ICON Round Three PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pivo Salamander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Farris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pivo Salamander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joey Farris's chin.

Salamander
vs
Farris

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pivo Salamander!
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, Joey Farris!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Farris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salamander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farris throws a hook but Salamander avoids it easily.

Salamander clinches up with Farris and pushes him back against the cage.
Farris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salamander prevents Farris from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Salamander.

Salamander jumps into guard, dragging Farris to the mat.
Salamander looking to control.
Farris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salamander controlling the position.

Salamander looking for a guillotine here but Farris defends easily.
Farris trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farris throwing strikes but missing.
Farris lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Salamander pushes Farris off and gets back to his feet.
Farris misses with a two punch combination.

Salamander rushes Farris and presses him up against the cage.
Salamander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farris.
Salamander is working for takedown but Farris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salamander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Farris wants to break free but Salamander has control.
Farris wants to get back to striking at distance but Salamander won't allow it.

Farris breaks from the clinch.
Farris stalks Salamander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salamander's face. Salamander staggers backwards, shaken.
Joey Farris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamander is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farris lands a left hand.
Farris wants to break free but Salamander has control.
Farris tries to break the clinch but Salamander is controlling the position.

Farris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salamander ducks straight into an uppercut from Farris and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Salamander maanges to regain guard straight away.

Salamander is rocked!
Farris loads up on a big left hand. Salamander felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farris looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Salamander can't hide his disappointment, as Farris celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Farris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Anatoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Seppala
vs
Anatoly

178 cm
20
171 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vin Seppala!
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, Andrei Anatoly!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anatoly throws a jab when Seppala was well out of range.

Seppala scores a takedown into full mount!
Anatoly working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatoly wants to hold on but Seppala pushes him away.
Seppala looking to finish with strikes here!
Anatoly is desperately trying to improve his position but Seppala has a good base and remains in mount.
Seppala content just to control the position here.
Seppala tries to control but Anatoly wriggling away.
Seppala is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Seppala 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.

Seppala is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seppala works over Anatoly's head and body with a nice combination.
Anatoly keeps the fight on the outside.

Seppala shoots in and bounces Anatoly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anatoly trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatoly holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatoly trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.

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

Anatoly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatoly wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seppala shoots in for a takedown but Anatoly shows good takedown defense.
Seppala is breathing heavily.

Seppala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anatoly's guard.
Anatoly working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anatoly working a defensive guard here.
Seppala wants to pass the guard but Anatoly is keeping the position.
Anatoly has control of Seppala's left arm, preventing Seppala from doing any damage.
Seppala trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatoly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anatoly pushes Seppala off and gets back to his feet.
Seppala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anatoly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anatoly misses with a takedown

and Seppala counters with a shoot takedown. Anatoly fights it but they end up in guard.

Anatoly looking for a guillotine here but Seppala defends easily.
Anatoly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anatoly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seppala's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seppala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anatoly tests Seppala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anatoly tries for a takedown but Seppala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seppala shoots in but no luck this time.
Anatoly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seppala defending well as Anatoly loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anatoly throws a predictable looking body shot

and Seppala counters by moving into the clinch.
Anatoly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seppala.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anatoly.

Anatoly manages to break the clinch.
Anatoly throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatoly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seppala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anatoly cracks Seppala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anatoly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Anatoly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anatoly cracks Seppala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Seppala struggling a bit here.
Anatoly wants to control but Seppala is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Seppala's face as Anatoly controls the position.
Anatoly trying to control the position but Seppala is working away.

Anatoly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seppala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anatoly is trying to ground and pound but Seppala uses the momentary lack of control by Anatoly to regain half guard.
Anatoly trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anatoly is working for a kimura here but Seppala manages to reverse the position and he's now in Anatoly's guard.
Seppala trying to control but Anatoly is working from the bottom.
Anatoly working a defensive guard here.
Anatoly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seppala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anatoly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seppala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anatoly working a defensive guard here.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Anatoly.
Seppala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Seppala misses with a takedown attempt - Anatoly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Anatoly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A swing and a miss from Anatoly.
Vin Seppala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Seppala gets a takedown into half guard.
Seppala wants to pass the guard but Anatoly is defending well.
Anatoly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anatoly manages to get to full guard.

