MKFC Cage Tourney Round 2! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beat Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Penn
vs
Best

184 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BeeJay Penn!
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, Beat Best!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Best as Penn shoots in.
Some bone on bone action there as Best checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penn misses the jab.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn blocks a head kick by Best.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Best.
Best avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Best.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Best on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Penn wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.

Best clinches.
Penn can't break the clinch.

Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Best dodges the punch combination from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best misses with a few strikes there.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Best ducks down to avoid it.
Beat Best is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Best sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BeeJay Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn throws a leg kick but Best sees it coming and moves out of range.
Best throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Best ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Best connects with a crisp jab.
Best throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Best blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Best.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Best.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Best tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Penn shoots in but Best avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Best.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Best moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Best instigates a clinch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Best won't allow it.

Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Best lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best lands with a shot to the body.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Best connects with a body shot.
Best throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn closes the distance looking to clinch

and Best holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to de liver by Best. Beautiful body shot.
Best throws a shot to the body.
Best throws a right and a left that both miss.
Best moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Best dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Best throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Best closes the distance and clinches.

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

Best moves into the clinch.

Best pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Best thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Best digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.

Best clinches with his opponent.

Best's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Best moves into the clinch.

Best pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Best throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Best dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Best lands a two punch combo.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Best.
Penn blocks a head kick by Best.
Best misses with a double jab.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Best will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Best is working the combinations to good effect here.
Best thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Best counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.

Best moves into the clinch successfully.

Penn manages to break the clinch.
Best lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
Best checks a leg kick.

Best gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Best breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Best fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Best is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Best.
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Best lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.

Best closes the distance and clinches.

Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beat Best dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Best ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Best forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Best has him pressed against the cage.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Best lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn fails to pull guard.

Best breaks the clinch.
Penn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Best.
Best gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Best is out of range and Penn settles back down.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Best dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Best misses.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Best lands a two punch combo.
Best throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Best has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Best walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BeeJay Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Best closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Best lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Best breaks from the clinch.
Best moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Best has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Best sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Best will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Best scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Best misses with a body kick.
Beat Best seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.

Best has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Best just stands there and leans against the cage.
Best displaying some good clinch control by pressing Penn up against the cage.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Best has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Best manages to break the clinch.
Penn tries to clinch
and Best counters with a left to the body.
Penn tests Best's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn moves out of range of the leg kick from Best.
Best will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Best drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
BeeJay Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Best's waist but Best gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn fails to land the takedown.

Best closes the distance and clinches.
Penn tries for a takedown but Best manages to get underhooks.
Best scores with a nice hook to the head.

Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Best misses with a body kick.
Best displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Best cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Best with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Best scores with a four punch combination!
Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Best throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Best.
Penn clinches but Best breaks the clinch
and Best counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Best lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Best will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Best lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Best. No joy for Penn on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Best moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Best pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Best has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.

Best breaks from the clinch.
Best throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
A jab lands there for Best.
Best swinging wilding here.
Best works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Best tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Best uses good head movement to avoid it.
Best blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Best moves out of range easily.

Best instigates a clinch.

Best pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Best counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beat Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Best misses.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn tries to clinch but Best moves away
and Best counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Best throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Best scores with a three punch combo!
Best throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Best misses with a head kick.
Best swinging wilding here.
Best misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Best sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Best tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Best darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Best uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Best gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Best manages to break the clinch.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Best moves into the clinch successfully.

Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Best both land. Nice combination.
Penn shoots and misses
and Best counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BeeJay Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Best rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Best is controlling the position.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Best won't allow it.
Penn looking for a takedown.

Best manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Best scores with a jab.
Best throws a shot to the body.

Best darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Best keeps him there for the moment.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Best has him pressed against the cage.

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

Best clinches with his opponent.

Best breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Best comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Best circles away from the clinch attempt.
Best cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Best lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn blocks a head kick by Best.
Best throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
Best pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Best tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Best clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.

Best breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Best sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Best.
Best throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Best moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Best lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Penn lands a two punch combo.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Best scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Penn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Best misses with the combination.

Best forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.

Best breaks from the clinch.
Penn wants to slow Best down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Best counters with a stiff right hand.
Best fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn wants to clinch but Best slips to the side
and Best counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Best throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Best throws a body kick that misses.
Best lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Best, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Best against the cage but Best circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Best throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Best looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Best lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
Penn misses with a double jab.
BeeJay Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Best lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Best scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.

Best has managed to clinch.

Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Best stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination

and Best counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Best breaks the clinch.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beat Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Best 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beat Best!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JB Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taylor
vs
Wang

193 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Murder Inc.
The Red Eye

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, Chester Taylor!
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, JB Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor pushes Wang up against the cage in a clinch.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.

Taylor moves into the clinch.
Wang tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor prevents Wang from breaking the clinch.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.

Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.

Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Wang wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wang pinned against the cage. Wang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooh a lovely combination from Wang sends Taylor down but not out. Wang dives into side control looking to finish.

Taylor is rocked!
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor parries the strikes from Wang easily there. Wang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Taylor to escape.

Wang has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wang scores with a shot to the body.
Wang throws a left that rocks Taylor and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wang dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Taylor regain composure!
Oh Taylor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Wang decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wang lands with a right and another and another! Taylor is in big trouble! Wang lands again and this time it's lights out for Taylor! A quality knockout there for Wang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JB Wang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kralin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yago Gutierrez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gutierrez
vs
Kralin

187 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Cheat Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
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, Alex Kralin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kralin swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Kralin misses with a two punch combination.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kralin as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutierrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kralin pinned against the cage. Kralin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kralin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kralin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kralin wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling his arm.
Kralin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gutierrez is trying to control Kralin's posture but Kralin avoids it.
Gutierrez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kralin passes into half guard.
Gutierrez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kralin.
Gutierrez won't allow Kralin to pass to mount.
Kralin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutierrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gutierrez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gutierrez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kralin.

Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kralin looking to pass the guard.
Kralin is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutierrez has wrist control.

Gutierrez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kralin doesn't defend quickly enough and Gutierrez has managed to lock this one up! Can Kralin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gutierrez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yago Gutierrez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Bacevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordgren comes to the cage accompanied by 'Vai Explodir' by Pregador Luo. Adrian Bacevich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

de Andrade e Nordgren
vs
Bacevich

182 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Antonio de Andrade e Nordgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Bacevich!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordgren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Bacevich.
Nordgren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordgren moves forwards but Bacevich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordgren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bacevich lands a jab to the nose.
Nordgren misses with a looping left.
Nordgren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bacevich is out of range.
Nordgren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordgren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bacevich.
Nordgren tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordgren.
Bacevich misses with a double jab.
Nordgren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Bacevich.
Bacevich staying out of range there.
Nordgren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bacevich's sensitive parts.
Nordgren slips a jab and a cross from Bacevich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacevich lands with a nice combination. Nordgren backs away looking to recover.
Nordgren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bacevich throws a combination. Nordgren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bacevich cracks Nordgren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordgren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nordgren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordgren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bacevich.
Bacevich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bacevich lands a jab to Nordgren's midsection.
Nordgren misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Bacevich.
Nordgren throws a nice looking combination but Bacevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nordgren misses with a looping left.
Bacevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nordgren. Nordgren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bacevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bacevich scores with a shot to the body.
Bacevich checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordgren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bacevich pinned against the cage. Bacevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nordgren is breathing heavily.
Nordgren needs to keep his hands up - Bacevich had a free shot at his head there.
Bacevich clobbers Nordgren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nordgren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bacevich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bacevich scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacevich jabs at Nordgren's body.
Bacevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordgren's head.
A punch combination from Bacevich misses.
Bacevich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adrian Bacevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bacevich circles away.
Bacevich lands with a straight right. Nordgren didn't see that one coming.
Bacevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacevich lands a jab to Nordgren's midsection.
Bacevich works over Nordgren's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacevich scores with a hook.
Bacevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bacevich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bacevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nordgren's hands.
Bacevich scores with a three punch combo!

Nordgren is rocked!
Bacevich lands a really nice looking cross but Nordgren seems unphased.
Oh Nordgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bacevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nordgren. Nordgren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bacevich lands a nice looking body shot.
Bacevich cracks Nordgren with a hook to the temple - Nordgren is on wobbly legs here! Bacevich swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nordgren falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bacevich wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Bacevich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

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

Larkin
vs
Simon

182 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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, Shawn Larkin!
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, Donat Simon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.

Larkin moves into range and clinches up with Simon.
Nice body punch from Simon - that landed with a thud.
Larkin has had enough of the clinch but Simon keeps him there for the moment.
Larkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simon smiles and moves away.
Larkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Larkin shoots in and bounces Simon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Simon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into side control.
Simon prevents Larkin from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin tries to score with some ground and pound. Simon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Larkin tries to advance to mount but Simon denies him.
Simon is looking to reverse the position.

Larkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simon, who protects the arm well.
Simon struggling a bit here.
Simon is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin misses with a body shot.

