UFL 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drago Jr
vs
Rasputin

200 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago Jr!
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, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drago Jr tries to bum rush Rasputin with a series of wild strikes but Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasputin lands a head kick!

Drago Jr has managed to clinch.

Drago Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasputin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drago Jr.

Drago Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasputin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drago Jr is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drago Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivan Drago Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Rasputin.
Rasputin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Rasputin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Drago Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rasputin!
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.
Drago Jr wants to stand but Rasputin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Drago Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Drago Jr get's back to his feet.
Drago Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Rasputin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drago Jr, as that shot connected.
Rasputin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rasputin blocks the leg kick.
Rasputin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rasputin clinches but Drago Jr breaks the clinch
letting Drago Jr counter with a right hand.

Drago Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasputin looks gassed!

Rasputin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr wants to stand but Rasputin is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rasputin looking for a guillotine here but Drago Jr defends easily.

Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago Jr wants to stand but Rasputin is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago Jr's guard.
Rasputin stands and throws Drago Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drago Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasputin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Rasputin is working to tighten is grip on Drago Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Drago Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rasputin is really squeezing tight and eventually Drago Jr passes out! Rasputin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grigori Rasputin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The key to victory for Wanderlei Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Alexandrov

181 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Concrete Clothing Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Silva!
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, Andrei Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a hook.

It looks like Andrei Alexandrov has been cut.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.

Alexandrov is rocked!
Silva shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alexandrov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Silva sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alexandrov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderlei Silva!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Porvac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Filipovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wild Boys. Porvac has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Mirko Filipovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Filipovic
vs
Porvac

188 cm
22
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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, Mirko Filipovic!
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, Snake Porvac!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Filipovic gets a clinch.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Porvac is blocking nicely.
Porvac wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Porvac is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Porvac can't break the clinch.
Filipovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Porvac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Porvac dodges an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Porvac is trying to break free.

Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Porvac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Porvac.
A slapping body kick lands there for Filipovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Filipovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porvac scores with a head kick.
Porvac lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Porvac takes it in his stride.

It looks like Snake Porvac has been cut.

Porvac knocks Filipovic to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Filipovic is rocked!

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Porvac moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Filipovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Porvac drags him back down.
Filipovic seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porvac decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Porvac waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porvac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porvac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Porvac moves out of range.

Filipovic has Porvac up against the cage in a clinch.
Porvac takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Porvac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Porvac blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic stalls.
Porvac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Porvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Porvac blocks with his arms.
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic keeps control of Porvac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Porvac breaks the clinch.
Porvac lands with a slapping head kick.
Porvac throws a lazy head kick

and Filipovic counters by clinching up.
Filipovic with a knee to the head.
Porvac can't break the clinch.
Porvac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porvac can't break the clinch.
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Porvac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Filipovic avoiding damage.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porvac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Porvac tries to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling the position.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipovic.
Filipovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Porvac's face.
Porvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Filipovic.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.

Filipovic gets a clinch.
Porvac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porvac is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Porvac dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Porvac circles away.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porvac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porvac throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Porvac pushes him off.
Porvac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porvac throws a head kick that misses

and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic scores with a nice body kick.

Filipovic rushes Porvac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porvac throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.

Porvac tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic misses with a body kick.
Snake Porvac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porvac misses with the combination.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Porvac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Filipovic. Porvac shrugs it off though.
Porvac lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Porvac keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Porvac circles away.
Porvac tries to clinch up.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Porvac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.
Porvac throws a lazy head kick
and Filipovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Porvac is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic clinches up against the cage.
Porvac is trying to break free.
Porvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Porvac is breathing heavily.
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Porvac is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Porvac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Porvac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Porvac closes the distance but Filipovic moves to the side

and Filipovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filipovic avoiding damage.
Filipovic lands a damaging elbow.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Porvac blocks with his arms.

Porvac breaks from the clinch.

Filipovic clinches up with Porvac and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Porvac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Porvac throws out a powerful jab.

