OFC 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Lobanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobanov comes into the arena with Primitive blaring out of the sound system. Johnny Wall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lobanov
vs
Wall

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
249 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Lobanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Wall!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wall moves into the clinch.
Lobanov tries to land a knee to the head but Wall blocks with his arms.
Wall fails to pull guard.
Lobanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Wall avoids the damage to the body.
Lobanov scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Johnny Wall has been cut.
Lobanov has Wall pressed against the cage.
Wall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lobanov smiles and moves away.

Wall has Lobanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall tries to pull guard but Lobanov won't allow it.
Nikolay Lobanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Wall.
Wall avoids the elbow strike from Lobanov, against the cage.
Wall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lobanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lobanov misses with a knee strike.

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

Wall is rocked!
Lobanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Wall is still on wobbly legs! Can Lobanov finish him?
Nice body kick there by Lobanov.
Wall looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wall shoots and misses

and Lobanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Wall seems to have recovered his senses.
Lobanov slows down the pace here.
Lobanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lobanov jerks Wall's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wall drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Lobanov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Lobanov because Wall was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nikolay Lobanov!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Brazini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Brazini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brazini
vs
Ward

180 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
249 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Brazini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Ward!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws an off balance right hand

and Brazini counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ward's guard now.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazini is controlling him.
Ward is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brazini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brazini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brazini landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazini is controlling him.
Brazini content to stall in guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Don Brazini wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ward misses with a left hand

and Brazini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
Brazini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward is looking to stand up but Brazini isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Brazini sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazini is controlling him.

Don Brazini has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut

and Brazini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brazini.
Brazini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward wants to stand and escape but Brazini is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brazini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Don Brazini wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Brazini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brazini not doing much here.
Brazini not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Brazini escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brazini really is a fat lump.
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!
Ward darts in trying to clinch

and Brazini counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
Brazini content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brazini stands up and waves to Ward to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a right hand that misses

and Brazini counters with a single leg into guard. Ward didn't expect that.
Ward wants to stand but Brazini is controlling the position.

Brazini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brazini prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
Brazini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazini is controlling him.

Brazini stands up from Ward's guard - Brazini perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brazini shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brazini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Brazini counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brazini won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Brazini is working Ward over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brazini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazini won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brazini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brazini tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Brazini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brazini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brazini off to one side.
Ward misses with a left hand

and Brazini counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ward!
Brazini with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward is trying to stand up.
Brazini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brazini lands a nice shot to the head.

Brazini is working for a guillotine from mount but Ward frees his head quite easily.
Brazini controlling the pace for now.
Ward is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ward?
Brazini controlling from mount.
Ward wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brazini content just to control the position here.
Ward is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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.
Brazini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brazini lands a heavy elbow.
Brazini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brazini scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
Brazini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brazini putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ward really wants to buck Brazini off and get back to his feet.
Brazini looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to buck Brazini off but he can't manage it.
Ward tries to buck Brazini off but Brazini takes his back!

Ward defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brazini's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Ward showing good submission defense here.
Brazini is landing with strikes. Ward can't take much more of this.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brazini is looking for the choke from the back position but Ward is controlling his hands well.
Ward is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Brazini has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brazini lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Brazini dominated that second round.
That's time! Brazini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ward wants to clinch but Brazini slips to the side

and Brazini counters with a takedown into side control.
Ward tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brazini lands a heavy elbow.

Brazini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ward to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ward shrugs it off.
Brazini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brazini with a couple of short strikes.

Brazini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ward has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brazini content just to control the position here.
Ward wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brazini with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brazini working Ward over with strikes here.
Ward wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brazini controlling from mount.

Brazini is working for a guillotine from mount but Ward frees his head quite easily.
Brazini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brazini lands with some strikes.
Mickey Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brazini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ward hang on?

Brazini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ward is trying to stand up.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brazini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brazini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ward tries to buck Brazini off but Brazini takes his back!
Brazini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Brazini biding his time, controlling Ward.
Brazini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brazini controlling the positon.

