OFCC 2:Nemesis Vs Green PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semki Est (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vdrobodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vdrobodan's choice of entrance music: can't be touched. Semki Est has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Est
vs
Vdrobodan

225 cm
22
300 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

190 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semki Est!
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, Ivan Vdrobodan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Est doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vdrobodan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Est shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Est doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semki Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Est bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Est keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Est looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Est throws a head kick but Vdrobodan moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Est checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Semki Est seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Est shoots and misses
and Vdrobodan counters with a nice body kick.
Est tries for a takedown but Vdrobodan circles away easily
and Vdrobodan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Est really felt that one!
Est with a poor takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Est is breathing heavily.
Est tries for a takedown but Vdrobodan circles away easily
and Vdrobodan counters with a low kick, right behind Est 's knee.
Est blocks a leg kick.
Est gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vdrobodan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vdrobodan throws a leg kick but Est moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Est ducks under a wild hook from Vdrobodan.
Vdrobodan looks to throw the jab but Est is out of range.
Est moves out of range as Vdrobodan throws a body kick.
Vdrobodan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vdrobodan misses with a body kick.
Est misses with a takedown attempt
and Vdrobodan counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vdrobodan tries to land a front kick but Est steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ivan Vdrobodan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Est shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vdrobodan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Est misses with a takedown
and Vdrobodan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est slips a straight right by Vdrobodan.
Est misses with a takedown attempt
and Vdrobodan counters with a nice body shot.
Vdrobodan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vdrobodan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vdrobodan throws a right hand that misses

and Est counters with a shoot takedown. Vdrobodan fights it but they end up in guard.
Vdrobodan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vdrobodan is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vdrobodan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vdrobodan chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vdrobodan wanted to stand there but Est had control of the position.
Est will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vdrobodan with a nice head shot there.
Vdrobodan distracts Est with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Est is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Est is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vdrobodan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Est. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vdrobodan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Est moves out of range of the strikes.
Est has his takedown stuffed
and Vdrobodan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vdrobodan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vdrobodan counters with a nice body shot.
Est misses with a takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Est doesn't manage to clinch there - Vdrobodan circles away.
Est checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vdrobodan throws a lazy body kick

and Est counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vdrobodan wants to improve his position but Est is controlling well.
Est is looking to advance position but Vdrobodan won't allow it.
Vdrobodan is pressing down on Est's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Est trying to control the position from guard on top but Vdrobodan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Est tries to stand but Vdrobodan is controlling from the bottom.
Vdrobodan pulls Est in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vdrobodan looking for a sweep. Not yet Vdrobodan, not yet.
Vdrobodan wants to stand up but Est is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vdrobodan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vdrobodan throws a body kick that misses.
Est tries to close the distance and clinch but Vdrobodan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vdrobodan misses.

Est moves into the clinch successfully.
Vdrobodan working hard to break the clinch.
Vdrobodan trying to control the position but instead, Est has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vdrobodan into the cage.
Est is trying to drag Vdrobodan to the mat but Vdrobodan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semki Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Est tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Est wants a takedown but no success here.
Vdrobodan tries to circle away but Est has him pinned against the cage.
Vdrobodan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Est is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vdrobodan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vdrobodan wants to stall.
Est tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vdrobodan stops a takedown attempt from Est.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Est drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vdrobodan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Est fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Vdrobodan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick from Vdrobodan misses.
Vdrobodan swats away the attempt to clinch by Est.
Est with a poor takedown
enabling Vdrobodan to counter with a crisp jab.
Est moves out of range of the body kick from Vdrobodan.
A telegraphed right hand from Vdrobodan misses the target.
Est has his takedown stuffed
and Vdrobodan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Est tries to clinch up but Vdrobodan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivan Vdrobodan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vdrobodan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Est tries for a takedown but Vdrobodan circles away easily
and Vdrobodan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semki Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vdrobodan looks to land a right hand but Est moved out of range.
Vdrobodan throws a low kick but Est moves out of range easily.
Vdrobodan throws a leg kick but Est checks it.
Est moves out of range as Vdrobodan throws a body kick.
Est ducks under a wild hook from Vdrobodan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vdrobodan. Est does a little dance to reset his feet.
Est tries for a takedown but Vdrobodan circles away easily
letting Vdrobodan counter with a right hand.
Est moves out of range as Vdrobodan throws a body kick.
Est misses with a takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vdrobodan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Est.
Semki Est is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vdrobodan looks for the body kick but Est saw that one coming.
Vdrobodan misses with a body shot.
Vdrobodan looks for the body kick but Est saw that one coming.
Est shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vdrobodan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Est uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vdrobodan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Vdrobodan to counter with a crisp jab.
Vdrobodan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Est manages to avoid it.
Est moves out of range of the strikes.
Est blocks a leg kick.
Vdrobodan swings for the body but Est moves out of range.
Vdrobodan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vdrobodan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Est moves out of range of the strikes.
Est with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vdrobodan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vdrobodan throws a hook but Est blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vdrobodan misses with a low kick as Est jumps back.
Est tries for a takedown but Vdrobodan circles away easily
letting Vdrobodan counter with a right hand.
Vdrobodan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vdrobodan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ivan Vdrobodan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Est defending well as Vdrobodan loads up on a big left hand.
Vdrobodan throws a jab when Est was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vdrobodan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Semki Est has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Est misses with a takedown
and Vdrobodan counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Vdrobodan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vdrobodan 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Vdrobodan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Fail
vs
Ward

