WCC 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zanch Boz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen "Chainsaw" by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zanch Boz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boz
vs
Dengel

163 cm
18
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Tesla Apparel

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 2 - 1 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dengel circles away.
Dengel tries to close the distance and clinch but Boz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dengel stuffs the takedown.
Boz shoots in looking for a takedown. Dengel tries to sprawl out of it but Boz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dengel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zanch Boz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boz shoots in for a double leg but Dengel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dengel tries to clinch but Boz moves out of range.
Boz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boz is looking to clinch but Dengel is avoiding it.
Boz throws a series of punches but Dengel moves out of range.
No luck for Boz with that takedown attempt.

Dengel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dengel is looking for a kimura here.

Boz actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boz is staying active underneath Dengel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dengel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dengel lands strikes from half guard.
Dengel stalling.
Boz has hold of Dengel's hands but Dengel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boz is breathing heavily.
Dengel is pressing down on Boz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boz is holding on for now.
Dengel slips a nice elbow through Boz's hands, connecting with Boz's forehead.
Dengel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dengel with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boz is trying desperately to improve position.
Dengel trying to control but Boz is having none of it.

Dengel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dengel is looking to take a break and control but Boz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dengel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boz, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boz tries to buck Dengel off but Dengel is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Dengel scoring with punches from side control.

Dengel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boz struggling a bit here.
Dengel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boz's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dengel lands an elbow.
Dengel is chipping away with strikes.
Boz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dengel just content to control the position.
Boz is not content to let Dengel control the position.

Dengel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boz, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dengel tries to clinch but Boz is having none of it.
Boz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dengel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dengel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dengel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boz!
Dengel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boz?
Boz has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dengel's lack of action.
Dengel 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.
Dengel scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dengel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dengel with a couple of short strikes.
Boz is trying desperately to improve position.
Dengel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dengel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boz tries to hold on but Dengel pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel controlling the position easily from mount.
Dengel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boz hang on?
Dengel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boz hang on?
Boz wants to control but Dengel is having none of it.
Dengel dominating with strikes here.
Boz is squirming around, avoiding Dengel's attempts to control the action.
Dengel avoids the attempt from Boz to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dengel with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel landing punches.
BOOM! Dengel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Dengel.
Dengel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dengel trying to control but Boz is having none of it.
Boz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dengel breaks from Boz's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Boz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dengel.
Dengel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boz is working to get back to half guard.
Boz tries to hold on but Dengel postures up.
Dengel working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Dengel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boz is squirming around, avoiding Dengel's attempts to control the action.
Boz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Dengel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dengel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dengel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dengel tries to pass to full mount but Boz defends it.
Boz wants to get back to full guard.
Boz wants to get back to his feet.
Boz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dengel drops an elbow to the side of Boz's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dengel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel wants to control the pace but Boz is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Boz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dengel landing punches.
Dengel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boz is bucking up trying to escape but Dengel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gus Dengel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dengel looking to control but Boz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

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.

Boz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dengel.
Boz taking shots to the head.
Dengel lands with some strikes.
Boz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dengel is landing with some decent strikes but Boz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dengel avoids the attempt from Boz to control.
Boz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Dengel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boz is working to get back to half guard.
Dengel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Dengel 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 trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dengel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boz is looking to improve his position but Dengel isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Dengel wants to control the pace but Boz is squirming around nicely.
Boz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Dengel has control of Boz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dengel landing shots from mount.
Dengel tries to control but Boz wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dengel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zanch Boz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Dengel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dengel 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Dengel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between methos lage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McHaggis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHaggis has chosen The Spicy McHaggis Jig as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

lage
vs
McHaggis

180 cm
20
139 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
149 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, methos lage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter McHaggis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHaggis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but lage swivels and escapes.

lage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McHaggis, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for lage.
lage crunches a lovely knee into McHaggis's ribcage.
McHaggis has lage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. lage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McHaggis wants a takedown.
methos lage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter McHaggis.
McHaggis looking for a takedown.
lage scores a nice knee to the body.

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

lage clinches with his opponent.
lage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

lage wants the takedown. McHaggis is fighting it off but lage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McHaggis's guard against the cage.
lage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McHaggis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

lage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for lage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
lage is pressed up against the cage. McHaggis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag lage down to the mat. lage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McHaggis fails with the takedown.
lage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McHaggis looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

lage clinches up against the cage.

lage manages to pull guard.

McHaggis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing lage to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McHaggis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - lage pulls down on the head and he's put McHaggis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). methos lage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Botsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Peppertooth
vs
Botsman

195 cm
20
258 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

203 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chauncey Peppertooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misha Botsman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botsman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peppertooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peppertooth moves in looking to clinch but Botsman pushes him off.

