DEVO VII: Plain Truth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Cabollaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jhones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabollaro's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKy611o_3KA&feature=related. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cabollaro
vs
Jhones

195 cm
26
275 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javier Cabollaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Jhones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cabollaro scores a takedown into full mount!
Cabollaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cabollaro prevents Jhones from getting the reversal.
Cabollaro wants to control the pace but Jhones is squirming around nicely.
Jhones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jhones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Jhones pushes Cabollaro off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabollaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cabollaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jhones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabollaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jhones is keeping the position for now.
Cabollaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jhones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabollaro is aware though and is defending well.
Cabollaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jhones is retaining full guard.

Jhones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabollaro passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabollaro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Cabollaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cabollaro landing strikes.
Jhones is pushing Cabollaro's head away, looking to escape. Cabollaro manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cabollaro decides to stand back up. Cabollaro steps back and let's Jhones get back to his feet.
Jhones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jhones throws a combination that misses

and Cabollaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jhones's guard.
Cabollaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cabollaro wants to pass the guard but Jhones is keeping the position.

Cabollaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jhones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cabollaro, into his guard.
Cabollaro is breathing heavily.
Jhones trying to control but Cabollaro is working from the bottom.
Jhones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabollaro bucks up and tries to throw Jhones off but instead Jhones has got his back!
Jhones has Cabollaro flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jhones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cabollaro's body.
Cabollaro is trying to stand back up.

Jhones is looking for the choke from the back position but Cabollaro is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jhones punches Cabollaro on the ear.
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 Javier Cabollaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jhones lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jhones.
Cabollaro managing to block the knees to the body from Jhones.
Jhones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jhones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabollaro backwards.
Jhones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabollaro backwards.
Jhones lands with a right to the head.

Jhones decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jhones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jhones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cabollaro rolls with it to try and escape but Jhones cranks on the arm and Cabollaro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Jhones!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandrovich Fyodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor has chosen The Last Emperor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abramov
vs
Fyodor

184 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fyodor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fyodor.
Abramov seems keen to control Fyodor's posture.
Fyodor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abramov is trying to control the position but Fyodor postures up.

Fyodor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abramov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fyodor has Abramov in his guard.
Fyodor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Abramov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abramov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodor wants to stand but Abramov is controlling the position.

Abramov drops back looking for a leg! Fyodor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fyodor manages to kick Abramov off! Abramov jumps back into Fyodor's guard.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Fyodor keeps moving.
Fyodor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Fyodor wriggles free and stands up.
Fyodor misses with a double jab.
Fyodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fyodor with a hook.
Abramov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fyodor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abramov's guard now.
Fyodor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fyodor advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fyodor stops Abramov from getting back to his feet.

Fyodor is looking for a kimura but Abramov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fyodor to get the leverage.
Abramov is trying to get back to full guard.
Abramov trying to control here.

Fyodor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fyodor is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fyodor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abramov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fyodor.
Fyodor wants to pass to mount but Abramov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandrovich Fyodor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abramov with a poor takedown
and Abramov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abramov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fyodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Fyodor misses.
Fyodor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abramov tries to clinch but Fyodor moves away

and Fyodor counters with a takedown into side control.
Abramov is trying to improve his position.
Fyodor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abramov's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov taking a bit of punishment here - Fyodor scoring with strikes.
Fyodor wants to control for a moment but Abramov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fyodor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Fyodor 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.
Abramov is not content to let Fyodor control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor throwing shots but Abramov is blocking nicely.
Fyodor is looking to take a break and control but Abramov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexandrovich Fyodor.

Fyodor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fyodor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Fyodor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abramov is on top in guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet but Abramov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fyodor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abramov manages to get himself to full guard.
Abramov working a defensive guard here.
Fyodor trying to control but Abramov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fyodor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abramov is keeping the position for now.
Fyodor trying to control but Abramov is working from the bottom.

Fyodor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abramov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abramov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abramov!
Fyodor is trying to improve his position.
Abramov trying to control the action but Fyodor is working from the bottom.

