WCC - 1.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leffe Fotled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leffe Fotled will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Harkonnen
vs
Fotled

185 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Fuel

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, Vladimir Harkonnen!
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, Leffe Fotled!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fotled lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Harkonnen is rocked!
Harkonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fotled.
Oh Harkonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harkonnen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Fotled comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Harkonnen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Harkonnen was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leffe Fotled!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borris Whoopyourasski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Stolichnaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolichnaya has chosen Down With The Sickness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Whoopyourasski
vs
Stolichnaya

195 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Demonic Drugs *SALE*
Demonic Drugs *SALE*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Whoopyourasski!
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, Vladamir Stolichnaya!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolichnaya fails to land the takedown.
Stolichnaya shoots for a takedown but Whoopyourasski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stolichnaya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stolichnaya shoots in but no luck this time.
Borris Whoopyourasski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Stolichnaya.
Whoopyourasski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Stolichnaya gets a takedown into half guard.
Whoopyourasski is trying to stand.
Whoopyourasski is trying to maintain the position but Stolichnaya is very close to passing his half guard.
Stolichnaya stops Whoopyourasski from getting back to his feet.

Stolichnaya seems to be working for a kimura but Whoopyourasski defends the submission attempt.
Stolichnaya with the ground and pound but Whoopyourasski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Stolichnaya 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.
Stolichnaya looks gassed!
Whoopyourasski has his hands on Stolichnaya's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoopyourasski wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Whoopyourasski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stolichnaya has time to react.
Nice shot by Whoopyourasski.
Stolichnaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stolichnaya walks into a jab.
Whoopyourasski with a hook.

Stolichnaya is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whoopyourasski.
Stolichnaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Whoopyourasski finish him?
No luck for Whoopyourasski with that takedown attempt.
Stolichnaya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whoopyourasski lands with a big left! Stolichnaya is wobbled badly! Whoopyourasski comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stolichnaya to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borris Whoopyourasski!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zanch Boz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Higgedy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Boz
vs
Higgedy

163 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zanch Boz!
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, Pete Higgedy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Boz. Boz gets slowly back to his feet.
Boz tries to clinch but Higgedy is having none of it.

Boz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Boz.
Boz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgedy's head.
Boz is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Higgedy manages to get to full guard.
Boz wanted to stand there but Higgedy had control of the position.
Higgedy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgedy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boz scores with a body shot.
Boz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Higgedy circles away.
No luck for Boz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanch Boz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boz tries to clinch there but Higgedy circles away.
Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Higgedy has eaten all the pies!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higgedy, right into the meat.
No luck for Higgedy with that takedown attempt.

Boz has taken the fight to the clinch.

Boz pulls guard.
Higgedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boz is breathing heavily.
Higgedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Higgedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Higgedy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boz!
Higgedy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boz's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boz is looking to take a break and control but Higgedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boz prevents Higgedy from improving his position.
Higgedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higgedy.
Boz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Higgedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Higgedy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy wants to control the pace but Boz is squirming around nicely.

Higgedy working for a submission but Boz is keeping him at bay.
Boz tries to hold on but Higgedy pushes him away.
Boz tries to reverse the position but Higgedy maintains control.
Higgedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boz is looking to escape.

Higgedy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boz is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Higgedy lands a big shot there that rocks Boz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Higgedy blocks Boz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Boz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boz is working hard here to advance position.
Higgedy looking to control but Boz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higgedy thowing shots but they're missing.
Boz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Higgedy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No joy there for Higgedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgedy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Higgedy duly obliges.
Horrible takedown by Boz or perhaps it was just good defense by Higgedy which made him look bad.
Boz wants to clinch up but Higgedy keeps it at a distance.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Boz moves out of range.
Boz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgedy's head.

It looks like Pete Higgedy has been cut.

Boz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgedy wants a takedown.
Boz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgedy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boz blocks an elbow strike.
Boz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanch Boz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boz jumps guard but Higgedy stands there with Boz around his waist. Boz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higgedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgedy misses with a double jab.

