UFL 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Muntari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jetset Niemi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Niemi
vs
Muntari

170 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jetset Niemi!
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, Max Muntari!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muntari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemi dodges the punch combination from Muntari.
Max Muntari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemi swats away the attempt to clinch by Muntari.
Nice defenses there by Muntari.
Muntari's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Muntari duly obliges.
Niemi punishes Muntari's body with a nice straight punch.
Niemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muntari has a takedown stuffed.
Muntari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niemi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muntari.
Muntari wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muntari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muntari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niemi misses with a double jab.
Niemi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Niemi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muntari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.
Muntari tries to clinch but Niemi moves out of range.
Muntari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niemi tries to avoid it but Muntari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niemi to the ground. Niemi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jetset Niemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Muntari.
Muntari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niemi throws a good cross that connects.
Muntari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Niemi's hands.
Muntari looks for a takedown but Niemi sprawls well.
Muntari looks gassed!
Niemi misses with a low kick as Muntari jumps back.
Muntari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niemi tries to avoid it but Muntari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niemi to the ground. Niemi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muntari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Muntari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Muntari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niemi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muntari tries to avoid it but Niemi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muntari to the ground. Muntari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi throws a leg kick
and Muntari counters with a three punch combo that has Niemi backing up. Niemi nods at Muntari to acknowledge the strikes.
Muntari stalks Niemi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Niemi's face. Niemi staggers backwards, shaken.
Muntari shoots in and drives through. Niemi sprawls well.
Niemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muntari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niemi misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Niemi as Muntari shoots in.
Niemi throws a body punch but Muntari moves out of range.
Niemi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Niemi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Niemi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Niemi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Niemi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niemi controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Niemi.
Niemi controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niemi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niemi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Muntari for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Muntari wants to clinch but Niemi slips to the side
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Niemi.
Muntari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niemi but Niemi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niemi throws a hook but Muntari avoids it easily.
Muntari tries to clinch up
and Niemi counters with a leg kick.

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

Muntari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niemi with a jab.
Niemi lands an overhand right.
Muntari is breathing heavily.
Muntari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.

Niemi has closed the distance and engaged Muntari in a clinch.
Niemi just leaning against Muntari, taking a breather.

Niemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muntari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Niemi gets the takedown into side control.

Niemi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Niemi trying to control the position but Muntari is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi works to advance to full mount. Muntari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Niemi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jetset Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Niemi throws a leg kick that misses.
Niemi closes the distance and clinches up with Muntari, looking for a takedown. Niemi pushes Muntari against the cage but Muntari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Max Muntari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muntari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Muntari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muntari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niemi.
Niemi misses with a hook. Muntari ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muntari tries to clinch
enabling Niemi to counter with a crisp jab.
Muntari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niemi circles away.
Muntari tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muntari ducks under a wild hook from Niemi.
Niemi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niemi shoots in but Muntari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetset Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muntari to score with a decent uppercut.
Niemi misses with a leg kick
and Muntari counters with a body kick.
Muntari tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muntari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niemi misses with the combination.
No luck for Niemi with that takedown attempt.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muntari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muntari moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemi misses with an uppercut.
Niemi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Niemi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muntari scores with a one two! Niemi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muntari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Niemi counters with a right hand to the body.

Muntari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body.
Niemi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muntari has him pressed against the cage.
Niemi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muntari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niemi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Niemi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jetset Niemi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Niemi throws a sloppy head kick and Muntari moves out of range easily.
Muntari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemi.
Niemi is looking to clinch but Muntari is avoiding it.
Niemi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntari.
Muntari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muntari shoots in for a takedown but Niemi shows good takedown defense.

Muntari closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Niemi.
Niemi is trying to break free.
Niemi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muntari prevents it.
Niemi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muntari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi trying to land knees to the body.
Muntari goes for a takedown attempt but Niemi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muntari throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Niemi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Muntari!
Niemi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muntari hang on?
Niemi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Niemi tries to control but Muntari wriggling away.
Niemi controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Niemi.
Niemi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Niemi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Niemi controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max Muntari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Muntari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jetset Niemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niemi controlling the position easily from mount.

