TD 15: Two day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey DeMaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

DeMaio
vs
Skiter

172 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
203 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey DeMaio!
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, Rodrick Skiter!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMaio fails to land the takedown.

DeMaio shoots in and gets a takedown into Skiter's guard.

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

DeMaio 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DeMaio drops back looking for a leg! Skiter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skiter manages to kick DeMaio off! DeMaio jumps back into Skiter's guard.
DeMaio passes Skiter's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeMaio is trying to work for a kimura but Skiter is defending well.

DeMaio is working for a submission of some sort.

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

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

DeMaio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skiter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeMaio.

DeMaio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeMaio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

DeMaio seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

DeMaio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeMaio scores a takedown into full mount!

DeMaio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skiter is now in DeMaio's guard. A big mistake from DeMaio there, giving up the dominant position!
DeMaio controls Skiter momentarily but Skiter frees himself.
Skiter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeMaio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey DeMaio wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiter misses the target.
Skiter slaps away a takedown attempt from DeMaio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skiter connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt DeMaio covering up! Skiter comes in with a big uppercut and DeMaio goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodrick Skiter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristarx Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Overeem
vs
Em

180 cm
24
256 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

211 cm
25
261 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aristarx Overeem!
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, Ivan Em!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Em moves to clinch but Overeem breaks away

and Overeem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Em working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overeem.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
Overeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overeem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Em is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
Overeem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Overeem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Overeem won't allow Em to sweep him here.
Overeem postures up and lands a big shot to Em's brow.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Em has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Em utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Em wants to sweep but no luck.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Em wants to get back to his feet but Overeem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Em utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Overeem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Em is proving hard to escape from.
Overeem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Em avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Em is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Em thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
Em not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Em is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Em tries to stand and escape but Overeem actually recovers to full guard.
Overeem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Overeem wants to stand up but Em is controlling him.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Em is looking to stand up but Overeem won't let him.
Em trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Em trying to stand up but can't free himself from Overeem's guard.

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.

Ivan Em has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Em is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Em shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
Em tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overeem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Em somewhat.
Overeem fakes the leg kick and cracks Em in the body.
Overeem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Overeem throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Ivan Em has been cut.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Em circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Em with that takedown attempt.
Aristarx Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Em.
Em tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Em looks gassed!
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Em steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristarx Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Em's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Em avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Nice defenses there by Em.
Em looks for the body kick but Overeem saw that one coming.
Em pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Overeem.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Em steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Em blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Em is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Em's head.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Em drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to get back to his feet.
Em wants to take a breather but Overeem manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Em.
Em trying to stand up but can't free himself from Overeem's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Em's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Em won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Em is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Em drops back, looking for a kneebar! Overeem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Overeem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Overeem!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em is looking for a sweep.
Overeem working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Em is trying to improve his position.
Overeem throws a strike aimed at the side of Em's head but Em avoids it well.
Em really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overeem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Overeem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Overeem crashes against the mat.
Overeem looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Em is avoiding damage well.
Overeem throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Em struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Overeem working the ground and pound but Em is defending the strikes.
Em wants to get back to his feet but Overeem drags him back down.
Em is trying to control Overeem's posture but Overeem avoids it.
Overeem in side control, throwing shots but Em defends.
Em is trying to get back to half guard.
Overeem in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Em is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Em is trying to control Overeem's posture but Overeem avoids it.
Overeem throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Em on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristarx Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Em's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Em fails with a takedown attempt.
Em tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overeem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Em somewhat.
Em shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Em keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aristarx Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Em.
Em blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Em avoids them all with ease.
Aristarx Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Em is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Em takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Em blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Em fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Em moves out of range.
Overeem connects with a high kick.
Em thows a body shot but no joy.
Aristarx Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem is looking to land body kicks.
Overeem throws a head kick but Em moves out of range.
Em will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overeem.
Overeem is looking to slow Em down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Overeem.
Aristarx Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a head kick!
Em fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Em avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Em takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Overeem thuds his shin into the meat of Em's side.
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.
Overeem pushes Em away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Overeem as Em shoots in.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Em takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Em.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Em moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem throws a nice head kick!
Overeem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Overeem throws a push kick but Em slaps the foot to one side.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Em closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Em pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Em avoids nicely.
Overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Em.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Em has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Overeem.
A head kick misses from Em.
Overeem scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem delivers a nice body kick.
Em blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Aristarx Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem scores with a head kick.
Em takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem looks to land a body kick but Em moved away.
Em avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Em takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Em shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Overeem makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Em really felt that one!
Overeem throws a body kick that misses.
Ivan Em has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristarx Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overeem 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristarx Overeem!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke's entrance music is Posse!. A fine choice. Kritzkiy has chosen Rasputin by Boney M as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Duke
vs
Kritzkiy

