RMF 37: The End is Near PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanchez
vs
Rick

195 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Sanchez!
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, Eric Rick!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rick!
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Sanchez.
Rick is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanchez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rick?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sanchez! Rick is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugo Sanchez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Whitewash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Solovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitewash kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Divide. Billy Whitewash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Whitewash
vs
Solovski

175 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
187 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Russia GOLD

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Whitewash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoni Solovski!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitewash fails with the takedown.
Whitewash shoots for a double leg takedown but Solovski sprawls well. He's pushed Whitewash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solovski lands with a nice combination. Whitewash backs away looking to recover.
Solovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Solovski with a hook.
Whitewash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solovski is out of range.
Solovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitewash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solovski pinned against the cage. Solovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Whitewash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitewash misses with a looping right.
Solovski throws a shot to the body.
Solovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitewash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solovski's waist but Solovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitewash off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitewash walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Solovski.
Solovski drops his shoulder and cracks Whitewash with a huge uppercut! Whitewash goes down! Can Solovski finish him?

Whitewash is rocked!
Solovski chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitewash thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Whitewash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whitewash is breathing heavily.
Solovski tries to stand but Whitewash is controlling from the bottom.
Whitewash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solovski.

Solovski gets to his feet. Whitewash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solovski, as that shot connected.
Antoni Solovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitewash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitewash tries to move into range but Solovski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitewash throws a head kick but Solovski moves out of range.
Solovski drops Whitewash with a nice combination! Solovski dives into Whitewash's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Whitewash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitewash 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.
Solovski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitewash's head.

Whitewash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solovski lands a couple of elbows.
Solovski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitewash seems to have got his legs back now.
Solovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitewash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Solovski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Whitewash, up you get!
A punch combination from Solovski misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovski connects with a jab.
Whitewash fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitewash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solovski.
Solovski misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whitewash.
Whitewash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Solovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Solovski closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitewash fails with the takedown.
A combination from Solovski does no damage.
Solovski lands a jab to the nose.
Whitewash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Solovski.
Solovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitewash moves away.
Solovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitewash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whitewash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solovski tries to avoid it but Whitewash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solovski to the ground. Solovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solovski tests Whitewash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Solovski as Whitewash shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Solovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Solovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by Solovski there.
Whitewash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solovski throws a series of punches but Whitewash avoids them all with ease.
Solovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whitewash fails with the takedown.
Solovski misses with a wild combination.
Whitewash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Whitewash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Solovski finds it's way through Whitewash's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitewash closes the distance and clinches up with Solovski, looking for a takedown. Whitewash pushes Solovski against the cage but Solovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whitewash shoots in looking for a takedown. Solovski tries to sprawl out of it but Whitewash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Billy Whitewash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitewash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solovski cracks Whitewash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solovski tries to bum rush Whitewash with a series of wild strikes but Whitewash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whitewash tries for a takedown but Solovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitewash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Antoni Solovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solovski scores with a one two! Whitewash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whitewash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Whitewash. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Solovski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Whitewash shoots in looking for a takedown. Solovski tries to sprawl out of it but Whitewash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitewash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solovski as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitewash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solovski as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitewash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solovski finds it's way round the side to connect with Whitewash's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovski throws a left that rocks Whitewash and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Solovski dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Whitewash regain composure!
Whitewash gets back to half guard.
Whitewash has hold of Solovski's hands but Solovski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whitewash throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whitewash tries to roll over but Solovski keeps him under control.
Solovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whitewash taking some punishment here, with Solovski in his half guard.
Solovski lands with a punch from half guard.
Solovski blocks the strikes from Whitewash.
Whitewash is looking to improve his position.
Solovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Whitewash with the active half guard here but Solovski passes nicely into side control.
Solovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solovski lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Solovski working the head and body with strikes.

