Babushka 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Skalozub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Puukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Skalozub's chin.

Puukko
vs
Skalozub

188 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
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, Sergey Skalozub!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puukko.
Nice shot by Puukko.
Skalozub looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skalozub's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skalozub scrambles back to his feet.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Puukko lands a brutal head kick. Skalozub looks out on his feet and Puukko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pekka Puukko!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vodkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highway To Hell. Thiago Soares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soares
vs
Vodkin

195 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Thiago Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vodkin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vodkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vodkin misses with a double jab
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Sergey Vodkin has been cut.
Soares scores with a nice right hand.
Soares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vodkin's head.
Vodkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soares as he avoids it easily.
Soares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soares throws a series of punches but Vodkin avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Vodkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vodkin.
Vodkin looks gassed!
A right-left combo lands from Soares.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Vodkin seems unphased.

Vodkin is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vodkin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vodkin is out cold! Soares holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Soares!

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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lesmar
vs
Kharitonov

195 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov tries for a takedown but Lesmar circles away easily

and Lesmar counters with a single leg into guard. Kharitonov didn't expect that.

Lesmar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesmar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kharitonov is looking to stand up but Lesmar isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov keeping full guard, as Lesmar tries to pass.

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

Lesmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brock Lesmar!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yarpen The Dwarf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Bosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarpen The Dwarf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

The Dwarf
vs
Bosse

200 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yarpen The Dwarf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Bosse!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dwarf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Steve Bosse has been cut.

Bosse pushes The Dwarf up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosse lands a nice elbow.
The Dwarf can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Dwarf pushes off an throws an elbow but Bosse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Dwarf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Dwarf.
The Dwarf misses with a knee strike.
Bosse takes a shot to the head.
Bosse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Dwarf working hard to break the clinch.
The Dwarf lands with a short shot to the head.
The Dwarf lands a nice uppercut.
Bosse looks gassed!
Bosse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Dwarf lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Dwarf.
The Dwarf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Dwarf tries to circle away but Bosse has him pinned against the cage.
The Dwarf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
The Dwarf lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dwarf is trying to break the clinch but Bosse has him pressed against the cage.
The Dwarf tries to land knees in the clinch but Bosse avoids the damage to the body.
The Dwarf cracks Bosse with a nice body shot.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Dwarf lands with a left to the head.
Bosse keeps control of The Dwarf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

The Dwarf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The Dwarf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Dwarf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosse or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Dwarf obliges.
The Dwarf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bosse.
The Dwarf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Dwarf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
A body shot lands from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

The Dwarf manages to break the clinch.
Yarpen The Dwarf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from The Dwarf does no damage.

The Dwarf clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Dwarf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bosse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Dwarf scores with a shoulder strike.
The Dwarf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bosse working hard to break the clinch.
The Dwarf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Dwarf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Dwarf lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands a shoulder strike.
The Dwarf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Dwarf scores with a shot to the side of Bosse's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Dwarf.

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

The Dwarf drives through and clinches with Bosse against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bosse breaks from the clinch.

The Dwarf closes the distance and pushes Bosse back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dwarf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Dwarf lands a right hand.
The Dwarf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosses head.
The Dwarf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Dwarf lands a shot to the body.
The Dwarf digs a right hand underneath Bosse's ribcage. Bosse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Dwarf misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bosse breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from The Dwarf misses

and Bosse moves into the clinch.

Bosse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yarpen The Dwarf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The Dwarf has managed to clinch.
The Dwarf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bosse has him pressed against the cage.
The Dwarf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The Dwarf rushes Bosse and presses him up against the cage.
The Dwarf throws an elbow that misses.
The Dwarf gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dwarf misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bosse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Dwarf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

The Dwarf instigates a clinch.
Bosse avoids a wild elbow strike from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf presses Bosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Dwarf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bosse tries a knee to the head but The Dwarf blocks it.
A short right from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf cracks Bosse with a nice body shot.
The Dwarf is trying to break the clinch but Bosse has him pressed against the cage.
Bosse fails to pull guard.
The Dwarf looking to throw knees to the head but Bosse is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dwarf tries to land a knee to the head but Bosse blocks with his arms.
The Dwarf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Bosse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Dwarf's efforts to push away.
The Dwarf lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yarpen The Dwarf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Bosse's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Dwarf darts in and clinches Bosse up against the cage.
A short right from The Dwarf on the inside.

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

The Dwarf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Dwarf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosse.
The Dwarf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Dwarf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Dwarf tries to break free but Bosse pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from The Dwarf as the two fighters clinch.
The Dwarf lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Dwarf lands a nice uppercut.
The Dwarf lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
The Dwarf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yarpen The Dwarf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Dwarf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosse working hard to break the clinch.
The Dwarf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bosse has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Dwarf scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dwarf is trying to break free.
The Dwarf lands a right hand.
The Dwarf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Dwarf gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands with a short shot to the head.
Bosse goes for a takedown attempt but The Dwarf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The Dwarf gets a clinch.

