EPF 42 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Ivanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tsuki
vs
Ivanov

175 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

183 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Tsuki.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tsuki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tsuki goes for a takedown attempt but Ivanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsuki did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuki's head.
Tsuki tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Ivanov working Tsuki over with strikes.
Ivanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanov winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsuki defending well though.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Tsuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanov works over Tsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuki's brow.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tsuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanov trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuki trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov stands up over Tsuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuki's brow.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov works over Tsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
Ivanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsuki's head.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
Ivanov cracks Tsuki with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov works over Tsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanov cracks Tsuki with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Ivanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tsuki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Tsuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsuki enables Ivanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsuki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuki is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsuki's head.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuki's brow.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.

Tsuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov scoring with some ground and pound.

Tsuki looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Ivanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuki has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov lands a couple of elbows.
Ivanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov cracks Tsuki with a solid left hand.
Ivanov cracks Tsuki with a solid left hand.
Tsuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.

Tsuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki trying to strike off his back.
Ivanov cracks Tsuki with a solid left hand.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov works over Tsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov works over Tsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov stands up over Tsuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
Tsuki has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Oleg Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov works over Tsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Ivanov 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsuki as he avoids it easily.
Ivanov darts in trying to clinch

and Tsuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tsuki looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Tsuki's hands, connecting with Tsuki's forehead.
Tsuki is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivanov winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Tsuki actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Tsuki's temple.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ivanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsuki tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ivanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanov is keen to just control but Tsuki is a slippery customer.
Tsuki has hold of Ivanov's hands but Ivanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuki is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Tsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Tsuki's hands, connecting with Tsuki's forehead.
Ivanov drops an elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsuki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuki is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Ivanov working over Tsuki with some ground and pound. Tsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanov working over Tsuki with some ground and pound. Tsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuki keeps working.
Tsuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oleg Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ivanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Ivanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Gracie
vs
Henry

180 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodion Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Henry!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Henry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Henry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.

Henry closes the distance and clinches.

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

and Henry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Henry lands an uppercut.
Henry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Henry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Henry thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Henry passes to side control.
Henry throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Henry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henry tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Henry working the ground and pound.
Henry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Henry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Henry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Henry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henry misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Henry.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Henry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie parries the strikes from Henry easily there. Henry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Henry in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henry working the ground and pound.
Henry throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Henry is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.

Gracie is rocked!
Henry landing a few strikes.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Henry turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Henry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Knotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knotts
vs
Royal

188 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Knotts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shiro Royal!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knotts connects with a leg kick. Royal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knotts throws a hook but Royal blocks it.
Knotts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knotts misses with a head kick.
Knotts throws a lazy right hand but Royal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Royal misses
and Knotts counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knotts.
Royal blocks the body kick.
Knotts misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knotts.
Royal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Royal lands but Knotts takes it in his stride.

It looks like Don Knotts has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knotts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Royal keeps the fight on the outside.
Royal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knotts misses with an uppercut
and Royal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Royal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knotts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Don Knotts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knotts scores with a push kick.
Knotts lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knotts closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Knotts.
Knotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knotts cracks Royal with a nice body shot.
Knotts blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Knotts.
A frustrated look appears on Royal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Royal is trying to break the clinch but Knotts is controlling him.
Knotts works on Royal's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knotts.
Knotts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Royal.
Royal looks gassed!
Knotts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Royal or not.
Royal is trying to break the clinch but Knotts is controlling him.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Royal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Knotts breaks from the clinch.
Knotts throws a lazy head kick
and Royal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knotts moves out of range as Royal throws a body kick.
Knotts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knotts lands with a nice combination. Royal backs away looking to recover.
Knotts throws a leg kick which misses Royal's front leg but catches the back leg as Royal tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Royal misses
and Knotts counters with a nice uppercut.
Royal throws a looping overhand right but Knotts ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knotts lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knotts misses with a body kick.

