Divine - Seventeen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Smokeleaf
vs
Ivanov

205 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 65$ *

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanov 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.

Smokeleaf is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivanov.
Smokeleaf is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Smokeleaf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Smokeleaf defends the submission attempt.
Smokeleaf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
It looks like Ivanov is going to stand back up.
Smokeleaf trying to control from the bottom.

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

Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov passes to full mount!

Ivanov is working for a guillotine from mount but Smokeleaf frees his head quite easily.

Ivanov has control of Smokeleaf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smokeleaf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanov looks for a takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smokeleaf.

Smokeleaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Cj Ivanov has been cut.
Come on Smokeleaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smokeleaf.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Smokeleaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maverick Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smokeleaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ivanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanov won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smokeleaf lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Smokeleaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Smokeleaf stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maverick Smokeleaf has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf stalling.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.

Smokeleaf is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smokeleaf to the mat. Smokeleaf regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smokeleaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Smokeleaf is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smokeleaf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smokeleaf tries to get out of the position.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Smokeleaf ducks under and follows up with a left that Smokeleaf also avoids with ease.
Ivanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smokeleaf counters with a solid body kick.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smokeleaf thuds his shin into the meat of Ivanov's side.
Crunch! Smokeleaf slams his shin into Ivanov's torso.
Ivanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that Ivanov semi-blocks.

Smokeleaf takes the fight into the clinch.
Smokeleaf avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smokeleaf smiles and moves away.
Ivanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smokeleaf lands a head kick. Ivanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Smokeleaf moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
Smokeleaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ivanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that half lands.
Smokeleaf lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cj Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maverick Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cj Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Smokeleaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!
Smokeleaf connects with a high kick.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Smokeleaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanov with a poor takedown
and Smokeleaf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No joy there for Ivanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smokeleaf lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Smokeleaf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cj Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Smokeleaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smokeleaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf lands a head kick!
Ivanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Maverick Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Ivanov.
Smokeleaf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the ropes.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ivanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smokeleaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanov won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf effectively controlling the action here.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Smokeleaf leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Smokeleaf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Smokeleaf crunches a lovely knee into Ivanov's ribcage.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Smokeleaf to work.
Ivanov has Smokeleaf pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smokeleaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside.
Smokeleaf scores with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Smokeleaf.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smokeleaf prevents it.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanov won't want to take too many of those.
Smokeleaf effectively controlling the action here.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smokeleaf misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov looking for a takedown.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smokeleaf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smokeleaf stalling against the ropes.
Cj Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smokeleaf 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Maverick Smokeleaf!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Maverick Smokeleaf!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Maverick Smokeleaf!

Maverick Smokeleaf wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grappling Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bi House (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!

Best
vs
House

178 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
218 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grappling Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bi House!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Best circles away quickly and effectively.
House tries a head kick but it misses.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Best circles away.
House tries to clinch there but Best circles away.

House clinches.
Best jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as House walks away with a smile on his face. Best gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Best fails with the takedown.
House tries to clinch up but Best circles away and keeps his distance.
House's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and House duly obliges.
Best will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grappling Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Best circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Best.
Best throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around House's waist but House gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Best off to one side.
Best's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Best duly obliges.
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!

House clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. House obliges.
House lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
House connects with a nasty looking knee right to Best's face.
House lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
House trying to control the position but instead, Best has worked for underhooks and has pushed House into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House prevents the takedown attempt.
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Best is trying to drag House to the mat but House just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

House breaks the clinch.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Best circles away.
House fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Best is defended easily by House.
House tries to clinch up
and Best counters with a nice uppercut.
Best tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Best doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Best is breathing heavily.
House lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Best at a distance.

House closes the distance and pushes Best back into the ropes.
House utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

House moves into range and clinches up with Best.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House trying to stall but Best improves his position.
Best is trying to break free.
Best tries to pull guard but House holds him up against the ropes and eventually Best drops back down to his feet.
House is trying to stall.
House lands an elbow inside that Best shrugs off.
Best jumps guard but House stands there with Best around his waist. Best gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from House.
House comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

House's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Best throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Bi House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

House closes the distance and pushes Best back into the ropes.
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!

House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

House clinches.
House lands an elbow inside.
House throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Best blocks it with crossed arms.