Anatoly has his foot on Seppala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seppala works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatoly controlling the position.
Anatoly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppala is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seppala postures up.
Anatoly pulls Seppala in to control the position.
Anatoly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatoly keeping full guard, as Seppala tries to pass.
Anatoly wants to stand up but Seppala is controlling him.
Anatoly tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seppala tries for a takedown but Anatoly manages to get underhooks.

Anatoly manages to break the clinch.
Anatoly with a lazy takedown attempt

and Seppala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Seppala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seppala trying to control the action but Anatoly is working from the bottom.
Anatoly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatoly is trying to control Seppala's posture but Seppala avoids it.
Anatoly regains half guard.
Seppala is thwarting Anatoly's attempts to control the position.
Anatoly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seppala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anatoly tries to get to full guard but Seppala has control of the leg.
Seppala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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.
Anatoly wants to improve his position but Seppala is controlling well.
Seppala stops Anatoly from getting back to his feet.
Seppala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anatoly is trying to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anatoly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seppala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anatoly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seppala swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Seppala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seppala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Seppala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm comes to the cage accompanied by Speedy ja Saku - Hän mies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ostermalm
vs
Valuev

199 cm
22
225 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
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, Nikolai Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostermalm slips under a jab from Valuev.
Valuev lands with a right hand.

Valuev shoots in and bounces Ostermalm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ostermalm is on top in guard.
Valuev keeping full guard, as Ostermalm tries to pass.
Valuev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ostermalm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ostermalm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ostermalm trying to control but Valuev is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valuev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ostermalm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valuev's guard.
Ostermalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valuev controlling from the full mount.
Ostermalm working to try and regain half guard.
Valuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Ostermalm can't escape the position.
Ostermalm is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valuev controlling from mount.
Valuev prevents Ostermalm from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valuev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ostermalm is looking to improve his position but Valuev isn't that keen on the idea.
Valuev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ostermalm is looking to improve his position but Valuev isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valuev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ostermalm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valuev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ostermalm is not content to let Valuev control the position.
Ostermalm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valuev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valuev's back!

Ostermalm working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Valuev is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ostermalm has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Valuev taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sakari Ostermalm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minglo SinGo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake DeSalvo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

SinGo
vs
DeSalvo

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minglo SinGo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SinGo tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSalvo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSalvo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SinGo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSalvo stuffs the takedown.
SinGo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jake DeSalvo has been cut.
SinGo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and DeSalvo counters by clinching up.
SinGo blocks an elbow strike.
DeSalvo misses with an elbow strike.
DeSalvo pushes off an throws an elbow but SinGo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow.
DeSalvo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeSalvo pushes off an throws an elbow but SinGo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
SinGo blocks an elbow strike.
DeSalvo throws an elbow but it misses.
SinGo wants to break free but DeSalvo has control.
DeSalvo pushes SinGo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DeSalvo lands with a right to the head.
SinGo is trying to break free.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SinGo backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, SinGo throws an elbow but misses.
DeSalvo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo holds him up against the cage and eventually SinGo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minglo SinGo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from DeSalvo.
SinGo stalling in the clinch but DeSalvo improves position.
SinGo is working for takedown but DeSalvo is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo holds him up against the cage and eventually SinGo drops back down to his feet.
SinGo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeSalvo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SinGo's defenses.
DeSalvo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SinGo's defenses.
SinGo is breathing heavily.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeSalvo.
SinGo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeSalvo or not.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow.
A short left from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside that SinGo shrugs off.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
DeSalvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SinGo backwards.
SinGo takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo gets through SinGo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
DeSalvo lands a nice knee to the body.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow.
DeSalvo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SinGo is trying to break the clinch but DeSalvo has him pressed against the cage.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
DeSalvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSalvo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside that SinGo shrugs off.
SinGo takes an elbow to the temple.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SinGo takes an elbow to the temple.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside that SinGo shrugs off.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands a damaging elbow.
DeSalvo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSalvo scores with a shoulder strike.
SinGo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeSalvo gets through SinGo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo holds him up against the cage and eventually SinGo drops back down to his feet.
DeSalvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo won't allow it.
DeSalvo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SinGo has DeSalvo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeSalvo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeSalvo lands a nice uppercut.
SinGo can't break the clinch.
DeSalvo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SinGo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SinGo jumps guard but DeSalvo stands there with SinGo around his waist. SinGo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSalvo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
SinGo avoids the elbow strike from DeSalvo, against the cage.