Knotts pushes Royal up against the cage in a clinch.
Royal misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Knotts clinches up with Royal and pushes him back against the cage.
Knotts lands a shot to the body.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Knotts.
Knotts lands an uppercut.
Knotts presses Royal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knotts.
Knotts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts gets through Royal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Knotts.
Royal presses Knotts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Royal working aggressively here.
Royal can't break the clinch.
Knotts lands a nice shot to the body.
Knotts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Royal.
Royal is trying to force a seperation but Knotts has the dominant position.
Royal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knotts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knotts throws a body kick that misses.
Knotts throws a right and a left that Royal avoids nicely.
Knotts lands a nice shot to the body.

Knotts moves into the clinch successfully.
Knotts blocks a body shot from Royal.
Knotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
Knotts pushes Royal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knotts is working Royal over against the cage.
Knotts lands a body shot.
Knotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knotts.
Knotts lands a shoulder strike.
Knotts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Royal backwards.
Knotts pushes Royal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knotts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knotts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Royal backwards.

Knotts breaks from the clinch.
Knotts throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Royal if he has to take too many more of those.
Royal throws a head kick that misses.

Knotts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knotts lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Knotts.
Knotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knotts digs a right hand into Royal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Royal's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Knotts breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knotts - that will leave a mark!
Royal throws a body punch but Knotts moves out of range.
Knotts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royal misses with a leg kick

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

Royal working for a triangle but Knotts defends it easily.

Royal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knotts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Royal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knotts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Knotts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Knotts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloppy strikes from Royal. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knotts.
Royal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knotts is looking to clinch but Royal is avoiding it.
Royal stuns Knotts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knotts moves out of range of the body kick from Royal.
Knotts throws a shot to the body.

Knotts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Royal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knotts advances to half guard.
Knotts wants to control but Royal is keeping him busy.
Royal is looking to control Knotts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Royal avoid being mounted?
Knotts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knotts is taking a breather. Royal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Royal wants to control but Knotts is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knotts stalling.
Royal wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knotts lands a nice short elbow.
Royal is looking to control Knotts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Royal avoid being mounted?
Knotts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knotts scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Royal.
Knotts shoots in looking for a takedown but Royal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knotts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royal misses with an uppercut. Knotts saw that one coming.
Royal lands a jab to the head.
A head kick by Royal misses
and Knotts counters with a nice body kick.
Knotts lands with a hook. Royal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Knotts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Royal looking for a guillotine here but Knotts defends easily.
Knotts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knotts preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Royal is looking for a triangle but Knotts pushes his legs off easily.
Royal keeping moving, preventing Knotts from controlling successfully.
Knotts won't allow Royal to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Knotts.
Knotts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knotts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Royal as he avoids it easily.
Knotts throws a head kick that Royal semi-blocks.
Knotts shoots in for a double leg but Royal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Knotts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royal misses the shot to the body.
Knotts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knotts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knotts throws the kick towards the body but Royal avoids it.
Shiro Royal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knotts misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Royal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knotts.
Knotts shoots in for a takedown but Royal shows good takedown defense.
Royal connects with a high kick.
Royal lands with a straight right. Knotts didn't see that one coming.