Higgedy has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Higgedy trying to land knees to the body.
Higgedy just leaning against Boz, taking a breather.
Boz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Higgedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boz has had enough of the clinch but Higgedy keeps him there for the moment.
Higgedy lands a damaging elbow.
Higgedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Higgedy trying to land knees to the body.
Higgedy prevents the takedown attempt.
Higgedy lands a knee to the body.
Boz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boz takes an elbow to the forehead.

Higgedy breaks the clinch.
Higgedy tries to clinch up

and Boz counters with a shoot takedown. Higgedy fights it but they end up in guard.

Higgedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boz passes Higgedy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higgedy.

Higgedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boz trying to control but Higgedy is working from the bottom.
Boz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Higgedy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Higgedy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Higgedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boz pushes down on Higgedy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy gets back to full guard.
Higgedy keeping moving, preventing Boz from controlling successfully.
Higgedy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Higgedy there.
Boz wants to control but Higgedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Boz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Higgedy is looking to clinch but Boz is avoiding it.
Higgedy throws a lazy head kick

and Boz counters with a takedown into side control.
Boz working away.
Higgedy is looking to reverse the position.

Boz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zanch Boz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boz swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boz scores a takedown into full mount!
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!
Boz controlling from the full mount.
Higgedy wants to control but Boz is having none of it.
Boz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boz wants to control the pace but Higgedy is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higgedy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higgedy is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zanch Boz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Higgedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boz.
Higgedy looks to land a combination but Boz avoids it well.

Boz moves into the clinch.
Boz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boz swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgedy uses good head movement to avoid it.

Higgedy breaks from the clinch.
Higgedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Boz rushes Higgedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boz blocks it with crossed arms.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but Boz blocks with his arms.
Boz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Higgedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Boz counters with a single leg into guard. Higgedy didn't expect that.
Boz wants to control from the top but Higgedy keeps moving.
Higgedy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Higgedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boz won't allow Higgedy to sweep him here.
Higgedy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Higgedy is trying to maintain the position but Boz is very close to passing his half guard.
Zanch Boz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Boz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Higgedy is just riding it out for now. Boz eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Higgedy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boz tries to hold on but Higgedy postures up.
Boz tries to reverse the position but Higgedy maintains control.
Boz tries to hold on but Higgedy pushes him away.
Higgedy breaks from Boz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boz is desperately trying to improve his position but Higgedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Higgedy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boz hang on?
Boz tries to hold on but Higgedy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boz is trying to escape the mount.
Boz is squirming around, avoiding Higgedy's attempts to control the action.
Higgedy lands a big shot there that rocks Boz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Higgedy raining down shots from the mount!
Higgedy tries to control but Boz wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Higgedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Higgedy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Higgedy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Higgedy looking to control but Boz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boz taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Boz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Higgedy lands a nice shot to the head.

Boz is rocked!
Boz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Boz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Higgedy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boz is desperately trying to improve his position but Higgedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Higgedy landing strikes from the mount.
Higgedy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Higgedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boz is looking to escape.
Boz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zanch Boz.
I think Boz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zanch Boz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Kouzmanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Brunner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brunner
vs
Kouzmanoff

174 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Brunner!
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, Vasili Kouzmanoff!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunner shoots in for a takedown but Kouzmanoff shows good takedown defense.

Kouzmanoff clinches.
Brunner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kouzmanoff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kouzmanoff slows down the pace here.

Kouzmanoff drags the fight down to the ground.
Brunner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kouzmanoff keeping moving, preventing Brunner from controlling successfully.
Brunner trying to move into half guard but instead Kouzmanoff has managed to sweep!
Kouzmanoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunner has wrist control.
Kouzmanoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brunner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunner keeping moving, preventing Kouzmanoff from controlling successfully.
Brunner looking to control.
Kouzmanoff trying to control but Brunner is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Brunner shoots for a double leg takedown but Kouzmanoff sprawls well. He's pushed Brunner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Brunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kouzmanoff but Kouzmanoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kouzmanoff is looking to clinch.
Kouzmanoff throws a one two combo.
Brunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kouzmanoff but Kouzmanoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunner is breathing heavily.
Kouzmanoff throws a series of punches but Brunner avoids them all with ease.
Kouzmanoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunner shoots in and drives through. Kouzmanoff sprawls well.
Kouzmanoff lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Brunner crumples to the floor! Kouzmanoff milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vasili Kouzmanoff!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