188 cm
21
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
240 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kritzkiy clinches up against the cage.
Duke lands a nice knee to the body.
Kritzkiy throws a head punch that misses.
Duke pushes Kritzkiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.

It looks like Sev Kritzkiy has been cut.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Kritzkiy wants to get back to striking at distance but Duke won't allow it.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duke lands a shoulder strike.

Kritzkiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Kritzkiy misses its intended target.
Duke's corner calls for a 1-2. Duke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Kritzkiy wants to clinch up but Duke keeps it at a distance.
Duke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kritzkiy looks gassed!
Duke cracks Kritzkiy with an open hand slap.

Kritzkiy is rocked!
A head kick misses from Duke.

Duke has Kritzkiy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Duke.
Kritzkiy takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Sev Kritzkiy's cut even more.
Duke with a knee to the head.
Kritzkiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Kritzkiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kritzkiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kritzkiy is trying to push Duke away but Duke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kritzkiy trying to control the position but instead, Duke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kritzkiy into the cage.
Kritzkiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Kritzkiy in his tracks for a moment.
Kritzkiy being controlled against the cage.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kritzkiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kritzkiy is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Kritzkiy in his tracks for a moment.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Sev Kritzkiy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Kritzkiy's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
A short uppercut from Duke.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duke lands a nice elbow.
Kritzkiy takes a shot to the head.
Duke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Kritzkiy in his tracks for a moment.
Duke lands a shot to the body.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Kritzkiy won't want to take too many of those.
Duke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duke landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kritzkiy's face.
Duke lands an elbow inside that Kritzkiy shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Duke.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kritzkiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kritzkiy misses with some punches.
Duke works on Kritzkiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kritzkiy backwards.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Sev Kritzkiy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Kritzkiy in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duke.
Duke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duke working Kritzkiy over with knees to the body.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harrison Duke!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tadic (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 Ivan Tadic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Eko
vs
Tadic

190 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Eko!
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, Ivan Tadic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eko fails with the takedown

so Tadic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eko is on top in guard.

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

Tadic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tadic is looking to defend but Eko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tadic! Eko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tadic taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Eko!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosty Badzenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Badzenko
vs
Parker

201 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Kosty Badzenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Parker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker leaves Badzenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Badzenko tries to clinch

and Parker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Parker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parker is pressing down on Badzenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badzenko is holding on for now.
Badzenko is trying to control but can't.
Badzenko is not content to let Parker control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Badzenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosty Badzenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badzenko has his takedown stuffed

and Parker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosty Badzenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Badzenko wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badzenko keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Badzenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Badzenko.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Badzenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker misses with a wild combination.

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.
Parker throws a right hand that misses

and Badzenko moves into the clinch.
Badzenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Badzenko throws a head kick that misses.
Parker takes a swing at Badzenko's ribcage but misses.
Badzenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Parker counters with a crisp one two that drops Badzenko! Parker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Badzenko to his feet! Badzenko is in big trouble!