Botsman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peppertooth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Botsman on the ground.

Botsman is looking for a triangle but Peppertooth pushes his legs off easily.

Botsman working for a triangle but Peppertooth defends it easily.
Peppertooth won't allow Botsman to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Botsman being controlled here, momentarily.
Peppertooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Botsman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Botsman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Botsman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peppertooth controls the pace.
Botsman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peppertooth is one step ahead there.
Botsman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Botsman keeping moving, preventing Peppertooth from controlling successfully.

Botsman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peppertooth passes into side control.
Botsman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botsman gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peppertooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Botsman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peppertooth prevents Botsman from improving his position.
Botsman looks gassed!
Peppertooth wants to take a breather but Botsman is having none of it.
Peppertooth wants to pass to mount but Botsman is defending the position.

Botsman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Peppertooth pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Peppertooth has closed the distance and engaged Botsman in a clinch.
Botsman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peppertooth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peppertooth misses with an elbow over the top.
Botsman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Botsman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peppertooth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Botsman to the mat. Botsman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Botsman keeping moving, preventing Peppertooth from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Botsman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Peppertooth has passed into half guard!
Peppertooth lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peppertooth tries to clinch but Botsman moves out of range.
Peppertooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Botsman.
Botsman stuffs the takedown.
Peppertooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peppertooth throws a combination. Botsman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Misha Botsman has been cut.
Peppertooth wants to clinch up but Botsman keeps it at a distance.
Peppertooth slips under a jab from Botsman.

Botsman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Botsman is breathing heavily.

Botsman seems to be working for a kimura but Peppertooth defends the submission attempt.
Peppertooth is controlling Botsman's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Botsman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Peppertooth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peppertooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Botsman has gone for a leg lock! Peppertooth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Botsman's guard.

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.

Botsman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peppertooth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Botsman keeping moving, preventing Peppertooth from controlling successfully.
Peppertooth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth trying to control but Botsman is working from the bottom.
Botsman working a defensive guard here.
Peppertooth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Botsman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peppertooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peppertooth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Botsman is looking for a triangle here but Peppertooth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Peppertooth decides to stand back up. Peppertooth steps back and let's Botsman get back to his feet.

Peppertooth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peppertooth showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Peppertooth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Misha Botsman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Peppertooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Botsman circles away.
Botsman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peppertooth.
Botsman has his takedown stuffed

and Peppertooth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peppertooth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Botsman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Botsman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peppertooth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Botsman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Peppertooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Botsman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Botsman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

Botsman working for a triangle but Peppertooth defends it easily.
Botsman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Botsman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Botsman working for submissions but it's allowed Peppertooth to get to half guard.
Botsman trying to hold on to Peppertooth's head to control him but Peppertooth postures up.
Botsman wants to improve his position but Peppertooth is controlling well.
Botsman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peppertooth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Peppertooth controlling the pace for now.
Peppertooth prevents Botsman from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peppertooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Botsman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peppertooth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Botsman tries to lock up and control but Peppertooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Botsman can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peppertooth controlling the pace for now.
Misha Botsman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Botsman taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Peppertooth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peppertooth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauncey Peppertooth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Speedy ja Saku - Hän mies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sakari Ostermalm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hammerlik
vs
Ostermalm

194 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
225 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

No Shit Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostermalm moves out of range as Hammerlik strikes.
Hammerlik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammerlik misses with the combination.
Hammerlik lands with a big left! Ostermalm is wobbled badly! Hammerlik comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ostermalm to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neik Hammerlik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Harkonnen's chin.

Silva
vs
Harkonnen

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

No Shit Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkonnen stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Silva.

Harkonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Harkonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harkonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harkonnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harkonnen.
Silva won't allow Harkonnen to pass to mount.

Harkonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Harkonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva tries to kick Harkonnen off but Harkonnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harkonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harkonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.

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.
Harkonnen with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harkonnen looking to pass the guard.

Harkonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harkonnen looks gassed!
Harkonnen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harkonnen on the ground.
Silva is trying to keep Harkonnen in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Harkonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Harkonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harkonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva looks to land a combination but Harkonnen avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Harkonnen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harkonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Harkonnen shoots in.
Roger Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Harkonnen.
Harkonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch up but Harkonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Harkonnen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harkonnen is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Harkonnen circles away and we're back to standing.
Roger Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harkonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.

Harkonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harkonnen is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Harkonnen is breathing heavily.
Harkonnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Harkonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harkonnen works his way into full mount!
Harkonnen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Harkonnen misses with a head shot.

Harkonnen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.
Harkonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harkonnen punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harkonnen thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Harkonnen's attempts to control the action.