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

Brodski
vs
Abreham Killyousovizh

190 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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, Isak Brodski!
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, Abreham Killyousovizh!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brodski has a takedown stuffed.
Brodski tries for a takedown but Killyousovizh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Killyousovizh gets caught flat footed, as Brodski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killyousovizh controlling the position.
Brodski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Killyousovizh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brodski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killyousovizh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brodski.
Killyousovizh tries to bum rush Brodski with a series of wild strikes but Brodski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killyousovizh moves in looking to clinch but Brodski pushes him off.
Brodski tries for a takedown but Killyousovizh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isak Brodski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodski is breathing heavily.
A big right from Brodski misses.

Killyousovizh moves into range and clinches up with Brodski.
Brodski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killyousovizh prevents it.
Killyousovizh lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh stops a takedown attempt from Brodski.
Killyousovizh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brodski gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch.
Brodski throws a looping overhand right but Killyousovizh ducks down to avoid it.
Killyousovizh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Killyousovizh darts in and clinches Brodski up against the cage.
Brodski goes for a takedown attempt but Killyousovizh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brodski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brodski misses with a double jab

and Killyousovizh counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a nice knee to the body.

Brodski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killyousovizh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brodski lands an elbow.
Killyousovizh regains half guard, as Brodski was trying to land strikes.
Killyousovizh is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh is pressing down on Brodski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killyousovizh controlling Brodski's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Killyousovizh pushes Brodski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Brodski shoots in and bounces Killyousovizh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brodski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brodski looking to pass the guard.

Killyousovizh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A left and a right from Brodski both land. Nice combination.
Brodski throws the left hand but Killyousovizh avoids the punch easily.
Brodski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brodski.
Isak Brodski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killyousovizh lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch there but Brodski circles away.
Brodski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brodski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Killyousovizh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brodski's guard.
Brodski throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Brodski 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.
Brodski is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Brodski throws a nice looking combination but Killyousovizh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brodski shoots in for a double leg but Killyousovizh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Brodski shoots in for a double leg but Killyousovizh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch but Brodski moves out of range.
Killyousovizh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brodski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brodski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killyousovizh.
Brodski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brodski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brodski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brodski shoots in and drives through. Killyousovizh sprawls well.
Killyousovizh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killyousovizh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brodski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killyousovizh but Killyousovizh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brodski.
Brodski looks for a takedown but Killyousovizh sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Killyousovizh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Killyousovizh. No joy for Brodski on that attempt.
Brodski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brodski shoots in but Killyousovizh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brodski steps into range and cracks Killyousovizh with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Killyousovizh flops backwards and Brodski dives into his guard looking to finish!

Killyousovizh is rocked!
Brodski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Killyousovizh is still in real trouble! Can Brodski finish him?
Killyousovizh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brodski wants to pass the guard but Killyousovizh is keeping the position.
Killyousovizh seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brodski wants to stand but Killyousovizh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Killyousovizh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brodski's guard.
Killyousovizh won't allow Brodski to sweep him here.
Killyousovizh is breathing heavily.
Brodski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh stays in close to Brodski's body and controls the position.
Brodski looking for a sweep. Not yet Brodski, not yet.
Brodski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Killyousovizh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brodski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killyousovizh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Killyousovizh controlling from the full mount.
Brodski working to try and regain half guard.
Killyousovizh scoring with strikes but Brodski is staying in there.
Brodski can't escape the position.
Brodski is trying to reverse the position but instead Killyousovizh has taken his back - oops!