House breaks from the clinch.
House throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best throws a nice looking combination but House bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Best shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the cage. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Best shoots for a double leg takedown but House sprawls well. He's pushed Best's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Best shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. House defends it nicely.
Best circles away from the clinch attempt.
House tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
House misses with a few strikes there.

House takes the fight into the clinch.
House putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Best in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Best wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
House is trying to stall.
Best can't break the clinch.
Best wants to break the clinch but can't.

House breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
House misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Best finds it's way through House's defenses.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Best circles away.
Best throws a right and a left that both miss.
Best feints a jab promting House to slip. Best then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. House slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
House fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
House moves in looking to clinch but Best pushes him off.
Best wants to clinch.
Best tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. House manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bi House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House misses with a combination
and Best counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Best.
Danga de danga de dang - Best scores with a four punch combination!
Best lunges at House with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by House's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House stuffs the takedown.
Best closes the distance and clinches up with House, looking for a takedown. Best pushes House against the ropes but House circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bi House dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Best is defended easily by House.
Best tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House is looking to clinch but Best is avoiding it.
Best shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the cage. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

House gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Best has House pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. House manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grappling Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.

House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Best paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grappling Best is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Best tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
House tries to clinch up but Best circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Best feints and as House raises his hands in defense, Best changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Best might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
House trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
House manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Best manages to get himself to full guard.
House throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
House throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Best works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

House decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Best with that takedown attempt.
Best changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. House tries to avoid it but Best manages to keep hold of a leg and drag House to the ground. House escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Best shoots in and drives through. House sprawls well.

House rushes Best and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
House cracks Best with a nice body shot.

House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Best shoots in but House avoids the takedown attempt easily.

House gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Best throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.

House clinches up against the ropes.
Best wants to break the clinch but can't.
House keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Best's efforts to push away.

House breaks from the clinch.
Best closes the distance and clinches up with House, looking for a takedown. Best pushes House against the ropes but House circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Best fails with an attempt to clinch.
House misses with an attempted mid kick.
House swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but House sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Best swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
House connects with a right hand. Best shakes it off.
A combination from Best does no damage.
House tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Best manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to clinch up but Best circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Best.
Best tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
House tries to clinch there but Best circles away.

Best looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Best wants to pass the guard but House is keeping the position.
Best preventing the sweep.
Best wants to stand but House is controlling his posture from full guard.
House is trying to control the position but Best postures up.
Best won't allow House to sweep him here.
Best missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House looking to control.
Best wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Best closes this distance looking for a takedown but House circles away.
Best works over House's head and body with a nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as House checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
House fails with an attempt to clinch.
Best wants to slow House down by chopping away at his legs.
House checks a low kick from Best.
A punch combination from House misses.
House stuffs the takedown.
Best scores with a one two! House had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Best changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. House tries to avoid it but Best manages to keep hold of a leg and drag House to the ground. House escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
House tries to clinch there but Best circles away.
Best fails with a takedown attempt.

House closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bi House will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Best darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
House is trying to stand.
House is refusing to be controlled, as Best sits in half guard.
House is trying to stand back up but Best is controlling him
House wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Best trying to control from half guard but House is working away.
Best not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Best throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
Best throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
House takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Best not landing any meaningful shots this time.
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Best.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best thows a huge punch but House dodges it nicely.
House wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Best wants to free his trapped foot but House is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Best is working hard here to advance position.
Best not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Best sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. House defending well though.
Best not landing any meaningful shots this time.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Best is working away from the top position though.
Best not landing any meaningful shots this time.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.

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.
House is trying to stand.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.
Best content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
House is trying to get back to full guard.
Best knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for House on the ground.
House wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Best thows a huge punch but House dodges it nicely.
Best sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. House defending well though.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.
Nice strikes from Best there.
Best not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Best.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House is refusing to be controlled, as Best sits in half guard.
House is looking to escape.
Best thows a huge punch but House dodges it nicely.
Best misses with a head shot. House uses the momentum to regain guard.
Best postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Best wants to pass the guard but House is keeping the position.
Best slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Best trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Best throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Best has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Best thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Best accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
House is looking to stand up but Best isn't so interested in that idea.
House working a defensive guard here.
Best with a flurry of punches that miss.
Best sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed House's guard.
Best is pressing down on House's thigh, looking to free his foot. House is holding on for now.
Well, if Best 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Best showed his dominance in that final round.
I think House has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Bi House!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Grappling Best!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bi House!