Badzenko is rocked!
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Badzenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker throws a right hand that Badzenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Badzenko also avoids with ease.
Badzenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badzenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badzenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Badzenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Badzenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badzenko avoids the body shot from Parker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badzenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Badzenko is breathing heavily.
Parker misses with a combination
and Badzenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Badzenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker scores with a body shot.
Parker throws a series of punches but Badzenko moves out of range.
Paul Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Parker scores with a jab. Badzenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Badzenko's head but Badzenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badzenko misses with a takedown

and Parker counters with a nice right hand that sends Badzenko toppling to the canvas! Badzenko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Parker finish him?!
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badzenko counters with a left and a right that stings Parker.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badzenko circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badzenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
A shot to the body from Parker misses
and Badzenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Parker dominated that round.
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.

Parker throws a body punch but Badzenko moves out of range.
Badzenko works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
letting Badzenko counter with a right hand.
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Badzenko. Badzenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Badzenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badzenko's hands.
Kosty Badzenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badzenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Badzenko to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Parker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jason Statham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Statham
vs
Durandin

180 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durandin shoots for a double leg takedown but Statham sprawls well. He's pushed Durandin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Durandin shoots in and bounces Statham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Statham is trying to keep Durandin in close.
Statham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Durandin suckers Statham into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Durandin is now in Statham's guard!
Statham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durandin is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Statham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durandin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Statham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durandin's guard.
Statham looking to pass the guard.
Durandin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Statham is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Statham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Durandin shoots and misses
and Statham counters with an outside leg kick.
Statham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durandin's sensitive parts.
Statham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Durandin.
Durandin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durandin looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Statham, right into the meat.
Statham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durandin doesn't manage to clinch there - Statham circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Statham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Statham.
Durandin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Statham.
Durandin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durandin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Statham cracks the inside of Durandin's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Durandin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Statham.
Statham feints and then cracks Durandin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durandin down.
Statham connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Statham.
Statham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Statham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Statham scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Statham misses.
Statham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durandin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Statham connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham lands a leg kick that knocks Durandin off balance momentarily.
Jason Statham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durandin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Statham cracks Durandin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Statham cracks the inside of Durandin's front leg.
Statham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Statham tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Statham.
Durandin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Statham but Statham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Statham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durandin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Statham cracks the inside of Durandin's front leg.
Statham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Durandin is breathing heavily.
Durandin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durandin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Statham - the referee stops the clock and Durandin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Statham. Durandin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham connects with a single shot there.
Statham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Statham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durandin's head.
Jason Statham is winning the standup battle so far.
Durandin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Statham. Durandin shrugs it off though.
Durandin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jason Statham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Statham.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Statham cracks the inside of Durandin's front leg.
Durandin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Statham throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham misses with a head kick.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durandin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jason Statham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durandin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durandin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Statham.
Durandin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Statham can pounce on him.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Statham lands a leg kick that knocks Durandin off balance momentarily.
Durandin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Statham can pounce on him.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham scores with a head kick.
Statham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durandin can do to turn this around?
Statham lands with an uppercut that bounces Durandin off the cage and back into rage.
Statham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Statham tries a head kick but it misses.
Statham lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Statham finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Statham.
Statham lands with a slapping head kick.
Statham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham works over Durandin's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Statham feints a jab promting Durandin to slip. Statham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durandin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Statham throws a series of punches but Durandin moves out of range.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Durandin moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Durandin blocks the leg kick.
Statham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durandin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham lands the left hand.
Statham connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Statham lands a right hook to the body.
Durandin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Statham.
Statham fakes the leg kick and cracks Durandin in the body.
A head kick misses from Statham.
Durandin moves forwards but Statham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Statham.
Statham thumps Durandin with a low kick.
Statham lands a jab.
Durandin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Statham throws a series of strikes that have Durandin backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durandin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Statham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Statham misses with a series of wild punches.
Durandin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Statham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durandin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Durandin moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Statham.
Statham punishes Durandin's body with a nice straight punch.
Statham fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Statham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Durandin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durandin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Statham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durandin circles away quickly and effectively.
Durandin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Statham throws a leg kick which misses Durandin's front leg but catches the back leg as Durandin tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Statham, right into the meat.
Statham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Statham scores with a one two! Durandin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Statham pushes Durandin away with a front kick.
Statham lands a front kick.
Durandin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Statham. Statham obviously looking to wear him down.
Statham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durandin drops his hands momentarily and Statham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Statham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durandin takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham throws a series of punches but Durandin moves out of range.
Statham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Statham thumps Durandin with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Statham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Statham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Statham lands a really nice looking cross but Durandin seems unphased.
Durandin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Statham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alex Durandin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Statham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Statham 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Frick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Sichev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sichev
vs
Frick