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.
Larkin connects with a jab.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin tries to clinch but Simon is having none of it.
Simon wants to clinch.
Larkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin lands with a cross.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Larkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simon's head.

Simon clinches.
Larkin tries to break the clinch but Simon is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simon prevents it.
Larkin jumps guard but Simon stands there with Larkin around his waist. Larkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larkin can't break the clinch.

Larkin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Larkin to the mat. Larkin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simon trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.

Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larkin 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.

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

Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larkin swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Shawn Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Simon has Larkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon leaning against his opponent.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Simon won't allow it.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simon walks away with a smile on his face. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon blocks a jab.
Larkin looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Simon avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Larkin shoots in but Simon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Simon tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simon tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Larkin pushes him off.
Larkin wants to clinch

and Simon counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Simon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larkin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Simon trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin has control of Simon's left arm, preventing Simon from doing any damage.
Simon thows a big elbow that misses.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Larkin misses.
Larkin throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Simon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Simon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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.
Larkin tries to break the clinch but Simon is controlling the position.
Simon tries for a takedown but Larkin manages to get underhooks.
Simon is stalling here.
Larkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Larkin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Simon counters by moving into the clinch.
Larkin letting Simon take a breather here.
Larkin fails to pull guard.
Simon stalling in the clinch.
Larkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simon smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donat Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simon darts in trying to clinch

so Larkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larkin postures up.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.

Larkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Larkin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Simon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin landing a few short strikes.

Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Larkin is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Larkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simon trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.

Larkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simon won't allow Larkin to sweep him here.
Larkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larkin prevents Simon from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larkin seems to be working for a kimura but Simon defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larkin wants to stand but Simon is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.

Larkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larkin passes Simon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Larkin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larkin throws a strike but Simon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shawn Larkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four 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.
Simonis looking to pass into half guard but Larkin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Larkin is in guard.
Larkin thows a big elbow that misses.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shawn Larkin.
I think Larkin 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Larkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko has chosen Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergei Sagat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sagat
vs
Canmelianenko

204 cm
24
273 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

189 cm
19
226 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Tesla Apparel

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodef Canmelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canmelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canmelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sagat counters with a shoot takedown. Canmelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sagat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Canmelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Canmelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Canmelianenko!
Sagat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Canmelianenko working the strikes but Sagat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Canmelianenko thows a huge punch but Sagat dodges it nicely.
Sagat tries to get to full guard but Canmelianenko has control of the leg.
Sagat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sagat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canmelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.

Sagat is looking for a triangle but Canmelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Canmelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagat has wrist control.
Canmelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat doesn't have the hooks in and Canmelianenko manages to turn into his guard.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canmelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canmelianenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sagat is proving hard to escape from.

Sagat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canmelianenko has picked Sagat up and slammed him! Sagat can't keep hold of the triangle and Canmelianenko manages to pass to side control!
Sagat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Canmelianenko is pressing down on Sagat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sagat is holding on for now.

Sagat has one foot on Canmelianenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sagat is breathing heavily.

Canmelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Canmelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Canmelianenko trying to stall but Sagat improves his position.
Sagat is looking to break free of the clinch but Canmelianenko has double underhooks.
Canmelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Canmelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat wants to get back to striking at distance but Canmelianenko won't allow it.
A short right from Canmelianenko on the inside.
Sagat tries to break the clinch but Canmelianenko is controlling the position.
Sagat wants to break free but Canmelianenko has control.
Canmelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Sagat in his tracks for a moment.
Canmelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sagat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canmelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Canmelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Canmelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Sagat in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Sergei Sagat has been cut.
Canmelianenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canmelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Canmelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Canmelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Sagat in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Canmelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canmelianenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Canmelianenko lands an elbow inside that Sagat shrugs off.
Canmelianenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sagat up against the cage.
Sagat takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Canmelianenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sagat up against the cage.
Canmelianenko lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Canmelianenko lands an elbow just above Sagat 's eye.
Canmelianenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Canmelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Canmelianenko lands a body shot.
Canmelianenko lands an elbow inside that Sagat shrugs off.
Sagat avoiding damage as Canmelianenko throws knees to the body.
Sagat being controlled against the cage.

Canmelianenko has clasped his hands together around Sagat's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Canmelianenko misses with the ground and pound.

Canmelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sagat, who protects the arm well.
Canmelianenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Canmelianenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sagat is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sagat can't do much from the bottom here.
Sagat is trying to get back to half guard.
Canmelianenko looks up at the clock and then as Sagat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Canmelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Canmelianenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sagat some visible discomfort.
Canmelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canmelianenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sagat some visible discomfort.
Canmelianenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canmelianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagat taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canmelianenko is working Sagat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Canmelianenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodef Canmelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Sagat's cut.
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.