Niemi get's back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jetset Niemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niemi 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetset Niemi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aliosa Saltykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliosa Saltykov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

the Project
vs
Saltykov

180 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aliosa Saltykov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saltykov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

the Project has managed to clinch.
Saltykov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
Saltykov shoots for a takedown but the Project saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuck the Project has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aliosa Saltykov.
Nice sprawl there from the Project as Saltykov shoots in.

the Project drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
the Project landing a few strikes.
Saltykov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
the Project landing a few strikes.
Saltykov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Project wants to control but Saltykov is keeping him busy.
the Project working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on the Project's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Saltykov looks gassed!
the Project scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project lands an elbow.
Saltykov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
the Project working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
the Project scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Project connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saltykov some visible discomfort.
the Project lands a nice forearm strike.
the Project working the head with strikes.
the Project scoring with punches from side control.
Saltykov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
the Project scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltykov tries to buck the Project off but the Project is having none of it.
Saltykov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
the Project creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Saltykov's face as the Project controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands a few punches from side control.
Saltykov is working to avoid the ground and pound but the Project connects with a decent elbow.
the Project looks up at the clock and then as Saltykov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, the Project smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
the Project cracks Saltykov with a big elbow.
the Project happy to just control the position for now.
the Project working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on the Project's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Saltykov taking punishment in the form of punches.
the Project connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saltykov some visible discomfort.
the Project lands a nice forearm strike.
the Project cracks Saltykov with a big right hand but Saltykov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
the Project just content to control the position.
the Project lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saltykov some visible discomfort.
the Project grinds an elbow into Saltykov's temple.
the Project lands a decent elbow from side control.
the Project working the head and body with strikes.
the Project scores with a couple of short elbows.
the Project cracks Saltykov with a big right hand but Saltykov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
the Project grinds an elbow into Saltykov's temple.
the Project knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saltykov on the ground.
the Project landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Saltykov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
the Project connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saltykov some visible discomfort.
the Project working the ground and pound.
the Project working the head and body with strikes.
the Project in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
the Project connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saltykov some visible discomfort.
the Project working the head with strikes.
the Project trying to control the position but Saltykov is working away.
the Project lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Saltykov's face as the Project controls the position.
Saltykov tries to bench press the Project off him but the Project keeps the position.
the Project is putting a hurting on Saltykov here, landing some big shots from side control.
the Project scores with punches from side control.
Saltykov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the Project scoring with punches from side control.
the Project in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
the Project in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Saltykov taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

the Project rushes Saltykov and presses him up against the cage.
Saltykov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
Chuck the Project seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

the Project clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from the Project.
Saltykov tries to break the clinch but the Project is controlling the position.
Saltykov tries for a takedown but the Project manages to get underhooks.
the Project wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
the Project is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
the Project is pushing Saltykov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saltykov is working for takedown but the Project is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chuck the Project has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aliosa Saltykov.
Saltykov is breathing heavily.
Saltykov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saltykov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the Project with a nice head shot there.
the Project landing some decent shots from guard.
the Project is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saltykov can do to turn this around?
the Project trying to control but Saltykov is working from the bottom.
the Project is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
the Project is working Saltykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
the Project sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chuck the Project overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
the Project cracks Saltykov with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the Project scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells the Project's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
the Project landing with the ground and pound.
the Project cracks Saltykov with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells the Project's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
the Project controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
the Project is working Saltykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
the Project trying to control but Saltykov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov working a defensive guard here.
the Project makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the Project is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
the Project lands a couple of elbows.
the Project scoring with some ground and pound.
the Project showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
the Project content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
the Project stays in close to Saltykov's body and controls the position.
the Project scoring with punches to the head and body.
the Project scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands a couple of decent looking shots.
the Project distracts Saltykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
the Project working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
the Project stands up over Saltykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
the Project lands a couple of decent looking shots.
the Project lands a couple of elbows.
the Project working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saltykov's head.
Saltykov keeping moving, preventing the Project from controlling successfully.
the Project is really struggling to control Saltykov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
the Project postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
the Project working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells the Project's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
the Project landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

the Project takes the fight into the clinch.
the Project wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
the Project is looking to break free of the clinch but Saltykov has double underhooks.
The is referee keeping an eye on the Project - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

