RCD 37: Resident Evil PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Huxley
vs
Avramov

187 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
217 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Dima Huxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitriy Avramov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huxley pushes Avramov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Huxley.

It looks like Dmitriy Avramov has been cut.
Huxley connects with a knee to the head.
Avramov takes an elbow to the temple.
Avramov looks gassed!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huxley.
Huxley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxley throws 2 knees - Avramov can't escape Huxley's clinch. As Avramov tries to escape again Huxley whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Avramov's gum shield and as Avramov falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dima Huxley!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jones
vs
Klein

193 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

198 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
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, Kevin Klein!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Klein shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones looks to clinch

and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.

Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klein off to one side.
Klein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Kevin Klein has been cut.
Klein with a poor takedown

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

Klein is rocked!
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Klein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones forces Klein back against the cage and clinches.
Klein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Klein gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.

Klein gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Klein stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Klein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klein!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein can't escape the position.
Klein tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
Jones lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Klein.
Klein looks gassed!
Jones lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Klein is defending it well.

Jones goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Klein escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klein's back!
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Jones scores with punches and elbows.
Jones is punishing Klein with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jones gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jones gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jones apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Klein down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Klein back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Klein is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Klein! He's out on his feet! Jones rushes in and drops Klein with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Jones!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjasky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LP - Hit the floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Remy Bonjasky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spyridon
vs
Bonjasky

193 cm
25
187 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

186 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spyridon tries for a takedown but Bonjasky circles away easily
and Bonjasky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spyridon tries for a takedown but Bonjasky circles away easily
enabling Bonjasky to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonjasky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonjasky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Leon Spyridon has been cut.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.

Bonjasky clinches up with Spyridon and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonjasky.

Bonjasky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Bonjasky misses its intended target.
Spyridon fails with the takedown
and Bonjasky counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Spyridon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjasky connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Spyridon tumbling to the canvas! Bonjasky pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Spyridon was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Remy Bonjasky!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Veloso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekah Chou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Veloso
vs
Chou

185 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Veloso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peekah Chou!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso looks for a takedown but Chou sprawls well.

Chou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veloso on his heels. He'll look to pass Veloso's guard now, I'm sure.
Chou trying to control but Veloso is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Veloso is looking for a triangle but Chou pushes his legs off easily.

Veloso looking for a guillotine here but Chou defends easily.
Chou trying to control but Veloso is working from the bottom.

Chou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veloso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chou has managed to get both his arms back between Veloso's legs - danger averted.
Chou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Veloso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Veloso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Veloso is looking for a triangle but Chou pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso looking for a guillotine here but Chou defends easily.

Chou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Veloso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chou is aware though and is defending well.

Veloso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Veloso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Veloso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chou lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Veloso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veloso's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veloso's head.

Veloso working for a triangle but Chou defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chou with a nice head shot there.

Chou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chou trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veloso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Chou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chou trying to control but Veloso is working from the bottom.

Veloso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Veloso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chou wants to control from the top but Veloso keeps moving.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chou trying to control but Veloso is working from the bottom.
Chou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Veloso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Veloso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chou lands a couple of elbows.
Veloso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chou wants to control from the top but Veloso keeps moving.

Veloso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chou defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Veloso dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chou shoots and misses

and Veloso counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chou's guard now.
Veloso looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chou can do anything to dispel that myth.

Veloso has gone for a leg lock! Chou slips out almost immediately though and dives into Veloso's guard.

Veloso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chou is aware though and is defending well.
Veloso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Veloso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chou defends well.
Douglas Veloso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chou working some strikes from top position.
Chou connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Veloso is looking for a triangle but Chou pushes his legs off easily.
Chou throwing strikes from guard but Veloso blocks nicely.
Chou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Veloso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chou with a nice head shot there.
Veloso 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.
Chou cracks Veloso with a solid left hand.
Chou wants to control from the top but Veloso keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Veloso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chou thows a big elbow that misses.
Chou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Veloso has his foot on Chou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chou works his way back into a safe position though.
Chou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chou wants to control from the top but Veloso keeps moving.
Chou landing with the ground and pound.

Veloso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chou defends it easily.
Chou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veloso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Veloso looking for a guillotine here but Chou defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chou trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Veloso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Veloso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veloso keeping moving, preventing Chou from controlling successfully.
Veloso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veloso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chou has managed to get both his arms back between Veloso's legs - danger averted.
Chou scoring with some ground and pound.
Veloso keeping moving, preventing Chou from controlling successfully.