187 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
249 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Epik Fail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Ward!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fail shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fail looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ward misses with an uppercut. Fail saw that one coming.
Fail doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward throws a hook but Fail avoids it easily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fail.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.

It looks like Epik Fail has been cut.
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fail out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mickey Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Purple From Down Under (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as The Purple From Down Under enters the cage!

Phony
vs
Purple From Down Under

195 cm
30
215 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

213 cm
24
290 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bony Phony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Purple From Down Under!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

From Down Under has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phony.
From Down Under fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phony misses with a knee to the head.
From Down Under struggles to land a body shot inside as Phony controls his hands.
Phony blocking some punches.
From Down Under is trying to maintain a safe position but Phony gets an underhook and turns From Down Under into the cage.
From Down Under misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but From Down Under has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
From Down Under misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phony.
Come on From Down Under - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from From Down Under.
From Down Under working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
From Down Under lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phony trying to land knees to the body.
Phony lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Phony fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from From Down Under.
Phony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but From Down Under blocks it with crossed arms.
From Down Under has a couple of punches blocked by Phony.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by From Down Under.
From Down Under managing to block the knees to the body from Phony.
From Down Under digs a right hand underneath Phony's ribcage. Phony let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phony tries to land knees in the clinch but From Down Under avoids the damage to the body.
From Down Under managing to block the knees to the body from Phony.
Phony blocking some punches.
Phony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
From Down Under misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phony blocks a body shot from From Down Under.
From Down Under misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from From Down Under.
A head punch blocked on the inside by From Down Under.
From Down Under managing to block the knees to the body from Phony.
A head punch on the inside from From Down Under fails to land.
From Down Under misses with a punch on the inside.
From Down Under slowing the pace effectively.
From Down Under lands with a right to the head.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
From Down Under pushes Phony back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phony blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Down Under lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
From Down Under misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phony blocking some punches.
Phony missing with knees to the body.
Phony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
From Down Under misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by From Down Under.
From Down Under lands a body shot.
Phony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and From Down Under avoids it.
Phony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but From Down Under blocks it with crossed arms.
Phony is breathing heavily.
From Down Under misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phony takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from From Down Under.
From Down Under tries to work over Phony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
From Down Under throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phonys head.
From Down Under makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
From Down Under lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by From Down Under.
From Down Under tries to throw a body punch but Phony avoids it by throwing From Down Under back against the cage.
From Down Under lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but From Down Under has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phony missing with knees to the body.
From Down Under misses with a short punch on the inside.
From Down Under scores with a shot to the side of Phony's head.
Phony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Phony is rocked!
Phony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and From Down Under avoids it.
From Down Under tries to work over Phony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phony blocks an uppercut.
From Down Under scores with a shot to the side of Phony's head.
Oh Phony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phony blocking some punches.
Phony seems to have got his legs back now.
From Down Under swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phony misses with a body punch.
From Down Under avoiding damage as Phony throws knees to the body.
From Down Under misses with the head strike.
Phony blocking some punches.
From Down Under working aggressively here.
Phony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phony with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from From Down Under.
From Down Under working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from From Down Under.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
From Down Under struggles to land a body shot inside as Phony controls his hands.
From Down Under tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
From Down Under lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from From Down Under.
From Down Under working aggressively here.
Phony takes a shot to the head.
Phony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by From Down Under.
From Down Under lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phony.
Phony prevents a body shot from From Down Under.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
From Down Under lands a right hand.
From Down Under lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phony.
From Down Under misses with a punch to the body.
From Down Under throws a head punch that misses.
From Down Under misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Purple From Down Under dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

From Down Under walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phony checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

