand.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Orakpo moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Christianson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Christianson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orakpo wants to clinch but Christianson slips to the side
and Christianson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orakpo darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Christianson throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Orakpo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Orakpo looks to clinch
and Christianson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Orakpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christianson throws a looping overhand right but Orakpo ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orakpo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christianson counters with a head kick.
Blaze Christianson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orakpo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christianson wants to land a leg kick but Orakpo is out of range.
Christianson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orakpo wants to clinch
and Christianson counters with a left to the body.
Orakpo avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Orakpo looks to clinch
enabling Christianson to counter with a crisp jab.
Christianson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orakpo closes the distance but Christianson moves to the side
and Christianson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christianson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Orakpo moves out of range easily.
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.
Christianson misses with a double jab.
Christianson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orakpo darts in trying to clinch
and Christianson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orakpo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christianson counters with a big head kick but Orakpo shrugs it off.
Orakpo moves out of range of the leg kick from Christianson.
Orakpo tries to clinch but Christianson moves away
and Christianson counters with a leg kick.
Christianson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christianson counters with a series of strikes. Orakpo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orakpo tries to clinch
and Christianson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orakpo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blaze Christianson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orakpo tries to clinch
and Christianson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christianson misses with a body shot.
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.
Christianson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orakpo looks to clinch
and Christianson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orakpo is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orakpo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christianson counters with a leg kick.
Orakpo closes the distance but Christianson moves to the side
and Christianson counters with a thumping low kick.
Orakpo blocks a head kick by Christianson.
Orakpo wants to clinch but Christianson slips to the side
and Christianson counters with an outside leg kick.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Orakpo moves out of range easily.
Christianson throws a body punch but Orakpo moves out of range.
Orakpo wants to clinch but Christianson slips to the side
and Christianson counters with an outside leg kick.
Orakpo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christianson counters with a good low kick that Orakpo was not able to check.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orakpo wants to clinch but Christianson slips to the side
and Christianson counters with a good low kick that Orakpo was not able to check.
Orakpo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christianson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orakpo avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Orakpo moves to clinch but Christianson breaks away
and Christianson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orakpo's knee momentarily.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Orakpo moves out of range easily.
Orakpo wants to clinch but Christianson slips to the side
and Christianson counters with a good low kick that Orakpo was not able to check.
Christianson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orakpo circles away quickly and effectively.
Orakpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson lands a nice hook to Orakpo's body. Orakpo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christianson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orakpo moves to clinch but Christianson breaks away
and Christianson counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Christianson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orakpo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Christianson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orakpo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christianson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christianson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orakpo moves to clinch but Christianson breaks away
and Orakpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orakpo wants to clinch

and Christianson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Christianson looking to finish!

Orakpo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson pushing down on Orakpo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christianson controlling the action here.
Orakpo is looking for a sweep. Christianson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christianson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Christianson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orakpo is looking to improve his position.
Christianson is controlling the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Blaze Christianson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orakpo darts in trying to clinch
and Christianson counters with an outside leg kick.
Orakpo darts in trying to clinch
and Christianson counters with a body kick that stops Orakpo in his tracks momentarily.
Christianson connects with an inside leg kick.
Christianson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orakpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christianson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orakpo under the eye.
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!
Christianson throws a wild body kick that Orakpo sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Orakpo moves out of range easily.
Orakpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orakpo tries to clinch up
and Christianson counters with a two punch combo.

Christianson lands a high kick to the side of Orakpo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Christianson dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like Marcus Orakpo has been cut.
Christianson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christianson stands and throws Orakpo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson has control of an arm but Orakpo manages to advance to Christianson's back!
Christianson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Christianson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orakpo is looking to work his way around to Christianson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Christianson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaze Christianson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orakpo content just to control the position here.
Christianson working to try and regain half guard.
Orakpo controlling from mount.
Orakpo trying to control but Christianson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orakpo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orakpo tries to take Christianson's back but instead Christianson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson is trying to maintain the position but Orakpo is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Christianson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christianson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Christianson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmos Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Ты попал. The key to victory for Cosmos Sobolev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sobolev
vs
Ali

189 cm
23
209 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

L.A. Elite Supplements

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cosmos Sobolev!
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, Abdul Ali!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobolev throws a head kick that misses
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobolev is breathing heavily.
Sobolev avoids the head kick by Ali.
Sobolev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobolev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Ali lands a front kick.
Sobolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ali cracks Sobolev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ali has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sobolev to stand back up!

It looks like Cosmos Sobolev has been cut.
Ali measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sobolev! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Abdul Ali!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emelianenko
vs
De Jong

183 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair De Jong!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by De Jong misses

so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Jong wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Jong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

De Jong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

De Jong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up in De Jong's guard and throws a big left but De Jong blocks it.
De Jong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

De Jong wriggles free and stands up.

Emelianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Jong is looking to escape.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but De Jong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Emelianenko winds up and cracks De Jong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Jong is trying to stand.

Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but De Jong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong with a poor takedown

and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Jong's guard.
De Jong looks gassed!
Emelianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Jong for as long as he can get away with.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to stand but De Jong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Jong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Jong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
De Jong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control but De Jong is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko 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.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

De Jong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Jong's guard.

De Jong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Jong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko works over De Jong with some ground and pound from guard.
De Jong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wanted to stand there but De Jong had control of the position.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Jong on the ground.
De Jong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko prevents De Jong from getting back to his feet.
De Jong has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but De Jong won't let him.

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.
Emelianenko stops De Jong from standing up.
De Jong looking to control.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control but De Jong is working from the bottom.
De Jong 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.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko prevents De Jong from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jong working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Jong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but De Jong keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by De Jong.
De Jong darts in trying to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. De Jong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but De Jong pushes him off.
De Jong looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Jong thinking.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.

Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Jong quickly recovers to half guard.
De Jong wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko is nestled in close to De Jong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Jong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Emelianenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emelianenko landing shots from mount.
De Jong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emelianenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Jong is trying to stand up.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents De Jong from getting the reversal.
De Jong wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Jong working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!