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.
DeSalvo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
SinGo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSalvo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
SinGo looking for a takedown.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
DeSalvo misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeSalvo just misses with a elbow thrown towards SinGo's brow.
DeSalvo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeSalvo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo won't allow it.
DeSalvo lands a nice knee to the body.
DeSalvo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSalvo lands a damaging elbow.
DeSalvo throws an elbow but it misses.
DeSalvo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo won't allow it.
DeSalvo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSalvo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SinGo's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake DeSalvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake DeSalvo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for SinGo with that takedown attempt.
DeSalvo avoids a punch combination nicely.
SinGo misses with a takedown attempt - DeSalvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

DeSalvo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeSalvo showed some decent athleticism there.
SinGo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSalvo on the ground.
SinGo is looking to control DeSalvo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SinGo avoid being mounted?
DeSalvo is nestled in close to SinGo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeSalvo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeSalvo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SinGo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SinGo taking some punishment here, with DeSalvo in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
SinGo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSalvo.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeSalvo shoots in and drives through. SinGo sprawls well.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but SinGo moves out of range.

DeSalvo closes the distance and clinches.
DeSalvo misses with an elbow strike.
DeSalvo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DeSalvo lands a damaging elbow.
DeSalvo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SinGo's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow.
SinGo blocks the elbow strike.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
SinGo takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeSalvo is pressed up against the cage. SinGo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSalvo down to the mat. DeSalvo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minglo SinGo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo doesn't manage to clinch there - SinGo circles away.
DeSalvo moves in looking to clinch but SinGo pushes him off.
Minglo SinGo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SinGo throws a leg kick but DeSalvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.

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.
DeSalvo fails with an attempt to clinch.

DeSalvo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SinGo!
DeSalvo scoring with strikes but SinGo is staying in there.
DeSalvo misses with a head shot.
DeSalvo throwing strikes here but SinGo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
SinGo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
SinGo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if SinGo tries to get out of the position.
SinGo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
DeSalvo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish SinGo?
SinGo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo looking to finish SinGo with some ground and pound. This is bad for SinGo!
DeSalvo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
SinGo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by DeSalvo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SinGo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throwing strikes here but SinGo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that SinGo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
DeSalvo scoring with strikes but SinGo is staying in there.
BOOM! DeSalvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSalvo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can SinGo hang on?
DeSalvo punching from mount but SinGo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
SinGo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSalvo looking to ground and pound but SinGo is blocking nicely.
SinGo is looking to improve his position but DeSalvo isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSalvo lands a big elbow.
SinGo is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeSalvo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
DeSalvo cracks SinGo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo unloads with some shots from mount but SinGo bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! DeSalvo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSalvo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake DeSalvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake DeSalvo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