From Down Under darts in and clinches Phony up against the cage.
The Purple From Down Under seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
From Down Under lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phony backwards.
A short right from From Down Under on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as From Down Under takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phony.
A short right from From Down Under on the inside.
From Down Under lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phony backwards.
From Down Under dips a shoulder and cracks Phony with a mighty uppercut! Phony falls back against the cage and From Down Under unloads with a barrage of strikes! Phony is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - From Down Under screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Purple From Down Under!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Azazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azazel has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow as his entrance music. The Azazel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Salsa
vs
Azazel

168 cm
29
152 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

186 cm
29
227 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Azazel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azazel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azazel shoots and misses
and Salsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azazel throws a lazy uppercut

and Salsa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Salsa trying to control the pace.

Azazel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salsa stalling.

Azazel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa passes to side control.
Salsa wants to control but Azazel is keeping him busy.
Salsa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Salsa trying to control the action but Azazel is working from the bottom.
Salsa is really struggling to control Azazel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Azazel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa is pressing down on Azazel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salsa keeping full guard, as Azazel tries to pass.

Salsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azazel defends it easily.
Salsa keeping moving, preventing Azazel from controlling successfully.
Azazel tries to free his leg and advance position but Salsa is retaining full guard.

Azazel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azazel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Salsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azazel wants to control from the top but Salsa keeps moving.
Salsa controls Azazel momentarily but Azazel frees himself.

Azazel 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.
Azazel wants to control from the top but Salsa keeps moving.
Azazel wants to pass the guard but Salsa is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Azazel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azazel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salsa pulls Azazel in close to his closed guard and prevents Azazel from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azazel is pushing down on Salsa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salsa is fighting to maintain full guard but Azazel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salsa trying to control here.
Azazel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azazel tries to control but Salsa wriggling away.
Salsa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Azazel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Salsa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Salsa!

Azazel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salsa uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fuego Salsa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Salsa loads up on a big right hand but Azazel slips the punch.
Salsa ducks right into an uppercut from Azazel.

It looks like Fuego Salsa has been cut.
Azazel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salsa defending well as Azazel loads up on a big left hand.
Azazel misses with a hook. Salsa ducked under it nicely.
Salsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Salsa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salsa trying to control the action but Azazel is working from the bottom.
Salsa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Azazel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azazel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Salsa wants to control the action but instead Azazel gets a body lock and reverses into Salsa's guard! Nice work!

Azazel 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.
Azazel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salsa trying to keep a closed guard but Azazel is proving a slippery customer.
Azazel trying to control the position from guard on top but Salsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsa working a defensive guard here.
Fuego Salsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fuego Salsa.
Azazel with a poor takedown
and Salsa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Salsa.
Salsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azazel.
Salsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azazel.
Salsa slips a straight right by Azazel.
Azazel misses with a looping left.
Azazel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salsa.
Azazel shoots in for a takedown but Salsa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuego Salsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Azazel.

Azazel gets caught napping as Salsa dives in and scores a takedown. Azazel manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Azazel working for a triangle but Salsa defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Azazel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azazel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salsa controls the pace.
Azazel trying to control the position.
Salsa wants to control from the top but Azazel keeps moving.
Azazel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salsa manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa is looking to stand up but Azazel isn't so interested in that idea.
Azazel wants to pass the guard but Salsa is keeping the position.
Azazel advances to half guard.
Salsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salsa is trying to stand.

Azazel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salsa is trying to maintain the position but Azazel is very close to passing his half guard.
Salsa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Azazel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Azazel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salsa trying to control but Azazel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fuego Salsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fuego Salsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Azazel misses.
Salsa moves out of range as Azazel strikes.
Salsa throws a hook but Azazel blocks it.
Salsa shoots in but Azazel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azazel throws out a loose jab but Salsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azazel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Salsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azazel sprawls well initially but Salsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salsa trying to mount his opponent but Azazel defends it.
Azazel wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azazel wants to control but Salsa is keeping busy.
Salsa works his way into full mount!
Azazel is squirming around, avoiding Salsa's attempts to control the action.
Salsa controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa trying to control but Azazel is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fuego Salsa.
Azazel scores with a jab.

Azazel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salsa was covering up waiting for the punch and Azazel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsa pulls Azazel in to control the position.
Fuego Salsa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salsa looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Azazel looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fuego Salsa just wasn't active enough.
Azazel misses with a straight right.
Salsa slips a straight right by Azazel.

Salsa drives through with a takedown into Azazel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Azazel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salsa is one step ahead there.
Salsa content to stall in guard here.
Salsa trying to control but Azazel is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa wants to pass the guard but Azazel is keeping the position.

