EPF 54: Ollongren vs. Low PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Mindzatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle LeBlanc will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mindzatti
vs
LeBlanc

165 cm
23
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
192 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgio Mindzatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindzatti is looking to land body kicks.

Mindzatti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mindzatti controlling the position from side mount.

Mindzatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mindzatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LeBlanc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mindzatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mindzatti wants to control for a moment but LeBlanc uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mindzatti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mindzatti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Mindzatti eventually gives up the hold.
Mindzatti content to control rather than advance.

Mindzatti is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti is taking a breather. LeBlanc 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.
Mindzatti is trying to control. LeBlanc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mindzatti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBlanc defends it well.
Mindzatti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mindzatti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mindzatti is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlanc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti is looking for a kimura here.

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

Mindzatti is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LeBlanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBlanc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mindzatti.
Mindzatti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Mindzatti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Mindzatti moves out of range.
Mindzatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Mindzatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc sizes up Mindzatti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mindzatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
LeBlanc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Mindzatti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mindzatti controlling his opponent.

Mindzatti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… LeBlanc is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by LeBlanc and Mindzatti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mindzatti fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is not content to let Mindzatti control the position.

Mindzatti is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlanc is defending well.
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!

Mindzatti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LeBlanc has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mindzatti but great work by LeBlanc.
You can see the frustration on Mindzatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mindzatti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti tries to roll over but LeBlanc keeps him under control.

Mindzatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeBlanc pulls his head out easily.

Mindzatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LeBlanc pulls his head out easily.
LeBlanc blocks the strikes from Mindzatti.
LeBlanc tries to stand and escape but Mindzatti is controlling the position.
Mindzatti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti actively working from the bottom here.
Mindzatti tries to kick LeBlanc off but LeBlanc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mindzatti trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mindzatti wants to control but LeBlanc is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

LeBlanc stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Mindzatti avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

LeBlanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mindzatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc tries to avoid it but Mindzatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeBlanc to the ground. LeBlanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeBlanc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mindzatti's head.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from LeBlanc. No joy for Mindzatti on that attempt.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBlanc works over Mindzatti's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Mindzatti moves out of range.
Mindzatti tries for a takedown but LeBlanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Mindzatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindzatti just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mindzatti is defended easily by LeBlanc.
Kyle LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Mindzatti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Mindzatti dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mindzatti eats them both and turns towards LeBlanc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Mindzatti shoots in and drives through. LeBlanc sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.

Mindzatti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mindzatti lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mindzatti has gone for a leg lock! LeBlanc slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mindzatti's guard.
Mindzatti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is refusing to be controlled, as Mindzatti sits in half guard.
LeBlanc is trying to stand.

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

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeBlanc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Georgio Mindzatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mindzatti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Mindzatti eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mindzatti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle LeBlanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LeBlanc 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle LeBlanc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Potapkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moloch Vlavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Potapkin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Potapkin
vs
Vlavo

178 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

186 cm
23
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Potapkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moloch Vlavo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vlavo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vlavo wants to break free but Potapkin has control.
Vlavo tries to break the clinch but Potapkin is controlling the position.
Vlavo lands a body shot.
Vlavo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Potapkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potapkin wants a takedown but no success here.
Vlavo is trying to push Potapkin away but Potapkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Vlavo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Potapkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vlavo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Potapkin, into his guard.

Potapkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Potapkin is working an open guard so Vlavo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Vlavo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potapkin is defended easily by Vlavo.
Potapkin is breathing heavily.

Vlavo has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potapkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vlavo is trying to force a seperation but Potapkin has the dominant position.
Vlavo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vlavo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlavo lands a nice uppercut.
Vlavo lands a shot to the body.

Vlavo drags the fight down to the ground.

Potapkin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vlavo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vlavo has escaped and now he's on top!
Vlavo wants to stand but Potapkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potapkin looking for subs off his back but Vlavo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vlavo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potapkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Potapkin actively working from the bottom here.

Potapkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vlavo decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlavo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potapkin defends it nicely.
Ivan Potapkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Vlavo.
Vlavo closes the distance and clinches up with Potapkin, looking for a takedown. Vlavo pushes Potapkin against the cage but Potapkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potapkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Vlavo sprawls well. He's pushed Potapkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potapkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vlavo misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vlavo gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlavo pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vlavo works over Potapkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Potapkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vlavo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Potapkin goes down and covers up as Vlavo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moloch Vlavo!

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 Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Raith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Raith
vs
Romero

188 cm
24
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

179 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romero gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The strikes coming from Romero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raith keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Raith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero trying to control the action but Raith is working from the bottom.
Romero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Romero working away.
Romero in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raith down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero lands a nice forearm strike.
Romero working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raith is looking to escape.
Raith is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Raith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Romero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero landing punches.
Raith wants to control but Romero is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romero is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Romero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cristian Romero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Duck has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Duck
vs
Gotovina

210 cm
22
289 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
285 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ante Gotovina!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina moves in looking to clinch but Duck pushes him off.
Gotovina tries to clinch there but Duck circles away.
Duck swinging wildly here.
Gotovina is looking to clinch but Duck is avoiding it.
Duck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duck throws a series of punches but Gotovina moves out of range.
Duck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotovina circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Duck.
Duck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.

Gotovina darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Duck moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck keeping moving, preventing Gotovina from controlling successfully.

Gotovina throws a sloppy strike and Duck has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gotovina is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Duck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Duck!
Donald Duck bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba comes into the arena with Dirty house blaring out of the sound system. Santiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Asesinos - Los Crudos. Antonio Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drogba
vs
Santiago

190 cm
25
201 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
32
198 lbs
18 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba tried to score with a low kick but Santiago checks it.

Drogba gets caught flat footed, as Santiago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drogba controls Santiago momentarily but Santiago frees himself.
Santiago seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drogba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Drogba keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Drogba keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Santiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio Santiago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Santiago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drogba connects with an inside leg kick.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses.
Drogba throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Drogba sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santiago throws a nice looking combination but Drogba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drogba can pounce on him.
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Drogba is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drogba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drogba closes the distance but Santiago moves to the side
and Santiago counters with a three punch combo that has Drogba backing up. Drogba nods at Santiago to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drogba.
Santiago lands a jab to the nose.
Santiago misses with a kick to the body.
Drogba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago looks to land a combination but Drogba avoids it well.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogba tries to clinch but Santiago moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santiago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Drogba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago scores with a jab. Drogba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drogba throws a low kick but Santiago moves out of range easily.
Santiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drogba is looking to slow Santiago down with leg kicks.
Santiago throws a series of strikes that have Drogba backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Santiago.

Santiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Drogba!
Drogba tries to lock up and control but Santiago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Santiago swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Drogba is now in Santiago's guard. A big mistake from Santiago there, giving up the dominant position!
Drogba wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drogba is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Drogba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Santiago misses with a straight left.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Drogba circles away easily
and Drogba counters with a head kick. That will keep Santiago thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drogba is looking to chop away at Santiago's legs.
Drogba missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antonio Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drogba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drogba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drogba misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago misses with a body shot.
Santiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Didier Drogba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drogba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drogba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santiago's head.
Drogba misses with a leg kick.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Santiago misses with an uppercut
and Drogba counters with a big head kick but Santiago shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba throws a push kick but Santiago slaps the foot to one side.
Drogba misses with a low kick.
Drogba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drogba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogba tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.

Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into Drogba's guard.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Drogba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drogba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santiago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drogba has Santiago in his guard.
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Drogba is retaining full guard.
Santiago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Drogba looking for subs off his back but Santiago has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago winds up and cracks Drogba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Drogba defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago is trying to control. Drogba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Santiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Drogba is looking to land body kicks.
Drogba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drogba tries a head kick but it misses.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Drogba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.

Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Drogba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santiago has passed into half guard!

Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Drogba is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba is trying to control but can't.
Santiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santiago 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.
Santiago works his way into full mount!
Santiago lands a big elbow.
Santiago landing strikes from the mount and Drogba is in trouble!
Antonio Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drogba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Drogba is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Drogba is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Drogba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago lands a heavy elbow.
Santiago scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drogba tries to hold on but Santiago postures up.
Drogba takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Santiago's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Santiago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Makhnov
vs
Banana

175 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamii Banana!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Banana lands.
Banana tries to bum rush Makhnov with a series of wild strikes but Makhnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Banana.
Banana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhnov throws a nice looking combination but Banana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makhnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banana stuffs the takedown attempt from Makhnov. Makhnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamii Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banana misses with a series of wild punches.
Banana connects with a single shot there.
Jamii Banana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana loads up on a big right hand but Makhnov slips the punch.
Makhnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banana misses with a straight left.
Makhnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banana.
Makhnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Banana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makhnov throws a series of punches but Banana avoids them all with ease.
Makhnov throws a nice looking combination but Banana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhnov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makhnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Makhnov does no damage.
Makhnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhnov throws a nice looking combination but Banana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Banana.
Banana throws the left hand but Makhnov avoids the punch easily.
Banana scores with a jab to the body.
Makhnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banana scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana throws the left hand but Makhnov avoids the punch easily.
Makhnov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banana connects with the punch.
Banana lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana lands a nice shot that snaps Makhnov's head back.
Makhnov slips a straight right by Banana.
Makhnov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makhnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banana lands with a cross.
Banana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banana lands a body shot.
Banana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makhnov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banana.
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!
Makhnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banana swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makhnov is breathing heavily.
Makhnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banana swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Makhnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banana looks to land a combination. Makhnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makhnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makhnov doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Banana both land. Nice combination.
Banana with a jab.
Banana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makhnov misses with a double jab
and Banana counters with a nice uppercut.
Makhnov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banana to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamii Banana dominated that round.
That's time! Makhnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Banana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Banana.
The crowd cheers as Banana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makhnov doesn't seem phased though.
Makhnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhnov misses with a body shot.
Banana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makhnov slips under a jab from Banana.
Banana throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Banana.
Makhnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banana counters with a nice uppercut.
Makhnov avoids the head kick by Banana.
Banana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana throws a body kick the misses
and Makhnov counters with a two punch combo.

Makhnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banana was covering up waiting for the punch and Makhnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Makhnov won't allow Banana to sweep him here.

Banana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Banana is tightening it up a little... Makhnov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Makhnov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Makhnov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Banana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamii Banana!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamii Banana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Rompevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone has chosen Back in Black by AC/DC as his entrance music. Mikhail Rompevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rompevsky
vs
Trombone

178 cm
29
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

168 cm
27
154 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rompevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone wants to slow Rompevsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Trombone avoids the head kick by Rompevsky.
Trombone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rompevsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Trombone lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Rompevsky misses its intended target.
Trombone misses with a hook. Rompevsky ducked under it nicely.
Rompevsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trombone takes a swing at Rompevsky's ribcage but misses.
Rompevsky throws a lazy head kick

and Trombone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trombone working over Rompevsky with some ground and pound. Rompevsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rompevsky is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rompevsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trombone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rompevsky!
Rompevsky regains half guard.
Trombone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rompevsky is trying to stand back up but Trombone is controlling him
Trombone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trombone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rompevsky!

Trombone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rompevsky has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Trombone with a couple of short strikes.
Rompevsky is bucking up trying to escape but Trombone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trombone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rompevsky taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trombone prevents Rompevsky from getting the reversal.
Trombone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trombone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rompevsky is looking to get to half guard.
Trombone lands a big shot there that rocks Rompevsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rompevsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trombone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rompevsky is looking to improve his position but Trombone isn't that keen on the idea.
Trombone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Trombone working for a submission but Rompevsky is keeping him at bay.

