PFC 1 "Road to the Titles" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Prokhorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BCEM CACATb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Prokhorov
vs
CACATb

220 cm
22
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Koffin Inc.
Koffin Inc.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Prokhorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BCEM CACATb!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokhorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but CACATb swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Prokhorov gets a takedown into half guard.
CACATb wants to get back to his feet.
Prokhorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks CACATb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prokhorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CACATb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Prokhorov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prokhorov is trying to control the action in half guard but CACATb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CACATb tries to get to full guard but Prokhorov has control of the leg.
CACATb wants to sweep but Prokhorov has passed to side control!
CACATb is looking to regain half guard here but Prokhorov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CACATb parries the strikes from Prokhorov easily there. Prokhorov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable CACATb to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CACATb takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Prokhorov scoring with punches from side control.
CACATb is not content to let Prokhorov control the position.
CACATb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prokhorov controls the position.
Prokhorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
CACATb taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov trying to control the action but CACATb is working from the bottom.
Prokhorov scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prokhorov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at CACATb to see if he's OK.
CACATb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prokhorov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Prokhorov landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CACATb looks gassed!
A lull in the action here as Prokhorov stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov working the ground and pound.
Prokhorov lands some shots froms side control.
CACATb wants to control but Prokhorov postures up.
Prokhorov working the ground and pound.
CACATb tries to improve position but can't.
Prokhorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Prokhorov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Prokhorov is looking to take a break and control but CACATb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov scoring with punches from side control.
Prokhorov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down CACATb's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CACATb on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
CACATb tries to escape but Prokhorov is in control.
Prokhorov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prokhorov lands some shots froms side control.
Prokhorov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Prokhorov working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Prokhorov 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.

Prokhorov tries to close the distance and clinch but CACATb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CACATb keeps the fight on the outside.

Prokhorov rushes CACATb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Prokhorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Prokhorov as the two fighters clinch.
CACATb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Prokhorov wants the takedown. CACATb is fighting it off but Prokhorov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in CACATb's guard against the cage.
Prokhorov distracts CACATb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prokhorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prokhorov landing with the ground and pound.
Viktor Prokhorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prokhorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CACATb's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CACATb trying to control the position.
CACATb is breathing heavily.
Prokhorov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prokhorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Prokhorov passes CACATb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Prokhorov there.
Prokhorov moves into full mount! CACATb won't be happy about that!
Prokhorov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokhorov controlling from mount.
Prokhorov lands a heavy elbow.
Prokhorov unloading with bombs!
Prokhorov lands with some strikes.
Prokhorov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

CACATb is rocked!
CACATb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prokhorov lands a big elbow - CACATb is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and CACATb is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Viktor Prokhorov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jodoin
vs
Jones

178 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Jodoin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodoin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Jodoin is just out of range.
Jodoin throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jodoin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jodoin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Jodoin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jodoin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Jodoin has control of the leg.
Jodoin prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jodoin lands with a punch from half guard.
Jodoin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Jodoin maintains control.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jodoin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jodoin 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin lands a heavy elbow.
Jones has given up his back.
Jodoin lands a shot to the body.

Jodoin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jodoin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buzz Jodoin!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciek Literacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciek Literacki had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Literacki
vs
The Impaler

182 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maciek Literacki!
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, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler looks to land a combination but Literacki avoids it well.
Literacki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Literacki.

The Impaler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Literacki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Impaler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Literacki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Impaler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Literacki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

The Impaler has hold of Literacki's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Literacki tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - The Impaler cranks the arm and Literacki screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Literacki, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vlad The Impaler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikac Komitata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cocomba Mwambong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Komitata
vs
Mwambong

221 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikac Komitata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cocomba Mwambong!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komitata leaves Mwambong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Komitata lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Cocomba Mwambong has been cut.

Komitata gets a clinch.
Mwambong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Komitata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mwambong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Komitata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cocomba Mwambong.
Mwambong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Komitata.
Komitata unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mwambong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mwambong looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mwambong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Komitata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mwambong's face.
Komitata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Komitata putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mwambong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
Komitata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mwambong's face.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwambong letting Komitata take a breather here.

Komitata drops Mwambong with a big knee straight up the middle! Mwambong is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Mwambong is rocked!
Komitata seems to be stalking Mwambong here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Mwambong drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nikac Komitata!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Markov
vs
Doc

197 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pjotr Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sidney Doc!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doc closes the distance and clinches up with Markov, looking for a takedown. Doc pushes Markov against the cage but Markov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doc fails with a takedown attempt.
Doc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markov swivels and escapes.
Pjotr Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Doc.
Doc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov scores with a jab.

It looks like Sidney Doc has been cut.
Doc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Doc swinging wilding here.
Markov misses with the combination.
Doc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markov tries to clinch there but Doc circles away.
Markov 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.

That has opened up Sidney Doc's cut even more.
Markov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Doc has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Doc misses.

Doc clinches with his opponent.

Doc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markov pinned against the cage. Markov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doc looks gassed!
Markov scores with a nice right hand.