Filipovic drives through and clinches with Porvac against the cage.
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Snake Porvac's cut even more.
Filipovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Porvac avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Porvac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porvac wants to clinch but Filipovic slips to the side

and Filipovic counters by clinching up.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Porvac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porvac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovic has Porvac pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside that Porvac shrugs off.
Porvac takes an elbow to the forehead.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porvac throws a lazy head kick

and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Porvac has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Porvac wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Porvac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Porvac tries to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling the position.
Porvac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Porvac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Porvac wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
Porvac takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Filipovic tries to clinch up but Porvac circles away and keeps his distance.
Porvac is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Porvac, right into the meat.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Porvac moves out of range.
Porvac throws a left that rocks Filipovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Porvac dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Filipovic regain composure!

Filipovic is rocked!
Filipovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filipovic tries to get out of the position.

Porvac decides to stand up, so the ref orders Filipovic to his feet.
Filipovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Porvac.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porvac misses with a series of wild punches.
Porvac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porvac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Filipovic has closed the distance and engaged Porvac in a clinch.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Filipovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Porvac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovic stalling the fight.
Porvac is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Porvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Porvac.

Filipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Porvac is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Porvac tries to pull guard but Filipovic won't allow it.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.

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

Filipovic gets a clinch.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Filipovic to work.
Filipovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Porvac is keeping busy.
Porvac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porvac is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porvac avoids the elbow strike from Filipovic, against the cage.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Porvac circles away.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Porvac counters with an outside leg kick.
Porvac throws a nice head kick!

Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filipovic landing knees to the head.
Porvac takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Filipovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside that Porvac shrugs off.

Porvac is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Filipovic.
Porvac avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Mirko Filipovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Filipovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Porvac's brow.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Porvac circles away.
Filipovic wants to clinch but Porvac slips to the side
and Porvac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porvac misses with a double jab.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Porvac moves out of range.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.

Filipovic rushes Porvac and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Filipovic just leaning against Porvac, taking a breather.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Porvac 's eye.

The cut above Snake Porvac's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Porvac tries to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling the position.
Porvac has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice combo by Porvac! Oh, that's hurt him - Filipovic falls to the canvas and Porvac follows him into side control.
Oh Filipovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Porvac cracks Filipovic with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Porvac immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Filipovic is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Porvac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snake Porvac!

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A

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B

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 Jeroen Rijkaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kozcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rijkaart comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Trooper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rijkaart
vs
Kozcheck

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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, Jeroen Rijkaart!
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, Josh Kozcheck!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozcheck throws a right hand that Rijkaart ducks under and follows up with a left that Rijkaart also avoids with ease.
Rijkaart tries for a takedown but Kozcheck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kozcheck misses with a low kick.
Kozcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozcheck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rijkaart at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kozcheck.
Josh Kozcheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozcheck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rijkaart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kozcheck looks gassed!
Rijkaart slips a straight right by Kozcheck.
Rijkaart slips a jab and a cross from Kozcheck.

Rijkaart takes the fight into the clinch.
Kozcheck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rijkaart.
Rijkaart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozcheck 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 Jeroen Rijkaart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rijkaart turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rijkaart manages to end up in side control.

