RC 3 - Soviet Storm PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bragi Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Genetic Repo Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drago
vs
Olafsson

170 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Lightning Fight Gear
Lone Wolf Fight Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Drago!
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, Bragi Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a head kick.

Drago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drago postures up in Olafsson's guard and throws a big left but Olafsson blocks it.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Olafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olafsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Olafsson.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olafsson is keeping the position for now.

Olafsson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Drago throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Olafsson's body to avoid the submission. Olafsson has instead reached around Drago's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Olafsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bragi Olafsson!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Anisim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anisim
vs
Hardwick

198 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Anisim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Hardwick!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardwick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anisim sprawls well initially but Hardwick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anisim looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Anisim is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwick controlling the action here.
Hardwick works his way into side control.

Hardwick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick lands a couple of digs.
Hardwick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardwick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anisim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardwick sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hardwick stands and steps away. Anisim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Hardwick stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Hardwick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardwick won't allow Anisim to sweep him here.
Anisim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anisim wants to stand up but Hardwick is controlling him.
Hardwick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardwick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardwick wanted to stand there but Anisim had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardwick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hardwick closes the distance and clinches.
Hardwick tries to pull guard but Anisim holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardwick drops back down to his feet.

Hardwick jumps guard.
Anisim wants to pass the guard but Hardwick is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anisim stands and throws Hardwick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardwick stops Anisim from passing to mount.
Hardwick wants to control but Anisim postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hardwick has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick is looking to regain half guard here but Anisim keeps moving and retains side control.
Anisim in the domination position with Hardwick hanging on.
Anisim postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardwick is trying to improve his position.
Hardwick wants to get back to his feet but Anisim drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hardwick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Anisim shoots and misses

and Hardwick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hardwick decides to return to a standing position.

Hardwick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Anisim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardwick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anisim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardwick controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwick advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick controlling from side mount.
Anisim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Hardwick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anisim tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hardwick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anisim's guard.
Hardwick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anisim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardwick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardwick scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Anisim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hank Hardwick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardwick is standing up over Anisim. Anisim looks to escape but Hardwick dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Hank Hardwick just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hardwick gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardwick controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardwick stands up and beckons Anisim to join him on the feet.
Anisim clinches but Hardwick breaks the clinch

and Hardwick counters with a single leg into guard. Anisim didn't expect that.

Anisim is working an open guard so Hardwick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Hardwick scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Anisim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwick trying to control but Anisim is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hardwick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anisim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hardwick feints and as Anisim raises his hands in defense, Hardwick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardwick tries to free his leg and advance position but Anisim is retaining full guard.

Anisim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardwick escapes and throws Anisim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hardwick just content to control the position.
Anisim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardwick's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick is controlling the pace.
Anisim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardwick is working away from the top position though.
Hardwick is taking a breather. Anisim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Hardwick.
Anisim won't allow Hardwick to pass to mount.
Hardwick stalling.
Hardwick uses his free foot to push down on Anisim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anisim.
Hardwick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardwick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anisim is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick content just to control the position here.
Anisim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardwick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Despite being in the dominant position, Hank Hardwick just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardwick looking for a takedown.
Hardwick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anisim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anisim looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardwick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Hardwick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anisim is trying to keep an underhook but Hardwick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Hardwick 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.
Hardwick wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Hardwick 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.
Ilya Anisim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hardwick decides to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Hardwick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardwick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Hardwick!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Big (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!

