WinterWar II: Second clash. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Clover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (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 Alex Karelin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Clover
vs
Karelin

172 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Clover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clover misses with a body kick.
Clover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clover throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.

Karelin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clover's guard.
Clover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin wants to stand but Clover has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Karelin stands up from Clover's guard - Karelin perhaps looking for a knockout.

Karelin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karelin tries to stand but Clover is controlling from the bottom.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to stand but Clover has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Karelin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clover is breathing heavily.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clover is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clover keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Karelin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clover keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin wants to stand but Clover has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clover wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin is looking to stand up but Clover won't let him.
Karelin stands up over Clover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karelin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clover misses with a takedown

and Karelin counters with a single leg into guard. Clover didn't expect that.
Clover could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karelin wants to stand and escape but instead Clover has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karelin wants to stand but Clover is controlling the position.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing Clover from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karelin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clover is controlling him.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Clover postures up.
Clover is standing up over Karelin. Karelin looks to escape but Clover dives into side control.
Clover tries to stand but Karelin is controlling his head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clover shoots and misses

so Karelin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Clover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Karelin gets to his feet - Clover follows without any prompting.

Karelin drives through and clinches with Clover against the ropes.
Clover is working for takedown but Karelin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clover up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karelin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karelin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clover controls his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karelin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karelin decides to stand up.
Clover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Karelin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clover!
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Clover regains half guard.
Alex Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clover wants to get back to his feet.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Clover is defending well.
Clover gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Clover pushing down on Karelin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karelin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Clover manages to move to mount!
Clover landing strikes from the mount and Karelin is in trouble!
Karelin tries to reverse the position but Clover maintains control.
Karelin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karelin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

Karelin somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Karelin controlling his opponent.
Karelin looking to control but Clover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clover is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Clover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab.
Karelin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clover wants to clinch

and Karelin counters by moving into the clinch.

Karelin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clover is trying to keep an underhook but Karelin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Karelin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clover trying to control from the bottom.

Karelin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Clover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clover throws a head kick that misses.

Karelin darts in and clinches Clover up against the ropes.
Clover is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelin has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karelin has Clover pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Karelin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clover tumbling to the mat - Karelin dives into Clover's guard.

Karelin stands up from Clover's guard - Karelin perhaps looking for a knockout.

Clover gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin prevents Clover from getting back to his feet.
Karelin wants to stand and escape but instead Clover has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clover stops Karelin from standing up.
Clover controlling from the top position.
Clover preventing the sweep.
Karelin scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Clover won't allow Karelin to get back to his feet.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clover is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karelin scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Karelin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karelin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karelin controlling his opponent.
Clover wants to get back to his feet.
Clover working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clover is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karelin avoids the attempt from Clover to control.
Karelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karelin 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Alex Karelin!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Alex Karelin!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Alex Karelin!

Alex Karelin wins by unanimous decision!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hermitcrab
vs
Hermitcrab

160 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killblog Hermitcrab!
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, Killblog Hermitcrab!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killblog Hermitcrab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Killblog Hermitcrab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killblog Hermitcrab's best efforts.

Killblog Hermitcrab actively working from the bottom here.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control from half guard but Killblog Hermitcrab is working away.
Killblog Hermitcrab has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Killblog Hermitcrab.
Killblog Hermitcrab postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killblog Hermitcrab looks a forlorn figure.
Killblog Hermitcrab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killblog Hermitcrab with the ground and pound from mount.

Killblog Hermitcrab with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Killblog Hermitcrab landing punches.