Rijkaart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kozcheck tries to escape but Rijkaart is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijkaart trying to control the position but Kozcheck is working away.
Rijkaart happy to just control the position for now.
Kozcheck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rijkaart asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
Rijkaart trying to control the position but Kozcheck is working away.
Rijkaart advances to full mount.
Kozcheck is squirming around, avoiding Rijkaart's attempts to control the action.
Rijkaart unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rijkaart controlling the position easily from mount.
Kozcheck is trying to stand but he's just given Rijkaart his back.
Rijkaart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kozcheck controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four 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.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rijkaart. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kozcheck trying to get back to his feet but Rijkaart is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rijkaart avoids the head kick by Kozcheck.
Kozcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Rijkaart moves out of range easily.
Rijkaart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rijkaart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rijkaart shoots in and drives through. Kozcheck sprawls well.
Rijkaart throws a head kick but Kozcheck moves out of range.
Kozcheck misses with a head kick.
Rijkaart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozcheck swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeroen Rijkaart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Kozcheck.
Kozcheck throws a head kick that misses.
Rijkaart misses with a takedown attempt - Kozcheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeroen Rijkaart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozcheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rijkaart shoots in but Kozcheck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kozcheck fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozcheck throws a body kick that misses.
Kozcheck throws a head kick that misses.
Kozcheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozcheck throws a solid leg kick but Rijkaart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kozcheck.
Kozcheck displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Rijkaart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rijkaart tries to stall but Kozcheck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kozcheck has had enough of the clinch but Rijkaart keeps him there for the moment.
Kozcheck wants to break free but Rijkaart has control.

Rijkaart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Rijkaart blocks the leg kick.
Kozcheck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some bone on bone action there as Rijkaart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kozcheck thows a body shot but no joy.
Rijkaart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kozcheck's waist but Kozcheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rijkaart off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozcheck throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Rijkaart or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozcheck which made him look bad.

Rijkaart moves into range and clinches up with Kozcheck.

Rijkaart manages to break the clinch.
Rijkaart misses with a takedown attempt - Kozcheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rijkaart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozcheck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josh Kozcheck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rijkaart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozcheck pinned against the cage. Kozcheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rijkaart is looking to clinch but Kozcheck is avoiding it.
Kozcheck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rijkaart moves forwards but Kozcheck connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Rijkaart clinches with his opponent.

Rijkaart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kozcheck is trying to keep an underhook but Rijkaart manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rijkaart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rijkaart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rijkaart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kozcheck is looking to escape.

Rijkaart has control of Kozcheck's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kozcheck regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rijkaart tries to control but Kozcheck wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rijkaart working the ground and pound effectively.
Kozcheck wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kozcheck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rijkaart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rijkaart wants to control the pace but Kozcheck is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeroen Rijkaart 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!

Rijkaart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozcheck tries to avoid it but Rijkaart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozcheck to the ground. Kozcheck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kozcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozcheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kozcheck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rijkaart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kozcheck, up you get!
Rijkaart misses with a double jab.
Kozcheck throws a series of punches but Rijkaart avoids them all with ease.
Kozcheck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rijkaart's head.
Nice sprawl there from Kozcheck as Rijkaart shoots in.
Kozcheck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rijkaart moves in looking to clinch but Kozcheck pushes him off.
Kozcheck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kozcheck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rijkaart backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijkaart tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozcheck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rijkaart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozcheck.
Kozcheck scores with a jab.
Kozcheck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Rijkaart with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeroen Rijkaart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rijkaart moves out of range of the body kick from Kozcheck.
Kozcheck throws a push kick but Rijkaart slaps the foot to one side.
Rijkaart shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozcheck sprawls well. He's pushed Rijkaart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rijkaart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rijkaart shoots in but no luck this time.
Rijkaart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozcheck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozcheck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozcheck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rijkaart can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozcheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozcheck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kozcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rijkaart doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozcheck circles away.
Rijkaart swings for the body but Kozcheck moves out of range.

Rijkaart gets a clinch.
Rijkaart lands an elbow inside.

Rijkaart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rijkaart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rijkaart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Rijkaart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Rijkaart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozcheck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozcheck throws a low kick but Rijkaart avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rijkaart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozcheck circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kozcheck tries to keep at a distance but Rijkaart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozcheck wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rijkaart pulls guard.
Rijkaart trying to keep a closed guard but Kozcheck is proving a slippery customer.
Kozcheck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rijkaart's guard.
Rijkaart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kozcheck gets to his feet. Rijkaart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kozcheck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rijkaart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rijkaart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozcheck pinned against the cage. Kozcheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rijkaart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kozcheck misses with an attempted mid kick.