Abramov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandrovich Fyodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Abramov has his takedown stuffed
and Fyodor counters with a straight right hand.
Abramov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fyodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fyodor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fyodor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abramov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fyodor looking to pass the guard.
Fyodor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fyodor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fyodor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abramov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fyodor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexandrovich Fyodor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abramov trying to keep a closed guard but Fyodor is proving a slippery customer.
Fyodor trying to control but Abramov is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abramov tries for a takedown but Fyodor circles away easily

and Fyodor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abramov's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gosha Abramov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fyodor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abramov keeping moving, preventing Fyodor from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexandrovich Fyodor.

Fyodor 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.
Fyodor wants to control from the top but Abramov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abramov keeping full guard, as Fyodor tries to pass.
Gosha Abramov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abramov trying to keep a closed guard but Fyodor is proving a slippery customer.
Abramov is really struggling to control Fyodor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gosha Abramov just wasn't active enough.
Fyodor lands with an uppercut that bounces Abramov off the cage and back into rage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandrovich Fyodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fyodor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandrovich Fyodor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Eaglefeathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Eaglefeathers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Gamble's chin.

Gamble
vs
Eaglefeathers

182 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Eaglefeathers!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaglefeathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Eaglefeathers moves out of range easily.
Eaglefeathers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
Eaglefeathers throws an overhand right that has Gamble reeling! Eaglefeathers follows up with more punches and Gamble is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Floyd Eaglefeathers!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vladimar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Zaitev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaitev has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Alexi Zaitev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vladimar
vs
Zaitev

195 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Vladimar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexi Zaitev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zaitev gets a clinch.
Vladimar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaitev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vladimar is trying to drag Zaitev to the mat but Zaitev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vladimar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaitev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vladimar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladimar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaitev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Zaitev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zaitev is pressed up against the cage. Vladimar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaitev down to the mat. Zaitev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaitev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaitev lands a jab to Vladimar's midsection.
Zaitev scores with a jab to the body.
Vladimar shoots and misses
and Zaitev counters with a left to the body.
Vladimar is breathing heavily.
Zaitev scores with a body shot.
Vladimar takes one to the side of the head.
Zaitev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladimar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaitev counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimar ducks right into an uppercut from Zaitev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Igor Vladimar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitev lands a nice shot that snaps Vladimar's head back.
Nice body punch from Zaitev.
Zaitev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaitev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaitev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaitev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaitev thuds his right hand into Vladimar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vladimar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Zaitev coming out on top.
Alexi Zaitev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vladimar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaitev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Zaitev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaitev lands a body shot.
Zaitev stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaitev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitev is leaning against Vladimar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaitev digs a right hand into Vladimar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vladimar's gas tank.
Zaitev stalling the fight.
Vladimar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zaitev pushes Vladimar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Zaitev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexi Zaitev.
Vladimar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaitev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vladimar in his tracks.
Zaitev punishes Vladimar's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaitev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Zaitev drives through and clinches with Vladimar against the cage.
Zaitev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitev is leaning against Vladimar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaitev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaitev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Vladimar is rocked!
Zaitev lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Vladimar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitev creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vladimar with a big uppercut! Vladimar tries to clinch up but Zaitev pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vladimar to the mat! Vladimar covers up and Zaitev unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexi Zaitev!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mahoney
vs
Mikhailov

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Mahoney!
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, Anton Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mikhailov drives through and clinches with Mahoney against the cage.
Mikhailov lands a left hand.
Mikhailov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Mikhailov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahoney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mikhailov has picked Mahoney up - he's going for a ride! Mikhailov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahoney tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Mikhailov there.
Mahoney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mikhailov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahoney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikhailov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Mikhailov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahoney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhailov works over Mahoney with some ground and pound from guard.

Mahoney pushes Mikhailov off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mikhailov forces Mahoney back against the cage and clinches.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that Mikhailov shrugs off.