The cut above Sidney Doc's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Markov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Doc closes the distance and clinches up with Markov, looking for a takedown. Doc pushes Markov against the cage but Markov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doc moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off.
Markov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov tries to clinch but Doc is having none of it.
Jab from Markov.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pjotr Markov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between vladimir vokitichikonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tranzilvania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

vokitichikonov
vs
Tranzilvania

185 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vladimir vokitichikonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Tranzilvania!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tranzilvania drives through with a takedown into guard.
vokitichikonov 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.
Tranzilvania pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. vokitichikonov is keeping the position for now.
Tranzilvania missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
vokitichikonov is trying to keep Tranzilvania in close.
Tranzilvania looking to pass the guard.
vokitichikonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now vokitichikonov is on top in guard.
Tranzilvania keeping moving, preventing vokitichikonov from controlling successfully.
vokitichikonov looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vokitichikonov won't allow Tranzilvania to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tranzilvania controlling the position.
vokitichikonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tranzilvania looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
vokitichikonov wants to stand but Tranzilvania is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tranzilvania wants to sweep here but vokitichikonov controlling him for the moment.

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

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

Tranzilvania throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. vokitichikonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Tranzilvania finishes the takedown easily into guard.

vokitichikonov pushes Tranzilvania off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Igor Tranzilvania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tranzilvania fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tranzilvania checks a low kick from vokitichikonov.

Tranzilvania shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tranzilvania looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks vokitichikonov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranzilvania not landing any meaningful shots this time.

vokitichikonov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tranzilvania.
Tranzilvania looks gassed!
Tranzilvania lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Tranzilvania is sneakily working for an arm triangle but vokitichikonov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tranzilvania with the ground and pound but vokitichikonov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
vokitichikonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

vokitichikonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
vokitichikonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tranzilvania distracts vokitichikonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tranzilvania trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
vokitichikonov keeping moving, preventing Tranzilvania from controlling successfully.
Tranzilvania trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tranzilvania must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tranzilvania trying to control but vokitichikonov is working from the bottom.
vokitichikonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tranzilvania working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tranzilvania fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with vokitichikonov, pushing him back against the cage.
vokitichikonov stops a takedown attempt from Tranzilvania.
vokitichikonov blocks a body shot from Tranzilvania.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

vokitichikonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tranzilvania has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing vokitichikonov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tranzilvania is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - vokitichikonov pulls down on the head and he's put Tranzilvania to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). vladimir vokitichikonov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Sobieski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Cyborg's chin.

Cyborg
vs
Sobieski

225 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sobieski closes the distance and clinches.

Sobieski successfully pulls guard.
Cyborg wants to get up but he can't break Sobieski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cyborg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sobieski, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski looks to land a combination but Cyborg avoids it well.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobieski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cyborg is breathing heavily.
Cyborg moves forwards but Sobieski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cyborg takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Sobieski has Cyborg up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski looking for a takedown.
Cyborg is pressed up against the cage. Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cyborg down to the mat. Cyborg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sobieski misses with a wild combination.
Sobieski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Sobieski.

Cyborg is rocked!
Cyborg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Cyborg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobieski is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cyborg hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krzysztof Sobieski!

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Polo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alkofer
vs
Polo

225 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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, Ben Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo tries to clinch but Alkofer moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alkofer.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polo keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Polo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polo struggling a bit here.
Alkofer prevents Polo from escaping the position.
Alkofer working the ground and pound.
Alkofer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polo wants to control but Alkofer postures up.
Polo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Polo is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Alkofer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Polo trying to hold on to Alkofer's head to control him but Alkofer postures up.
Polo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Polo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Alkofer is working for a kimura but Polo is defending it quite comfortably.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polo keeps working.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Polo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Polo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Polo drops back looking for a leg! Alkofer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alkofer manages to kick Polo off! Polo jumps back into Alkofer's guard.
Alkofer has momentary wrist control but Polo slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alkofer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Polo throws a big right hand that misses.

Polo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Polo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Polo throws a big right hand that misses.

Polo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alkofer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alkofer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alkofer!

Alkofer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Polo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Polo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Alkofer is defending against the submission attempts here by Polo.
Polo lands strikes from half guard.
Alkofer is trying to get back to full guard.
Polo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Polo pulls Alkofer into guard.
Polo looking for a sweep. Not yet Polo, not yet.
Polo is trying to hold Alkofer in close to prevent damage but Alkofer has managed to pass into half guard.
Polo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Polo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alkofer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Polo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alkofer passes into side control.
Polo tries to bench press Alkofer off him but Alkofer keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo is trying to control Alkofer's posture but Alkofer avoids it.
Polo tries to bench press Alkofer off him but Alkofer keeps the position.
Polo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Polo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polo keeping control of the position.
Polo wants to control but Alkofer is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Polo is looking to control Alkofer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polo avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Polo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Alkofer postures up.
Polo is pulling down on Alkofer's head. It's preventing any offense from Alkofer, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Polo working Alkofer over with strikes here.
Alkofer tries to control Polo's body but Polo pushes him off. Alkofer squirms to his side and now Polo has his back!
Alkofer is covering up but some of the strikes from Polo are getting through and doing damage.
Polo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Polo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Alkofer taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Polo!