207 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sichev!
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, Jake Frick!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sichev doesn't manage to clinch there - Frick circles away.
Frick connects with the punch.
Frick stuffs the takedown.

Sichev instigates a clinch.
Frick has had enough of the clinch but Sichev keeps him there for the moment.
Frick gets underhooks to prevent Sichev's takedown attempt.
Frick is trying to break the clinch but Sichev is controlling him.
Sichev tries for a takedown but Frick manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frick prevents a takedown attempt there.

Frick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sichev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Frick to the mat. Frick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Frick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Frick is looking to stand up but Sichev isn't so interested in that idea.
Sichev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sichev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sichev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sichev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sichev drops back looking for a leg! Frick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frick manages to kick Sichev off! Sichev jumps back into Frick's guard.
Sichev trying to control the position from guard on top but Frick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frick wants to stand up but Sichev is controlling him.
Sichev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frick pulls Sichev in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sichev with a nice head shot there.
Frick is looking to stand back up but Sichev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frick.
Sichev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frick's head.
Sichev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sichev winds up and cracks Frick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frick taking some punishment here, with Sichev in his half guard.
Frick is controlling Sichev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frick looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sichev is looking for a kimura here.

Sichev in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sichev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Sichev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodderick Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lesnariano
vs
Austin

190 cm
24
243 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
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, Rodderick Austin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin closes the distance looking to clinch

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

Austin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Austin throws a right hand that Lesnariano ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnariano also avoids with ease.

Austin clinches.

Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnariano circles away.

Lesnariano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Austin is in trouble now - Lesnariano has advanced to mount!

Lesnariano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Austin is now in Lesnariano's guard. A big mistake from Lesnariano there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lesnariano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lesnariano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lesnariano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well.
Lesnariano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnariano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Austin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lesnariano working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
Austin wants to control from the top but Lesnariano keeps moving.

Lesnariano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lesnariano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Austin throwing strikes from guard but Lesnariano blocks nicely.
Austin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnariano pulls Austin in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is working Lesnariano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnariano is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lesnariano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnariano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lesnariano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Austin landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnariano controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself.
Lesnariano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Austin 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.

Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnariano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnariano's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brocky Lesnariano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnariano gets slowly back to his feet.

Lesnariano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Austin quickly recovers to half guard.
Austin pushes Lesnariano off looking to stand but Lesnariano dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnariano wants to pass to mount but Austin is defending the position.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.

Lesnariano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lesnariano tries to pass to full mount but Austin defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnariano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnariano.

Lesnariano seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.

Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnariano to get the leverage.

Lesnariano is working for a kimura but Austin is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Lesnariano is trying to work for a kimura but Austin is defending well.

Lesnariano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.
Austin is trying to stand.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.

Lesnariano seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lesnariano wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnariano trying to pass the guard but Austin defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnariano passes to full mount!
Brocky Lesnariano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnariano forces the positional change into back control.

Lesnariano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Austin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Austin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lesnariano's arms.

Lesnariano looking to break Austin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Austin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lesnariano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brocky Lesnariano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Austin wants to clinch up but Lesnariano keeps it at a distance.