Veloso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Veloso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Veloso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chou drives through with a takedown into Veloso's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chou trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chou connects with a couple of short punches.
Veloso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veloso keeping moving, preventing Chou from controlling successfully.

Veloso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chou defends it easily.

Chou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chou won't allow Veloso to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chou with a nice head shot there.
Chou lands a couple of elbows.
Chou distracts Veloso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Veloso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Veloso has his foot on Chou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chou works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veloso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Chou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veloso's head.
Chou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Veloso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veloso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Veloso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veloso's head.
Chou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chou trying to control but Veloso is working from the bottom.
Chou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chou working some strikes from top position.
Chou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Veloso keeping moving, preventing Chou from controlling successfully.
Chou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chou trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chou throwing strikes but missing.
Chou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veloso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chou stopping the sweep attempt from Veloso.
Chou wants to control from the top but Veloso keeps moving.
Chou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Veloso kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Veloso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Veloso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Veloso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Veloso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Veloso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chou is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chou trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veloso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Veloso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chou is aware though and is defending well.
Veloso has momentary wrist control but Chou slips an elbow through the middle.

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

Veloso has his foot on Chou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chou works his way back into a safe position though.
Chou works over Veloso with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chou is working Veloso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Veloso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Veloso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peekah Chou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chou trying to control but Veloso is working from the bottom.

Veloso working for a triangle but Chou defends it easily.
Douglas Veloso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chou throwing strikes from guard but Veloso blocks nicely.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Veloso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zedowski
vs
Dimisco

182 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

192 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Murder Inc.
Murder Inc.

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doros Dimisco!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimisco defending well as Zedowski loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Zedowski misses.
Zedowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimisco counters with a two punch combo.

Zedowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dimisco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zedowski tries for a takedown but Dimisco manages to get underhooks.
Zedowski wants to break free but Dimisco has control.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zedowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dimisco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zedowski avoiding damage as Dimisco throws knees to the body.
Zedowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dimisco keeps control of Zedowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimisco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dimisco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zedowski is defending well for now.

Zedowski breaks from the clinch.
Dimisco lands a head kick. Zedowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dimisco closes the distance looking to clinch

and Zedowski counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimisco fails to land.
Zedowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zedowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zedowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zedowski is trying to break the clinch but Dimisco is controlling him.
Zedowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dimisco keeps control of Zedowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zedowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zedowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimisco's head.
A cross from Zedowski lands.
Zedowski looks to land a right hand but Dimisco moved out of range.
Steven Zedowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zedowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Zedowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zedowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Zedowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Zedowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dimisco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zedowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dimisco's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zedowski decides to stand back up.
Dimisco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dimisco closes the distance but Zedowski moves to the side
and Dimisco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimisco walks into a straight right hand from Zedowski.
Zedowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dimisco but Dimisco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dimisco moves away from the strike by Zedowski.
Dimisco tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Zedowski counters with a single leg into guard. Dimisco didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimisco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zedowski is controlling him.
Zedowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski distracts Dimisco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimisco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zedowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dimisco keeping full guard, as Zedowski tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zedowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zedowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Zedowski shoots in and bounces Dimisco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zedowski wants to control from the top but Dimisco keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zedowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zedowski wants to control from the top but Dimisco keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski throwing strikes but missing.

Dimisco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dimisco tries to clinch
and Zedowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimisco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimisco looks gassed!
Zedowski scores with a jab.
Zedowski misses with a wild combination.
Zedowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zedowski closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zedowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zedowski shoots in but Dimisco avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Zedowski moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Zedowski 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.

Zedowski shoots for a takedown but Dimisco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dimisco tries to clinch there but Zedowski circles away.
Zedowski with a poor takedown
and Dimisco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zedowski throws a right hand that misses
and Dimisco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimisco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimisco tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Zedowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zedowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dimisco is retaining full guard.
Zedowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zedowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zedowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimisco can't keep his opponent in guard - Zedowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski wants to pass to mount but Dimisco is defending the position.
Dimisco is refusing to be controlled, as Zedowski sits in half guard.

Zedowski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dimisco defend it? Zedowski steps over the head and cranks it - Dimisco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zedowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Zedowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out!. Lennon Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lewis
vs
Boy

190 cm
29
219 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

191 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lennon Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Boy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with an uppercut

so Boy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Boy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lewis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boy, into his guard.
Lewis advances to half guard.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Lennon Lewis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lewis stands up out of the half guard.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boy fails with the takedown
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.

Boy gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lewis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lewis slows the pace down in half guard.
Boy tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Well, if Lewis 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.

Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Boy tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Lewis is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boy wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lennon Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lewis misses with an uppercut

and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Boy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis!
Boy tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Boy sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lennon Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lewis tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.

Boy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Boy stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.

Boy seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy works his way into full mount!

Boy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Boy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lewis sneaks back into half guard.

Boy is looking for submissions but instead, Lewis has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
Lewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewis tries to get out of the position.
Lewis has Boy pulled in close to control his posture.

Boy has gone for a leg lock! Lewis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boy's guard.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
Boy passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boy uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Lewis tries to hold on but Boy pushes him away.

Boy looking to secure an arm triangle but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.

Boy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lewis turns into him and now he's in Boy's guard.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frankie Boy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a three punch combo that has Boy backing up. Boy nods at Lewis to acknowledge the strikes.
Boy slips under a jab.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boy back to the cage. Lewis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boy tries for a takedown but Lewis circles away easily
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.

Boy is rocked!
Lennon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Boy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis connects with a crisp jab.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
OH! Boy has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Lewis smells blood and charges in for the finish! Lewis unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Boy sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lennon Lewis!

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 Hassan Has (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Euringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Has
vs
Euringer

200 cm
26
278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

199 cm
26
296 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Has!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Euringer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Has fails with the takedown
and Euringer counters with a right hand to the body.
Has is breathing heavily.
Has backs away from a small jab...but Euringer lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Has crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Euringer with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jimmy Euringer!

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 Horse Mania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Living Proof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mania kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pink Floyd - Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mania
vs
Proof

191 cm
28
220 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horse Mania!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Living Proof!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proof swings for the body but Mania moves out of range.
Mania feints and then cracks Proof's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Proof down.
Proof throws a head kick that misses
and Mania counters with a nice low kick that buckles Proof's knee momentarily.
Proof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mania counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mania, right into the meat.

Mania fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proof, pushing him back against the cage.
Proof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mania misses with a knee to the head.
Mania gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Living Proof has been cut.
Proof is trying to force a seperation but Mania has the dominant position.
Proof is trying to force a seperation but Mania has the dominant position.
Proof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mania missing with knees to the body.

Proof decides to pull guard.
Mania trying to control but Proof is working from the bottom.
Mania is looking to work some ground and pound but Proof has wrist control.
Mania's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mania prevents Proof from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mania accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Proof wants to get back to his feet but Mania is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mania with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mania trying to control but Proof is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Horse Mania wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mania lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mania scores with a jab.
Mania lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mania lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mania misses the shot to the body.
Mania scores with a decent looking hook.
Mania throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania tries to close the distance and clinch but Proof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mania goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Proof looks to land a right hand but Mania moved out of range.
Mania connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mania scores with a jab. Proof acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Proof with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mania tries a head kick but it misses.
Proof misses with a double jab.
Living Proof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proof throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mania counter with a right hand.
Proof tries to bum rush Mania with a series of wild strikes but Mania uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Proof throws a poor cross that misses
and Mania counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proof misses with a wild combination.
Proof looks gassed!
Mania lands with an uppercut that bounces Proof off the cage and back into rage.
Proof misses with a body shot
and Mania counters with a good low kick that Proof was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Mania finds it's target.
Mania lands a nice looking body shot.
Proof misses with a double jab
and Mania counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Proof thinking.
Mania connects with a solid leg kick.
Mania scores with a punch to the head.
Mania lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mania.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mania.
Proof lands a two punch combo.
Mania misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Proof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mania counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mania moves in looking to clinch but Proof pushes him off.
Mania keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Proof if he has to take too many more of those.
Mania lands a jab.
Mania closes this distance looking for a takedown but Proof circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horse Mania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proof tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mania is able to avoid easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mania.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mania tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proof thows a body shot but no joy.

Mania darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mania is looking to stall here but Proof recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Proof looks to land a right hand but Mania moved out of range.
Mania ducks under a wild hook from Proof.
Mania tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proof was well out of range. Poor timing from Mania.
Mania looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Proof thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proof misses with a right hand
and Mania counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proof throws an off balance right hand
and Mania counters with a straight right hand.
Mania lands an overhand right.
Proof checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mania scores with a leg kick.
Proof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mania counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Proof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mania dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Proof. That did some damage!
Proof is breathing heavily.
Proof bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mania's head.
Proof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proof takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Proof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Proof throws an off balance right hand
and Mania counters with a straight right hand.