Bi House wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Selivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Selivanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Putin
vs
Selivanov

175 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Selivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Selivanov counter with a right hand.
Selivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selivanov connects with a crisp jab.
Putin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Selivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selivanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Selivanov preventing the sweep.
Selivanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Selivanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Selivanov lands a high kick!

Selivanov 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.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.

Selivanov stands up and waves to Putin to follow him.
Selivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Putin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Selivanov lands with a slapping head kick.
Selivanov throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Selivanov.
Putin shoots and misses
and Selivanov counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Selivanov.

It looks like Vladimir Putin has been cut.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Selivanov's shoulder, as Selivanov tries to avoid the shot.
Selivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Selivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Selivanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Putin!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selivanov looking to control and managing it successfully.

Selivanov wants to finish this one by submission but Putin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Selivanov.
Selivanov controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Selivanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Nikolai Selivanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Putin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Selivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Putin didn't expect that.
Selivanov controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Selivanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Putin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Selivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Selivanov wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Selivanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Selivanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Selivanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Selivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Selivanov counters with a big head kick but Putin shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Selivanov.
Selivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
A combination from Putin does no damage.

Putin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Putin's brow.
Putin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selivanov controls the pace.
Selivanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Putin working a defensive guard here.
Selivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Selivanov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Putin 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 ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Selivanov.
Putin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Selivanov counters with a leg kick.

Selivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putin's half guard.
Selivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Selivanov escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selivanov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Selivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Selivanov's head but Selivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Selivanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Putin's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Selivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Selivanov.
A lazy left from Selivanov finds it's target.
Selivanov scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Selivanov does it's job there.
Selivanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
Selivanov lands a nice shot that snaps Putin's head back.
Putin with a poor takedown

so Selivanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selivanov controls the pace.
Putin keeping full guard, as Selivanov tries to pass.
Selivanov controlling from the top position.
Selivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Selivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Putin is retaining full guard.
Putin is trying to keep Selivanov in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Selivanov.
A right-left combo lands from Selivanov.
Vladimir Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin lands a nice shot that snaps Selivanov's head back.
Putin has his takedown stuffed
and Selivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Putin misses

and Selivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Putin didn't expect that.
Selivanov stays in close to Putin's body and controls the position.
Selivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.
Selivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Selivanov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Putin avoids the body shot from Selivanov.
Putin shoots and misses

so Selivanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selivanov is stalling in the full guard.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nikolai Selivanov.
Putin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Putin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Putin misses with a takedown

and Selivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Putin didn't expect that.
Selivanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Selivanov looking to pass the guard.
Putin wants to sweep here but Selivanov controlling him for the moment.

Putin is looking for a triangle but Selivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Selivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov looking to pass the guard.
Selivanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Putin can't keep his opponent in guard - Selivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Selivanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Putin tries to roll over but Selivanov keeps him under control.
Selivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Putin regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolai Selivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Selivanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolai Selivanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick misses from Selivanov.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin takes one to the chin there.
Selivanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Selivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Putin shoots and misses
and Selivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Selivanov scores with a four punch combination!
Selivanov lands a jab to Putin's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selivanov lands a two punch combo.