Don Knotts's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knotts takes one to the chin there.
Knotts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royal.
Royal throws a right and a left that Knotts avoids nicely.
Knotts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Royal.
Royal avoids the head kick by Knotts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knotts misses with a hook
letting Royal counter with a right hand.
Knotts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knotts throws an off balance right hand
and Royal counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shiro Royal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Knotts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Royal tries a head kick but it misses.
Knotts misses with a body kick.
Good work by Knotts as he checks the leg kick.
Knotts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Royal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Royal tenderised Knotts's leg. Knotts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royal scores with a head kick.
Royal tries a low kick but Knotts avoids it.
Royal thumps Knotts with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Royal.
Good shot there by Royal.
Royal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knotts.
Knotts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Royal tenderised Knotts's leg. Knotts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knotts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Royal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royal fails to land with a series of punches.
Shiro Royal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knotts avoids the head kick by Royal.
Knotts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knotts throws a wild body kick that Royal sees coming a mile off.
Royal throws a low kick but Knotts avoids it.
Knotts misses with a body kick.
Knotts scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick there by Knotts.
Knotts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Royal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Royal thows a leg kick but Knotts checks it
and Knotts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Royal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiro Royal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knotts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knotts takes a swing at Royal's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts throws the kick towards the body but Royal avoids it.
Knotts pushes Royal away with a front kick.
Knotts slips a straight right by Royal.
Royal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knotts takes a kick to the side of the head.

Don Knotts's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knotts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Royal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knotts counters with an outside leg kick.
Knotts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knotts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royal moves out of range of the body kick.
Knotts just misses with a punch to the body.
Royal misses with a body shot.
Knotts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Royal lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knotts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Royal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Royal swats away the attempt to clinch by Knotts.
Knotts with a nice cross.
Knotts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Royal.
Royal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Royal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Royal wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Knotts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knotts rushes Royal and presses him up against the cage.
Royal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Royal tries to break the clinch but Knotts is controlling the position.
Knotts has Royal pressed against the cage, preventing Royal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knotts blocking some punches.
Knotts scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Knotts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Royal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knotts walks into a jab.
Knotts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Royal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Royal throws the left hand but Knotts avoids the punch easily.
Royal lands a really nice looking cross but Knotts seems unphased.
Royal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knotts is out of range and Royal settles back down.
Knotts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knotts misses with a straight right.
Knotts throws a hook to the side of Royal's head but Royal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knotts misses with a kick to the body.
Knotts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Royal swivels and escapes.
Royal throws a head kick that misses
and Knotts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Royal!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fisty Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Bykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcghee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk. Bykov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ГРОТ - Мы ждём. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mcghee
vs
Bykov

182 cm
22
202 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
197 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Balco Boys Battle Gear
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fisty Mcghee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Bykov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bykov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bykov misses with a body kick.
Bykov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bykov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a body kick that stops Bykov in his tracks momentarily.
Fisty Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Bykov.
Bykov throws a low kick but Mcghee avoids it.
A low kick from Bykov misses
enabling Mcghee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bykov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcghee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcghee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bykov on the side of the head.
Bykov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bykov's knee momentarily.
Bykov looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bykov needs to keep his hands up - Mcghee had a free shot at his head there.

Bykov is rocked!
Mcghee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bykov.
Bykov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcghee finish him?
Bykov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bykov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fisty Mcghee!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Karamazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamazin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Low Rider. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Villefort
vs
Karamazin

178 cm
23
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Villefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karamazin shoots in and bounces Villefort off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karamazin advances to half guard.
Karamazin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Villefort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karamazin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Villefort's thigh. Villefort counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Karamazin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villefort is keeping the position for now.
Karamazin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karamazin trying to control the action but Villefort is working from the bottom.
Villefort trying to control but Karamazin postures up.
Karamazin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karamazin trying to pass the guard but Villefort defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazin stops Villefort from getting back to his feet.

Karamazin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villefort defends it well.
Karamazin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karamazin punching from mount but Villefort doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Villefort is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Karamazin wants to finish this one by submission but Villefort is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karamazin.

Karamazin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Karamazin is looking to work his way around to Villefort's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karamazin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Villefort is now in Karamazin's guard. A big mistake from Karamazin there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Villefort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karamazin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villefort has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karamazin has control of Villefort's left arm, preventing Villefort from doing any damage.

Karamazin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villefort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villefort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karamazin is pulling down on Villefort's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villefort wants to control from the top but Karamazin keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Karamazin shoots in and gets a takedown into Villefort's guard.
Villefort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamazin is one step ahead there.
Villefort wants to get back to his feet but Karamazin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karamazin throwing strikes but missing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villefort is keeping the position for now.
Karamazin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karamazin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Villefort keeping moving, preventing Karamazin from controlling successfully.
Karamazin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karamazin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villefort's guard.