Brazini is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ward holding both Brazini 's hands and preventing any damage.
Brazini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ward doesn't escape.
Ward is trying to remain composed but Brazini is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brazini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ward's body.
Brazini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Brazini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brazini, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Brazini!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohhamed Pennehouat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pennehouat comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - Numéro . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pennehouat
vs
William

182 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohhamed Pennehouat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennehouat tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
letting William counter with a right hand.
Pennehouat misses with a takedown

and William counters by clinching up.
William controlling the action here for a moment.
Pennehouat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. William avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohhamed Pennehouat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William misses with a hook to the ribs.
William tries a body shot but Pennehouat blocks it.
Pennehouat drops down looking for an ankle pick but William pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pennehouat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and William counters by moving into the clinch.
William goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
William tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
William has Pennehouat pressed against the cage.
Pennehouat looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennehouat.

William pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pennehouat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and William counters by clinching up.
Pennehouat blocks the elbow strike.

William breaks from the clinch.
Pennehouat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and William counters by moving into the clinch.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pennehouat avoids it.
Pennehouat looking for a takedown.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Pennehouat controls the action.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William tries a knee to the head but Pennehouat blocks it.

William breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winjkin William is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pennehouat has his takedown stuffed

and William counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pennehouat up against the cage.
William looks to throw an elbow but misses.
William misses with a body punch.
William misses with a punch on the inside.
William struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennehouat controls his hands.

William manages to break the clinch.
Mohhamed Pennehouat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennehouat has his takedown stuffed

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
William throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from William.
William continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for William.

William breaks from the clinch.
Pennehouat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pennehouat fails with the takedown

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William misses with a knee strike.
William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennehouat's elbow.
William stalling.
William throws a knee to the head but misses.
William tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
William is pushing Pennehouat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
William gets underhooks to prevent Pennehouat's takedown attempt.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennehouat's elbow.
William landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
William throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennehouat.

William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pennehouat with a poor takedown

and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennehouat.
William misses with a punch on the inside.
Pennehouat avoids a wild elbow strike from William.
Pennehouat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. William smiles and moves away.
Pennehouat with a lazy takedown attempt

and William counters by moving into the clinch.
Pennehouat avoids the elbow strike from William, against the cage.
William stops a takedown attempt from Pennehouat.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennehouat avoids the damage to the body.
William missing with knees to the body.
Pennehouat blocks a body shot from William.
William pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pennehouat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as William walks away with a smile on his face. Pennehouat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pennehouat with a poor takedown

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pennehouat tries for a takedown but William circles away easily

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
William tries to land a knee to the head but Pennehouat blocks with his arms.
William working aggressively here.
William is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pennehouat goes for a takedown in the clinch but William prevents it.
William looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pennehouat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but William gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohhamed Pennehouat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennehouat tries for a takedown but William manages to get underhooks.
William misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pennehouat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

William breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennehouat misses with a straight left.
Pennehouat misses with a takedown attempt

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

William's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennehouat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and William counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
William misses with a punch on the inside.
William misses with a knee strike.
William prevents a takedown attempt there.
William misses with a punch to the body.
William misses with a punch on the inside.

William escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennehouat misses with a takedown attempt

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
William goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pennehouat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. William gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pennehouat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. William fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pennehouat.
Pennehouat misses with a takedown attempt
and William counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pennehouat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and William counters by clinching up.

William escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennehouat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.
William leaning against his opponent.
Pennehouat goes for a takedown attempt but William pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
William throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pennehouat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
William tries a body shot but Pennehouat blocks it.
William creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennehouat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. William fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pennehouat tries for a takedown but William circles away easily

and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.
Pennehouat is working for takedown but William is calmly controlling the position for now.