SinGo wants to clinch

and DeSalvo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SinGo avoids the elbow strike from DeSalvo, against the cage.
SinGo takes an elbow to the forehead.
SinGo avoids the elbow strike from DeSalvo, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeSalvo just misses with a elbow thrown towards SinGo's brow.
DeSalvo pushes off an throws an elbow but SinGo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
SinGo is trying to break the clinch but DeSalvo has him pressed against the cage.
SinGo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DeSalvo misses with an elbow over the top.
SinGo can't break the clinch.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeSalvo just misses with a elbow thrown towards SinGo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeSalvo throws an elbow but misses.
SinGo stalling in the clinch but DeSalvo improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSalvo throws an elbow but it misses.
SinGo avoids the elbow strike from DeSalvo, against the cage.
SinGo can't break the clinch.
SinGo looking for a takedown.
SinGo takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
DeSalvo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
SinGo tries to pull guard but DeSalvo won't allow it.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above SinGo 's eye.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands a damaging elbow.
SinGo stalling.
SinGo stalling in the clinch but DeSalvo improves position.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside that SinGo shrugs off.
SinGo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SinGo tries to work over DeSalvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
SinGo takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeSalvo lands a damaging elbow.
SinGo has a couple of punches blocked by DeSalvo.
SinGo blocks an elbow strike from DeSalvo.
With the fighters up against the cage, SinGo throws an elbow but misses.
SinGo avoids the elbow strike from DeSalvo, against the cage.
SinGo jumps guard but DeSalvo stands there with SinGo around his waist. SinGo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minglo SinGo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws an elbow that misses.
SinGo is working for takedown but DeSalvo is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SinGo wants a takedown but no success here.
DeSalvo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeSalvo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeSalvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
SinGo takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeSalvo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SinGo's defenses.
SinGo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from DeSalvo.
SinGo has DeSalvo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeSalvo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSalvo.
SinGo avoids a wild elbow strike from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeSalvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeSalvo blocks an elbow strike from SinGo.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
DeSalvo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
SinGo blocks an elbow strike from DeSalvo.
SinGo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
SinGo has DeSalvo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeSalvo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo gets through SinGo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
SinGo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSalvo just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeSalvo lands an elbow that stopped SinGo in his tracks for a moment.
SinGo tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeSalvo unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSalvo smiles and moves away.

DeSalvo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeSalvo with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSalvo postures up in SinGo's guard and throws a big left but SinGo blocks it.
DeSalvo throwing strikes but missing.
DeSalvo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SinGo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSalvo's guard.
DeSalvo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
DeSalvo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SinGo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSalvo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
SinGo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSalvo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
SinGo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DeSalvo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jake DeSalvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SinGo thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
SinGo throws a shot to the body.

DeSalvo clinches with his opponent.
DeSalvo lands an elbow inside.
Minglo SinGo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSalvo lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeSalvo.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake DeSalvo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eudictov Bol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bol has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. eudictov Bol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Farro's chin.

Farro
vs
Bol

165 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, eudictov Bol!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Farro seems to be working for a kimura but Bol defends the submission attempt.

Farro is looking for a kimura here.

Bol is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Farro pulls his head out easily.
Farro throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.

Farro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bol is refusing to be controlled, as Farro sits in half guard.

Farro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bol sees it coming and defends easily.
Farro throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.

Bol looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Farro misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro digs a good hook to Bol's body.
Farro's corner calls for a 1-2. Farro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Farro scores with a takedown into Bol's guard.
Farro wants to control from the top but Bol keeps moving.
Bol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farro passes into half guard.

Bol actively working from the bottom here.
Farro thows a huge punch but Bol dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bol!
Farro lands a big shot there that rocks Bol but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Farro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Squires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent Squires is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Denis
vs
Squires

179 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brent Squires!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denis.
Denis fails to land the takedown.

Squires shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Denis is breathing heavily.

Squires decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brent Squires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Denis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Squires, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Squires. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Squires.
Squires with a nice cross.
Squires takes a swing at Denis's ribcage but misses.
Squires scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Squires lands a nice shot to the body.

Squires closes the distance and clinches.