Killblog Hermitcrab defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Killblog Hermitcrab.
Killblog Hermitcrab is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killblog Hermitcrab working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Killblog Hermitcrab looks gassed!
Killblog Hermitcrab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killblog Hermitcrab seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Killblog Hermitcrab pushing down on Killblog Hermitcrab's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Killblog Hermitcrab actively working from the bottom here.
Killblog Hermitcrab scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Killblog Hermitcrab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killblog Hermitcrab is staying active underneath Killblog Hermitcrab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands with a punch from half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab wants to take a breather but Killblog Hermitcrab is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Killblog Hermitcrab 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.
Killblog Hermitcrab wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killblog Hermitcrab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killblog Hermitcrab tries to avoid it but Killblog Hermitcrab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killblog Hermitcrab to the ground. Killblog Hermitcrab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killblog Hermitcrab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killblog Hermitcrab tries to avoid it but Killblog Hermitcrab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killblog Hermitcrab to the ground. Killblog Hermitcrab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Killblog Hermitcrab closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killblog Hermitcrab to the mat! Killblog Hermitcrab manages to get full guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab postures up.
Killblog Hermitcrab preventing the sweep.

Killblog Hermitcrab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killblog Hermitcrab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killblog Hermitcrab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killblog Hermitcrab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killblog Hermitcrab's guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killblog Hermitcrab scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but Killblog Hermitcrab is working from the bottom.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killblog Hermitcrab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Killblog Hermitcrab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killblog Hermitcrab passes into half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab gets full guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab passes Killblog Hermitcrab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Killblog Hermitcrab!
Killblog Hermitcrab is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killblog Hermitcrab can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Killblog Hermitcrab with good strikes from the mount here!
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a nice shot to the head.
Killblog Hermitcrab slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killblog Hermitcrab defending well though.
Killblog Hermitcrab is tying to control. Killblog Hermitcrab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killblog Hermitcrab slips a nice elbow through Killblog Hermitcrab's hands, connecting with Killblog Hermitcrab's forehead.
Killblog Hermitcrab won't allow Killblog Hermitcrab to pass to mount.
Killblog Hermitcrab is looking to improve his position.
Killblog Hermitcrab is trying to stand up here but Killblog Hermitcrab is controlling him well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Killblog Hermitcrab.
Killblog Hermitcrab is looking to reverse the position.
Killblog Hermitcrab can't do much from the bottom here.
Killblog Hermitcrab sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killblog Hermitcrab won't allow Killblog Hermitcrab to pass to mount.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killblog Hermitcrab dominated that round.
That's time! Killblog Hermitcrab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Killblog Hermitcrab shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Killblog Hermitcrab showed some decent athleticism there.

Killblog Hermitcrab seems to be looking for submissions.
Killblog Hermitcrab moves into full guard.
Killblog Hermitcrab cracks Killblog Hermitcrab with a solid left hand.

Killblog Hermitcrab is looking for a triangle but Killblog Hermitcrab pushes his legs off easily.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killblog Hermitcrab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killblog Hermitcrab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Killblog Hermitcrab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killblog Hermitcrab wants to control from the top but Killblog Hermitcrab keeps moving.
Killblog Hermitcrab is breathing heavily.

Killblog Hermitcrab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but Killblog Hermitcrab is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killblog Hermitcrab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killblog Hermitcrab manages to get himself to full guard.

Killblog Hermitcrab working for a triangle but Killblog Hermitcrab defends it easily.
Killblog Hermitcrab cracks Killblog Hermitcrab with a solid left hand.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killblog Hermitcrab!
Killblog Hermitcrab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killblog Hermitcrab lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Killblog Hermitcrab that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Killblog Hermitcrab working for a guillotine from mount but Killblog Hermitcrab is in no mood to give up.
Killblog Hermitcrab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killblog Hermitcrab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killblog Hermitcrab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killblog Hermitcrab is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killblog Hermitcrab is sitting in close to Killblog Hermitcrab's body. Killblog Hermitcrab has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Killblog Hermitcrab is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Killblog Hermitcrab is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Killblog Hermitcrab.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Killblog Hermitcrab!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Kyle (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 Junior Kyle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Xwuqichiklozcxh
vs
Kyle

150 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Smoke'n Herb's Medicinal Supply

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xwuqichiklozcxh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Xwuqichiklozcxh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xwuqichiklozcxh misses with a two punch combination.

Xwuqichiklozcxh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xwuqichiklozcxh showed some decent athleticism there.
Xwuqichiklozcxh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Xwuqichiklozcxh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyle tries for a takedown but Xwuqichiklozcxh circles away easily

and Xwuqichiklozcxh counters with a takedown into side control.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.

Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyle, who protects the arm well.
Xwuqichiklozcxh gets to mount! Kyle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Xwuqichiklozcxh raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xwuqichiklozcxh tries to control but Kyle wriggling away.
Kyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control but Kyle is having none of it.
Xwuqichiklozcxh 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.
Xwuqichiklozcxh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kyle tries to lock up and control but Xwuqichiklozcxh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Xwuqichiklozcxh working for a submission but Kyle is keeping him at bay.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is breathing heavily.
Kyle taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Xwuqichiklozcxh looking to ground and pound but Kyle is blocking nicely.
Kyle is looking to get to half guard.
Kyle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kyle avoids the strikes from Xwuqichiklozcxh.

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

Kyle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Xwuqichiklozcxh gets his way!
Kyle trying to control the action but Xwuqichiklozcxh just sinks the hooks in.

Xwuqichiklozcxh working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Xwuqichiklozcxh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kyle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xwuqichiklozcxh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to work for a kimura but Kyle is defending well.
Xwuqichiklozcxh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.

Xwuqichiklozcxh decides to stand and escape the position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xwuqichiklozcxh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xwuqichiklozcxh throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xwuqichiklozcxh throws and low kick but Kyle moves out of range easily.
Kyle moves out of range as Xwuqichiklozcxh throws a body kick.
Kyle misses with a takedown

and Xwuqichiklozcxh moves into the clinch.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kyle is trying to maintain a safe position but Xwuqichiklozcxh gets an underhook and turns Kyle into the ropes.

Kyle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Xwuqichiklozcxh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to stand but Kyle is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xwuqichiklozcxh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyle is keeping the position for now.
Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xwuqichiklozcxh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kyle with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xwuqichiklozcxh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Xwuqichiklozcxh forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh throwing shots but Kyle is blocking nicely.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kyle!
Xwuqichiklozcxh looking to ground and pound but Kyle is blocking nicely.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xwuqichiklozcxh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kyle looks a forlorn figure.
Xwuqichiklozcxh could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Xwuqichiklozcxh controlling his opponent.
Xwuqichiklozcxh unloads with some shots from mount but Kyle bucks and avoids them well.
Xwuqichiklozcxh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Xwuqichiklozcxh takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Xwuqichiklozcxh missing with strikes.
Xwuqichiklozcxh lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kyle moves out of range of the body kick from Xwuqichiklozcxh.

Xwuqichiklozcxh has managed to clinch.
Kyle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xwuqichiklozcxh.

Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Xwuqichiklozcxh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyle sprawls well initially but Xwuqichiklozcxh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Xwuqichiklozcxh from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyle with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xwuqichiklozcxh counters by clinching up.
Kyle prevents Xwuqichiklozcxh from breaking the clinch.
Kyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Xwuqichiklozcxh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Kyle.
Xwuqichiklozcxh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kyle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kyle throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kyle breaks the clinch.

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.
Xwuqichiklozcxh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.

Xwuqichiklozcxh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyle sprawls well initially but Xwuqichiklozcxh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyle wants to improve his position but Xwuqichiklozcxh is controlling well.
Xwuqichiklozcxh wants to pass to mount but Kyle is defending the position.

Xwuqichiklozcxh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Xwuqichiklozcxh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xwuqichiklozcxh lands in his opponent's guard.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Xwuqichiklozcxh from controlling successfully.
Kyle wants to control the position but Xwuqichiklozcxh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh lands with a punch from half guard.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is tying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Xwuqichiklozcxh is looking for a kimura but Kyle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xwuqichiklozcxh to get the leverage.
Kyle wants to control but Xwuqichiklozcxh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xwuqichiklozcxh controlling the action here.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is looking to stall here but Kyle recovers full guard.

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.
Xwuqichiklozcxh with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xwuqichiklozcxh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kyle wants to control but Xwuqichiklozcxh is keeping him busy.
Xwuqichiklozcxh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xwuqichiklozcxh.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xwuqichiklozcxh 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh!

