Dead Man's Dance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thai Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boxer
vs
Malone

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thai Boxer!
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, Bo Malone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Boxer throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boxer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxer tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Malone throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big head kick from Boxer and Malone is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Malone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Boxer finish him?
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
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.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malone controlling the pace for now.
Boxer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer tries to get out of the position.

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.
Boxer tries to hold on but Malone pushes him away.

Malone quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Malone but it's paid off an Boxer is forced to tap! Nice work by Malone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Malone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen The Undertaker Theme Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Acton
vs
Drago

210 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Acton Nutritional Company

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, Dougie Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Acton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Acton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago misses with a combination
enabling Acton to counter with a crisp jab.
Acton lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Acton! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dougie Acton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Barton
vs
Torres

165 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Barton!
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, Chris Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barton pinned against the cage. Barton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

Torres wants to finish this one by submission but Barton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torres.
Barton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barton is working hard here to advance position.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Torres wants to take Barton's back here but Barton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Torres has control of Barton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.

Torres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barton is working to get back to half guard.

Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barton tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton gets back to half guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.

Torres seems to be looking for submissions.

Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barton defends it well.
Barton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Barton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barton is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Barton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

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

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

Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barton wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
Barton preventing the sweep.

Torres looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily.
Barton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barton manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Barton wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.

Torres 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.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Barton forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.
Barton won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Barton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Barton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Barton wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Barton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barton's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres pushing down on Barton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barton gets back to full guard.

Barton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.

Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.

Barton working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres drops back looking for a leg! Barton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barton manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Barton's guard.
Barton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.

Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Barton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Torres gets full guard.

Torres working for a triangle but Barton defends it easily.

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

Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Barton is defending it well.

Torres working for a choke but Barton is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Torres looking for the choke from the back.

Barton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Torres doesn't have the hooks in and Barton manages to turn into his guard.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barton manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres pushing down on Barton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton is looking to improve his position.

Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Barton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Torres stuffs the takedown.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres works his foot free and advances to mount.

Torres looking for a guillotine from mount but Barton is having none of it.
Barton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Barton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Barton working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Barton is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres passes Barton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Torres is looking for a kimura here.

Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
Barton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back!
Torres breaks Barton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Barton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Barton defends it.
Torres prevents Barton from improving his position.
Chris Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.

Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is pressing down on Barton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barton is holding on for now.

Barton looking for submissions off his back.

Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
Torres prevents Barton from improving his position.

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

and Barton counters with a shoot takedown. Torres fights it but they end up in guard.

Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Barton turns into Torres and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Barton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Barton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Torres is working to get back to half guard.

Barton has hold of Torres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barton prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Barton tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Torres stops Barton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barton works his way to his opponent's back.

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

Barton working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Barton working for a choke but Torres is defending well.
Torres wants to escape the position.

Barton is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Torres has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Barton has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Torres taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Barton doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Barton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitus Shavnetski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FIVEFINGER DEATHPUNCH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavnetski comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - get it on the floor. FIVEFINGER DEATHPUNCH told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Shavnetski
vs
DEATHPUNCH

190 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitus Shavnetski!
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, FIVEFINGER DEATHPUNCH!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shavnetski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DEATHPUNCH looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shavnetski controlling the pace.

Shavnetski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shavnetski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DEATHPUNCH.
Shavnetski is looking to clinch.

Shavnetski gets a takedown into half guard.
Shavnetski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shavnetski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Shavnetski moves into range and clinches up with DEATHPUNCH.

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.

Shavnetski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavnetski looks to land a combination. DEATHPUNCH sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shavnetski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DEATHPUNCH but DEATHPUNCH pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shavnetski throws a sloppy head kick and DEATHPUNCH moves out of range easily.
DEATHPUNCH circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavnetski moves out of range of the body kick from DEATHPUNCH.
DEATHPUNCH moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shavnetski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shavnetski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DEATHPUNCH's waist but DEATHPUNCH gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shavnetski off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - DEATHPUNCH scores with a four punch combination!
DEATHPUNCH tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from DEATHPUNCH finds it's target.
Shavnetski wants to clinch up but DEATHPUNCH keeps it at a distance.
DEATHPUNCH wants to clinch up but Shavnetski keeps it at a distance.

Shavnetski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DEATHPUNCH, pushing him back against the cage.

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

Shavnetski has DEATHPUNCH up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DEATHPUNCH tries a body shot but Shavnetski blocks it.

Shavnetski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DEATHPUNCH is trying to keep an underhook but Shavnetski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
DEATHPUNCH is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shavnetski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DEATHPUNCH is in trouble now - Shavnetski has advanced to mount!
Shavnetski controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DEATHPUNCH wants to get back to his feet.
Shavnetski controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DEATHPUNCH throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shavnetski wants to clinch.

Shavnetski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shavnetski in side control, just content to control the action for now.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Vitus Shavnetski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shavnetski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shavnetski throws out a powerful jab.
Shavnetski throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! DEATHPUNCH crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vitus Shavnetski!

C
A

C
B

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 Charles Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Mintusovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Robinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Remy Mintusovich's chin.

Robinson
vs
Mintusovich

195 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Robinson!
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, Remy Mintusovich!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
Mintusovich dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Mintusovich tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mintusovich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Mintusovich kicks off Robinson and gets to his feet.
Charles Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Mintusovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Mintusovich moved away.
Mintusovich pushes Robinson away with a front kick.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mintusovich counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a left hand

and Mintusovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mintusovich.

Mintusovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Mintusovich has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mintusovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mintusovich tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mintusovich tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mintusovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mintusovich lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Robinson sprawling to the canvas. Mintusovich follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Robinson hang on?

Robinson is rocked!

Mintusovich stands up out of the half guard.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson tries to clinch
and Mintusovich counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mintusovich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson trying to advance position but Mintusovich counters by regaining guard.
Robinson postures up.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mintusovich is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mintusovich looking to control.
Robinson passes Mintusovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like Robinson is going to stand back up.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mintusovich's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Mintusovich's temple.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Mintusovich is defending the position.
Mintusovich is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mintusovich defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Mintusovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mintusovich pushes Robinson off and gets back to his feet.
Robinson misses with a combination
enabling Mintusovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mintusovich cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Mintusovich counters with a nice body kick.
Mintusovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Mintusovich pushes his legs off easily.

Robinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mintusovich is defending well. Robinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mintusovich has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Robinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Robinson!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Sorokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorokin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is "Black BMW" by Seryoga. Page has chosen Stoopid by Snot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sorokin
vs
Page

172 cm
21
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Acton Nutritional Company
S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Sorokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Page!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Sorokin.
Page takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page shoots in and drives through. Sorokin sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Sorokin.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jimmy Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sorokin clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.
Page is working for takedown but Sorokin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Page looks gassed!
Sorokin misses with a body punch.

Sorokin breaks from the clinch.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Sorokin avoids it.
Sorokin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sorokin fails to land with a series of punches.
Page gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Sorokin.
Sorokin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sorokin counters with a leg kick.
Sorokin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Page fails with the takedown

so Sorokin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vlad Sorokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Page.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sorokin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorokin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sorokin cracks Page with a solid left hand.

Page has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorokin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sorokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorokin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page keeping full guard, as Sorokin tries to pass.
Sorokin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sorokin trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokin works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sorokin works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Page throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sorokin stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Sorokin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sorokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page keeping full guard, as Sorokin tries to pass.
Sorokin trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sorokin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorokin.
Sorokin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sorokin cracks Page with a solid left hand.
Sorokin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sorokin forces his way into half guard.
Sorokin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sorokin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sorokin controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Page is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sorokin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Sorokin seems content to control.
Page throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sorokin controlling the pace.

Page pushes Sorokin off and gets back to his feet.
Page tries to clinch up
and Sorokin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Sorokin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page is refusing to be controlled, as Sorokin sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Sorokin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sorokin keeps the fight on the outside.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sorokin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sorokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Sorokin chips away with some ground and pound.
Sorokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorokin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sorokin forces his way into half guard.
Sorokin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page taking some punishment here, with Sorokin in his half guard.
Page is breathing heavily.
Sorokin is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokin working Page over with strikes.

Sorokin wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sorokin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sorokin prevents Page from improving his position.
Page moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sorokin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Sorokin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sorokin distracts Page with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Page is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sorokin landing some decent shots from guard.
Sorokin won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Sorokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page can't keep his opponent in guard - Sorokin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Page makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Page.
Sorokin advances to half guard.
Sorokin stalling.
Vlad Sorokin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Sorokin.
Page is not content to let Sorokin control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sorokin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorokin lands a nice short elbow.
Page tries to roll over but Sorokin keeps him under control.

Sorokin is trying to work for a kimura but Page is defending well.
Page tries to get to full guard but Sorokin has control of the leg.

Page is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sorokin pulls his head out easily.
Sorokin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sorokin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sorokin wants to control the pace but Page is squirming around nicely.
Sorokin dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sorokin is working for a guillotine from mount but Page frees his head quite easily.
Page regains half guard.
Sorokin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sorokin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Page sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Page tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Page is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sorokin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorokin connects with a nice short shot to Page's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sorokin works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Sorokin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sorokin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sorokin stalling.
Page tries to get to full guard but Sorokin has control of the leg.
Page is staying active underneath Sorokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sorokin trying to pass the guard but Page defending well.

Sorokin wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sorokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sorokin's back!
Sorokin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sorokin keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokin is looking to improve his position.
Page tries to pass to full mount but Sorokin defends it.
Page trying to control from half guard but Sorokin is working away.
Page moves nicely into side control.

Page wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sorokin, who protects the arm well.
Page tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Page scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokin stops Page from passing to mount.
Page working away.
Sorokin is trying to get back to half guard.
Sorokin regains half guard.
Sorokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Sorokin gets full guard.
Sorokin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokin is retaining full guard.
Sorokin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
Sorokin wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Sorokin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sorokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokin tries to move to mount but Page blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokin cracks Page with a big elbow.
Page is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sorokin off and has taken his back!

Sorokin fending off the submission attempt from Page.
Page gets his hands free as Sorokin looks to control.

Page is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sorokin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Despite being in a bad position, Sorokin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.

Page looking for the choke from the back.

Page working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Page is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sorokin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sorokin tries to break free.
Sorokin breaks Page's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sorokin content to stall in guard here.

Page working for a triangle but Sorokin defends it easily.
Sorokin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sorokin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Page's head.
Jimmy Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorokin passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Sorokin.
Well Sorokin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Sorokin!