Rijkaart gets a clinch.
Kozcheck is trying to break the clinch but Rijkaart has him pressed against the cage.

Rijkaart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Kozcheck. No joy for Rijkaart on that attempt.

Rijkaart has Kozcheck up against the cage in a clinch.
Josh Kozcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rijkaart lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeroen Rijkaart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rijkaart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeroen Rijkaart!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes into the arena with Gimme Shelter blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
Emelianenko

191 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Nogueira lands.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Nogueira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.

Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Nogueira counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira finish him?
Nogueira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab

and Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but can't.

Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emelianenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.

Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Nogueira counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nogueira sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emelianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nogueira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emelianenko's back instead.
Emelianenko trying to control the hands but Nogueira won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira keeps control of the position as Emelianenko tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nogueira cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nogueira's guard.
Emelianenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.

Nogueira has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.

Emelianenko decides to return to a standing position.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily

so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.

Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position here.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Nogueira is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Emelianenko won't allow Nogueira to pass to mount.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.

Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up.

Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nogueira sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.

Emelianenko stands up and waves to Nogueira to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Emelianenko gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nogueira fails with the takedown.

Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.

Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.

Emelianenko instigates a clinch.

Emelianenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

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

Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Emelianenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nogueira is tightening it up a little... Emelianenko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Emelianenko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Emelianenko taps out! nice BJJ there by Nogueira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Di Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ruvinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Di Mario has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mario
vs
Ruvinsky

190 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Di Mario!
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, Oleg Ruvinsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mario throws a sloppy head kick and Ruvinsky moves out of range easily.
Mario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruvinsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mario just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruvinsky looking to throw knees to the head but Mario is blocking nicely.
Ruvinsky tries to pull guard but Mario holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruvinsky drops back down to his feet.
Ruvinsky tries to pull guard but Mario won't allow it.
Di Mario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Ruvinsky.
Mario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruvinsky jumps guard but Mario stands there with Ruvinsky around his waist. Ruvinsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruvinsky throws a right hand that Mario ducks under and follows up with a left that Mario also avoids with ease.
Ruvinsky stuffs the takedown.
Mario scores with a leg kick.
Ruvinsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruvinsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mario counters with a shoot takedown. Ruvinsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Mario is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruvinsky wants to sweep here but Mario controlling him for the moment.

Ruvinsky working for a triangle but Mario defends it easily.
Ruvinsky being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ruvinsky looking for a guillotine here but Mario defends easily.
Ruvinsky is trying to keep Mario in close.
Ruvinsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mario's guard.
Ruvinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ruvinsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mario sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario postures up.
Ruvinsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruvinsky trying to control the position.
Ruvinsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruvinsky on the ground.
Ruvinsky keeping moving, preventing Mario from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruvinsky looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oleg Ruvinsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ruvinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruvinsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Mario lands but Ruvinsky takes it in his stride.
Ruvinsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mario counters with a nice leg kick.
Mario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mario takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruvinsky misses with a low kick.
Ruvinsky throws a leg kick

and Mario counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruvinsky won't be happy with that.
Ruvinsky is looking to regain half guard here but Mario keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruvinsky sneaks back into half guard.
Mario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruvinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruvinsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mario pulls his head out easily.

Ruvinsky actively working from the bottom here.
Mario is looking to advance position but Ruvinsky won't allow it.
Ruvinsky moves into full guard.

Ruvinsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mario off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mario dodges the punch combination from Ruvinsky.

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.
Ruvinsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mario as he avoids it easily.

Ruvinsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruvinsky is stalling here. Mario is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruvinsky seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mario has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Mario tries for a kimura but Ruvinsky is defending well.
Ruvinsky throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruvinsky regains half guard.
Ruvinsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mario in particular looking to stall.
Mario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruvinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruvinsky is trying to control but can't.

Mario stands up out of the half guard.

Ruvinsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruvinsky working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oleg Ruvinsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

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