Xazhinzinklim Xwuqichiklozcxh wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Keogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Bunga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Keogh's chin.

Bunga
vs
Keogh

225 cm
18
258 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Bunga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Keogh!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunga moves into the clinch successfully.

Bunga drags the fight down to the ground.
Keogh being controlled here momentarily.
Keogh looking to pass the guard.
Bunga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keogh advances to half guard.
Bunga wants to sweep but Keogh has passed to side control!
Bunga tries to improve position but can't.
Bunga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keogh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bunga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keogh is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keogh wants to get back to his feet.
Keogh not doing much here.
Bunga wants to get back to full guard.
Bunga is working hard here to advance position.
Keogh is keen to just control but Bunga is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bunga checks a leg kick.
Keogh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

Keogh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bunga's guard.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Keogh wants to stand but Bunga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Keogh wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Bunga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bunga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bunga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keogh manages to get himself to full guard.

Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Keogh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Keogh has escaped and now he's on top!
Bunga trying to keep a closed guard but Keogh is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keogh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keogh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bunga's guard.
Keogh wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Keogh wants to stand and escape but instead Bunga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bunga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunga wants to pass the guard but Keogh is keeping the position.
Keogh 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.
Keogh pulls Bunga in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Keogh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keogh has control of Bunga's left arm, preventing Bunga from doing any damage.
Keogh looking to control.
Bunga preventing the sweep.
Bunga with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Keogh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunga trying to control the position from guard on top but Keogh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keogh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Keogh throwing shots but Bunga is blocking nicely.
Bunga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keogh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keogh's back!
Bunga struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bunga controlling well, preventing Keogh from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bunga trying to control momentarily.
Bunga controlling well, preventing Keogh from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Keogh to escape the position.
Keogh trying to control the hands but Bunga breaks the grip.
Bunga is hanging on to Keogh's back as he tries to escape.
Bunga punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bunga throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keogh can't escape the position.
Keogh trying to control the position but Bunga manages to sink in the hooks.
Bunga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Keogh's body.

Bunga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Keogh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bunga misses with an elbow to the head.
Bunga lands shots from the back.
Bunga connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Keogh to escape the position.
Bunga doesn't have the hooks in and Keogh manages to turn into his guard.
Bunga trying to keep a closed guard but Keogh is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keogh looking to pass the guard.
Bunga looking to control.
Keogh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunga is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunga stuffs the takedown.
Keogh looks for a takedown but Bunga sprawls well.
Keogh looks to clinch

and Bunga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keogh's guard now.
Bunga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunga throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keogh trying to keep a closed guard but Bunga is proving a slippery customer.
Bunga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunga wants to control from the top but Keogh keeps moving.
Keogh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Keogh keeping moving, preventing Bunga from controlling successfully.
Bunga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bunga is pushing down on Keogh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keogh is fighting to maintain full guard but Bunga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keogh wants to control but Bunga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keogh is looking for a sweep. Bunga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keogh trying to control here.

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.
Keogh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keogh pulls Bunga in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunga thows a big elbow that misses.
Keogh managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Bunga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Keogh tries to sprawl out of it but Bunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Keogh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keogh.

Keogh scores with a takedown into Bunga's guard.
Keogh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Keogh pushes down on Bunga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keogh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga tries to roll over but Keogh keeps him under control.
Bunga is looking to control Keogh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunga avoid being mounted?
Bunga controlling the position for now.
Bunga throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bunga trying to hold on to Keogh's head to control him but Keogh postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bunga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bunga managing to control the position.
Bunga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Keogh 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunga looking to control.
Keogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keogh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bunga working a defensive guard here.
Keogh wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunga with a lazy takedown attempt

and Keogh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bunga!

Keogh get's back to his feet.