William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pennehouat has his takedown stuffed

and William counters by moving into the clinch.
William tries a body shot but Pennehouat blocks it.
William is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pennehouat is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
William tries to work over Pennehouat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William throws an elbow but it's blocked.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Pennehouat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pennehouat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as William walks away with a smile on his face. Pennehouat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pennehouat fails with the takedown

and William counters by clinching up.

William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William missing with a left hand there. Pennehouat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pennehouat with a lazy takedown attempt

and William counters by clinching up.
William tries to work over Pennehouat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William tries to land a knee to the head but Pennehouat blocks with his arms.
William slowing the pace effectively.
William using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pennehouat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
William misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winjkin William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

William checks a leg kick nicely.
Pennehouat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and William counters by moving into the clinch.
William misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, William just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennehouat's brow.
Pennehouat tries to pull guard but William holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennehouat drops back down to his feet.
William misses with a punch to the body.
William avoiding damage.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pennehouat avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William misses with a punch to the body.

William escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William moves away from the strike by Pennehouat.
William tried to score with a low kick but Pennehouat checks it.
Pennehouat misses with a takedown attempt

and William counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohhamed Pennehouat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William stops a takedown attempt from Pennehouat.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
William is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pennehouat is defending well for now.
William leaning against his opponent.
William throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pennehouat blocks it with crossed arms.
William is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pennehouat can't get the takedown.
Pennehouat goes for a takedown in the clinch but William prevents it.
William stalling the fight.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pennehouat.
William pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pennehouat looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennehouat.
William tries a body shot but Pennehouat blocks it.
William lands a knee to the body.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pennehouat avoids it.
Winjkin William seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
William avoiding damage.
Pennehouat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennehouat's elbow.
Pennehouat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but William pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from William fails to land.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennehouat avoids the damage to the body.
William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennehouat's elbow.
Pennehouat managing to block the knees to the body from William.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

William's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennehouat with a lazy takedown attempt

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
William tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pennehouat blocks an elbow strike from William.
Pennehouat avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
Pennehouat is trying to drag William to the mat but William just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
William's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
William prevents the takedown attempt.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pennehouat avoids it.

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.
William fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
William swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pennehouat blocks an elbow strike.
Pennehouat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. William avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
William misses with a hook from the clinch.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennehouat avoids the damage to the body.
Pennehouat tries to pull guard but William holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennehouat drops back down to his feet.
Pennehouat goes for a takedown in the clinch but William prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William looking to throw knees to the head but Pennehouat is blocking nicely.
Pennehouat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mohhamed Pennehouat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winjkin William is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
William misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winjkin William comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well William 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winjkin William!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kyle Dillan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kyle Dillan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dillan
vs
Hector

200 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan looks to clinch

and Hector counters with a single leg into guard. Dillan didn't expect that.
Hector loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hector missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hector stands and throws Dillan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hector connects with a decent elbow.
Hector lands a few punches from side control.
Hector working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hector scores with punches from side control.
Hector controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector in side control, throwing shots but Dillan defends.
Hector wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillan keeps working.
Dillan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dillan wants to get back to his feet but Hector drags him back down.
Dillan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hector throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hector is keen to just control but Dillan is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector throwing shots but Dillan is blocking nicely.
Hector throwing shots but Dillan is blocking nicely.
Hector trying to control the action but Dillan is working from the bottom.
Hector winds up and cracks Dillan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Hector is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hector works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hector takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hector pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Hector is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hector circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hector counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hector lands a nice short elbow.
Hector misses with a head shot. Dillan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hector loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hector is pushing down on Dillan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dillan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hector has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hector wants to pass to mount but Dillan is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Hector dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dillan moves to clinch but Hector breaks away