Solovski decides to stand back up. Solovski steps back and let's Whitewash get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitewash shoots in and drives through. Solovski sprawls well.
Whitewash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solovski stuffs the takedown.
Whitewash takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitewash is looking to clinch.
Solovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Solovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitewash was well out of range. Poor timing from Solovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Solovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Solovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Whitewash tries to clinch up but Solovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitewash fails to land the takedown.
Whitewash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solovski works the jab nicely.
Solovski looks to land a combination but Whitewash avoids it well.
Whitewash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitewash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Solovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitewash.
Whitewash tries for a takedown but Solovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Whitewash. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitewash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Antoni Solovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitewash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solovski looks for the body kick but Whitewash saw that one coming.
Whitewash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solovski.
Solovski connects with a jab.
Whitewash misses with a takedown attempt - Solovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solovski lands a slapping body shot.
Solovski throws a right hand that Whitewash ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitewash also avoids with ease.
Solovski misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Solovski misses.
Solovski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solovski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Solovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitewash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Solovski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Solovski.
Whitewash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitewash walks into a straight right hand from Solovski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Solovski lands with a straight right. Whitewash didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Solovski.
Whitewash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solovski tests Whitewash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitewash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billy Whitewash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitewash throws a leg kick
and Solovski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solovski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Solovski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Whitewash sprawling to the canvas. Solovski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Whitewash hang on?
Solovski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Antoni Solovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovski blocks the strikes from Whitewash.

Whitewash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Solovski pulls his head out easily.
Solovski is looking to take a break and control but Whitewash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Whitewash looking for submissions off his back.

Whitewash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Solovski pulls his head out easily.

Solovski is looking for a kimura but Whitewash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solovski to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whitewash missing with a left hand there. Solovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Solovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Solovski 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 24:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Solovski!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislov Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Obrenovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Obrenovic's choice of entrance music: Guano Apes - Big In Japan. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ivanov
vs
Obrenovic

175 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislov Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milos Obrenovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrenovic lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanov's head back.

Obrenovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ivanov!
Ivanov tries to hold on but Obrenovic postures up.
Obrenovic lands a big elbow.

Obrenovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ivanov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ivanov!
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obrenovic is keeping the position for now.

Obrenovic has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ivanov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Obrenovic has tightened it up now! Ivanov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milos Obrenovic!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Williams
vs
Lopez

183 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brent Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Williams wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.

Lopez is looking for a kimura here.

Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.

Williams is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.

Williams working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.

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

Lopez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lopez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lopez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jose Lopez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calico Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jack
vs
Graf

190 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Hell's Balls Nutrition
Londons Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calico Jack!
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, Chris Graf!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack throws a right and a left that Graf avoids nicely.
Graf misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graf throws out the jab.
Graf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Graf.
Jack thows a body shot but no joy.
Graf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graf misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Graf misses its intended target.
Jack defending well as Graf loads up on a big left hand.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack looks to land a body kick but Graf moved away.
Graf shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense.
Jack throws a front kick that sends Graf stumbling back into the cage.
Graf looks gassed!
Graf misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack lands with a cross.

It looks like Chris Graf has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack cracks Graf with a big right hand and Graf goes down!

Graf is rocked!

Graf is working an open guard so Jack takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graf is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Jack throws a right hand that Graf ducks under and follows up with a left that Graf also avoids with ease.
Graf seems to have recovered his senses.
Graf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That has opened up Chris Graf's cut even more.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Jack misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack cracks a nice hook into Graf's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack throws a right and a left that Graf avoids nicely.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack lands with a nice body punch.
Jack scores with a hook.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack cracks Graf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

The cut above Chris Graf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Graf down.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calico Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack connects with a jab.
Jack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Graf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Graf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graf off to one side.
Graf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calico Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Graf.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
A nice combination there by Jack.

Chris Graf's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Donk. Jack catches Graf right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graf on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calico Jack!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Moskoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Moskoff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Emelianenko
vs
Moskoff

180 cm
24
232 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Deadly Clothing

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Moskoff!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but instead Moskoff has moved into half guard.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Moskoff sits in half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko tries to kick Moskoff off in order to stand up. Moskoff Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Moskoff is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moskoff wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.

Moskoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Moskoff from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moskoff is one step ahead there.
Moskoff postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko looking to control but Moskoff passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moskoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moskoff thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Moskoff from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moskoff has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Moskoff has control of the leg.
Moskoff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moskoff wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.

Moskoff swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

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

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bruzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruzinski has chosen Hello as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Taalasmaa
vs
Bruzinski

170 cm
20
156 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
161 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Bruzinski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruzinski tries to clinch up but Taalasmaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Taalasmaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruzinski scores with a kick to the body.
Bruzinski closes the distance and clinches up with Taalasmaa, looking for a takedown. Bruzinski pushes Taalasmaa against the cage but Taalasmaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taalasmaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Taalasmaa gets caught flat footed, as Bruzinski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa striking off his back but it's not causing Bruzinski any problems.
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
Taalasmaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruzinski is one step ahead there.
Bruzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bruzinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bruzinski throwing strikes but missing.
Bruzinski preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Taalasmaa is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bruzinski slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Bruzinski shoots in but no luck this time.