Putin
vs
Big

195 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attliction

Ice Gear
Ice Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Putin!
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, Peter Big!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big lands a with a good body shot.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Big shoots in and bounces Putin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Big trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin wants to sweep here but Big controlling him for the moment.
Big wants to stand and escape but instead Putin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Big wants to sweep but no luck.
Big is trying to keep Putin in close.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Big shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Big was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Putin tries to reverse the position but Big maintains control.
Big controlling from mount.
Putin is trying to escape the mount.
Big content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin taking shots to the head.
Putin is trying desperately to improve position.
Putin wants to hold on but Big pushes him away.
Big landing strikes from the mount.
Putin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Big lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Putin hang on?
Big raining down shots from the mount!
Putin is breathing heavily.
Big with the ground and pound from mount.
Putin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big punishing his opponent with strikes.
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Big's attempts to control the action.
Big takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putin is looking to get to half guard.
Big looking to control but Putin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Big scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Putin working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to lock up and control but Big gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Big working Putin over with strikes here.
Putin gets back to half guard.
It looks like Big is going to stand back up.
Big is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Putin wants to control but Big is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Big content to control rather than advance.
Big trying to advance position but Putin counters by regaining guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin striking off his back but it's not causing Big any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Big dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Putin misses with a takedown

and Big counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Big is looking to stall here but Putin recovers full guard.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Big must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Putin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
Big content to stall in guard here.
Peter Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big tries to free his leg and advance position but Putin is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big.
Big working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Putin's head.
Putin working a defensive guard here.
Putin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Big controls the pace.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Putin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Big counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big looking to pass the guard.
Putin is trying to control the position but Big postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Putin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Putin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big is one step ahead there.
Big being controlled here momentarily.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big.
Putin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big.
No luck for Putin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin shoots and misses

and Big counters with a shoot takedown. Putin fights it but they end up in guard.
Putin trying to control the position.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
Big 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.
Big working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big controls from within his opponent's guard.
Big wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Putin is proving hard to escape from.
Big lands a couple of digs.
Big sitting in guard here, content to control.
Big working some strikes from top position.
Putin managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Big 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Putin with a poor takedown
and Big counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin has his takedown stuffed

and Big holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Big makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Big lands a nice shot to the body.

Big breaks the clinch.
Big throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.

Big closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putin keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Big scoring with punches from side control.
Big controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin is trying to escape the position but Big is controlling the position.
Big really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Big in side control lands a decent elbow.
Big happy to just control the position for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Peter Big just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Big drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Big sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Putin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Big cracks Putin with a big right hand but Putin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Putin is trying to escape the position but Big is controlling the position.
Putin is not content to let Big control the position.
Putin can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Big lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Putin is rocked!

It looks like Fyodor Putin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big landing strikes from the mount and Putin is in trouble!
Oh Putin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Big dominating with strikes here.

Fyodor Putin's cut is getting worse.
Big raining down shots from the mount!

Fyodor Putin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Big!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Dig by Incubus. Paulsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Berserkergang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jan Paulsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Johnson
vs
Paulsen

190 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Johnson!
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, Jan Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Paulsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Paulsen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paulsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Paulsen.
Paulsen looks gassed!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Paulsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paulsen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Johnson has Paulsen up against the cage in a clinch.

Paulsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Paulsen's side.

Paulsen gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson stops Paulsen from standing up.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Paulsen had control of the position.
Paulsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paulsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paulsen lands with a right that hurts Johnson. Johnson looks to clinch but Paulsen throws a short knee that drops Johnson. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jan Paulsen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. 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?

Dean
vs
Boudewijn

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boudewijn tries to keep at a distance but Dean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boudewijn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boudewijn stops a takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean is working for takedown but Boudewijn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dean has Boudewijn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boudewijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean fails to pull guard.
Boudewijn wants to break free but Dean has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boudewijn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boudewijn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boudewijn smiles and moves away.
Boudewijn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudewijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boudewijn circles away.
Dean looks for a takedown but Boudewijn sprawls well.
Boudewijn misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Boudewijn finds it's way through Dean's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudewijn. That's going to slow Dean down.
Boudewijn stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boudewijn!
Boudewijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dean.
Dean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boudewijn digs a good hook to Dean's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Boudewijn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boudewijn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage.
Boudewijn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Boudewijn duly obliges.
Eddie Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudewijn shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dean crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boudewijn - the referee stops the clock and Dean gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boudewijn. Dean manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Boudewijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt

and Boudewijn moves into the clinch.

Dean jumps guard and drags Boudewijn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dean trying to keep a closed guard but Boudewijn is proving a slippery customer.
Boudewijn wants to get up but he can't break Dean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Boudewijn frees his head nicely. Oh but Dean has switched to an armbar! Boudewijn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eddie Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominque Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedran Halamic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominque Destroyer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Dominque Destroyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vedran Halamic's chin.