and Hector counters with a shoot takedown. Dillan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hector wants to control from the top but Dillan keeps moving.
Hector throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hector on the ground.
Dillan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hector lands a couple of digs.
Hector advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector throws an elbow but Dillan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hector scoring with punches and elbows.
Hector lands a few punches from side control.
Hector working the ground and pound.
Dillan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hector working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hector scoring with punches and elbows.
Dillan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hector connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dillan some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hector scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hector sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dillan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dexter Hector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hector working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hector working the head and body with strikes.
Hector sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dillan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dillan down.
Hector working the ground and pound.
Dillan taking a bit of punishment here - Hector scoring with strikes.
Dillan taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Dillan's face as Hector controls the position.
Hector working the body and head with strikes.
Hector creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dillan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hector connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dillan some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dillan is not content to let Hector control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hector landing a few strikes.
Hector throws an elbow but Dillan slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hector works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dillan defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Hector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hector circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hector counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillan's head.
Hector sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillan defending well though.
Hector seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hector not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hector throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hector thows a huge punch but Dillan dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hector throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector is pressing down on Dillan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dillan is holding on for now.
Hector missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hector takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hector sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillan defending well though.
Dillan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hector.
Hector missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hector has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hector looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hector in particular looking to stall.
Hector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillan's head.
Hector looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hector slows the pace down in half guard.
Hector seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hector connects with a nice short shot to Dillan's temple.
Hector thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hector lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dillan is refusing to be controlled, as Hector sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Hector seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillan defending well though.
Hector sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillan defending well though.
Hector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hector missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hector frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hector can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dillan is looking to escape.
Kyle Dillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector working Dillan over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Hector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hector 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 25:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Hector!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Brazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Veloso II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Brazzi
vs
Veloso II

205 cm
24
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Kobra Clothing Inc.
Pegasus Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luka Brazzi!
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, Douglas Veloso II!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

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

and Brazzi counters with a shoot takedown. Veloso II fights it but they end up in guard.

Veloso II has his foot on Brazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazzi works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Veloso II throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Brazzi drops back looking for a leg! Veloso II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veloso II manages to kick Brazzi off! Brazzi jumps back into Veloso II's guard.
Veloso II keeping moving, preventing Brazzi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veloso II is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brazzi drops back looking for a leg! Veloso II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veloso II manages to kick Brazzi off! Brazzi jumps back into Veloso II's guard.
Brazzi trying to control but Veloso II is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brazzi passes Veloso II's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Brazzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veloso II is just riding it out for now. Brazzi eventually gives up the hold.

Veloso II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Brazzi is working for a kimura but Veloso II is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two 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.
Veloso II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Brazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brazzi is looking to take a break and control but Veloso II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veloso II can do anything to dispel that myth.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back.
Veloso II gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Brazzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brazzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veloso II keeping moving, preventing Brazzi from controlling successfully.

Veloso II working for a triangle but Brazzi defends it easily.

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Veloso II is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veloso II looks gassed!

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

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.

Brazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Veloso II isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brazzi stacks Veloso II on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brazzi!
Brazzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Brazzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veloso II, who protects the arm well.

Brazzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veloso II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Veloso II manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brazzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Brazzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veloso II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brazzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veloso II, who protects the arm well.
Veloso II is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brazzi off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Veloso II looking for the RNC.

Brazzi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brazzi turns into Veloso II and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II has his foot on Brazzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazzi works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brazzi defends well.
Brazzi wants to control from the top but Veloso II keeps moving.

Brazzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Veloso II has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brazzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brazzi passes Veloso II's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brazzi passes to full mount!
Veloso II is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brazzi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Veloso II defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Veloso II wants to escape the position.
Will Brazzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Brazzi is persistently looking for the submission but Veloso II is defending it well.
Veloso II rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brazzi pulls his head out easily.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Veloso II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brazzi pulls his head out easily.
Brazzi not doing much here.
Luka Brazzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Veloso II is defending well.

Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Brazzi is trying to work for a kimura but Veloso II is defending well.
Veloso II makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veloso II.

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.

Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brazzi defends well.
Brazzi advances to half guard.

Brazzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Veloso II gets full guard.

Brazzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veloso II has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brazzi has managed to get both his arms back between Veloso II's legs - danger averted.

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

Brazzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Brazzi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Veloso II bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brazzi struggling a bit here.

Veloso II wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brazzi, who protects the arm well.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Veloso II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brazzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veloso II tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brazzi's legs.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brazzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Veloso II off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brazzi gets his way!

Veloso II is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brazzi doesn't have the hooks in and Veloso II manages to turn into his guard.

Veloso II got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brazzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veloso II has managed to get both his arms back between Brazzi's legs - danger averted.

Veloso II drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veloso II jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veloso II sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brazzi's guard.

Brazzi looking for submissions off his back.

Veloso II 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

Veloso II is looking for a kimura but Brazzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veloso II to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brazzi sees it coming and defends easily.

Veloso II is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brazzi defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brazzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Veloso II is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brazzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brazzi has escaped and now he's on top!

Brazzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Veloso II looking for a guillotine here but Brazzi defends easily.

Veloso II is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brazzi is aware though and is defending well.
Luka Brazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brazzi trying to control but Veloso II is working from the bottom.

Veloso II looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brazzi pushing down on Veloso II's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Brazzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Veloso II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Brazzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Amazing by Kanye West. Alexander James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Mendez

180 cm
23
169 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
253 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendez shoots and misses
and Mendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James sizes up Mendez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Mendez misses with a double jab
and James counters with a left to the body.
James cracks Mendez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Rob Mendez has been cut.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James lands a head shot.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Mendez.
Mendez looks gassed!
James scores with a shot to the body.
James cracks Mendez with a good jab.
Mendez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendez has time to react.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James scores with a hook to the body. Mendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendez moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James with a hook.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from James.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Mendez walks into a straight right hand from James.

That has opened up Rob Mendez's cut even more.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendez on the side of the head.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for James.
James cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
James works over Mendez's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendez scrambles back to his feet.

The cut above Rob Mendez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.

James lands a left and a right that send Mendez crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Mendez is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James scores with a one two! Mendez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Rob Mendez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James scores with a nice strike.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James lands a head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander James!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbie Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton Daniels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Daniels
vs
Robson

178 cm
25
155 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbie Robson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a right hand

and Robson counters with a single leg into guard. Daniels didn't expect that.
Robson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Robson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Robson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robson but great work by Daniels.
Daniels controlling the position from side mount.

Daniels stands up and beckons Robson to his feet.
Daniels leaves Robson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
Robson misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbie Robson.
Both fighters circling a little - Daniels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Robson looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Daniels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Robson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Herbie Robson has been cut.
Daniels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daniels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Daniels is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
Daniels cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels throws a shot to the body.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Robson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clayton Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daniels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daniels thumps Robson with a low kick.
That kick from Daniels tenderised Robson's leg. Robson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniels cracks Robson with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels lands a front kick.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Robson's head back.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robson if he has to take too many more of those.
Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Daniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniels.
Daniels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daniels lands with a nice body kick.
Daniels keeps Robson at a distance using the push kick.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels lands a high kick!
A cross from Daniels lands.
Daniels with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbie Robson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Robson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a good, hard body kick but Robson shrugs it off.
Daniels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daniels. That one must have hurt.
Daniels scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels feints and then cracks Robson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robson down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels throws a shot to the body.
Robson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick from Daniels lands but Robson takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robson.
Daniels scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Daniels.
Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daniels stuns Robson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniels scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniels lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels cracks Robson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.
Daniels lands a leg kick that knocks Robson off balance momentarily.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clayton Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daniels.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Herbie Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Daniels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.
Robson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robson's sensitive parts.
Daniels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Robson down.
Daniels connects with a high kick.
Robson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robson.
Clayton Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Robson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels feints and then cracks Robson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robson down.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels jabs Robson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Robson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Robson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clayton Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbie Robson.
Daniels cracks the inside of Robson's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Robson takes a step back to recover.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Robson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Daniels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herbie Robson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daniels scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a body kick that stops Robson in his tracks momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Daniels.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Robson stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robson. That did some damage!
Daniels is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Daniels lands with a nice body kick.
Robson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daniels throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robson.
Daniels lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels is looking to slow Robson down with leg kicks.
Daniels thows a body kick. Robson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herbie Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Robson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Daniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clayton Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a kick to the body.
Daniels scores with a head kick. Robson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Daniels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robson if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Daniels tenderised Robson's leg. Robson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robson's sensitive parts.
Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Daniels!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Volchenkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Rizzo's chin.