Trombone looking for a guillotine from mount but Rompevsky is having none of it.
Rompevsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trombone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rompevsky's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone trying to control but Rompevsky is having none of it.
Trombone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Rompevsky is rocked!
Rompevsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trombone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Rompevsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Trombone! Rompevsky is hurt baaadly! Trombone is firing away with more strikes - Rompevsky is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Trombone!
A victorious Rusty Trombone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Selivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Souleymane
vs
Selivanov

198 cm
21
217 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

182 cm
29
212 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Souleymane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Selivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souleymane throws a shot to the body.
Selivanov misses with a combination
and Souleymane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souleymane moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Selivanov as he connects with a hook.
Selivanov lands a head shot.
Selivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Souleymane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Souleymane tenderised Selivanov's leg. Selivanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Selivanov looks to land a combination. Souleymane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souleymane moves out of range of the strikes.
Souleymane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Selivanov slips a straight right by Souleymane.
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!
Selivanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Selivanov checks a low kick from Souleymane.
Souleymane blocks a head kick by Selivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souleymane scores with a three punch combo!
Selivanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Souleymane takes a swing at Selivanov's ribcage but misses.
Selivanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souleymane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Selivanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikolai Selivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selivanov misses with a double jab.
Souleymane dodges the punch combination from Selivanov.
Selivanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souleymane back to the cage. Selivanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Selivanov looks gassed!
Selivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Selivanov misses with a combination
and Souleymane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souleymane scores with a sloppy right hand. Selivanov should have avoided that one.
Selivanov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souleymane back to the cage. Selivanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Selivanov misses with a double jab
enabling Souleymane to counter with a crisp jab.
Souleymane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selivanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Selivanov avoids the body shot from Souleymane.
Selivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souleymane throws out the jab.
Selivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Souleymane counters with a head kick.
Souleymane avoids a kick to the body.
Selivanov blocks a head kick by Souleymane.
Some wild striking there from Selivanov.
Souleymane looks to land a right hand but Selivanov moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov misses with a few strikes there.
Souleymane misses with a looping left.
Souleymane throws a chopping leg kick but Selivanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Selivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souleymane counters with a body kick that stops Selivanov in his tracks momentarily.
Souleymane connects with the punch.
Selivanov misses with a body shot.
Souleymane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Selivanov stalks Souleymane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souleymane's face. Souleymane staggers backwards, shaken.
Souleymane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selivanov tries to clinch there but Souleymane circles away.
Souleymane lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov swinging wildly here.
Souleymane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souleymane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Selivanov's sensitive parts.
Souleymane cracks Selivanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Souleymane connects with a right hand. Selivanov shakes it off.
Selivanov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Souleymane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selivanov.
Selivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souleymane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souleymane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Souleymane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souleymane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Selivanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Souleymane misses with a low kick.
Souleymane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Selivanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Souleymane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Souleymane.
Selivanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Selivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souleymane on the side of the head.
Ali Souleymane is winning the standup battle so far.
Souleymane looks to land a right hand but Selivanov moved out of range.
Selivanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Souleymane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Selivanov walks into a straight right hand from Souleymane.
Selivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Selivanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souleymane counters with a low kick, right behind Selivanov 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selivanov throws a leg kick
and Souleymane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Selivanov staying out of range there.
Selivanov throws a series of punches but Souleymane avoids them all with ease.
Selivanov is breathing heavily.
Selivanov throws out a loose jab but Souleymane uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selivanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Selivanov throws out a leg kick but Souleymane moves out of range and Selivanov only half commits.
Selivanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souleymane counters with a nice uppercut.
Selivanov misses with a looping right.
Souleymane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Souleymane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Selivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Souleymane misses with a looping right.