It looks like Anton Mikhailov has been cut.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhailov throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Mikhailov blocks it.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mikhailov blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mikhailov is defending well for now.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that Mikhailov shrugs off.

Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoney counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses with a hook

and Mahoney counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhailov blocks with his arms.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Mikhailov.
Kris Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Mikhailov.
Mikhailov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikhailov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahoney has Mikhailov pressed against the cage, preventing Mikhailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Mikhailov is blocking nicely.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Mikhailov is blocking nicely.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahoney is breathing heavily.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mikhailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhailov taking a breather.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mikhailov managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhailov avoids it.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney prevents Mikhailov from breaking the clinch.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mikhailov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhailov managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.
Mikhailov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhailov avoids the damage to the body.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mikhailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mikhailov is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney is pressed up against the cage. Mikhailov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahoney down to the mat. Mahoney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kris Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Kris Mahoney has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov throws a one two combo.

Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mikhailov clinches with his opponent.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhailov avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhailov avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikhailov's efforts to push away.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Mikhailov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhailov.

Mikhailov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahoney clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mikhailov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mahoney can't escape the position.
Mahoney covers up after that shot from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov has the hooks in. Mahoney is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mikhailov is landing with strikes from the back.
Mikhailov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mahoney.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound. Can Mahoney escape?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov connects with a big shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney tries to break free.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound. Can Mahoney escape?
Mahoney is covering up but some of the strikes from Mikhailov are getting through and doing damage.
Mikhailov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mahoney is looking for a way out.
Mikhailov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mahoney!
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mahoney. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mikhailov is looking to control Mahoney but Mahoney is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mikhailov lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoney manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mikhailov's guard. Nice work there by Mahoney.

Mahoney drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikhailov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahoney has Mikhailov in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Mikhailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mikhailov clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney landing knees to the body.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhailov avoids it.

Mikhailov lands a takedown into guard.
Mikhailov cracks Mahoney with a solid left hand.
Mikhailov lands a couple of digs.
Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Mahoney.
Mikhailov trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mikhailov working some strikes from top position.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Mahoney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahoney's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikhailov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mikhailov stops Mahoney from standing up.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mikhailov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mikhailov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahoney looking to control.
Mikhailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikhailov works over Mahoney with some ground and pound from guard.
Mikhailov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mahoney wants to sweep here but Mikhailov controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahoney is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is controlling Mahoney's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikhailov is on top in guard.
Mikhailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mikhailov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Mahoney is working an open guard so Mikhailov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhailov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahoney.
Mikhailov missing with a left hand there. Mahoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhailov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhailov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikhailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahoney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mikhailov working aggressively here.
Mikhailov avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Mikhailov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Mikhailov breaks from the clinch.
Mikhailov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhailov throws a lazy uppercut

and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mikhailov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Mikhailov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mikhailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahoney is pressed up against the cage. Mikhailov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahoney down to the mat. Mahoney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kris Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Mikhailov.
Mikhailov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahoney pinned against the cage. Mahoney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikhailov as he connects with a hook.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov misses with a body punch
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.

Mikhailov forces Mahoney back against the cage and clinches.
Mahoney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mikhailov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikhailov throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhailov avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
Mikhailov digs a right hand underneath Mahoney's ribcage. Mahoney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mikhailov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mikhailov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Mikhailov blocks it.
Mikhailov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mikhailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Mahoney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Mikhailov has Mahoney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahoney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhailov managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.

Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mikhailov checks a low kick from Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a chopping leg kick but Mikhailov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mikhailov slips under a jab.

Mahoney moves into range and clinches up with Mikhailov.
Knees to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Mikhailov blocks it.
Mikhailov is trying to drag Mahoney to the mat but Mahoney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mikhailov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mikhailov is defending well for now.
Mahoney landing knees to the body.
Mikhailov is trying to drag Mahoney to the mat but Mahoney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahoney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kris Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Mikhailov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhailov blocks with his arms.
Mikhailov avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhailov fails to land.
Mikhailov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikhailov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.