Azazel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Salsa stacks Azazel 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 Salsa!
The Azazel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azazel is trying to escape the position but Salsa is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azazel is looking for a sweep.
Azazel can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fuego Salsa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salsa, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuego Salsa!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denali Fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fili
vs
Klichko

200 cm
26
300 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

202 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Russian Top Team 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denali Fili!
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, Vitaliy Klichko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Klichko.
Klichko throws a right hand that Fili ducks under and follows up with a left that Fili also avoids with ease.
Klichko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Klichko. Those never looked like landing.
Klichko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klichko misses with a few strikes there.
Fili takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Denali Fili has been cut.
Klichko throws a nice looking combination but Fili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klichko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klichko tries to bum rush Fili with a series of wild strikes but Fili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fili takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Klichko misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klichko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klichko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fili throws a hook to the side of Klichko's head but Klichko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fili.
Fili slips a jab and a cross from Klichko.
Klichko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fili swings widly with a right hand
and Klichko counters with a three punch combo that has Fili backing up. Fili nods at Klichko to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klichko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fili.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko fails to land the takedown.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Vitaliy Klichko has been cut.

Fili gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko feints a jab promting Fili to slip. Klichko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Klichko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fili misses with a lunging right hand
and Klichko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fili misses with a double jab.
Fili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fili tries to clinch but Klichko is having none of it.
Klichko jabs Fili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klichko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Fili. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichko scores with a body shot.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klichko throws a series of punches but Fili moves out of range.
Klichko lands a right hook to the body.
Fili throws an overhand right that lands on Klichko's shoulder, as Klichko tries to avoid the shot.
Klichko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Klichko. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Denali Fili will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klichko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fili counters by clinching up.
Klichko is trying to break free.
Klichko tries to break the clinch but Fili is controlling the position.
Fili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klichko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fili.

Fili breaks from the clinch.
Klichko slips a straight right by Fili.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fili counters with a nice right hand that sends Klichko toppling to the canvas! Klichko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fili finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fili drives through and clinches with Klichko against the cage.
Klichko avoiding damage as Fili throws knees to the body.
Fili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klichko wants to break free but Fili has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fili has a couple of punches blocked by Klichko.
A frustrated look appears on Klichko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klichko is trying to break the clinch but Fili has him pressed against the cage.

Klichko breaks the clinch.
Fili slips a jab and a cross from Klichko.
Klichko is breathing heavily.
Fili cracks Klichko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Klichko falls backwards against the cage. Fili follows up with more strikes that drop Klichko to his knees. Fili keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Klichko! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denali Fili!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zork Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemesis comes into the arena with Zork Nemesis blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nemesis
vs
Green

200 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
27
280 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zork Nemesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skyler Green!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemesis avoids the body shot from Green.
Nemesis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nemesis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nemesis.
Nemesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nemesis lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemesis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemesis moves away.
Nemesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.

It looks like Skyler Green has been cut.
Skyler Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green looks gassed!
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemesis.
Nemesis misses with a head kick.
Nemesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nemesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green avoids the head kick by Nemesis.
Nemesis throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Nemesis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nemesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nemesis throws a head kick that misses.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nemesis.
Nemesis lands with a shot to the body.
Nemesis lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Nemesis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nemesis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Green takes a step back to recover.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.

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

Green is rocked!

That has opened up Skyler Green's cut even more.
Nemesis scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemesis finish him?
A punch combination from Nemesis misses.
Nemesis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Nemesis stuffs the takedown.
Nemesis digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Nemesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nemesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

The cut above Skyler Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green throws a hook but Nemesis avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nemesis.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green missing with a left hand there. Nemesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nemesis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Skyler Green's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemesis manages to avoid it.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zork Nemesis!
Zork Nemesis retains his super heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barby Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Radscalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Girl comes to the cage accompanied by You're my heart, You're me soul. Radscalov has chosen Roy Jones Jr- Can't Be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vlad Radscalov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Girl
vs
Radscalov

180 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barby Girl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Radscalov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radscalov avoids the head kick by Girl.

Radscalov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Girl's guard.
Radscalov stops Girl from standing up.
Girl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Girl tries to get out of the position.
Radscalov throwing strikes but missing.
Girl wants to get back to his feet but Radscalov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Girl could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Girl is looking for a triangle but Radscalov pushes his legs off easily.
Radscalov passes into half guard.
Radscalov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Girl is trying to stand back up but Radscalov is controlling him
Radscalov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Girl looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl wants to improve his position but Radscalov is controlling well.
Radscalov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Girl is looking to improve his position.
Girl is looking to control Radscalov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Girl avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Radscalov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Radscalov dives in and scores a takedown into Girl's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Girl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Radscalov stops Girl from standing up.