Souleymane works Selivanov's body with a nice hook.
Souleymane connects with a jab.
Selivanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Souleymane jabs Selivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souleymane throws a wild body kick that Selivanov sees coming a mile off.
Selivanov throws a solid leg kick but Souleymane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Selivanov.
Selivanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane works Selivanov's body with a nice hook.
Selivanov defending well as Souleymane loads up on a big left hand.
Selivanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Souleymane lands with a shot to the body.
Selivanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Souleymane lands a body shot.
Souleymane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Souleymane.
Souleymane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souleymane staying out of range there.
Souleymane lands the left hand.
Selivanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane looks to land a body kick but Selivanov moved away.
Selivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souleymane.
Souleymane throws a head kick that misses.
Souleymane pushes Selivanov away with a front kick.
Souleymane lands a front kick.
Souleymane misses the shot to the body.
Souleymane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selivanov manages to avoid it.
Selivanov is looking to clinch but Souleymane is avoiding it.
Souleymane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Souleymane.
Selivanov moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Selivanov misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Selivanov misses
and Souleymane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selivanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selivanov blocks a jab.
Souleymane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Selivanov backs up against the cage.
Selivanov misses with a body kick.
Selivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souleymane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Selivanov throws a hook but Souleymane blocks it.
Selivanov missing with a left hand there. Souleymane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Selivanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selivanov drops his hands momentarily and Souleymane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Souleymane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Selivanov is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Selivanov. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Souleymane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Selivanov misses with an uppercut. Souleymane saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Souleymane misses its intended target.
Selivanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Selivanov throws a right and a left that Souleymane avoids nicely.
Selivanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souleymane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souleymane moves out of range as Selivanov throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Souleymane.
A punch combination from Souleymane misses.
Selivanov throws a right hand that Souleymane ducks under and follows up with a left that Souleymane also avoids with ease.
Souleymane sizes up Selivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Selivanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selivanov misses with a combination
and Souleymane counters with a solid body kick.
Selivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souleymane with a nice cross.
Selivanov looks to land a right hand but Souleymane moved out of range.
Souleymane scores with a leg kick.
Selivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Selivanov misses with a looping right.
Souleymane looks to score with a jab to the body but Selivanov is just out of range.
Selivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souleymane.
Souleymane tries to land a leg kick but Selivanov saw it coming and moves away.
Selivanov throws a sloppy head kick and Souleymane moves out of range easily.
Selivanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Souleymane counters with a thumping low kick.
Souleymane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Selivanov will feel that in the morning.
Selivanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Souleymane.
Souleymane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selivanov misses with a hook
and Souleymane counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Selivanov at a distance.
Selivanov takes one to the chin there.
Souleymane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souleymane misses with a head kick.
Selivanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Selivanov throws a series of punches but Souleymane moves out of range.
Souleymane scores with a jab. Selivanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Selivanov misses with a wild combination.
Souleymane connects with a solid leg kick.
Souleymane cracks the inside of Selivanov's front leg.
Souleymane misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane lands with a hook. Selivanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Souleymane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souleymane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Selivanov.
Souleymane keeps Selivanov at a distance using the push kick.
Selivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selivanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Souleymane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Souleymane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souleymane lands with a slapping head kick.
Selivanov throws a hook to the side of Souleymane's head but Souleymane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Selivanov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selivanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Souleymane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Souleymane connects with an inside leg kick.
Selivanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Souleymane finds it's way round the side to connect with Selivanov's head.
Souleymane slips a jab and a cross from Selivanov.
Souleymane jabs Selivanov right on the nose. Selivanov blinks but takes it well.
Ali Souleymane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Selivanov throws a series of punches but Souleymane moves out of range.
Souleymane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolai Selivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selivanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Selivanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souleymane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Selivanov darts in trying to clinch
and Souleymane counters with an outside leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Souleymane!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ching Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjalar Ollongren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Low
vs
Ollongren