Mikhailov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mikhailov wants to get up but he can't break Mahoney's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahoney, not yet.
Mahoney wants to stand and escape but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mahoney looking to control.
Mikhailov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov won't allow Mahoney to sweep him here.
Mikhailov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikhailov postures up.
Kris Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mikhailov gets to his feet. Mahoney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mikhailov moves into range and connects with a jab.

Mikhailov rushes Mahoney and presses him up against the cage.
Mikhailov managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.
A frustrated look appears on Mikhailov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mikhailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahoney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but Mahoney holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikhailov drops back down to his feet.
Mahoney has Mikhailov pressed against the cage, preventing Mikhailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Mikhailov wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
Mahoney has Mikhailov pressed against the cage, preventing Mikhailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kris Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahoney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mikhailov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhailov blocks with his arms.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Mikhailov pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mikhailov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahoney clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mikhailov is punishing Mahoney with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mahoney is taking damage to the body and head.
Mikhailov scores with punches to the body.
Mikhailov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mahoney is looking for a way out.
Mahoney wants to escape the position.
Mikhailov avoiding Mahoney 's attempts to control his hands.
Mikhailov 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.
Mikhailov scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to break free.
Mikhailov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mahoney is looking for a way out.
Mikhailov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mahoney could be in trouble here!
Mikhailov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mahoney hold on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhailov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mahoney.
Mikhailov not allowing Mahoney to control his hands.
Mikhailov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mikhailov.
Mahoney trying to control the hands but Mikhailov won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikhailov scores with punches to the body.
Anton Mikhailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhailov landing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhailov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Mikhailov!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricester's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Vince DiCola. Jack Ripper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ricester
vs
Ripper

190 cm
24
157 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

174 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Ricester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricester moves out of range as Ripper strikes.
Ripper throws a hook but Ricester blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Ripper.
Ricester with a poor takedown

and Ripper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ricester misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricester avoids a wild elbow strike from Ripper.
Ricester misses with an elbow strike.
Ricester misses with some punches.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.

It looks like Toni Ricester has been cut.
Ripper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ricester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ricester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripper.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ricester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ricester is keeping busy.
Ripper scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ricester is breathing heavily.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ripper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ripper lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricester won't want to take too many of those.
Ripper landing knees to the body.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper missing with knees to the body.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper effectively controlling the action here.
Ripper lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricester won't want to take too many of those.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ripper is trying to stall.
Ripper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ricester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricester takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripper scores a nice knee to the body.
Ripper taking a breather.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper looking to slow down the pace here.
Ricester working aggressively here.
Ricester pushes Ripper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricester takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ripper is looking to control Ricester's arms but Ricester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ripper has his back to the cage.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripper.
Ripper taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Ripper.
Ripper connects with a right hand. Ricester shakes it off.

Ripper darts in and clinches Ricester up against the cage.
Ripper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ricester managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricester won't want to take too many of those.
Ripper scores a nice knee to the body.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper trying to stall but Ricester improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ripper.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ripper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricester is defending well for now.
Ripper stalling.
Ripper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricester avoids it.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricester won't want to take too many of those.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ricester working aggressively here.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper missing with knees to the body.
Ricester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Ripper stalling in the clinch but Ricester improves position.
Ricester managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ripper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ricester misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ripper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricester in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ripper trying to land knees to the body.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ricester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ricester avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.
Ripper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ricester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ripper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Ripper to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricester avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ricester misses with the head strike.
Ripper working Ricester over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ripper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Ricester's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ripper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ricester misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricester.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ricester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripper crunches a lovely knee into Ricester's ribcage.
Ripper trying to land knees to the body.
Ricester working aggressively here.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricester managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripper wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ricester avoids the damage to the body.
Ricester managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ricester throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper effectively controlling the action here.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Ripper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricester throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripper.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricester.
Ripper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jack Ripper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ripper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ricester lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper crunches a lovely knee into Ricester's ribcage.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripper has Ricester pushed against the cage.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricester avoids it.
Ripper has Ricester pressed against the cage.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripper lands a knee to the body.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ripper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricester is defending well for now.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripper lands a nice knee to the body.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricester.
Ripper lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricester won't want to take too many of those.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ripper is trying to stall.
Ricester blocks an elbow strike from Ripper.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripper.
Ricester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ricester has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Ripper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ripper missing with knees to the body.
Ricester lands an uppercut.
Ripper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricester.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper trying to land knees to the body.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ricester managing to block the knees to the body from Ripper.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripper looking to slow down the pace here.
Ricester avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.

