RFF-4 Winter War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Titov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Engrle
vs
Titov

190 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Engrle!
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, Aleksander Titov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle tries to clinch but Titov is having none of it.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Titov misses with a wild combination.
Engrle drops Titov with a beautiful combination! Titov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Engrle is looking for the KO!

It looks like Aleksander Titov has been cut.
Engrle misses with a few strikes there.
Titov misses with a few strikes there.
Engrle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Titov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Engrle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Engrle! Titov is out on his feet! Engrle rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Titov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Titov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Engrle!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Michaels
vs
Flowers

186 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Firebird Designs
FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

Team S.W.A.T.

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, Brock Michaels!
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, Dave Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands an overhand right.
Michaels throws a right hand that Flowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Flowers also avoids with ease.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Flowers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Michaels.

Michaels moves into range and clinches up with Flowers.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flowers throws out the jab.

Flowers rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels stalling.
Michaels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flowers blocking some punches.
Flowers blocks an uppercut.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flowers blocking some punches.

Flowers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flowers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flowers shoots for a double leg takedown but Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Flowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flowers dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws out a powerful jab.

Michaels darts in and clinches Flowers up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flowers.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flowers backwards.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Flowers controls his hands.
Flowers fails to pull guard.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Flowers.
Michaels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Flowers has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels avoiding damage.
Flowers tries to pull guard but Michaels won't allow it.
Michaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flowers is keeping busy.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Flowers in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Dave Flowers has been cut.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels connects with a single shot there.
Michaels lands with an overhand left.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flowers blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Flowers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Flowers is rocked!
Michaels connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Flowers tumbling to the canvas! Michaels pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Flowers was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brock Michaels!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radik Borishov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borishov has chosen Pozavi Menya - Lube as his entrance music. Radik Borishov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Price
vs
Borishov

186 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Price!
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, Radik Borishov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borishov misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Price has closed the distance and engaged Borishov in a clinch.
Borishov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borishov can't break the clinch.
Price gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borishov.
Bubba Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radik Borishov.

Price has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Borishov is trying to keep an underhook but Price manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Price wants to pass to mount but Borishov is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Borishov's temple.
Price is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borishov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Price is tying to control. Borishov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Price passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Borishov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price lands a nice shot to the head.
Price sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Borishov?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Price cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price lands a heavy elbow.
Borishov looks gassed!
Borishov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borishov hang on?
Price landing punches.

Borishov bucks up and throws Price to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Borishov looks to land a combination. Price sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borishov.

Price rushes Borishov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Price breaks the clinch.
Price cracks Borishov with a good jab.
Price with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Price stalks Borishov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borishov's face. Borishov staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Price misses with a series of wild punches.

Price shoots in and bounces Borishov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borishov wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borishov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Borishov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borishov shoots and misses

and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price scores with punches from side control.
Borishov is pushing Price's head away, looking to escape. Price manages to hold on to the position though.
Price landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Price in side control lands a decent elbow.
Price is chipping away with strikes.
Borishov is pushing Price's head away, looking to escape. Price manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Borishov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borishov tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Borishov misses with a takedown

and Price counters with a shoot takedown. Borishov fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borishov wants to stand up but Price is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borishov keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Price connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borishov. Borishov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt

and Price counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Borishov wants to get back to his feet but Price passes into half guard.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borishov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price wants to free his trapped foot but Borishov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Price wants to take a breather but Borishov is having none of it.

Price seems to be working for a kimura but Borishov defends the submission attempt.
Price 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.
Borishov is trying to stand back up but Price is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Borishov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Borishov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Bubba Price has been cut.
Borishov tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.

Borishov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borishov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Borishov misses with a takedown

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

Borishov wriggles free and stands up.
Borishov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borishov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Price bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands some shots froms side control.
Borishov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price trying to control the action but Borishov is working from the bottom.
Price throws an elbow but Borishov slips to the side and avoids it well.