Mania has Proof up against the cage in a clinch.
Mania looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Proof is trying to force a seperation but Mania has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Mania.
Mania taking a breather.
Mania tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Proof avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mania.
Mania lands an elbow inside that Proof shrugs off.
Mania landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Living Proof's cut even more.

Proof turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Proof manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mania is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania works his way to full guard. Good work.
Proof is looking to stand up but Mania won't let him.
Mania controlling the position.

Proof stands up from Mania's guard - Proof perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mania lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Proof backs up against the cage.
Proof throws a right hand that misses
and Mania counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Proof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Proof throws an off balance right hand
and Mania counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mania lands a high kick!
Mania uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Proof has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Proof.
Proof is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mania lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Proof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Proof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Proof throws a poor cross that misses
and Proof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proof misses with the combination.
Proof's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Proof misses
and Mania counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Proof walks into a jab.
Horse Mania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mania lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Mania.
Mania rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proof misses with a right hand
and Mania counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mania connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mania.
Proof needs to keep his hands up - Mania had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Mania. Those never looked like landing.
Proof feints a jab promting Mania to slip. Proof then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mania slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mania getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Mania tenderised Proof's leg. Proof is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mania jabs Proof to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mania lands a nice leg kick that just misses Proof's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mania moves in looking to clinch but Proof pushes him off.
Proof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mania counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proof throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mania scores with a leg kick.
Proof steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mania. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mania cracks the inside of Proof's front leg.
Proof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mania.
Mania lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mania lands with a kick to the ribs.
Proof throws a combination that misses
and Mania counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proof throws a right hand that misses
and Mania makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Proof really felt that one!
Mania feints and then cracks Proof's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Proof down.
Mania misses with a few strikes there.
Mania wants to clinch.
Horse Mania is winning the standup battle so far.
Proof misses with a double jab
and Mania counters with a nice leg kick.

Mania gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mania connects with a nasty looking knee right to Proof's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mania taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Proof jumps into guard, dragging Mania to the mat.
Mania tries to free his leg and advance position but Proof is retaining full guard.
Mania thows a big elbow that misses.
Mania stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mania stops Proof from standing up.
Mania working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mania passes Proof's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mania looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Proof with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Proof is trying to stand up here but Mania is controlling him well.
Mania moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mania tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mania looks up at the clock and then as Proof takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mania smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mania is working Proof over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mania landing a few strikes.
Mania working the ground and pound.
Mania is staying tight to Proof's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mania throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proof is not content to let Mania control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proof wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mania working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mania prevents Proof from escaping the position.
Mania throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Proof is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mania 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.
Proof is not content to let Mania control the position.
Proof takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania wants to control but Proof is keeping him busy.
Proof is pushing Mania's head away, looking to escape. Mania manages to hold on to the position though.
Mania misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Proof can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mania is looking to take a break and control but Proof is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mania scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proof wants to get back to his feet but Mania drags him back down.
Mania controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mania connects with an inside leg kick.
Proof misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mania throws a shot to the body.
Proof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mania counters with a nice uppercut.
Mania takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Proof misses with a jab to the body
and Mania counters with a nice body shot.
Proof takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mania connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mania connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Proof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mania to counter with a crisp jab.
Mania scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mania.
Proof is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania lands a nice hook to Proof's body. Proof takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mania throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mania scores with the left hand. Proof knows he should have avoided that one.
Proof throws a combination that misses
and Mania counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mania.
A left and a right from Mania both land. Nice combination.
Mania with a jab.
Mania lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mania, right into the meat.

Mania dives in and scores a takedown into Proof's guard.
Proof is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mania is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania throwing strikes but missing.
Proof working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mania.
Proof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proof wants to get back to his feet but Mania is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Proof preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mania wants to control from the top but Proof keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws and elbow that misses. Proof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mania's guard. Nice move by Proof!
Mania is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Proof pushes Mania off and gets back to his feet.
Proof misses with an uppercut
and Mania counters with a left and a right that stings Proof.
Mania connects with an inside leg kick.
Mania thumps Proof with a low kick.
Mania buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mania throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Proof on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania catches Proof with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Proof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mania counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mania cracks Proof with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Proof has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mania.

Mania moves into the clinch successfully.