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.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ripper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricester is defending well for now.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Ricester throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripper.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricester avoids it.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ricester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricester avoids it.
Ricester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ricester has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ricester has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Ricester fails to land.
Ricester misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toni Ricester's cut.
That's time! Ricester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ripper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ricester under the eye.
Ricester with a poor takedown

and Ripper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ripper.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Ricester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ricester avoids the damage to the body.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricester swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ricester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricester avoids it.
Ripper stalling.
Ripper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ripper missing with knees to the body.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper stalling in the clinch but Ricester improves position.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper working Ricester over with knees to the body.
Ripper is trying to stall.
Ripper is pushing Ricester up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ricester avoids the damage to the body.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.
Ricester working aggressively here.
Ricester misses with some punches.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripper just leaning against Ricester, taking a breather.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Ricester has a couple of punches blocked by Ripper.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toni Ricester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ricester avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.
Ricester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ricester's defenses.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricester swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ricester letting Ripper take a breather here.
Ripper stalling in the clinch but Ricester improves position.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper lands a nice elbow.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper lands an elbow inside.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ripper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricester avoids it.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricester throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripper.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper trying to control the position but instead, Ricester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ripper into the cage.
Ripper lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ricester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripper.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ricester misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripper.
Ricester misses with the head strike.
Ripper wants to stall.
Ripper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricester working aggressively here.
Ripper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ricester is defending well for now.
Ricester misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper has Ricester pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ripper misses with an elbow strike.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ricester throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Ripper.
Ripper blocks an uppercut.
Ripper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripper lands an elbow just above Ricester 's eye.
A short uppercut from Ricester.
Ricester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ricester on the inside.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripper lands an elbow inside that Ricester shrugs off.
Ripper lands an elbow that stopped Ricester in his tracks for a moment.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Ripper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricester takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ricester avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Ripper.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricester avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.
Ricester avoiding damage as Ripper throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripper 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ripper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stepka Gusarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Officer Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gusarov
vs
Franklin

168 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
20
142 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery $99

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Stepka Gusarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Officer Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusarov moves to clinch but Franklin breaks away
and Franklin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gusarov darts in trying to clinch
and Gusarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusarov looks to clinch
and Franklin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franklin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gusarov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Franklin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gusarov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franklin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusarov misses with the head strike.
Gusarov misses with a knee strike.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Franklin dodges an elbow strike from Gusarov.
Nice body punch from Franklin - that landed with a thud.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusarov backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusarov throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gusarov throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin cracks Gusarov with a nice body shot.
Franklin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franklin blocks an uppercut.
Gusarov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gusarov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Franklin stalling.
Gusarov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franklin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Gusarov is rocked!
Franklin dips a shoulder and cracks Gusarov with a mighty uppercut! Gusarov falls back against the cage and Franklin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gusarov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Franklin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Officer Franklin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

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

Bortman
vs
Abobo

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bortman.

Abobo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bortman did well to prevent Abobo getting side control.

Abobo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bortman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Abobo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tank Abobo!