Price has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Borishov shoots and misses

and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borishov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Price is controlling him.
Price lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Price showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borishov keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price postures up in Borishov's guard and throws a big left but Borishov blocks it.
Price connects with a couple of short punches.
Borishov has momentary wrist control but Price slips an elbow through the middle.
Price wants to control from the top but Borishov keeps moving.
Price lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Price is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Price cracks Borishov with a solid left hand.
Price scoring with some ground and pound.
Price chips away with some ground and pound.
Borishov wants to stand up but Price is controlling him.
Borishov keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Borishov pushes Price off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Borishov is looking to land body kicks.
Borishov closes the distance but Price moves to the side
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Price buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borishov works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Borishov on that attempt.
Bubba Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radik Borishov.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radik Borishov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price takes a kick to the side of the head.
Borishov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borishov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borishov tries to clinch but Price moves away

and Price counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Borishov!
Price controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Price's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Price avoids the head kick by Borishov.
Borishov tries to clinch up

and Price decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borishov's guard.
Price trying to control but Borishov is working from the bottom.
Price is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Borishov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Price 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.
Price trying to move into half guard but instead Borishov has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borishov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Price's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borishov tries to buck Price off but he can't manage it.
Price breaks from Borishov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Borishov tries to buck Price off but he can't manage it.
Price has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borishov's face.
Price sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Borishov is bucking up trying to escape but Price cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Price takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borishov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Price landing shots from mount.
Borishov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Borishov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A nice elbow there by Price.
Borishov tries to buck Price off but he can't manage it.
Bubba Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price dominating with strikes here.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borishov can do to turn this around?
Price with good strikes from the mount here!
Price controlling from the full mount.
Price lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borishov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Borishov taking shots to the head.
Price raining down shots from the mount!
Price controlling the pace for now.
Price won't let Borishov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Price wants to control the pace but Borishov is squirming around nicely.
Borishov'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.
Borishov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Borishov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Price landing strikes from the mount.
Price scoring with strikes but Borishov is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Price.
Price can't control as he wanted to and Borishov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Borishov is trying to stand.

Price decides to return to a standing position.
Price throws a push kick but Borishov slaps the foot to one side.
Bubba Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borishov's head backwards.

Price shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borishov's guard.
Price landing with the ground and pound.
Borishov is looking to stand back up but Price counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Borishov.
Borishov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Price has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Radik Borishov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borishov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price 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 Bubba Price!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Bubba Price!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Bubba Price!

Bubba Price wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Krushtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Krushtov
vs
Gail

191 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Krushtov!
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, Gynther Gail!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krushtov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gail looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gail tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gail's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gail tries to bench press Krushtov off him but Krushtov keeps the position.
Krushtov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gail!
Krushtov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Krushtov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gail can't escape the position.
Krushtov looking to ground and pound but Gail is blocking nicely.

Krushtov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gail has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Krushtov looking to ground and pound but Gail is blocking nicely.
Gail is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krushtov controlling the pace for now.
Gail is trying to escape the mount.
Gail is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krushtov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Krushtov working Gail over with strikes here.
Krushtov controlling the position easily from mount.
Krushtov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gail is in a horrible position here. Krushtov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krushtov looking to control but Gail is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krushtov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gail's face.
Gail is trying desperately to improve position.
Krushtov working Gail over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gail taking shots to the head.
Gail keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gail looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krushtov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Krushtov controlling the pace for now.
Gail sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krushtov is nestled in close to Gail, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krushtov blocks the strikes from Gail.
Still in half guard, Krushtov seems content to control.
Krushtov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krushtov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krushtov content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushtov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krushtov landing punches.
Krushtov landing shots from mount.
Krushtov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gail is looking to escape.
Krushtov with good strikes from the mount here!
Krushtov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krushtov scoring with strikes but Gail is staying in there.
Gail regains half guard.
Krushtov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krushtov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gail!
Gail is squirming around, avoiding Krushtov's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krushtov dominating with strikes here.
Krushtov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gail is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gail throwing hammer fists to the chest of Krushtov. What's that going to do exactly?
Gail really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Krushtov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gail slips a straight right by Krushtov.
Gail with a lazy takedown attempt

and Krushtov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gail trying to control but Krushtov postures up.
Krushtov is looking to take a break and control but Gail is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krushtov lands strikes from half guard.
Gail tries to roll over but Krushtov keeps him under control.
Krushtov working over Gail with some ground and pound. Gail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gail missing with punches from the bottom.
Krushtov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krushtov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gail, pushing him back against the cage.
Krushtov blocks the elbow strike.
Krushtov stops a takedown attempt from Gail.
Gail is breathing heavily.
Krushtov is working for takedown but Gail is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail looking for a takedown.
Petr Krushtov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gynther Gail.