Squires lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Squires wants to control but Denis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squires trying to mount his opponent but Denis defends it.
Denis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Squires.
Denis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Squires is working away from the top position though.
Denis is staying active underneath Squires, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Squires working over Denis with some ground and pound. Denis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Squires working Denis over with strikes.
Squires working over Denis with some ground and pound. Denis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Squires seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Squires lands a nice short elbow.
Squires really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denis tries to get to full guard but Squires has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squires is nestled in close to Denis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squires scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Squires working Denis over with strikes.
Squires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Squires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Denis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Denis is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Squires throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denis's waist but Denis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squires off to one side.
Squires shoots for a takedown but Denis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denis scores with a shot to the body.
Squires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Squires.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Squires misses the target.
Squires shoots in and drives through. Denis sprawls well.
Squires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denis is looking to clinch but Squires is avoiding it.
Denis misses with the combination.
Squires works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Squires has managed to clinch.
Denis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Squires effectively controlling the action here.
Squires lands a hook to the side of the head.
Squires has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Squires's defenses.
Denis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Squires gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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.
Squires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Squires pressing his opponent against the cage.

Denis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Squires gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denis is trying to stand back up but Squires is controlling him
Squires looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Squires dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Squires swats away the attempt to clinch by Denis.
Denis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squires.
Denis tests Squires's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denis throws a hook but Squires blocks it.
Denis throws a body punch but Squires moves out of range.
Squires lands with an uppercut that bounces Denis off the cage and back into rage.

Squires closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Squires trying to control the position but Denis is working away.
Squires lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Denis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Denis tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Denis tries to escape but Squires is in control.
Squires working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Squires grinds an elbow into Denis's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denis wants to control but Squires postures up.
Denis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Squires working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Squires works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Denis is looking for a sweep.
Squires working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Denis struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Denis as Squires shoots in.
Squires fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Denis throws a right hand that Squires ducks under and follows up with a left that Squires also avoids with ease.
Paul Denis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Denis does no damage.
Squires scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Squires stuffs the takedown attempt from Denis. Denis gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Squires wants to clinch up but Denis keeps it at a distance.

Denis closes the distance and clinches.
Squires is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paul Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Squires.
Denis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Squires has him pressed against the cage.
Squires lands a nice uppercut.

Squires breaks the clinch.
Denis wants to clinch
and Squires counters with a straight right hand.
Squires comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Squires shoots in for a takedown but Denis shows good takedown defense.
Denis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denis thuds a left hand into Squires's body.
Squires tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Denis swivels and escapes.
Denis misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Squires gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Denis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Squires!
Squires keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denis blocks Squires's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Squires tries to hold on but Denis pushes him away.
Denis prevents Squires from getting the reversal.
Denis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denis unloading with bombs!
Denis throwing strikes here but Squires is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Squires throwing hammer fists to the chest of Denis. What's that going to do exactly?
Squires tries to reverse the position but Denis maintains control.
Denis lands a big shot there that rocks Squires but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Denis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Squires tries to reverse the position but Denis maintains control.
Denis with good strikes from the mount here!
Squires tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brent Squires has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Squires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No joy there for Squires, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Denis closes the distance but Squires moves to the side

and Squires counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Squires slips a nice elbow through Denis's hands, connecting with Denis's forehead.
Squires is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Squires trying to control the action but Denis is working from the bottom.
Denis wants to get back to his feet.

Squires stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Denis to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Squires scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Denis with that takedown attempt.
Squires misses with a double jab.

Denis gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Squires breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denis throws a hook but Squires avoids it easily.
Squires is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Squires fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Denis, pushing him back against the cage.
Squires lands a left hand.

Denis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Squires is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Denis to the mat. Denis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Denis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Squires manages to get himself to full guard.
Denis won't allow Squires to sweep him here.
Denis postures up and lands a big shot to Squires's brow.
Denis wants to control from the top but Squires keeps moving.
Denis tries to stand but Squires is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squires wants to sweep but no luck.
Squires throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Denis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Squires's guard.
Squires is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Squires fails with the takedown.
A combination from Denis does no damage.

