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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmine Kogort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Sychev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjodor Sychev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kogort
vs
Sychev

176 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Jarmine Kogort!
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, Fjodor Sychev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sychev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kogort is trying to work for a sweep but Sychev has mounted him!
Sychev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sychev unloading with bombs!
Sychev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kogort's face.
Sychev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sychev with shots to the head and body - Kogort looks very uncomfortable down there.

Kogort is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sychev working Kogort over with strikes here.
Oh Kogort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kogort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kogort seems to have got his legs back now.

Sychev has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kogort is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fjodor Sychev!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Filatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Filatov's choice of entrance music: "Pokrovi Nebesnogo Startsa" by Arkona. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Franklin
vs
Filatov

190 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
257 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Filatov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franklin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Filatov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Filatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin advances to half guard.
Filatov has hold of Franklin's hands but Franklin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franklin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Filatov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Franklin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Slava Filatov has been cut.
Franklin looking to finish Filatov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filatov!

That has opened up Slava Filatov's cut even more.

Franklin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Filatov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filatov is in a horrible position here. Franklin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Slava Filatov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slava Filatov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck Franklin!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Kurmotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everybody Have Fun Tonight- Wang Chung. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chung
vs
Kurmotus

185 cm
21
172 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taisto Kurmotus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurmotus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurmotus throws the kick towards the body but Chung avoids it.
Kurmotus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurmotus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chung's head backwards.

It looks like Wang Chung has been cut.
Kurmotus throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Chung misses the target.
Kurmotus thumps Chung with a low kick.
Chung is breathing heavily.
Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurmotus flashes Chung a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Chung's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Chung crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kurmotus punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taisto Kurmotus!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivgeny Chumakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chumakov comes to the cage accompanied by Little Wing - SRV. Nikolay Nechvidov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chumakov
vs
Nechvidov

170 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivgeny Chumakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Nechvidov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chumakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nechvidov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nechvidov enables Chumakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nechvidov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chumakov is pushing down on Nechvidov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nechvidov is fighting to maintain full guard but Chumakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chumakov in particular looking to stall.

Chumakov stands up out of the half guard.

Chumakov clinches up with Nechvidov and pushes him back against the cage.
Chumakov is trying to break the clinch but Nechvidov has him pressed against the cage.

Chumakov gets control of Nechvidov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chumakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Chumakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Chumakov is looking for a triangle but Nechvidov pushes his legs off easily.
Chumakov keeping moving, preventing Nechvidov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov wants to pass the guard but Chumakov is keeping the position.
Chumakov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chumakov trying to control the position.
Nechvidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chumakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nechvidov looks gassed!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolay Nechvidov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Chumakov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nechvidov's guard.
Chumakov throwing strikes from guard but Nechvidov blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chumakov being controlled here momentarily.

Chumakov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nechvidov, up you get!
Chumakov wants to clinch up but Nechvidov keeps it at a distance.
Chumakov blocks a head kick by Nechvidov.

Chumakov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nechvidov's guard.
Chumakov wants to control from the top but Nechvidov keeps moving.

Chumakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chumakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chumakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nechvidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chumakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chumakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chumakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chumakov wants to control from the top but Nechvidov keeps moving.
Chumakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Chumakov stands up and waves to Nechvidov to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chumakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chumakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Chumakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chumakov throwing strikes but missing.
Chumakov stands up over Nechvidov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chumakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivgeny Chumakov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nechvidov slaps away a takedown attempt from Chumakov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chumakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nechvidov tries to avoid it but Chumakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nechvidov to the ground. Nechvidov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chumakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivgeny Chumakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chumakov shoots in but no luck this time.
Chumakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nechvidov tries for a takedown but Chumakov circles away easily

and Chumakov counters with a single leg into guard. Nechvidov didn't expect that.
Chumakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chumakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chumakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nechvidov's head.

Chumakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nechvidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chumakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chumakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nechvidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chumakov throwing strikes but missing.
Chumakov 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.
Nechvidov can't keep his opponent in guard - Chumakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chumakov wants to take a breather but Nechvidov is having none of it.
Chumakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nechvidov tries to kick Chumakov off in order to stand up. Chumakov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Chumakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chumakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chumakov working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chumakov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nechvidov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivgeny Chumakov!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morne Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

ddurnovs
vs
Schmidt

200 cm
24
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morne Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ddurnovs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but ddurnovs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt stalks ddurnovs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ddurnovs's face. ddurnovs staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like vitalijjs ddurnovs has been cut.
Schmidt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
ddurnovs misses with a hook

and Schmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmidt.
ddurnovs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on ddurnovs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schmidt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ddurnovs up against the cage.
Schmidt keeps control of ddurnovs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ddurnovs tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.
Schmidt pushes ddurnovs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ddurnovs tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt has ddurnovs pushed against the cage.
Schmidt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ddurnovs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is pushing ddurnovs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ddurnovs is defending well for now.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.