Destroyer
vs
Halamic

190 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominque Destroyer!
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, Vedran Halamic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halamic circles away.

Halamic closes the distance and clinches.
Halamic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Destroyer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but Halamic blocks it.
Halamic takes an elbow to the temple.
Destroyer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halamic smiles and moves away.
Halamic jabs at Destroyer's body.

Destroyer moves into range and clinches up with Halamic.
Destroyer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Destroyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Destroyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halamic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominque Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer is breathing heavily.

Halamic breaks from the clinch.
Halamic throws a head kick that half lands.
Destroyer shoots in but Halamic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Destroyer tries to clinch up.
Halamic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halamic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Halamic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Destroyer has him pressed against the cage.
Halamic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Halamic.
Destroyer misses with a knee to the head.
Destroyer avoiding damage as Halamic throws knees to the body.
Halamic tries to pull guard but Destroyer won't allow it.

Destroyer pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Halamic gets to his feet - Destroyer follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Destroyer gets a takedown into half guard.

Destroyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Destroyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halamic is trying to stand back up but Destroyer is controlling him
Halamic manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer preventing the sweep.
Halamic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destroyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Halamic taking a bit of punishment here - Destroyer scoring with strikes.

Destroyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halamic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halamic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Destroyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Destroyer lands some shots froms side control.
Destroyer lands some shots froms side control.

Halamic is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Destroyer tries for a kimura but Halamic is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Destroyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halamic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Destroyer scores with punches from side control.
Destroyer works to advance to full mount. Halamic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Destroyer lands a big shot there that rocks Halamic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Halamic is still in real trouble! Can Destroyer finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Destroyer throws some wild stikes that Halamic manages to avoid easily.
Destroyer misses with a head shot.

Destroyer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Halamic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Destroyer thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Halamic seems to have recovered his senses.
Halamic tries to hold on but Destroyer pushes him away.
Destroyer raining down shots from the mount!
Destroyer 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.
Halamic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Destroyer.
Halamic wants to hold on but Destroyer pushes him away.
Halamic blocking the ground and pound.
Halamic working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halamic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destroyer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halamic.
Destroyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Halamic sprawls well. He's pushed Destroyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halamic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Halamic duly obliges.
Destroyer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominque Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Destroyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halamic trying to control here.

Destroyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Halamic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Destroyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Destroyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halamic is just riding it out for now. Destroyer eventually gives up the hold.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but Halamic defending well.
Destroyer winds up and cracks Halamic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer prevents Halamic from standing back up.
Halamic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Destroyer working over Halamic with some ground and pound. Halamic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halamic tries to kick Destroyer off but Destroyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Destroyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Halamic is defending well.
Halamic trying to control here.
Destroyer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halamic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Destroyer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halamic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destroyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Destroyer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Halamic turns into him and now he's in Destroyer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halamic trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Destroyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halamic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Destroyer has a closed guard, preventing Halamic from standing up.
Destroyer being controlled here, momentarily.
Halamic trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halamic wants to get up but he can't break Destroyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Halamic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halamic is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Halamic. No joy for Destroyer on that attempt.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with Halamic, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes Halamic against the cage but Halamic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halamic works over Destroyer's head and body with a nice combination.

Destroyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halamic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Destroyer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Halamic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Destroyer lands a nice short elbow.
Destroyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Destroyer looking to control but Halamic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Destroyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Halamic's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Destroyer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Destroyer is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Halamic is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Halamic flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Destroyer anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Halamic and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Destroyer slips an arm under Halamic chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Destroyer has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Destroyer is squeezing on Halamic like an anaconda would it's prey. Halamic fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominque Destroyer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Karpov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Silev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karpov comes to the cage accompanied by Villieläin - Voittamaton. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Karpov
vs
Silev