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

Karamazin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Villefort misses.

Karamazin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karamazin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villefort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karamazin trying to control but Villefort is working from the bottom.
Karamazin stopping the sweep attempt from Villefort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villefort keeping moving, preventing Karamazin from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villefort trying to keep a closed guard but Karamazin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karamazin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Villefort drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karamazin can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Villefort's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Villefort laying and praying for a moment but Karamazin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Karamazin tries to roll over but Villefort keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin gets full guard.

Karamazin wriggles free and stands up.
Villefort tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Karamazin counters with a shoot takedown. Villefort fights it but they end up in guard.
Karamazin slips nicely into half guard.

Karamazin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Villefort has managed to free his arm - good work.

Karamazin wants to work for an arm triangle but Villefort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Karamazin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ivan Karamazin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villefort wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Karamazin is working for a kimura but Villefort is defending it quite comfortably.
Karamazin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Karamazin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Karamazin but it's paid off an Villefort is forced to tap! Nice work by Karamazin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Karamazin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fjalar Ollongren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Falasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietro Falasco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ollongren
vs
Falasco

186 cm
23
202 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

186 cm
24
199 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Pegasus Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjalar Ollongren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pietro Falasco!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falasco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falasco wants it to stay on the feet.
Ollongren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falasco.
Fjalar Ollongren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falasco walks into a jab.
Ollongren misses with the combination.
Ollongren throws a poor cross that misses

and Falasco counters by moving into the clinch.
Ollongren can't find room to land a body shot as Falasco controls the action.
Ollongren scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ollongren.
Falasco stalling.
Falasco trying to land knees to the body.
Ollongren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ollongren scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Falasco.
Falasco scores with a shot to the side of Ollongren's head.
Ollongren avoids a wild elbow strike from Falasco.
Falasco is struggling to control the position.
Ollongren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falasco prevents it.

Ollongren has clasped his hands together around Falasco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ollongren looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Falasco is avoiding damage well.
Falasco struggling a bit here.
Ollongren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Ollongren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Falasco wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ollongren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Ollongren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Falasco is now in Ollongren's guard. A big mistake from Ollongren there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ollongren wants to sweep here but Falasco controlling him for the moment.
Ollongren is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ollongren swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ollongren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falasco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ollongren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falasco is one step ahead there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falasco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ollongren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falasco's guard.
Ollongren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falasco wants to stand up but Ollongren is controlling him.
Ollongren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ollongren drops back looking for a leg! Falasco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falasco manages to kick Ollongren off! Ollongren jumps back into Falasco's guard.
Falasco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Ollongren is in close to Falasco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ollongren wants to pass the guard but Falasco is keeping the position.
Falasco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ollongren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ollongren misses with the ground and pound.
Ollongren prevents Falasco from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ollongren has hold of Falasco's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Falasco tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ollongren cranks the arm and Falasco screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Falasco, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fjalar Ollongren!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugo Ograni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ograni has chosen Ameno - Era as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Da Souza
vs
Ograni

184 cm
26
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gugo Ograni!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ograni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Souza misses with a takedown
and Ograni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Souza misses with a takedown
and Da Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ograni scores with the left hand. Da Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ograni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Souza tries for a takedown but Ograni circles away easily
enabling Ograni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Da Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ograni works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ograni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ograni thows a body shot but no joy.
Ograni misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ograni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Souza ducks under a wild hook from Ograni.
Da Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ograni counters with a stiff right hand.
Ograni misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Souza counters with a big head kick but Ograni shrugs it off.
Da Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ograni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Da Souza is rocked!
Da Souza is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ograni doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Da Souza crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Da Souza's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gugo Ograni!