Bunga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivan Keogh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keogh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga thows a huge punch but Keogh dodges it nicely.
Bunga is looking to take a break and control but Keogh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunga works his way into full mount!
Keogh really wants to buck Bunga off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Bunga.
Bunga raining down shots from the mount!
Keogh tries to hold on but Bunga pushes him away.
Keogh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keogh trying to control but Bunga postures up.
Keogh tries to get to full guard but Bunga has control of the leg.
Keogh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunga.
Keogh tries to kick Bunga off but Bunga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keogh is trying to maintain the position but Bunga is very close to passing his half guard.
Keogh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keogh is looking to stand up but Bunga isn't so interested in that idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keogh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bunga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Keogh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keogh 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Ivan Keogh!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ivan Keogh!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ivan Keogh!

Ivan Keogh wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Keogh is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stomp Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stomp Bunga will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dobbs
vs
Bunga

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Dobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stomp Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Dobbs sprawls well.
Dobbs looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bunga wants to clinch.
Dobbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bunga scores with a shot to the body.
Bunga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dobbs's head.
Dobbs misses with the combination.
Dobbs blocks a head kick by Bunga.
Bunga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bunga. Dobbs shrugs it off though.
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Dobbs moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bunga counters with a nice body kick.
Dobbs looks for a takedown but Bunga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dobbs blocks a head kick by Bunga.
Dobbs slips a jab and a cross from Bunga.
Bunga doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dobbs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dobbs is keen to just control but Bunga is a slippery customer.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Dobbs is controlling him
Bunga is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is pressing down on Dobbs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobbs trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Dobbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobbs prevents Bunga from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dobbs fails with the takedown

and Bunga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobbs's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga won't allow Dobbs to sweep him here.
Bunga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunga stops Dobbs from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobbs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dobbs keeping moving, preventing Bunga from controlling successfully.

Dobbs had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bunga is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dobbs Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bunga's back instead.

Bunga fending off the submission attempt from Dobbs.
Bunga covering up well under a series of strikes from Dobbs.
Dobbs struggling to land strikes to the head as Bunga covers up.

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.

Dobbs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bunga knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bunga for a finish.

Dobbs is looking for the choke from the back position but Bunga is controlling his hands well.
Bunga looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Dobbs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bunga is defending well though. Dobbs let's go of the attempt for now.
Bunga has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Bunga fending off the submission attempt from Dobbs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobbs avoiding Bunga 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stomp Bunga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bunga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Bunga with that takedown attempt.
Crunch! Bunga slams his shin into Dobbs's torso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bunga!
Bunga closes the distance and clinches up with Dobbs, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes Dobbs against the ropes but Dobbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stomp Bunga.
Dobbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Dobbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunga sprawls well. He's pushed Dobbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Dobbs tries to sprawl out of it but Bunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dobbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dobbs looks for a takedown but Bunga sprawls well.

Bunga feints and as Dobbs raises his hands in defense, Bunga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunga trying to control but Dobbs is working from the bottom.

Dobbs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bunga uses it to pass to side control.
Bunga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobbs keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to stand but Dobbs is controlling his head.
Dobbs is looking for a sweep.

Bunga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dobbs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dobbs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bunga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dobbs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bunga has worked his arm free - good work by Bunga!
Bunga is looking for a sweep.
Dobbs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bunga!
Bunga gets back to half guard.
Bunga tries to kick Dobbs off but Dobbs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dobbs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dobbs.
Bunga tries to kick Dobbs off but Dobbs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga trying to control but Dobbs postures up.
Bunga wants to improve his position but Dobbs is controlling well.
Bunga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Dobbs from controlling successfully.
Bunga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dobbs manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Bunga lands but Dobbs takes it in his stride.
Peter Dobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dobbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunga tries to sprawl out of it but Dobbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bunga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Dobbs tries to sprawl out of it but Bunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dobbs 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.
Dobbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dobbs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
Bunga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Dobbs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dobbs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peter Dobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunga is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Dobbs looking for a guillotine from mount but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga really wants to buck Dobbs off and get back to his feet.
Bunga tries to reverse the position but Dobbs maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bunga tries to lock up and control but Dobbs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bunga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bunga avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dobbs.
Bunga is trying to stand.