Harkonnen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Harkonnen's guard. A big mistake from Harkonnen there, giving up the dominant position!
Harkonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harkonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harkonnen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Harkonnen wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harkonnen is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Harkonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harkonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Harkonnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harkonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harkonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harkonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Harkonnen 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.
Harkonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harkonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Harkonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to control but Harkonnen postures up.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harkonnen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harkonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harkonnen.

Harkonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harkonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Harkonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harkonnen stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vladimir Harkonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harkonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva is in trouble now - Harkonnen has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harkonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Harkonnen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Harkonnen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Harkonnen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Harkonnen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Harkonnen lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Harkonnen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Szariskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heydar Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szariskis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is 'Tenderness' by General Public. Aliyev has chosen Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye as his entrance music. Heydar Aliyev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szariskis
vs
Aliyev

179 cm
21
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Szariskis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heydar Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szariskis wants to clinch up but Aliyev keeps it at a distance.
Aliyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szariskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Szariskis catches Aliyev right on the button with a cross.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szariskis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szariskis is looking to chop away at Aliyev's legs.
Aliyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Aliyev forces Szariskis back against the cage and clinches.
Aliyev keeps control of Szariskis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aliyev looking to throw knees to the head but Szariskis is blocking nicely.
Aliyev looking to throw knees to the head but Szariskis is blocking nicely.
Szariskis is trying to break free.
Aliyev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szariskis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aliyev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aliyev scores a nice knee to the body.
Szariskis connects with a knee to the head.
Aliyev prevents Szariskis from breaking the clinch.
Aliyev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Szariskis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
Aliyev lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szariskis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aliyev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szariskis's face.
Aliyev misses with a knee to the head.

Szariskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Szariskis is breathing heavily.
Szariskis throws a leg kick but Aliyev moved away.
Szariskis tries to land a leg kick but Aliyev saw it coming and moves away.
Szariskis throws a lazy head kick
enabling Aliyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Szariskis is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szariskis darts in trying to clinch
and Aliyev counters with a nice uppercut.

Szariskis is rocked!
Aliyev drops Szariskis with a big left hand! Szariskis is injured, injured bad! Aliyev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heydar Aliyev!
Heydar Aliyev is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Von Lydeman
vs
Ninefingers

187 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Von Lydeman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logen Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lydeman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lydeman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Lydeman misses with a double jab.
Ninefingers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Lydeman. Von Lydeman obviously looking to wear him down.
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Lydeman pinned against the cage. Von Lydeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Lydeman with a nice cross.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Lydeman as he avoids it easily.
Ninefingers moves out of range of the strikes.
Ninefingers misses with a few strikes there.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninefingers swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Lydeman.
Ninefingers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Lydeman moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ninefingers blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ninefingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lydeman smiles and moves away.
Von Lydeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninefingers sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Ninefingers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninefingers prevents Von Lydeman from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers moves into full mount! Von Lydeman won't be happy about that!
Von Lydeman tries to control the position but Ninefingers now has his back.

Von Lydeman showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Lydeman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ninefingers gets his way!
Von Lydeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Von Lydeman tries to break free.

Ninefingers looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lydeman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ninefingers's guard. Nice work there by Von Lydeman.
Ninefingers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lydeman trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Ninefingers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ninefingers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Lydeman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ninefingers's head.
Von Lydeman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ninefingers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Von Lydeman has passed into half guard!
Von Lydeman controlling the action here.
Von Lydeman wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping him busy.
Von Lydeman wants to stand up but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
Von Lydeman wants to take a breather but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Von Lydeman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman trying to control the action but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jack Von Lydeman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ninefingers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt - Von Lydeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Von Lydeman. No joy for Ninefingers on that attempt.
Jack Von Lydeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Von Lydeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninefingers's face.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks it.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks it.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ninefingers misses with a knee strike.
Ninefingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Logen Ninefingers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lydeman, right into the meat.
Von Lydeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lydeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logen Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Von Lydeman misses.
Ninefingers has a takedown stuffed.
Von Lydeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Lydeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Lydeman moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.
Von Lydeman scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Lydeman lands with a straight right. Ninefingers didn't see that one coming.
Ninefingers is breathing heavily.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Lydeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman misses with a hook.
Von Lydeman connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Von Lydeman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Lydeman. That's going to slow Ninefingers down.

Von Lydeman clinches up against the cage.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks with his arms.
Ninefingers wants a takedown.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninefingers's face.
Von Lydeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman keeps control of Ninefingers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ninefingers blocks it with crossed arms.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks.
Ninefingers looking for a takedown.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Ninefingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lydeman smiles and moves away.
Von Lydeman clobbers Ninefingers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lydeman scores with a jab. Ninefingers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Lydeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ninefingers counters with a takedown into side control.
Von Lydeman tries to improve position but can't.
Von Lydeman is working hard here to advance position.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound.
Von Lydeman looks to move to half guard but instead Ninefingers has passed into mount! Damn!