Krushtov tightens his grip and picks Gail up, before dumping him to the ground. Gail manages to land in guard.
Gail controls Krushtov momentarily but Krushtov frees himself.
Gail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krushtov is one step ahead there.
Krushtov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gail's guard.
Gail is looking to improve his position.
Krushtov blocks the strikes from Gail.
Gail manages to get to full guard.
Gail pulls Krushtov in close to prevent any damage.
Gail is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krushtov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gail is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gail wants to sweep but no luck.
Gail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krushtov content to stall in guard here.
Gail tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petr Krushtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krushtov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krushtov is in close to Gail's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krushtov postures up.
Krushtov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krushtov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gail on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail wants to sweep but no luck.

Gail is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gail bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krushtov's guard.
Gail content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gail trying to control but Krushtov is working from the bottom.
Krushtov keeping full guard, as Gail tries to pass.
Gail thows a big elbow that misses.
Krushtov is looking to stand up but Gail isn't so interested in that idea.
Gail wants to control from the top but Krushtov keeps moving.
Krushtov 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.

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

Gail gets a takedown into half guard.
Gail wants to control but Krushtov is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krushtov controlling the position well.
Krushtov is pressing down on Gail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krushtov is on top in guard.
Gail is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gail working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krushtov.
Gail keeping full guard, as Krushtov tries to pass.
Krushtov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gail preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gail throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gail 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.
Gail keeping moving, preventing Krushtov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Krushtov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Gail tries for a takedown but Krushtov circles away easily

and Krushtov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gail won't be happy with that.
Krushtov controlling the position.
Krushtov blocks the strikes from Gail.
Gail sneaks back into half guard.
Gail is looking to control Krushtov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gail avoid being mounted?
Gail wants to get back to full guard.
Gail missing with punches from the bottom.
Gail is looking to improve his position.
Krushtov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gail with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krushtov trying to mount his opponent but Gail defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Krushtov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Krushtov controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krushtov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krushtov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Gail actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krushtov lands a nice short elbow.
Gail wants to improve his position but Krushtov is controlling well.
Krushtov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krushtov working over Gail with some ground and pound. Gail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krushtov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gail tries to avoid it but Krushtov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gail to the ground. Gail escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krushtov throws a nice looking combination but Gail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petr Krushtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Krushtov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gail throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gail works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gail throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Krushtov thows a big elbow that misses.
Gail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krushtov wants to control from the top but Gail keeps moving.
Gail working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krushtov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gail keeping moving, preventing Krushtov from controlling successfully.
Krushtov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gail is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krushtov 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.
Krushtov stopping the sweep attempt from Gail.
Gail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krushtov controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushtov passes into half guard.
Krushtov is looking to take a break and control but Gail is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gail is looking for a sweep. Krushtov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krushtov passes to side control.
Krushtov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gail manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gail tries to get to full guard but Krushtov has control of the leg.
Gail moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krushtov stays in close to Gail's body and controls the position.
Gail 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gail throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krushtov scoring with some ground and pound.
Krushtov postures up.
Krushtov stopping the sweep attempt from Gail.

Gail looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krushtov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gail's guard.
Gail landing strikes from the bottom.
Gail is trying to control but can't.
Gail gets back to full guard.

Gail escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krushtov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krushtov wants to control from the top but Gail keeps moving.
Gynther Gail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Krushtov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krushtov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Petr Krushtov!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Petr Krushtov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Petr Krushtov!

Petr Krushtov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Photo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Photo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Photo
vs
Bunga

178 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Photo!
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, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photo tries for a takedown but Bunga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Photo fails with the takedown.
No luck for Photo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Photo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga shoots and misses

and Photo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Photo.
Photo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Photo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunga is keeping the position for now.
Photo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Photo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga keeping full guard, as Photo tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Photo wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.

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

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

and Bunga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Photo's guard now.
Bunga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Photo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga looks gassed!
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Photo looking to control.
Bunga throws a strike but Photo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Photo pushes down on Bunga's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Photo seems content to control.
Photo passes the guard and advances to mount!