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

Bunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobbs has a closed guard, preventing Bunga from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobbs pushes Bunga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dobbs misses with a takedown attempt - Bunga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peter Dobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dobbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bunga keeping full guard, as Dobbs tries to pass.
Bunga wants to get back to his feet but Dobbs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Dobbs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bunga dives on top into guard.
Bunga trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunga is one step ahead there.

Dobbs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunga passes into half guard.
Dobbs is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunga 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Stomp Bunga!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Stomp Bunga!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight as a draw!

Stomp Bunga wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Juranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demon Rich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luka Juranic's chin.

Juranic
vs
Rich

191 cm
22
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luka Juranic!
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, Demon Rich!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juranic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juranic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Juranic shoots in but no luck this time.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch but Juranic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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

Juranic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juranic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

Juranic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juranic is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich looking to pass the guard.
Rich is stalling in the full guard.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Juranic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juranic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rich!
Rich wants to control but Juranic is having none of it.
Rich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Juranic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rich manages to get himself to full guard.
Rich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Juranic is controlling him.
Rich looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juranic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rich's guard.
Juranic trying to pass the guard but Rich defending well.

Juranic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rich defends it well.
Juranic wants to advance to full mount but Rich doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

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

Juranic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Rich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Rich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juranic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rich, into his guard.
Juranic tries to free his leg and advance position but Rich is retaining full guard.
Juranic is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rich is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Rich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rich trying to control but Juranic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Juranic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Juranic keeping busy on the bottom but Rich has passed one foot through into half guard.

Rich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juranic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rich.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Juranic actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Juranic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juranic cracks Rich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juranic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rich.
Juranic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juranic looks to land a combination but Rich avoids it well.

Rich darts in and clinches Juranic up against the ropes.
Rich scores a nice knee to the body.
Rich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juranic is trying to break the clinch but Rich has him pressed against the ropes.
Rich lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Luka Juranic has been cut.

Rich breaks the clinch.
Rich dodges the punch combination from Juranic.

Rich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rich stays in close to Juranic's body and controls the position.

Juranic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rich trying to control but Juranic is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich throwing strikes from guard but Juranic blocks nicely.

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

Juranic has an active guard here but Rich has managed to pass into half guard.
Juranic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Juranic is looking for a triangle but Rich pushes his legs off easily.
Juranic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Rich is looking for a kimura but Juranic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rich to get the leverage.
Rich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juranic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Juranic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rich pulls his head out easily.

Rich stands up from half guard.
Juranic throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rich pushes Juranic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rich lands a damaging elbow.
Rich tries a knee to the head but Juranic blocks it.
Rich is working Juranic over against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juranic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juranic prevents the takedown attempt.
Rich trying to land knees to the body.
Rich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juranic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rich pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rich trying to land knees to the body.
Juranic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Rich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juranic lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich shoots in but no luck this time.
Luka Juranic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Rich.
Juranic throws a one two combo.
Rich shoots in for a double leg but Juranic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juranic closes the distance and clinches up with Rich, looking for a takedown. Juranic pushes Rich against the ropes but Rich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Rich forces Juranic back against the ropes and clinches.
Rich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juranic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Juranic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rich scores with a takedown into Juranic's guard.
Juranic has a closed guard, preventing Rich from standing up.
Rich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juranic's head.
Luka Juranic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Juranic looking for a guillotine here but Rich defends easily.
Rich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juranic working for a triangle but Rich defends it easily.
Juranic keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.
Rich throwing strikes from guard but Juranic blocks nicely.

Juranic is looking for a triangle here but Rich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Juranic is positioning himself 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.

Rich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Rich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luka Juranic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Juranic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juranic won't be happy with that.
Juranic regains half guard.
Juranic tries to roll over but Rich keeps him under control.

Juranic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rich wants to control but Juranic is keeping him busy.
Juranic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juranic manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juranic keeping moving, preventing Rich from controlling successfully.

Juranic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich wants to control from the top but Juranic keeps moving.

Juranic looking for a triangle here. Rich is fighting it but it looks tight! Juranic pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rich is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luka Juranic!