183 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Pain Palace Clothing

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karpov!
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, Jack Silev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Silev.
Silev lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Ivan Karpov has been cut.
Silev loads up on a big right hand but Karpov slips the punch.
Karpov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Karpov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silev trying to control but Karpov postures up.
Karpov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silev's head.
Silev is looking to control Karpov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silev avoid being mounted?
Karpov thows a huge punch but Silev dodges it nicely.
Silev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpov's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karpov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Karpov tries to roll but Silev sticks to his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silev has good solid back control here.
Silev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Silev looking to break Karpov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karpov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silev looks gassed!
Karpov is in bad spot here.
Karpov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Silev looking for the choke but no joy.
Karpov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silev on the ground.
Silev is striking well from the back but Karpov escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Silev is thwarting Karpov's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silev trying to pass the guard but Karpov defending well.
Karpov wants to control but Silev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karpov wants to get back to full guard.

Silev 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Karpov takes the fight into the clinch.

Karpov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silev advances position into side control!
Silev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karpov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Karpov has given up his back here. Will Silev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Silev trying to control.

Silev is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Karpov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Silev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Silev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladdy Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Ameno. Vladdy Kozlov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kozlov
vs
Nikifor

195 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Vladdy Kozlov!
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, Maksim Nikifor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Nikifor shows good takedown defense.
Nikifor lands a nice shot that snaps Kozlov's head back.
Nikifor misses with a few strikes there.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Nikifor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maksim Nikifor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Nikifor throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikifor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Vladdy Kozlov has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikifor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Nikifor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladdy Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikifor but Nikifor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikifor as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov moves forwards but Nikifor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nikifor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikifor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Nikifor ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikifor.
Nikifor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikifor as he avoids it easily.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Nikifor.
No joy there for Nikifor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Nikifor shows good takedown defense.
Nikifor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikifor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nikifor fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Nikifor sprawls well.
Kozlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kozlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikifor misses with a kick to the body.
Nikifor swinging wilding here.
Nikifor takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikifor.
Nikifor cracks Kozlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikifor swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikifor but Nikifor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Nikifor, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Nikifor against the cage but Nikifor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikifor throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Nikifor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Nikifor as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nikifor circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Nikifor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladdy Kozlov'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.

Kozlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikifor pinned against the cage. Nikifor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikifor which made him look bad.
Nikifor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Nikifor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladdy Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nikifor tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nikifor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nikifor!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikifor misses with a few strikes there.
Nikifor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikifor throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikifor cracks Kozlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Nikifor gets caught flat footed, as Kozlov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikifor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikifor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikifor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikifor wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nikifor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kozlov trying to control but Nikifor is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nikifor.

Vladdy Kozlov's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Nikifor misses.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
Kozlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots for a takedown but Nikifor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikifor moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nikifor circles away.
Nikifor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikifor but Nikifor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov slow jab from Nikifor misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikifor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kozlov with that takedown attempt.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikifor's waist but Nikifor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikifor.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikifor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikifor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikifor as he jumps to the side.
Nikifor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Nikifor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladdy Kozlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nikifor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlov shoots for a takedown but Nikifor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikifor's waist but Nikifor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
Nikifor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Nikifor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladdy Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikifor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - Nikifor had a free shot at his head there.
Nikifor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Nikifor sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikifor which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikifor throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Nikifor, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Nikifor against the cage but Nikifor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikifor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikifor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikifor misses the shot to the body.

Kozlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nikifor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nikifor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Nikifor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikifor stops Kozlov from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor wants to get back to his feet but Kozlov drags him back down.
Kozlov working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kozlov wants to control but Nikifor is keeping him busy.
Kozlov working the ground and pound but Nikifor is defending the strikes.
Nikifor is trying to buck Kozlov off.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikifor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikifor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kozlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikifor wants to get back to his feet.
Kozlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikifor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nikifor is in trouble now - Kozlov has advanced to mount!
Nikifor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Kozlov.
Nikifor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kozlov tries to control but Nikifor wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Nikifor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Nikifor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Kozlov.
Kozlov won't let Nikifor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nikifor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov working the ground and pound effectively.
Vladdy Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nikifor's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov wants to control the pace but Nikifor is squirming around nicely.
Kozlov with shots to the head and body - Nikifor looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladdy Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikifor 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Nikifor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Breckenmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brody
vs
Breckenmeyer