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.
Killyousovizh biding his time, looking for the opening.
Abreham Killyousovizh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brodski looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Killyousovizh scores with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Killyousovizh keeps control of the position as Brodski tries to break free.
Killyousovizh has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Brodski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodski breaks Killyousovizh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brodski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Killyousovizh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killyousovizh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brodski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brodski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brodski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brodski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Killyousovizh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brodski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brodski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Killyousovizh counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Killyousovizh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodski keeps control of Killyousovizh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brodski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isak Brodski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killyousovizh prevents it.
Brodski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killyousovizh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brodski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killyousovizh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killyousovizh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killyousovizh is leaning against Brodski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brodski can't get the takedown.

Killyousovizh breaks from the clinch.
Brodski misses with a double jab
and Killyousovizh counters with a low kick, right behind Brodski 's knee.
Brodski misses with a hook
and Killyousovizh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brodski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brodski fails to land the takedown.
Brodski throws a combination that misses

and Killyousovizh counters by moving into the clinch.
Killyousovizh lands an elbow just above Brodski 's eye.
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!
Killyousovizh lands a body punch.
Killyousovizh prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brodski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Killyousovizh jumps guard.
Brodski connects with a couple of short punches.
Brodski tries to free his leg and advance position but Killyousovizh is retaining full guard.
Brodski is looking to work some ground and pound but Killyousovizh has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abreham Killyousovizh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Killyousovizh lands the left hand.
Killyousovizh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brodski has a takedown stuffed.
Brodski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Killyousovizh counters by clinching up.
Killyousovizh scores with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brodski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killyousovizh lands a nice shot to the body.
Killyousovizh slows down the pace here.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Brodski is rocked!

Killyousovizh jumps guard.
Oh Brodski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brodski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killyousovizh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brodski preventing the sweep.
Brodski seems to have got his legs back now.
Brodski postures up.
Brodski tries to free his leg and advance position but Killyousovizh is retaining full guard.
Brodski working some strikes from top position.
Killyousovizh has a closed guard, preventing Brodski from standing up.
Brodski scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brodski landing with the ground and pound.
Killyousovizh tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh wants to get back to his feet but Brodski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brodski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killyousovizh's head.
Killyousovizh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brodski!
Brodski tries to reverse the position but Killyousovizh maintains control.
Killyousovizh controlling from mount.
Killyousovizh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brodski?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killyousovizh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brodski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh controlling the position easily from mount.
Brodski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brodski tries to buck Killyousovizh off but Killyousovizh takes his back!
Brodski breaks Killyousovizh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Killyousovizh looking for a sweep. Not yet Killyousovizh, not yet.
Brodski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killyousovizh swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodski is looking to work some ground and pound but Killyousovizh has wrist control.
Brodski thows a big elbow that misses.
Killyousovizh seems keen to control Brodski's posture.
Brodski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killyousovizh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brodski throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brodski throws a body punch but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh is looking to clinch.

Killyousovizh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killyousovizh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brodski backwards.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brodski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killyousovizh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brodski backwards.
Killyousovizh scores with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killyousovizh lands an elbow that stopped Brodski in his tracks for a moment.
Brodski takes a knee right on the jaw!

Killyousovizh manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killyousovizh closes the distance and clinches.
Killyousovizh gets underhooks to prevent Brodski's takedown attempt.
Killyousovizh stalls.
Killyousovizh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killyousovizh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Killyousovizh stops a takedown attempt from Brodski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isak Brodski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killyousovizh lands a right hand.
Brodski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killyousovizh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killyousovizh gets underhooks to prevent Brodski's takedown attempt.
Killyousovizh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the body.
Brodski is working for takedown but Killyousovizh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brodski is working for takedown but Killyousovizh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killyousovizh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Killyousovizh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brodski uses from the top position.
Killyousovizh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brodski thows a big elbow that misses.
Brodski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killyousovizh has momentary wrist control but Brodski slips an elbow through the middle.
Isak Brodski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killyousovizh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brodski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abreham Killyousovizh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killyousovizh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!