Photo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Photo looking to control but Bunga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Photo breaks from Bunga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Photo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunga's face.
Photo breaks from Bunga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Photo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bunga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Photo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Photo lands with some strikes.
Photo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bunga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Photo landing punches.
Photo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Photo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bunga hang on?
Photo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunga is looking to escape.
Photo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to hold on but Photo pushes him away.
Photo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunga is looking to escape.
Bunga is desperately trying to improve his position but Photo has a good base and remains in mount.
Photo blocks Bunga's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bunga wants to hold on but Photo pushes him away.
Photo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunga is looking to escape.
Bunga tries to hold on but Photo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Photo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Photo shoots and misses

and Bunga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Photo managing to control the position.
Photo wants to sweep here but Bunga controlling him for the moment.

Photo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunga preventing the sweep.
Photo has control of Bunga's left arm, preventing Bunga from doing any damage.

Photo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Photo wants to sweep here but Bunga controlling him for the moment.
Photo is working hard here to advance position.
Bunga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bunga preventing the sweep.
Photo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Photo looking for a sweep. Not yet Photo, not yet.
Bunga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

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

and Bunga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Photo controls Bunga momentarily but Bunga frees himself.

Photo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Photo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Photo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Photo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Photo is controlling the pace.
Photo 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Photo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bunga is staying active underneath Photo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Photo 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.

Photo is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Photo trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jake Photo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Photo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bunga sprawls well initially but Photo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Photo not doing much here.

Photo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunga is just riding it out for now. Photo eventually gives up the hold.
Bunga trying to control but Photo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gonzo Bunga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Photo feints and as Bunga raises his hands in defense, Photo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bunga holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Photo wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Bunga has Photo pulled in close to control his posture.
Photo trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Photo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bunga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Photo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunga has control of Photo's left arm, preventing Photo from doing any damage.
Photo throws a big right hand that misses.
Photo trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Bunga is trying to keep Photo in close.
Bunga wants to sweep here but Photo controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Photo tries for a takedown but Bunga circles away easily

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Photo struggling a bit here.

Bunga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Photo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jake Photo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunga working away.
Photo is looking to reverse the position.
Photo manages to get back to half guard.

Photo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bunga.

Photo looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photo trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Photo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Photo seems content to control.
Photo wants to advance to full mount but Bunga doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Photo 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Photo from controlling successfully.
Photo 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.
Photo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jake Photo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Photo fails with the takedown

and Bunga counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Photo is looking to control Bunga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Photo avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzo Bunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Jake Photo!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Gonzo Bunga!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Vadim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor comes to the cage accompanied by Hate me now - Nas. 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.

Fedor
vs
Vadim

195 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Fedor!
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, Andrei Vadim!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vadim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vadim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedor in his tracks.
Horrible takedown by Fedor or perhaps it was just good defense by Vadim which made him look bad.
Fedor fakes the leg kick and cracks Vadim in the body.
Vadim jabs Fedor right on the nose. Fedor blinks but takes it well.

Fedor has Vadim up against the cage in a clinch.

Vadim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vadim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fedor wants to stand and escape but instead Vadim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vadim looking to pass the guard.
Vadim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vadim wanted to stand there but Fedor had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vadim wants to control from the top but Fedor keeps moving.
Vadim stays in close to Fedor's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor wants to stand but Vadim is controlling the position.
Vadim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vadim wants to stand but Fedor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vadim content to stall in guard here.
Vadim won't allow Fedor to get back to his feet.
Vadim is looking to stand up but Fedor won't let him.
Vadim looks gassed!
Fedor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vadim is controlling him.

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.
Vadim looking to pass the guard.

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

Fedor darts in and clinches Vadim up against the cage.
Fedor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Fedor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vadim wants to clinch up but Fedor keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Fedor.

Vadim tries to keep at a distance but Fedor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedor wants a takedown.
Fedor lands a damaging elbow.
Fedor gets through Vadim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedor lands a nice knee to the body.
Vadim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vadim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Vadim is predictable there
and Fedor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vadim stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vadim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor is trying to buck Vadim off.

Vadim stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vadim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedor walks into a left hand.
Andrei Vadim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedor with a lazy takedown attempt

and Vadim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fedor won't be happy with that.
Fedor regains half guard.
Fedor pushes Vadim off looking to stand but Vadim dives back in and keeps control.