192 cm
20
241 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

South Side Swagger

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marshall Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Breckenmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody wants to clinch up but Breckenmeyer keeps it at a distance.
Breckenmeyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Brody tries to clinch but Breckenmeyer moves out of range.
Breckenmeyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breckenmeyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Breckenmeyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Brody closes the distance and clinches.
Breckenmeyer is trying to break the clinch but Brody has him pressed against the cage.
Brody throws an elbow that misses.
Breckenmeyer can't break the clinch.
Breckenmeyer avoids the elbow strike from Brody, against the cage.
Brody lands an elbow just above Breckenmeyer 's eye.

It looks like Willie Breckenmeyer has been cut.
Brody throws an elbow but it misses.

Breckenmeyer decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breckenmeyer wants to stand but Brody is controlling the position.
Brody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Breckenmeyer wants to hit a switch here but Brody passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Breckenmeyer there!
Breckenmeyer is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Breckenmeyer bucks up and throws Brody to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Brody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brody moves in looking to clinch but Breckenmeyer pushes him off.
Breckenmeyer fails to land the takedown.
Breckenmeyer loads up on a big right hand but Brody slips the punch.
Breckenmeyer tries to clinch up.

Brody clinches up against the cage.
Brody gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breckenmeyer's brow.
Brody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brody lands a nice knee to the body.
Breckenmeyer looks gassed!
Brody throws an elbow that misses.
Brody comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brody lands an elbow that stopped Breckenmeyer in his tracks for a moment.
Brody lands an elbow inside.
Breckenmeyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brody has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brody.
Brody scores a nice knee to the body.
Brody lands an elbow inside that Breckenmeyer shrugs off.
Brody stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Brody.
Breckenmeyer lands a body punch.
Brody misses with a knee strike.
Breckenmeyer has had enough of the clinch but Brody keeps him there for the moment.
Brody pushes off an throws an elbow but Breckenmeyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Breckenmeyer tries for a takedown but Brody manages to get underhooks.
Marshall Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Breckenmeyer.
Nice elbow from Brody.
Brody slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breckenmeyer's brow.
Brody keeps control of Breckenmeyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brody pushes off an throws an elbow but Breckenmeyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brody prevents Breckenmeyer from breaking the clinch.
Brody keeps control of Breckenmeyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Breckenmeyer has had enough of the clinch but Brody keeps him there for the moment.
Breckenmeyer avoiding damage as Brody throws knees to the body.
Brody prevents Breckenmeyer from breaking the clinch.
Breckenmeyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breckenmeyer's brow.
Breckenmeyer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Breckenmeyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brody has him pressed against the cage.
Breckenmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody lands an elbow just above Breckenmeyer 's eye.
Breckenmeyer blocks an elbow strike.
Breckenmeyer dodges an elbow strike from Brody.
Brody lands a damaging elbow.
Brody wants to stall.
Breckenmeyer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Breckenmeyer tries a body shot but Brody blocks it.
Breckenmeyer is trying to break the clinch but Brody has him pressed against the cage.
Brody looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brody.
A right hook to the body lands for Breckenmeyer.
Breckenmeyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brody.
Breckenmeyer tries to break the clinch but Brody is controlling the position.
Breckenmeyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Brody won't allow it.
Brody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Breckenmeyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Breckenmeyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brody throws an elbow that misses.
Breckenmeyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brody's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breckenmeyer's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brody throws an elbow but misses.
Breckenmeyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brody is trying to maintain a safe position but Breckenmeyer gets an underhook and turns Brody into the cage.
Breckenmeyer managing to block the knees to the body from Brody.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breckenmeyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brody lands a nice elbow.
Brody missing with knees to the body.
Brody landing knees to the body.
Brody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Breckenmeyer is rocked!
Brody gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Breckenmeyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Brody finish him?
Breckenmeyer avoids the elbow strike from Brody, against the cage.
Breckenmeyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Brody.

That has opened up Willie Breckenmeyer's cut even more.
Brody lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brody connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Breckenmeyer badly! Breckenmeyer tumbles to the floor and Brody stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Brody!