Volchenkov
vs
Rizzo

204 cm
26
296 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)
Australian Xtreme - 159 Video Proof.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Volchenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenkov cracks the inside of Rizzo's front leg.
Volchenkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volchenkov misses with a double jab.
Volchenkov tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it.
Volchenkov feints and then cracks Rizzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo down.
Rizzo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volchenkov.

Volchenkov lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Volchenkov takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Mario Rizzo has been cut.
Volchenkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volchenkov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rizzo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Boris Volchenkov!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dance's entrance music is Pantera - Cemetery Gates. A fine choice. Barraquinha has chosen The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me as his entrance music. Angelito Barraquinha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dance
vs
Barraquinha

177 cm
25
181 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
192 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Phoenix Nutrition - 158Q recovery $29

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dance lands with a shot to the body.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barraquinha lands a leg kick that knocks Dance off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dance blocks the leg kick.
Barraquinha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dance checks it well.
Barraquinha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barraquinha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Dance is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a body kick the misses

and Dance counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dance scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barraquinha wants to improve his position but Dance is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance trying to pass the guard but Barraquinha defending well.
Dance working over Barraquinha with some ground and pound. Barraquinha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dance lands a nice short elbow.
Dance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barraquinha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barraquinha trying to hold on to Dance's head to control him but Dance postures up.
Barraquinha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
Dance is trying to control. Barraquinha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barraquinha defending well though.
Dance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dance thows a huge punch but Barraquinha dodges it nicely.
Dance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dance trying to control from half guard but Barraquinha is working away.
Dance controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha trying to control here.
Barraquinha is not content to let Dance control the position.
Barraquinha wants to get back to full guard.
Dance is stalling here. Barraquinha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dance seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barraquinha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dance tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Barraquinha decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick
and Dance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha throws a lazy right hand but Dance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Dance.
Barraquinha scores with a head kick.
Barraquinha is looking to chop away at Dance's legs.
Barraquinha throws a predictable looking body shot

and Dance counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barraquinha!
Barraquinha tries to hold on but Dance postures up.
Dance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dance lands a nice shot to the head.
Dance controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dance swings widly with a right hand
and Barraquinha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barraquinha throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Barraquinha is predictable there
and Dance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barraquinha.
Barraquinha misses with a hook
and Dance counters with a straight right hand.
Barraquinha tries to land a leg kick but Dance saw it coming and moves away.
Barraquinha throws a body punch but Dance moves out of range.
A low kick from Barraquinha is predictable there
and Dance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barraquinha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick

and Dance counters with a takedown into side control.
Dance tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barraquinha keeps working.
Barraquinha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dance trying to control here.
Barraquinha blocks the strikes from Dance.
Barraquinha wants to get back to his feet.
Barraquinha is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dance tries to roll over but Barraquinha keeps him under control.
Barraquinha tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dance controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dance controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barraquinha wants to stand up but Dance is controlling the position.
Dance trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dance chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barraquinha can pounce on him.
Dance swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Barraquinha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barraquinha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barraquinha duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dance shoots in looking for a takedown. Barraquinha tries to sprawl out of it but Dance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barraquinha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barraquinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Dance.
Angelito Barraquinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barraquinha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dance checks it well.
Barraquinha misses with a leg kick.
Dance just misses with a punch to the body.
Dance misses with a looping right.
Dance keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barraquinha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dances jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Dance blocks the leg kick.
Barraquinha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barraquinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dance's sensitive parts.
Barraquinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dance. That did some damage!
Barraquinha tries to land a leg kick but Dance saw it coming and moves away.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Barraquinha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barraquinha defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelito Barraquinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barraquinha lands a leg kick that knocks Dance off balance momentarily.
Barraquinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barraquinha throws an off balance right hand
and Dance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barraquinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dance's sensitive parts.
Barraquinha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barraquinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barraquinha throws a low kick, looking for Dance's leg but Dance calmly moves out of range.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barraquinha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barraquinha swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha misses with a combination
and Dance counters with a nice body shot.
Dance's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barraquinha under the eye.
Barraquinha lands a leg kick that knocks Dance off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Barraquinha misses