Bosse breaks the clinch.

The Dwarf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Dwarf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dwarf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two 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.
The Dwarf tries to break the clinch but Bosse is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from The Dwarf - that landed with a thud.
Bosse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Dwarf's efforts to push away.
The Dwarf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Dwarf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Dwarf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosses head.
The Dwarf tries to break the clinch but Bosse is controlling the position.

Bosse gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bosse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Bosse decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice takedown defense from The Dwarf. No joy for Bosse on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bosse has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Dwarf lands a nice uppercut.
The Dwarf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Dwarf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Dwarf can't break the clinch.
The Dwarf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from The Dwarf as the two fighters clinch.
Bosse dodges an elbow strike from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Dwarf working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
The Dwarf lands a shot to the body.
Bosse looking to stall.
The Dwarf lands with a light punch inside.
The Dwarf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bosse missing with knees to the body.

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.
The Dwarf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from The Dwarf.
Bosse is looking to control The Dwarf's arms but The Dwarf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bosse has his back to the cage.

Bosse breaks the clinch.

The Dwarf clinches up with Bosse and pushes him back against the cage.
The Dwarf misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Dwarf lands a body shot.
The Dwarf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bosse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yarpen The Dwarf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bosse.
Bosse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Dwarf lands with a short shot to the head.
The Dwarf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Dwarf tries to circle away but Bosse has him pinned against the cage.

Bosse breaks from the clinch.

Bosse rushes The Dwarf and presses him up against the cage.
The Dwarf pushes Bosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yarpen The Dwarf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Bosse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Dwarf rushes Bosse and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from The Dwarf.

Bosse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarpen The Dwarf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The Dwarf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bosse tries to pull guard but The Dwarf won't allow it.
The Dwarf wants to break free but Bosse has control.
Bosse takes a shot to the head.
The Dwarf lands with a right to the head.
The Dwarf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Dwarf lands a nice uppercut.
The Dwarf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Dwarf tries to circle away but Bosse has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bosse pulls The Dwarf into guard.
The Dwarf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Dwarf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Dwarf throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bosse is on top in guard.
The Dwarf keeping full guard, as Bosse tries to pass.

Bosse stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bosse pushes The Dwarf up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Dwarf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Dwarf lands a shot to the body.
The Dwarf lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from The Dwarf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dwarf lands with a light punch inside.

The Dwarf manages to break the clinch.
The Dwarf takes a head kick and keeps coming.

The Dwarf forces Bosse back against the cage and clinches.
The Dwarf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf is trying to force a seperation but Bosse has the dominant position.
The Dwarf lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosse dodges an elbow strike from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Dwarf keeps control of Bosse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Dwarf scores with a hook to the body.

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

The Dwarf pushes Bosse up against the cage in a clinch.

Bosse breaks the clinch.

Bosse closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Dwarf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The Dwarf clinches.

Bosse manages to break the clinch.

Bosse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from The Dwarf.
A right hook to the body lands for The Dwarf.
A right hand to the body from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Dwarf lands a shoulder strike.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Dwarf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bosse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Dwarf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Dwarf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dwarf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Bosse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bosse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Dwarf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dwarf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
The Dwarf pushes Bosse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Dwarf misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from The Dwarf.

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

The Dwarf moves into range and clinches up with Bosse.
The Dwarf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosse takes a shot to the head.
Bosse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Dwarf just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dwarf.

The Dwarf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosse shoots for a takedown but The Dwarf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarpen The Dwarf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Bosse.

The Dwarf has closed the distance and engaged Bosse in a clinch.

The Dwarf breaks the clinch.

The Dwarf clinches up against the cage.
Steve Bosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarpen The Dwarf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from The Dwarf.
The Dwarf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yarpen The Dwarf!

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Mitterer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burt Guth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mitterer
vs
Guth

183 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Mitterer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burt Guth!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mitterer!
Mitterer throws a series of punches but Guth moves out of range.

Mitterer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guth to the mat! Guth manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitterer wants to stand and escape but instead Guth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guth pushes down on Mitterer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitterer keeps working.
Mitterer wants to get back to his feet.
Guth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitterer keeps working.

Mitterer is defending against the submission attempts here by Guth.
Well, if Guth 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth passes to side control.
Mitterer is not content to let Guth control the position.
Mitterer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Guth controlling the positon.
Guth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mitterer is trying to get back to his feet but Guth has full control of the position and if anything, Mitterer has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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.
Guth wants to control but Mitterer is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Burt Guth!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Boorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boorg
vs
Test

178 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ishmael Boorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Test!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boorg throws a head kick but Test moves out of range.
Boorg tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Test counters with a shoot takedown. Boorg fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Super Test!