the Project is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saltykov can't fight it off and eventually the Project manages to take the fight to the floor. Saltykov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
the Project sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saltykov has momentary wrist control but the Project slips an elbow through the middle.
Saltykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. the Project manages to get himself to full guard.
the Project lands some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the Project trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltykov won't allow the Project to sweep him here.
the Project bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saltykov's guard.
the Project trying to control but Saltykov is working from the bottom.
the Project lands a couple of elbows.
the Project makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the Project chips away with some ground and pound.
Saltykov controls the Project momentarily but the Project frees himself.
the Project scoring with some ground and pound.
the Project trying to control but Saltykov is working from the bottom.
the Project postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the Project content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saltykov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Saltykov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. the Project is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saltykov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take the Project's back instead.
the Project trying to control the hands but Saltykov breaks the grip.
Despite being in a bad position, the Project is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
the Project rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
the Project holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
the Project'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project makes his way to full guard. A much better position for the Project.
the Project has his hands on Saltykov's head, controlling the position.
the Project bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saltykov's guard.
the Project stays in close to Saltykov's body and controls the position.

Saltykov is looking for a triangle but the Project pushes his legs off easily.
the Project postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the Project controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Chuck the Project just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Saltykov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aliosa Saltykov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
the Project stops a takedown attempt from Saltykov.

the Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saltykov misses with a takedown

and the Project counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saltykov's guard now.
the Project stopping the sweep attempt from Saltykov.
the Project controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck the Project showed his dominance in that final round.
Well the Project 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 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov's entrance music is Jean Michel Jarre - Second Rendez-Vous. A fine choice. Dmitri Makarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makarov
vs
Mason

194 cm
21
238 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Mason!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Makarov.
Makarov throws a left that rocks Mason and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Makarov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mason regain composure!

Mason is rocked!

It looks like Nick Mason has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason wants to control but Makarov postures up.
Makarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Makarov finish him?
A big shot lands for Makarov! That's hurt Mason! Will he recover? Makarov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Makarov!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahwal Mahtulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diggler
vs
Mahtulak

180 cm
18
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
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, Ahwal Mahtulak!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

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

Mahtulak gets a takedown into half guard.
Diggler is pressing down on Mahtulak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diggler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahtulak throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahtulak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diggler is looking to reverse the position.

Mahtulak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diggler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mahtulak asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diggler is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Mahtulak has knee on belly momentarily but Diggler bucks him off and regains half guard.
Diggler trying to control here.
Mahtulak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

and Diggler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahtulak's guard.
Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahtulak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggler thows a big elbow that misses.
Mahtulak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggler 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahtulak is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diggler thows a big elbow that misses.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Mahtulak keeps moving.

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

Mahtulak scores with a takedown into Diggler's guard.
Diggler controls Mahtulak momentarily but Mahtulak frees himself.
Diggler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mahtulak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtulak won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Mahtulak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.
Mahtulak looks gassed!
Mahtulak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

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

Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahtulak pushes down on Diggler's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtulak is controlling the pace.
Diggler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Diggler trying to hold on to Mahtulak's head to control him but Mahtulak postures up.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Mahtulak is controlling well.
Diggler wants to control but Mahtulak is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mahtulak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diggler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahtulak is out of range.
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahtulak.

Mahtulak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mahtulak lands in his opponent's guard.

Mahtulak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mahtulak, into his guard.
Diggler slips nicely into half guard.
Mahtulak is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mahtulak!
Diggler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diggler unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mahtulak is looking to improve his position but Diggler isn't that keen on the idea.
Diggler with good strikes from the mount here!
Diggler trying to control but Mahtulak is having none of it.

Diggler working for a guillotine from mount but Mahtulak is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diggler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mahtulak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diggler is working Mahtulak over with some ground and pound from side control.

Diggler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggler lands a decent elbow from side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahtulak keeps working.
Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diggler 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.
Mahtulak is looking for a sweep.
Diggler controlling the position.

Diggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahtulak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahtulak is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggler lands an elbow.
Mahtulak taking a bit of punishment here - Diggler scoring with strikes.

Diggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahtulak, who protects the arm well.
Mahtulak struggling a bit here.
Diggler is looking to take a break and control but Mahtulak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Diggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahtulak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler wants to control but Mahtulak is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Diggler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diggler in particular looking to stall.

Mahtulak looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diggler stalling.
Diggler wants to take a breather but Mahtulak is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Diggler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahtulak defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahtulak looking for submissions off his back.

Mahtulak is defending against the submission attempts here by Diggler.
Diggler works his way into side control.
Diggler trying to control the position but Mahtulak is working away.
Diggler working away.

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.

Diggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahtulak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler wants to control but Mahtulak is keeping him busy.
Mahtulak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mahtulak tries to buck Diggler off but Diggler is having none of it.
Diggler lands a few punches from side control.
Diggler looks up at the clock and then as Mahtulak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diggler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler controlling the position.

Diggler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diggler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahtulak keeps working.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dirk Diggler just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice takedown defense from Mahtulak. No joy for Diggler on that attempt.
Mahtulak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggler pinned against the cage. Diggler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Mahtulak gets a takedown into half guard.
Diggler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahtulak is working away from the top position though.

Diggler looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler trying to hold on to Mahtulak's head to control him but Mahtulak postures up.

Diggler actively working from the bottom here.
Ahwal Mahtulak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mahtulak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diggler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jin san (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jin san looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Emelianenko
vs
san

190 cm
22
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko!
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, jin san!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but san swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
san takes one to the chin there.

It looks like jin san has been cut.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by san.
san takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with san.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through san's defenses.
san fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emelianenko.
san blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
san tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
san 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.
Emelianenko drops san with a nice combination! Emelianenko dives into san's guard, looking to finish!
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but san keeps moving.
Emelianenko content to stall in guard here.
Emelianenko wants to stand but san is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from san.
san being controlled here, momentarily.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but san blocks nicely.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - san has eaten all the pies!

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.
san looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
san utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
san looks gassed!
san is in trouble now - Emelianenko has advanced to mount!
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for san on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount.
san tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
Emelianenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Emelianenko landing shots from mount.

That has opened up jin san's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Emelianenko dominating with strikes here.

The cut above jin san's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Emelianenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Emelianenko lands a heavy elbow.

jin san's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at jin san's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksander Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diamond Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Anoy
vs
Ferguson

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayo Anoy!
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, Diamond Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anoy darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to break free but Anoy has control.
Ferguson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anoy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferguson wants to break free but Anoy has control.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ayo Anoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diamond Ferguson.
Ferguson letting Anoy take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Anoy won't allow it.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Ferguson has Anoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferguson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anoy tumbling to the mat - Ferguson dives into Anoy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anoy dives on top into guard.
Anoy wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Anoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anoy trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Anoy wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Anoy from controlling successfully.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Anoy tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anoy wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Anoy sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch

and Anoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy prevents Ferguson from improving his position.

Ferguson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Anoy pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Anoy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Anoy wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anoy.

Anoy working for a submission but Ferguson is keeping him at bay.
Anoy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anoy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Anoy loaded up on that one.
Anoy tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Ferguson has given up his back.
Anoy wants to control the position but Ferguson frees himself and scrambles - Anoy manages to regain control in side control.
Anoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson wants to clinch

and Anoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anoy wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Anoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anoy trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Anoy slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.

Anoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anoy trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Ferguson stops Anoy from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Anoy trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.

Anoy decides to stand back up. Anoy steps back and let's Ferguson get back to his feet.
Anoy throws a combination. Ferguson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diamond Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson swings for the body but Anoy moves out of range.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferguson is squirming around, avoiding Anoy's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy punching from mount but Ferguson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Anoy tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Anoy mounts Ferguson! Really nice guard pass there!
Anoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferguson is looking to escape.
Anoy works his way to his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Anoy is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ferguson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Anoy off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ayo Anoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Columbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Columbo comes into the arena with Angel blaring out of the sound system. Ortiz has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Columbo
vs
Ortiz

205 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quincy Columbo!
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, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz with shots to the head and body - Columbo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Columbo looks a forlorn figure.
Ortiz lands a big shot to the head and Columbo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tito Ortiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Krashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Krashnikov
vs
Jones

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Diamond Design Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Krashnikov!
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, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krashnikov checks a leg kick.

Krashnikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krashnikov looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to control from the top but Krashnikov keeps moving.
Krashnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krashnikov is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krashnikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krashnikov pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones postures up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Krashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krashnikov trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Krashnikov keeps moving.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krashnikov controlling Jones's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krashnikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones throws a leg kick but Krashnikov checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Krashnikov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krashnikov avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Krashnikov takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Jones!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Renassei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm. Renassei has chosen

target=blank>Battle without honor or humanity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wanderlei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Renassei

181 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emilio Renassei!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Renassei throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Renassei tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Renassei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renassei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renassei tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva with a hook.
Silva avoids the head kick by Renassei.

Renassei drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Renassei prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Renassei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Renassei misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Renassei out cold! Renassei corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Silva!