vitalijjs ddurnovs's cut is getting worse.

ddurnovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt throws out a powerful jab.
Some bone on bone action there as ddurnovs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
ddurnovs misses with a hook
enabling Schmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
vitalijjs ddurnovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but ddurnovs sprawls well. He's pushed Schmidt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Schmidt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

vitalijjs ddurnovs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ddurnovs misses with a double jab
and Schmidt counters with a right hand to the body.
ddurnovs is breathing heavily.
Schmidt misses with a double jab.
ddurnovs throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
vitalijjs ddurnovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Schmidt gets a clinch.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ddurnovs being controlled against the cage.
ddurnovs is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Schmidt as the two fighters clinch.
Schmidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of ddurnovs backwards.
ddurnovs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmidt digs a right hand into ddurnovs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ddurnovs's gas tank.
Schmidt stalling against the cage.
ddurnovs is trying to break free.
Schmidt presses ddurnovs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but ddurnovs avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schmidt scores with a hook to the body.
Schmidt pushes ddurnovs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schmidt taking a breather.
Schmidt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmidt slowing the pace effectively.
Schmidt lands a knee to the body.
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ddurnovs is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but ddurnovs avoids the damage to the body.
Schmidt presses ddurnovs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schmidt lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Schmidt scores with a nice short uppercut.

Jeez, vitalijjs ddurnovs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
Schmidt gets through ddurnovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt is leaning against ddurnovs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmidt pushes ddurnovs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at vitalijjs ddurnovs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morne Schmidt!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Zamiatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamiatin comes to the cage accompanied by Tuvinian Singing. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Zamiatin
vs
Alkofer

192 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Zamiatin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudy Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zamiatin shoots in but Alkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudy Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zamiatin shoots in looking for a takedown but Alkofer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamiatin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alkofer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alkofer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zamiatin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zamiatin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alkofer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alkofer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zamiatin under the eye.
Zamiatin slips a jab and a cross from Alkofer.
Alkofer scores with the left hand. Zamiatin knows he should have avoided that one.
Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alkofer scores with a nice head shot.
Zamiatin slips a jab and a cross from Alkofer.
Alkofer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zamiatin throws a push kick but Alkofer slaps the foot to one side.
Alkofer blocks a low kick nicely.
Zamiatin shoots in but Alkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Zamiatin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamiatin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alkofer as he jumps to the side.
Rudy Alkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a jab.
Alkofer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zamiatin shoots in looking for a takedown but Alkofer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamiatin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Alkofer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Zamiatin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alkofer's guard.

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

Zamiatin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alkofer, up you get!
Alkofer throws a good cross that connects.
Alkofer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zamiatin fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer cracks Zamiatin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alkofer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zamiatin on the side of the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer pushes Zamiatin off looking to stand but Zamiatin dives back in and keeps control.

Zamiatin is looking for a kimura but Alkofer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamiatin to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zamiatin tries to pass to full mount but Alkofer defends it.
Zamiatin is breathing heavily.
Alkofer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamiatin tries to pass to full mount but Alkofer defends it.

Zamiatin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alkofer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamiatin.
Alkofer wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alkofer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zamiatin passes to full mount!

Zamiatin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Zamiatin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alkofer.
Alkofer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zamiatin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zamiatin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Alkofer counter with a right hand.
Alkofer with a nice cross.
Alkofer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alkofer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alkofer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Zamiatin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zamiatin passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zamiatin uses his free foot to push down on Alkofer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alkofer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamiatin wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely.

Zamiatin looking for a guillotine from mount but Alkofer is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zamiatin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alkofer has given up his back.
Zamiatin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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 Sasha Zamiatin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zamiatin looks to land a combination but Alkofer avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Zamiatin.
Alkofer lands an overhand right.
Zamiatin is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Alkofer.
Alkofer lands a nice looking body shot.
Alkofer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alkofer misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkofer connects with a looping right hand.
Alkofer lands a jab to the head.
Alkofer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to buck Zamiatin off but he can't manage it.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.

Zamiatin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zamiatin controlling the position easily from mount.

Zamiatin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alkofer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zamiatin off and cradles Alkofer's limp body as Zamiatin celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sasha Zamiatin!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lito Lapid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lapid
vs
Volkov

173 cm
19
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lito Lapid!
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, Nik Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lapid counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Volkov's guard now.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Volkov pushes Lapid off and scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapid.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
Volkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Lapid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working the ground and pound but Lapid is defending the strikes.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapid keeps working.

Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lapid, who protects the arm well.
Lapid regains half guard.
Lapid preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Volkov is keen to just control but Lapid is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapid is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Lapid is defending well.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lapid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Lapid defends the submission attempt.
Lapid is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Lapid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Lapid defends it.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lapid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Lito Lapid 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.

Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lapid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Lapid.
A head kick misses from Lapid.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Lapid circles away easily
and Lapid counters with a head kick. That will keep Volkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkov shoots and misses
and Lapid counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lito Lapid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Lapid.
Lapid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Lapid thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapid misses with a wild body shot.
Lito Lapid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapid tries a head kick but it misses.
Nik Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.

Volkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lapid to the mat! Lapid manages to get full guard.
Lapid trying to control the position.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lapid keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapid wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Lapid keeps moving.
Lapid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Nik Volkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lapid looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the action but Lapid is working from the bottom.

Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lapid, who protects the arm well.
Volkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Lapid's head but Lapid avoids it well.
Volkov lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lapid defending against the ground and pound.

Volkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lapid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapid keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Volkov avoids the head kick by Lapid.
Volkov shoots and misses
and Lapid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Lapid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Volkov scores a takedown into full mount!
Volkov tries to control but Lapid wriggling away.
Lapid wants to control but Volkov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lapid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lapid's face.

Volkov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lapid is now in Volkov's guard. A big mistake from Volkov there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Lapid controlling him for the moment.
Volkov looking to control.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapid's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov cracks Lapid with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lapid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lapid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Volkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lapid.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov grinds an elbow into Lapid's temple.
Volkov landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Volkov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Hamedovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horace Oxface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oxface has chosen Immigraniada by Gogol Bordello as his entrance music. Aziz Hamedovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hamedovic
vs
Oxface

178 cm
20
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aziz Hamedovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horace Oxface!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxface tries for a takedown but Hamedovic circles away easily

and Hamedovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oxface's guard now.

Oxface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamedovic is aware though and is defending well.
Hamedovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oxface trying to control the position.

Oxface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamedovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Oxface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamedovic is aware though and is defending well.

Oxface working for submissions but it's allowed Hamedovic to get to half guard.
Oxface wants to control but Hamedovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Oxface looking for submissions off his back.
Hamedovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oxface on the ground.
Oxface misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic tries to stand and escape but Oxface is controlling the position.

Oxface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamedovic pulls his head out easily.

Oxface actively working from the bottom here.
Hamedovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oxface pushes Hamedovic off looking to stand but Hamedovic dives back in and keeps control.

Hamedovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oxface closes the distance looking to clinch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamedovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oxface tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hamedovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oxface fails with the takedown

and Hamedovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oxface!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oxface tries to reverse the position but Hamedovic maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oxface is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxface is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hamedovic looking to control but Oxface is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oxface manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hamedovic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oxface tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hamedovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hamedovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Oxface looking for a guillotine here but Hamedovic defends easily.

Hamedovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxface shoots and misses

and Hamedovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Oxface.
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!
Oxface makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oxface.
Hamedovic stopping the sweep attempt from Oxface.
Hamedovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hamedovic is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oxface has his foot on Hamedovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamedovic works his way back into a safe position though.

Oxface working for a triangle but Hamedovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oxface gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hamedovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oxface works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hamedovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oxface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamedovic defends it easily.

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

Oxface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamedovic defends it easily.
Oxface is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oxface working for a triangle but Hamedovic defends it easily.
Hamedovic is looking to stand up but Oxface won't let him.

Oxface working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hamedovic has passed into half guard!

Hamedovic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Oxface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hamedovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oxface's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oxface is looking for a triangle but Hamedovic pushes his legs off easily.

Hamedovic stands up from Oxface's guard - Hamedovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horace Oxface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oxface clinches with his opponent.
Hamedovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oxface has him pressed against the cage.
Hamedovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Oxface won't allow it.
Hamedovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Oxface.
Oxface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamedovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamedovic working hard to break the clinch.
Hamedovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oxface goes for a takedown attempt but Hamedovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

and Hamedovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hamedovic wants to get up but he can't break Oxface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hamedovic stands and steps away. Oxface gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oxface with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hamedovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Oxface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oxface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamedovic tries to stand but Oxface is controlling from the bottom.
Oxface wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oxface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oxface looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hamedovic has picked Oxface up and slammed him! Oxface can't keep hold of the triangle and Hamedovic manages to pass to side control!
Hamedovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxface keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hamedovic stands up.
Hamedovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamedovic connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Hamedovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Oxface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamedovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oxface shoots and misses
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Oxface takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oxface doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oxface has his takedown stuffed
and Hamedovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz Hamedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horace Oxface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oxface tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamedovic counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamedovic throws an overhand right that lands on Oxface's shoulder, as Oxface tries to avoid the shot.
Hamedovic throws out a loose jab but Oxface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oxface moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Oxface.
Oxface misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oxface misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oxface closes the distance but Hamedovic moves to the side
and Oxface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oxface moves out of range of the strikes.
Oxface wants to clinch but Hamedovic slips to the side
and Hamedovic counters with a series of strikes. Oxface will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamedovic lunges at Oxface with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oxface's hand.
Hamedovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oxface misses with a takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oxface closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamedovic counters with a series of strikes. Oxface will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oxface misses with a takedown
and Hamedovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oxface with a poor takedown
and Hamedovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamedovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxface with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamedovic counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamedovic scores with a four punch combination!
Oxface takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamedovic misses with a hook.
Oxface has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oxface defending well as Hamedovic loads up on a big left hand.
Hamedovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oxface momentarily.
Hamedovic misses with an uppercut

and Oxface counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hamedovic!
Oxface misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Oxface jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hamedovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hamedovic and Oxface has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxface misses with the ground and pound.
Oxface postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

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

Oxface wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamedovic, who protects the arm well.
Aziz Hamedovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hamedovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aziz Hamedovic.
Well Hamedovic 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Hamedovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynrolf Fahnskhap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osobo Opasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fahnskhap's entrance music is Luftens Hjältar. A fine choice. Brynrolf Fahnskhap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fahnskhap
vs
Opasen

192 cm
21
270 lbs
8 - 2 - 2

180 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brynrolf Fahnskhap!
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, Osobo Opasen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fahnskhap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Opasen.
Opasen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fahnskhap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fahnskhap. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Fahnskhap. Those never looked like landing.
Opasen scores with a one two! Fahnskhap had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fahnskhap tests Opasen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Opasen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fahnskhap is pressing down on Opasen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fahnskhap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Opasen manages to get himself to full guard.
Fahnskhap throws a strike but Opasen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fahnskhap wants to stand up but Opasen is controlling him.
Opasen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fahnskhap is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opasen won't allow Fahnskhap to get back to his feet.

Opasen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fahnskhap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Opasen has Fahnskhap in his guard.
Fahnskhap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fahnskhap distracts Opasen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fahnskhap throws a big right hand that misses.

Opasen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Opasen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fahnskhap defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fahnskhap wants to control from the top but Opasen keeps moving.
Fahnskhap throws a big right hand that misses.

Opasen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fahnskhap cracks Opasen with a solid left hand.

Opasen has his foot on Fahnskhap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fahnskhap works his way back into a safe position though.

Opasen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fahnskhap uses it to pass to side control.
Opasen looks to move to half guard but instead Fahnskhap has passed into mount! Damn!
Fahnskhap connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fahnskhap is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fahnskhap working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opasen is in a horrible position here. Fahnskhap smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Opasen is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Fahnskhap connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Osobo Opasen has been cut.
Opasen is looking to improve his position but Fahnskhap isn't that keen on the idea.
Fahnskhap lands a big shot there that rocks Opasen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Opasen wants to control but Fahnskhap is having none of it.
Opasen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Opasen looks gassed!
Opasen regains half guard.
Fahnskhap winds up and cracks Opasen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fahnskhap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Opasen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Opasen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fahnskhap scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fahnskhap looks to land a strike but Opasen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Opasen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fahnskhap has picked Opasen up and slammed him! Opasen can't keep hold of the triangle and Fahnskhap manages to pass to side control!
Fahnskhap creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Opasen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fahnskhap's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fahnskhap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Opasen tries to roll over but Fahnskhap keeps him under control.
Opasen trying to hold on to Fahnskhap's head to control him but Fahnskhap postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fahnskhap landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fahnskhap frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brynrolf Fahnskhap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osobo Opasen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fahnskhap shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Opasen eats them both and turns towards Fahnskhap to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fahnskhap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fahnskhap lands the left hand.
Opasen misses with a takedown attempt
and Fahnskhap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fahnskhap lands a body shot.
Opasen with a poor takedown
and Fahnskhap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fahnskhap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osobo Opasen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Fahnskhap lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opasen takes one on the button.
Fahnskhap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Opasen doesn't seem bothered though.
Fahnskhap works Opasen's body with a nice hook.

Fahnskhap drops Opasen with a left right combo! Fahnskhap follows him down to the ground into side control.

Opasen is rocked!

That has opened up Osobo Opasen's cut even more.
Fahnskhap scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Opasen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fahnskhap can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brynrolf Fahnskhap!