180 cm
28
190 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
202 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ching Low!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjalar Ollongren!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ollongren.
Low throws a leg kick which misses Ollongren's front leg but catches the back leg as Ollongren tries to avoid it.
Low wants to land a leg kick but Ollongren is out of range.
Ollongren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ollongren misses with a straight right.
Low slips a jab and a cross from Ollongren.
Ollongren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Low. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ollongren. Low does a little dance to reset his feet.
Low throws a front kick aimed at Ollongren's knee but Ollongren avoids it well.
Low misses with a kick to the body.
Low pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Low.
Ollongren looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Low thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ollongren if he has to take too many more of those.
Low scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Low.
Low lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Low turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ollongren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Low.
Ollongren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ching Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Low turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ollongren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Low.
Ollongren blocks a low kick nicely.
Ollongren moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low tries a low kick but Ollongren avoids it.
Low misses with a body kick.
Ollongren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Low shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Low explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Low fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ollongren checks it well.
Low scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ollongren moves out of range of the body kick from Low.
Low tries a low kick but Ollongren avoids it.
Low throws the kick towards the body but Ollongren avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ollongren tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Low moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Low scores with a hook.

It looks like Fjalar Ollongren has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Ollongren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Low fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ollongren.
Low lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Low finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Low lands a leg kick that knocks Ollongren off balance momentarily.
Low misses with a low kick.
Low throws out a leg kick but Ollongren moves out of range and Low only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Low lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ollongren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ollongren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Low fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ollongren checks it well.
Ollongren blocks a jab.
Fjalar Ollongren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ollongren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Low tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren moves out of range of the body kick.
Ollongren fails with a takedown attempt.
Low throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ollongren.
Ollongren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ollongren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ching Low has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjalar Ollongren.
Low goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Ollongren as he checks the leg kick.
Low throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ollongren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Low.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Low lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ollongren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ollongren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ollongren slips under a jab.
Ollongren moves forwards but Low connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Low tried to score with a low kick but Ollongren checks it.
A slow jab from Low misses its intended target.
Low pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ollongren is out of range and Low settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ollongren thows a body shot but no joy.
Low throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Low tries to land a front kick but Ollongren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Low throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ollongren.
Ollongren swings for the body but Low moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Low finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ollongren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ollongren throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Low.
Low throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ollongren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Low rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Low throws a low kick but Ollongren avoids it.
Ollongren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Low is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ollongren.
Low tries to land a leg kick but Ollongren saw it coming and moves away.
Ollongren checks the leg kick.
Low throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Low dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fjalar Ollongren'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.

Low moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Low throws a shot from downtown. Ollongren moves away and avoids it.
Low displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ollongren.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ollongren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Low has got the better of the exchanges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ollongren checks a leg kick.
Low lands a leg kick that knocks Ollongren off balance momentarily.
Low misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ollongren.
Low shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ollongren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ollongren walks into a stiff left hand from Low.
Ollongren blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Low throws a wild body kick that Ollongren sees coming a mile off.
Low throws a sloppy head kick and Ollongren moves out of range easily.
Ollongren misses with a wild body shot.
Ollongren is breathing heavily.
Low throws a solid leg kick but Ollongren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Low.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren misses with a hook to the body
and Low counters with an inside leg kick.
Low thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ollongren if he has to take too many more of those.
Low tries a head kick but it misses.
Ching Low is winning the standup battle so far.
Low connects with a solid leg kick.
Low lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Low throws a low kick, looking for Ollongren's leg but Ollongren calmly moves out of range.
Ollongren blocks a low kick nicely.
Low tries a head kick but it misses.
Low is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ollongren can do to turn this around?
Low stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Low wants it to stay on the feet.
Ollongren checks a leg kick nicely.
Low scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Low feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ollongren's calf.
Low fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ollongren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Low scores with a head kick. Ollongren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ollongren is rocked!
Low ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ollongren moves away.
Ollongren is still on wobbly legs! Can Low finish him?
Low looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren avoids the head kick by Low.
Low throws a body punch but Ollongren moves out of range.
Good exchange - Low coming out on top.
Low throws a quick inside leg kick.
Low dances in with a quick combination. Ollongren is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Low snaps Ollongren's head back. Ollongren stumbles backwards against the cage. Low steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ollongren's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ollongren just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ching Low!
Ching Low is the new middleweight champion!