Squires feints and as Denis raises his hands in defense, Squires changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Squires's guard.
Squires lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Denis!
Squires landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis can't escape the position.
Denis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Squires. What's that going to do exactly?
Squires looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Denis is bucking up trying to escape but Squires cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Squires is landing with some decent strikes but Denis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Denis is in a horrible position here. Squires smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Squires is landing with some decent strikes but Denis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Squires with a couple of short strikes.
Squires lands a big shot there that rocks Denis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Squires working away from the top, dropping strikes.

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.
Denis is desperately trying to improve his position but Squires has a good base and remains in mount.
Squires with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Squires.
Squires landing shots from mount.
Denis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Squires working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paul Denis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squires raining down shots from the mount!
Squires lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Denis is in a horrible position here. Squires smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Squires blocks Denis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brent Squires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Squires unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Squires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Squires has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Squires!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogga Polis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Dance Monkey -Sage Francis as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Polis
vs
Hunter

167 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear
No Shit Nutrition

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, Rogga Polis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Polis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Polis lands in his opponent's guard.
Polis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Polis wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Polis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polis with a nice head shot there.
Polis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polis pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Polis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Polis seems content to control.
Polis is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter trying to control here.
Polis with the ground and pound but Hunter uses the opportunity to regain guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polis is really stuck here.
Hunter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Polis 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.
Polis controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Polis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Polis.
Polis looking to pass the guard.
Polis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polis.

Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter looks gassed!
Polis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Polis from controlling successfully.
Polis chips away with some ground and pound.

Hunter has his foot on Polis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polis works his way back into a safe position though.
Polis trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Polis slips an elbow through the middle.
Polis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polis works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Polis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polis working some strikes from top position.
Polis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polis lands a couple of digs.
Polis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Polis wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polis connects with a single shot there.
Polis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.

Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Polis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Polis wants to hit a switch here but Hunter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Polis there!
Polis wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Polis tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter looking to control but Polis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Polis is on top in guard.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Polis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polis connects with a couple of short punches.
Polis throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunter working for a triangle but Polis defends it easily.
Polis is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Hunter gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Polis fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hunter as Polis shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogga Polis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polis thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Polis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Polis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polis throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Polis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Polis fails to land.
Polis can't break the clinch.

Hunter tightens his grip and picks Polis up, before dumping him to the ground. Polis manages to land in guard.
Hunter passes into half guard.
Polis trying to control but Hunter postures up.

Polis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Hunter passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to control but Polis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Polis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rogga Polis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Polis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polis tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter is thwarting Polis's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Polis fails to land the takedown.
Polis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter blocks the strikes from Polis.

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

Polis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Polis manages to get to full guard.
Polis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polis controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polis is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Hunter postures up in Polis's guard and throws a big left but Polis blocks it.

Hunter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Polis, up you get!
Polis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Hunter shoots in and bounces Polis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Polis tries to strike from the bottom.

Polis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunter passes Polis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polis is looking to improve his position.

Polis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Polis tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Polis is having none of it.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Polis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Polis misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polis.
Polis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Polis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogga Polis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Polis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter stuffs the takedown.
Hunter throws a right hand that Polis ducks under and follows up with a left that Polis also avoids with ease.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Polis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Polis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Polis!
Hunter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Polis connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hunter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heydar Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Lappalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aliyev
vs
Lappalainen

179 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Tesla Apparel
Knock Out Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heydar Aliyev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslak Lappalainen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Lappalainen's shoulder, as Lappalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Lappalainen.
Aliyev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Aslak Lappalainen has been cut.

Lappalainen has managed to clinch.
Lappalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Aliyev.
Aliyev connects with a knee to the head.
Aliyev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lappalainen or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliyev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lappalainen looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Aliyev.
Lappalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aliyev working the clinch nicely. Lappalainen is working for position but Aliyev cracks him with a big knee to the head! Lappalainen crumples up against the cage and Aliyev lands two more shots before the ref can save Lappalainen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Heydar Aliyev!
Heydar Aliyev retains his lightweight title!