Canmelianenko is looking to clinch but Sagat is avoiding it.
Canmelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sagat finds it's way through Canmelianenko's defenses.
Canmelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sagat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canmelianenko thinking.
Canmelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sagat.
Sagat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canmelianenko tries to avoid it but Sagat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canmelianenko to the ground. Canmelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergei Sagat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canmelianenko throws a head kick that misses.

Sagat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Canmelianenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sagat off and has taken his back!
Canmelianenko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sagat hold on?!
Canmelianenko is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Canmelianenko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sagat hold on?!
Canmelianenko scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Canmelianenko lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sagat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Canmelianenko. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Canmelianenko scores with punches from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Canmelianenko has the hooks in. Sagat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Canmelianenko punishes Sagat with strikes from the back mount.
Canmelianenko has the hooks in. Sagat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Sagat is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Canmelianenko gets his way!
Canmelianenko is looking to control Sagat but Sagat is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Canmelianenko lands a shot to the head.
I really don't envy Sagat right now.
Rodef Canmelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canmelianenko lands strikes to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko scores with punches to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Canmelianenko. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Canmelianenko is hanging on to Sagat's back as he tries to escape.
Canmelianenko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sagat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee is taking a good look at Sagat as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Canmelianenko!
Canmelianenko throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sagat could be in trouble here!
Canmelianenko scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Canmelianenko loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sagat hold on?
Sagat is covering up but some of the strikes from Canmelianenko are getting through and doing damage.
Canmelianenko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sagat!
Sagat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Canmelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Canmelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sagat sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sagat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canmelianenko is nestled in close to Sagat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Canmelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice strikes from Canmelianenko there.
Canmelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Canmelianenko thows a huge punch but Sagat dodges it nicely.
Sagat is looking to improve his position.
Canmelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sagat is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canmelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sagat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sagat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canmelianenko wants to sweep here but Sagat controlling him for the moment.
Sagat trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.
Canmelianenko is trying to keep Sagat in close.
Canmelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canmelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodef Canmelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Sagat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Canmelianenko has managed to clinch.
Sagat can't break the clinch.
Canmelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Canmelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Canmelianenko keeps control of Sagat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sagat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canmelianenko tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodef Canmelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canmelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sagat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canmelianenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sagat looks for a takedown but Canmelianenko sprawls well.

Canmelianenko rushes Sagat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat stops a takedown attempt from Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Sagat's ribcage.
Canmelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canmelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canmelianenko lands a left hand.
Canmelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sagat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canmelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Canmelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat avoids a wild elbow strike from Canmelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canmelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Canmelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sagat can't break the clinch.
Canmelianenko cracks Sagat with a nice body shot.
Canmelianenko tries a knee to the head but Sagat blocks it.
Canmelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Canmelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
Canmelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Canmelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canmelianenko looks for the body kick but Sagat saw that one coming.
Sagat connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Canmelianenko.
Sagat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Sagat with that takedown attempt.
Canmelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sagat's head backwards.
Canmelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canmelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagat lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Canmelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sagat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Sagat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Canmelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Sagat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canmelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Canmelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagat wants to break the clinch but can't.

Canmelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sagat looking for submissions off his back.
Canmelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Canmelianenko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sagat's thigh. Sagat counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko breaks Sagat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sagat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canmelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canmelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Canmelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Sagat blocks nicely.

Sagat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canmelianenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Canmelianenko stands and throws Sagat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Canmelianenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sagat some visible discomfort.
Canmelianenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Canmelianenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rodef Canmelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canmelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagat keeps working.
Sagat regains half guard.
Sagat is refusing to be controlled, as Canmelianenko sits in half guard.
Sagat is trying to get back to full guard.
Sergei Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sagat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodef Canmelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canmelianenko 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodef Canmelianenko!

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gail
vs
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189 cm
22
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gynther Gail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bud Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer moves away from the strike by Gail.
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Gynther Gail has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gail throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Gail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gail looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spencer!
Spencer tries to reverse the position but Gail maintains control.
Gail working the ground and pound effectively.
Spencer wants to hold on but Gail pushes him away.

Gail is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spencer is surviving well by controlling Gail's body position as best he can.
Spencer gets back to half guard.
Spencer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Spencer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gail has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gail there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Gail with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail misses with a body shot.
Gynther Gail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BOOM! Spencer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gail. Gail tries to recover but Spencer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gail lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Spencer!
Bud Spencer is the new heavyweight champion!

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