Putin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Selivanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin 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.
Selivanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Selivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Selivanov swinging wildly here.
Selivanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Putin stalks Selivanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Selivanov's face. Selivanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Putin misses with a shot to the body

and Selivanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Putin!
Selivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Selivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Putin taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selivanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Selivanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Selivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selivanov trying to control but Putin is having none of it.
Selivanov landing strikes from the mount.
Putin tries to reverse the position but Selivanov maintains control.
Selivanov content just to control the position here.
Selivanov tries to control but Putin wriggling away.
Putin tries to lock up and control but Selivanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Selivanov content just to control the position here.
Putin is trying desperately to improve position.
Selivanov controlling his opponent.
Selivanov lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin wants to hold on but Selivanov pushes him away.
Selivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Selivanov controlling from mount.
Putin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Selivanov wants to finish this one by submission but Putin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Selivanov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Putin is working to get back to half guard.
Putin is working hard here to advance position.
Selivanov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Putin is looking to improve his position but Selivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Selivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin is trying to escape the mount.
Vladimir Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selivanov controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Selivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Selivanov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Nikolai Selivanov!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Nikolai Selivanov!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Nikolai Selivanov!

Nikolai Selivanov wins by unanimous decision!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Bozzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shatei Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shatei Yoshida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bozzio
vs
Yoshida

194 cm
20
293 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinnie Bozzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shatei Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Bozzio.
Nice shot lands for Yoshida.
Bozzio misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Bozzio misses.
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Bozzio circles away easily
and Bozzio counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozzio connects with a single shot there.

Yoshida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yoshida showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshida looks to land a strike but Bozzio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoshida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida thows a big elbow that misses.
Yoshida throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoshida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Bozzio is working from the bottom.
Yoshida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshida with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida throwing strikes but missing.
Yoshida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozzio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bozzio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bozzio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida throws and elbow that misses. Bozzio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yoshida's guard. Nice move by Bozzio!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshida holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshida can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shatei Yoshida hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bozzio.
Yoshida fails to land the takedown.
Vinnie Bozzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bozzio does no damage.

Yoshida scores a takedown into full mount!
Bozzio wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bozzio because Yoshida loaded up on that one.
Yoshida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bozzio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bozzio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yoshida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yoshida looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bozzio covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shatei Yoshida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donkey Kong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Carter's chin.

Kong
vs
Carter

190 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

188 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donkey Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Carter catches Kong right on the button with a cross.
Kong misses with a looping right.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.

Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Kong can't get the takedown.

Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.

Kong is rocked!
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nick Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Carter tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter throws a shot to the body.
Carter tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Carter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kong back to the ropes. Carter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Donkey Kong has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kong moves forwards but Carter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter cracks Kong with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kong tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carter pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kong is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Carter!

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 Vasily Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zork Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemesis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zork Nemesis. Zork Nemesis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vasily Romanov's chin.

Romanov
vs
Nemesis

193 cm
26
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zork Nemesis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nemesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nemesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Romanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nemesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nemesis throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Romanov misses with a takedown
letting Nemesis counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nemesis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nemesis misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nemesis counters with a series of strikes. Romanov will be more careful next time no doubt.

Romanov is rocked!
Vasily Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemesis lands a big right hook! Romanov looks hurt but is still standing! Nemesis lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Romanov falls down and Nemesis dives in with a huge hammer fist! Romanov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Nemesis runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zork Nemesis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corrado Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hughes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Smith
vs
Hughes

190 cm
28
304 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

225 cm
27
347 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Corrado Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

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

and Hughes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Hughes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stops Hughes from standing up.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hughes keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Hughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith wanted to stand there but Hughes had control of the position.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith 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.
Smith prevents Hughes from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Smith pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Smith works his way into side control.

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
Smith throws an elbow but Hughes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith cracks Hughes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith looks to clinch

and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.

Hughes stands up from Smith's guard - Hughes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt

so Hughes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Hughes from standing up.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.

Hughes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hughes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hughes prevents Smith from improving his position.
Hughes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full guard.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Smith postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Smith looks to clinch

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Hughes tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head.
Smith tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hughes wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hughes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes shoots and misses

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corrado Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith won't allow Hughes to get back to his feet.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Matt Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.

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.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Hughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Matt Hughes!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Matt Hughes!

Matt Hughes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Bino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikifor comes into the arena with Enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Nikifor
vs
Bino

195 cm
29
205 lbs
15 - 10 - 2

188 cm
24
205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Bino!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikifor throws a nice looking combination but Bino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bino fails with the takedown

and Nikifor counters with a crisp one two that drops Bino! Nikifor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bino to his feet! Bino is in big trouble!

Bino is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bino bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Nikifor comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bino falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bino was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maksim Nikifor!