Taalasmaa clinches.
Taalasmaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bruzinski avoids the damage to the body.
Bruzinski takes a shot to the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taalasmaa scores with a nice short uppercut.

Bruzinski pulls Taalasmaa into guard.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bruzinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taalasmaa thows a big elbow that misses.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruzinski has wrist control.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Bruzinski's brow.
Taalasmaa preventing the sweep.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruzinski has wrist control.
Taalasmaa works over Bruzinski with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa is working hard here to advance position.
Taalasmaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taalasmaa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bruzinski taking a bit of punishment here - Taalasmaa scoring with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bruzinski misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Bruzinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruzinski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bruzinski is looking to regain half guard here but Taalasmaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Taalasmaa is working Bruzinski over with some ground and pound from side control.

Taalasmaa decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruzinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Bruzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruzinski ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruzinski. That did some damage!
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Bruzinski avoids them all with ease.

Taalasmaa scores a takedown into full mount!
Bruzinski tries to reverse the position but Taalasmaa maintains control.
Taalasmaa is landing with some decent strikes but Bruzinski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bruzinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taalasmaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!
Taalasmaa prevents Bruzinski from getting the reversal.
Bruzinski looks gassed!
Taalasmaa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruzinski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taalasmaa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bruzinski is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Taalasmaa lands a heavy elbow.
Taalasmaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bruzinski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taalasmaa controlling from mount.
Bruzinski regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa is trying to control. Bruzinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taalasmaa wants to pass to mount but Bruzinski is defending the position.

Bruzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bruzinski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taalasmaa, as that shot connected.
Bruzinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Bruzinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruzinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taalasmaa.
Bruzinski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bruzinski!
Taalasmaa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruzinski tries to reverse the position but Taalasmaa maintains control.
Bruzinski tries to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Taalasmaa with shots to the head and body - Bruzinski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and Bruzinski is in trouble!
Bruzinski is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bruzinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bruzinski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bruzinski is bucking up trying to escape but Taalasmaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taalasmaa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bruzinski?
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taalasmaa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bruzinski is rocked!
Taalasmaa landing punches.
Bruzinski is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
Bruzinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa with a couple of short strikes.
Bruzinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taalasmaa dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bruzinski?
Taalasmaa breaks from Bruzinski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Bruzinski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Bruzinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Taalasmaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Bruzinski is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa with good strikes from the mount here!
Bruzinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruzinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa working Bruzinski over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taalasmaa connects with a nice short shot to Bruzinski's temple.
Taalasmaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruzinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taalasmaa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taalasmaa working over Bruzinski with some ground and pound. Bruzinski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taalasmaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bruzinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bruzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bruzinski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Taalasmaa pulls his head out easily.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taalasmaa is thwarting Bruzinski's attempts to control the position.
Taalasmaa is nestled in close to Bruzinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taalasmaa lands a nice short elbow.
Taalasmaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bruzinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruzinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa is pushing down on Bruzinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bruzinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Taalasmaa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taalasmaa lands strikes from half guard.
Bruzinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taalasmaa is working away from the top position though.

Taalasmaa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bruzinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruzinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bruzinski's head.

Taalasmaa gets to his feet. Bruzinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Bruzinski is having none of it.
Bruzinski lands a front kick.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the head.
Bruzinski fails with the takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruzinski tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruzinski staying out of range there.

Taalasmaa closes the distance and pushes Bruzinski back into the cage.
Taalasmaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruzinski backwards.
Bruzinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Bruzinski.
Taalasmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruzinski.

Taalasmaa has picked Bruzinski up - he's going for a ride! Taalasmaa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruzinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taalasmaa is keen to just control but Bruzinski is a slippery customer.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but Bruzinski dodges it nicely.
Bruzinski taking some punishment here, with Taalasmaa in his half guard.
Bruzinski gets back to full guard.
Taalasmaa is in close to Bruzinski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
Bruzinski keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.

Bruzinski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taalasmaa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bruzinski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taalasmaa's back instead.
Taalasmaa breaks Bruzinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Bruzinski's brow.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.

Taalasmaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taalasmaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Bruzinski keeps moving.
Taalasmaa forces his way into half guard.
Bruzinski manages to get to full guard.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Bruzinski keeps moving.

Bruzinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vladimir Bruzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppo Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruzinski keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.

Bruzinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taalasmaa passes into half guard.
Bruzinski is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Taalasmaa seems content to control.
Bruzinski wants to get back to full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!