Vadim seems to be working for a kimura but Fedor defends the submission attempt.
Fedor wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vadim in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vadim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fedor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vadim.
Fedor is refusing to be controlled, as Vadim sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedor looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Vadim will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vadim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fedor counters with a head kick. That will keep Vadim thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fedor tries to clinch but Vadim is having none of it.

Fedor takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor scores with a hook to the body.
Vadim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Fedor manages to break the clinch.
Fedor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vadim throws out a powerful jab.
Vadim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Vadim.
Vadim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vadim 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.
Vadim wants to clinch

and Fedor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vadim's guard now.
Vadim trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vadim tries to escape but Fedor is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedor decides to stand back up. Fedor steps back and let's Vadim get back to his feet.
Vadim lands a jab to the nose.

Fedor moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedor.
Fedor stalling.

Fedor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vadim misses with a takedown attempt

and Fedor moves into the clinch.

Fedor breaks the clinch.
Vadim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vadim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vadim, as that shot connected.
Fedor is looking to clinch.
Fedor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Vadim scores with a takedown into Fedor's guard.

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

Fedor looking to break Vadim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vadim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fedor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadim is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fedor is trying to stick to Vadim's back but Vadim is turning into Fedor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fedor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vadim.
Vadim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Fedor is looking for a triangle but Vadim pushes his legs off easily.
Vadim sitting in guard here, content to control.

Vadim stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vadim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Fedor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vadim managing to control the position.
Fedor preventing the sweep.

Vadim pushes Fedor off and gets back to his feet.
Vadim lands a glancing blow to the side of Fedor's head.
Vadim avoids the head kick by Fedor.
Fedor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Fedor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fedor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Vadim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadim is trying to improve his position.
Vadim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fedor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fedor stops Vadim from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedor throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Vadim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vadim.
Fedor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Vadim is predictable there
and Fedor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vadim lands with a straight right. Fedor didn't see that one coming.
Fedor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vadim doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedor circles away.
Fedor walks into a left hand.

Vadim scores with a takedown into Fedor's guard.

Fedor working for submissions but it's allowed Vadim to get to half guard.

Vadim decides to stand and escape the position.
Vadim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vadim lands the left hand.
Vadim tries to clinch but Fedor moves out of range.

Fedor closes the distance and clinches.
Vadim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fedor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Fedor or perhaps it was just good defense by Vadim which made him look bad.

Fedor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fedor.

Fedor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vadim's sensitive parts.
Vadim takes a swing at Fedor's ribcage but misses.

Fedor has closed the distance and engaged Vadim in a clinch.

Fedor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vadim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vadim trying to control the hands but Fedor breaks the grip.
Vadim prevents Fedor from getting a body triangle.

Fedor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Vadim tries to roll but Fedor sticks to his back.
Vadim is covering up but some of the strikes from Fedor are getting through and doing damage.
Vadim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vadim is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadim'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.

Fedor stands up from mount. Strange move.

Vadim 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.
Fedor looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedor, not yet.
Vadim content to stall in guard here.
Vadim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Fedor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vadim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fedor.
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!
Vadim happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor is looking to regain half guard here but Vadim keeps moving and retains side control.
Vadim has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fedor is trying to escape the mount.
Vadim controlling from the full mount.
Fedor tries to reverse the position but Vadim maintains control.
Vadim avoids the attempt from Fedor to control.
Vadim wants to take Fedor's back here but Fedor is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

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.
Fedor can't escape the position.
Fedor tries to buck Vadim off but Vadim takes his back!
Fedor is trying to break free.
Vadim controls the action.
Can Fedor hold on?! Vadim is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Vadim biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fedor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fedor wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Vadim.
I think Vadim 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Mac Fedor!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Mac Fedor!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mac Fedor!

Mac Fedor wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends? . Ilham Aliyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Boyka
vs
Aliyev

185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Knock Out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilham Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aliyev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Boyka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Aliyev working for a guillotine from mount but Boyka is in no mood to give up.
Aliyev with shots to the head and body - Boyka looks very uncomfortable down there.

Aliyev is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Aliyev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ilham Aliyev!