Lesnariano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Austin quickly recovers to half guard.
Lesnariano trying to advance position but Austin counters by regaining guard.
Lesnariano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnariano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Austin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Austin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Austin!
Lesnariano tries to bench press Austin off him but Austin keeps the position.
Lesnariano struggling a bit here.
Lesnariano is looking for a sweep.

Austin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Lesnariano with a lazy takedown attempt

and Austin counters with a head kick that drops Lesnariano to the mat! Lesnariano scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Lesnariano is rocked!
Rodderick Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnariano fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crack! A monster head kick from Austin and Lesnariano falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Austin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodderick Austin!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco CROCOP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Sybert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CROCOP comes to the cage accompanied by Scars of life - Water in my hands. Sybert has chosen 99 Luftballons as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

CROCOP
vs
Sybert

187 cm
26
235 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

BLKOUT Clothing
BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirco CROCOP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Sybert!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sybert moves to clinch but CROCOP breaks away

and CROCOP counters with a shoot takedown. Sybert fights it but they end up in guard.
CROCOP has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
CROCOP wanted to stand there but Sybert had control of the position.

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

Sybert pushes a forearm under CROCOP's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, CROCOP is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Sybert!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Kasta - Normal'no vsyo. Zhirinovsky has chosen Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka as his entrance music. 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 Vladimir Zhirinovsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Silva
vs
Zhirinovsky

180 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Beast Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wando Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirinovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirinovsky misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Zhirinovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to clinch but Zhirinovsky moves away

and Zhirinovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.

Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Zhirinovsky to get to half guard.
Zhirinovsky wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.

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

Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zhirinovsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zhirinovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Zhirinovsky 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.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Zhirinovsky working Silva over with strikes.
Zhirinovsky wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Zhirinovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhirinovsky wants to stand but Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhirinovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zhirinovsky tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zhirinovsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Zhirinovsky stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
A big left from Zhirinovsky misses.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhirinovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Zhirinovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zhirinovsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva moves into full guard.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zhirinovsky has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Zhirinovsky manages to pass to side control!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zhirinovsky decides to stand back up. Zhirinovsky steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhirinovsky escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zhirinovsky tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhirinovsky sees it coming and defends easily.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Zhirinovsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.

Zhirinovsky pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky misses with an uppercut
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhirinovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Zhirinovsky with that takedown attempt.
Wando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.

Silva rushes Zhirinovsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zhirinovsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva regains half guard.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Zhirinovsky escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhirinovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a body kick.

Zhirinovsky scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Zhirinovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhirinovsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhirinovsky looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Zhirinovsky decides to return to a standing position.
Silva leaves Zhirinovsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhirinovsky throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Zhirinovsky pushes him off.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Zhirinovsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Zhirinovsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhirinovsky is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhirinovsky pulls his head out easily.
Zhirinovsky seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Zhirinovsky gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Silva tries to clinch but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Zhirinovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Zhirinovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirinovsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zhirinovsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhirinovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Zhirinovsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zhirinovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhirinovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Zhirinovsky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhirinovsky circles away.
Zhirinovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhirinovsky misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva closes the distance but Zhirinovsky moves to the side

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

Silva working for a triangle but Zhirinovsky defends it easily.

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

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhirinovsky pulls his head out easily.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zhirinovsky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zhirinovsky's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Zhirinovsky showing good submission defense here.
Wando Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zhirinovsky manages to escape to his feet.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhirinovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky misses with an uppercut
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch up but Zhirinovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Zhirinovsky shrugs it off though.
Zhirinovsky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhirinovsky gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhirinovsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhirinovsky has time to react.
Silva wants to clinch.

Zhirinovsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Silva is working an open guard so Zhirinovsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva slips under a jab from Zhirinovsky.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhirinovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhirinovsky throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wando Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhirinovsky 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 Ivan Kurochkin 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... Vladimir Zhirinovsky!