Girl pushes Radscalov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Radscalov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Girl but Girl pushes him off and we're back to square one.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Girl instigates a clinch.
Radscalov stops a takedown attempt from Girl.
Radscalov tries for a takedown but Girl manages to get underhooks.
Barby Girl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Radscalov.
Girl slows down the pace here.
Girl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Radscalov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Girl tries for a takedown but Radscalov manages to get underhooks.
Girl wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Girl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Radscalov tries to roll over but Girl keeps him under control.
Radscalov works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radscalov wants to sweep here but Girl controlling him for the moment.
Radscalov keeping full guard, as Girl tries to pass.

Girl decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vlad Radscalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Girl clinches up with Radscalov and pushes him back against the cage.
Girl gets underhooks to prevent Radscalov's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radscalov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Girl regains guard.
Radscalov won't allow Girl to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barby Girl will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Radscalov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Girl sprawls well. Girl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Radscalov gets slowly back to his feet.
Girl misses with a hook.
Radscalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Girl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Girl closes the distance and pushes Radscalov back into the cage.
Girl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Radscalov prevents it.
Girl tries to pull guard but Radscalov won't allow it.
Radscalov is pressed up against the cage. Girl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Radscalov down to the mat. Radscalov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barby Girl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Girl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Girl keeping moving, preventing Radscalov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radscalov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Radscalov tries to free his leg and advance position but Girl is retaining full guard.
Girl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radscalov manages to get himself to full guard.
Girl stopping the sweep attempt from Radscalov.
Girl wanted to stand there but Radscalov had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Radscalov is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl wants to stand up but Radscalov is controlling him.
Radscalov trying to control but Girl is working from the bottom.
Girl wants to get back to his feet but Radscalov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Radscalov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Girl wants to get back to his feet but Radscalov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Radscalov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Radscalov wants to pass the guard but Girl is keeping the position.
Radscalov stops Girl from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radscalov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Girl leaves Radscalov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Girl lands a body shot.

Girl moves into range and clinches up with Radscalov.
Girl tries to circle away but Radscalov has him pinned against the cage.
Girl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Radscalov.

Girl jumps into guard, dragging Radscalov to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radscalov wants to control from the top but Girl keeps moving.
Radscalov stops Girl from standing up.
Radscalov passes Girl's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Radscalov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radscalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Girl's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Girl is trying to stand back up but Radscalov is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Radscalov seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Radscalov 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! And we move into the final round!

Girl takes a swing at Radscalov's ribcage but misses.
Barby Girl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Girl misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Girl as Radscalov shoots in.
Radscalov has his takedown stuffed
and Girl counters with a right hand to the body.
Radscalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Girl counters with a stiff right hand.
Barby Girl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Radscalov.

Girl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Girl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Radscalov walks away with a smile on his face. Girl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Radscalov has his takedown stuffed

and Girl counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Radscalov looking for a sweep. Not yet Radscalov, not yet.
Radscalov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Girl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Radscalov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Girl stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Radscalov with a poor takedown

and Girl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Radscalov wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Girl clinches up against the cage.
Girl tries to score a body lock takedown but Radscalov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Girl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Girl tries for a takedown but Radscalov manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radscalov keeps control of Girl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Radscalov has hold of one of Girl's legs. Girl is fighting the takedown attempt but Radscalov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Radscalov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Girl is keeping the position for now.

Radscalov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Girl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radscalov has managed to get both his arms back between Girl's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radscalov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Girl wants to sweep but no luck.

Girl has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Radscalov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Radscalov dives in and grabs Girl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Girl pushes down on Radscalov's head and hops out.
Girl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radscalov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Girl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radscalov, pushing him back against the cage.
Girl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Radscalov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Radscalov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Girl has one foot on Radscalov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Radscalov misses with a takedown attempt
and Radscalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radscalov under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Girl. Those never looked like landing.
Girl tries to bum rush Radscalov with a series of wild strikes but Radscalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Girl throws a wild body kick that Radscalov sees coming a mile off.
Radscalov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Girl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girl lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Girl stuffs the takedown.

Girl has Radscalov up against the cage in a clinch.

Girl drags the fight down to the ground.
Radscalov wants to control from the top but Girl keeps moving.

Girl has his feet on Radscalov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Girl catches Radscalov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Girl scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barby Girl showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Girl 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Barby Girl!