Proof pulls guard.
Mania is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proof can do to turn this around?
Mania throws and elbow that misses. Proof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mania's guard. Nice move by Proof!
Mania throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mania wants to sweep but no luck.
Proof tries to stand but Mania is controlling from the bottom.
Proof wants to stand and escape but instead Mania has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Mania had his way with Living Proof in that round.
The cut man is working on Living Proof's cut.
That's time! Mania's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Proof takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Proof moves forwards but Mania connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mania's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mania duly obliges.
Mania connects with the punch.
Mania getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mania looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Proof looks to land a combination but Mania avoids it well.
Proof misses with a shot to the body
and Mania counters with a nice low kick that buckles Proof's knee momentarily.
Mania moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mania connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proof momentarily.
Proof misses with a kick to the body
and Mania counters with a nice uppercut.
Proof is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Proof misses with a looping right.
Proof has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mania.
Proof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mania counters with a left and a right that stings Proof.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania misses with a series of wild punches.
Mania feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Proof's calf.
A jab lands there for Mania.
Proof blocks a head kick by Mania.
Mania connects with a good right hand that stumbles Proof. Proof circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mania fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Proof on the side of the head.
Mania lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Proof slips a jab and a cross from Mania.

Mania scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mania throws an elbow but Proof slips to the side and avoids it well.
Proof on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Proof wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania taking a breather here.
Mania is looking to take a break and control but Proof is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proof regains half guard, as Mania was trying to land strikes.
Proof wants to get back to his feet.
Mania trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Proof's head.
Proof wants to get back to his feet.
Mania is taking a breather. Proof says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Horse Mania wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mania scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horse Mania is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Proof misses with a double jab

and Mania counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proof is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
Proof is not content to let Mania control the position.
Mania landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mania is looking to take a break and control but Proof is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mania is really struggling to control Proof but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horse Mania showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mania has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horse Mania!
Horse Mania retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Soendergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Victory' by Gramatik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bathory
vs
Soendergaard

190 cm
28
192 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

186 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eli Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Soendergaard!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soendergaard misses with a takedown attempt

and Bathory counters with a shoot takedown. Soendergaard fights it but they end up in guard.

Soendergaard looking for a guillotine here but Bathory defends easily.
Bathory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soendergaard trying to control the position.
Bathory preventing the sweep.
Soendergaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bathory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bathory stopping the sweep attempt from Soendergaard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soendergaard keeping moving, preventing Bathory from controlling successfully.
Bathory trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bathory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bathory landing with the ground and pound.
Bathory preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soendergaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bathory distracts Soendergaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bathory postures up.
Bathory works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bathory scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bathory looks to land a strike but Soendergaard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Soendergaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Soendergaard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bathory controls the pace.
Bathory landing some decent shots from guard.
Soendergaard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bathory trying to control but Soendergaard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bathory cracks Soendergaard with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soendergaard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Soendergaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bathory postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bathory stopping the sweep attempt from Soendergaard.
Soendergaard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soendergaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bathory pushes down on Soendergaard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soendergaard has hold of Bathory's hands but Bathory slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soendergaard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bathory.
Soendergaard is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throwing shots but Soendergaard is blocking nicely.
Soendergaard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bathory.
Soendergaard has hold of Bathory's hands but Bathory slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bathory scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soendergaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory working the head and body with strikes.
Bathory working Soendergaard over with strikes.
Bathory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soendergaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bathory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bathory connects with a nice short shot to Soendergaard's temple.
Soendergaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bathory seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bathory wants to free his trapped foot but Soendergaard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bathory 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.
Bathory landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soendergaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bathory seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Soendergaard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bathory.
Bathory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soendergaard controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself.

Soendergaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bathory is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Bathory dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bathory bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bathory scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Soendergaard to see if he's OK.
Soendergaard is looking to regain half guard here but Bathory keeps moving and retains side control.
Bathory lands a nice forearm strike.

Soendergaard is rocked!
Bathory looks up at the clock and then as Soendergaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bathory smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Soendergaard is still in real trouble! Can Bathory finish him?
Bathory scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Soendergaard is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bathory can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Bathory!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Morozov
vs
Ross

190 cm
24
290 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

200 cm
26
285 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov misses with a kick to the body.
Ross lands a nice looking body kick.

Ross moves into the clinch successfully.
Morozov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ross smiles and moves away.
Ross avoids the head kick by Morozov.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.

It looks like Pavel Morozov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morozov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morozov is breathing heavily.
Morozov throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Ross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Morozov enables Ross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morozov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Ross landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov is looking to stand up but Ross isn't so interested in that idea.

Ross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morozov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ross, into his guard.

Ross pushes Morozov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morozov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Morozov to the canvas! Morozov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ross keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ross!
Ricky Ross is the new super heavyweight champion!