Ninefingers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ninefingers wants to control the pace but Von Lydeman is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman tries to reverse the position but Ninefingers maintains control.
Von Lydeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ninefingers on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ninefingers looking to finish Von Lydeman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Von Lydeman!

Ninefingers has hold of Von Lydeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Von Lydeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Von Lydeman really wants to buck Ninefingers off and get back to his feet.
Von Lydeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Lydeman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Von Lydeman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ninefingers trying to control but Von Lydeman is having none of it.

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.
Von Lydeman tries to hold on but Ninefingers postures up.
Von Lydeman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Ninefingers is working for a kimura but Von Lydeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Lydeman is trying to stand back up but Ninefingers is controlling him
Von Lydeman is looking to improve his position.
Von Lydeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Lydeman looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Von Lydeman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ninefingers fails with the takedown.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Ninefingers is avoiding it.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Lydeman tries to sprawl out of it but Ninefingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown but Von Lydeman shows good takedown defense.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Von Lydeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Lydeman thuds a left hand into Ninefingers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Von Lydeman.
Ninefingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lydeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Lydeman tries to bum rush Ninefingers with a series of wild strikes but Ninefingers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Von Lydeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lydeman closes the distance but Ninefingers moves to the side

and Ninefingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lydeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninefingers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Lydeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lydeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lydeman striking off his back but it's not causing Ninefingers any problems.
Ninefingers won't allow Von Lydeman to sweep him here.
Ninefingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Lydeman has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Ninefingers shoots in and bounces Von Lydeman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ninefingers tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Lydeman is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman wants to stand but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
Von Lydeman is trying to control the position but Ninefingers postures up.
Ninefingers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Lydeman keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Ninefingers wants to pass the guard but Von Lydeman is keeping the position.
Von Lydeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninefingers is one step ahead there.
Logen Ninefingers has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ninefingers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Lydeman as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Lydeman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ninefingers. Ninefingers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Lydeman lands with a hook. Ninefingers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Ninefingers is avoiding it.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Von Lydeman rushes Ninefingers and presses him up against the cage.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Ninefingers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ninefingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lydeman smiles and moves away.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Ninefingers moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Lydeman connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Lydeman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ninefingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but Von Lydeman keeps moving.
Ninefingers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lydeman striking off his back but it's not causing Ninefingers any problems.
Ninefingers trying to control but Von Lydeman is working from the bottom.

Von Lydeman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ninefingers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Von Lydeman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ninefingers's back instead.
Von Lydeman is hanging on to Ninefingers's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Lydeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ninefingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ninefingers misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Von Lydeman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ninefingers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Von Lydeman to the mat. Von Lydeman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Ninefingers is looking for a triangle but Von Lydeman pushes his legs off easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ninefingers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lydeman wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
Von Lydeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.

Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Lydeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Lydeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ninefingers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Lydeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ninefingers counters with a takedown into side control.
Von Lydeman wants to get back to his feet.

Ninefingers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Lydeman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ninefingers working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Ninefingers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Lydeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ninefingers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninefingers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Lydeman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers trying to control the action but Von Lydeman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Lydeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Ninefingers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Lydeman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ninefingers's knee momentarily.

Von Lydeman pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow.
Von Lydeman scores a nice knee to the body.
Von Lydeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ninefingers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ninefingers trying to keep a closed guard but Von Lydeman is proving a slippery customer.
Ninefingers wants to sweep here but Von Lydeman controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ninefingers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Von Lydeman lands a jab to the nose.
Von Lydeman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ninefingers's head backwards.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Ninefingers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lydeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logen Ninefingers dominated that fourth 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!

Ninefingers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Lydeman throws a jab when Ninefingers was well out of range.
Von Lydeman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninefingers. That did some damage!
Von Lydeman throws a hook but Ninefingers blocks it.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown but Von Lydeman sprawls well.

Von Lydeman has managed to clinch.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Ninefingers blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Von Lydeman manages to get underhooks.
Ninefingers tries to pull guard but Von Lydeman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ninefingers drops back down to his feet.
Jack Von Lydeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Ninefingers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninefingers's face.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Ninefingers is blocking nicely.

Ninefingers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ninefingers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lydeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers controls Von Lydeman momentarily but Von Lydeman frees himself.
Von Lydeman wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.

Ninefingers has his feet on Von Lydeman's thighs here. He's pushed Von Lydeman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Von Lydeman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logen Ninefingers!
Logen Ninefingers is the new light heavyweight champion!