and Dance counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dance.
Dance throwing strikes but missing.
Barraquinha is trying to control the position but Dance postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barraquinha is keeping the position for now.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dance wants to control from the top but Barraquinha keeps moving.
Dance wants to pass the guard but Barraquinha is keeping the position.
Barraquinha seems keen to control Dance's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dance's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance postures up in Barraquinha's guard and throws a big left but Barraquinha blocks it.
Dance is in close to Barraquinha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dance pushes down on Barraquinha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barraquinha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dance.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance passes Barraquinha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barraquinha controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barraquinha's head.
Dance is looking to advance position but Barraquinha won't allow it.
Dance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Barraquinha pushes Dance off and gets back to his feet.
Barraquinha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dance checks it well.
Dance is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barraquinha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dance avoids the head kick by Barraquinha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Angelito Barraquinha just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barraquinha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barraquinha misses with a low kick.
Barraquinha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barraquinha misses with a hook
and Dance counters with a stiff right hand.
Barraquinha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barraquinha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dance has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dance and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barraquinha scores with a body shot.

Dance closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barraquinha quickly recovers to half guard.
Dance is keen to just control but Barraquinha is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Dance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barraquinha has hold of Dance's hands but Dance slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barraquinha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dance wants to control but Barraquinha is keeping him busy.
Dance lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barraquinha is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dance wants to control but Barraquinha is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barraquinha tries to roll over but Dance keeps him under control.
Dance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barraquinha defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance is trying to control the action in half guard but Barraquinha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dance trying to pass the guard but Barraquinha defending well.
Dance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dance thows a huge punch but Barraquinha dodges it nicely.
Barraquinha looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
Dance misses with a head shot. Barraquinha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dance wants to control from the top but Barraquinha keeps moving.
Dance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dance throws and elbow that misses. Barraquinha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dance's guard. Nice move by Barraquinha!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dance looking for a sweep. Not yet Dance, not yet.
Dance has a closed guard, preventing Barraquinha from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dance had his way with Angelito Barraquinha in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Barraquinha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Dance fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barraquinha to the ground. Dance is now in Barraquinha's guard.
Barraquinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dance is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barraquinha working a defensive guard here.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Barraquinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha keeping full guard, as Dance tries to pass.
Dance is working hard here to advance position.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Barraquinha has wrist control.
Dance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barraquinha controlling Dance's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barraquinha throws a lazy uppercut

and Dance counters with a takedown into side control.
Dance just content to control the position.
Dance tries to score with some ground and pound. Barraquinha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dance working the strikes but Barraquinha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dance not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance is trying to control the action in half guard but Barraquinha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dance 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.
Barraquinha is staying active underneath Dance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Dance wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barraquinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dance blocks a head kick by Barraquinha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barraquinha. Dance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barraquinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Dance circles away.
Barraquinha wants to slow Dance down by chopping away at his legs.
Barraquinha scores with a leg kick.
Dance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barraquinha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barraquinha swings widly with a right hand

and Dance counters with a shoot takedown. Barraquinha fights it but they end up in guard.
Dance wants to pass the guard but Barraquinha is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dance has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Dance!