AFC 1 "Baptised In Blood" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irhin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Psycho Holiday. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crown
vs
Irhin

183 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Crown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhin moves to clinch but Crown breaks away
and Irhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Artem Irhin has been cut.
Irhin wants to clinch but Crown slips to the side
and Crown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Crown. Those never looked like landing.
Irhin tries to clinch but Crown moves away

and Crown counters with a shoot takedown. Irhin fights it but they end up in guard.

Irhin is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crown postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Irhin's head off the mat! Irhin is out! He's out! Crown jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Crown!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Lestrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzelaludin Smajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lestrange might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lestrange
vs
Smajlovic

185 cm
23
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braxton Lestrange!
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, Dzelaludin Smajlovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lestrange throws a nice looking combination but Smajlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lestrange shoots in and bounces Smajlovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lestrange from controlling successfully.

Smajlovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lestrange is aware though and is defending well.
Lestrange wants to control from the top but Smajlovic keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Braxton Lestrange.

Smajlovic gets caught napping as Lestrange dives in and scores a takedown. Smajlovic manages to retain guard.
Lestrange slips nicely into half guard.
Smajlovic is positioning himself well to prevent Lestrange advancing to mount.
Smajlovic is not content to let Lestrange control the position.
Smajlovic wants to control but Lestrange is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic is trying to stand back up but Lestrange is controlling him
Smajlovic is positioning himself well to prevent Lestrange advancing to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dzelaludin Smajlovic.
Lestrange shoots for a takedown but Smajlovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smajlovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but Smajlovic shows good takedown defense.
Lestrange throws a series of punches but Smajlovic avoids them all with ease.
Lestrange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smajlovic is fending him off so far but Lestrange persists. Nope, Smajlovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Lestrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Lestrange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Lestrange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Smajlovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smajlovic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lestrange.
Lestrange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smajlovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Braxton Lestrange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smajlovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lestrange fails with the takedown.
Smajlovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lestrange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Lestrange misses.
Lestrange throws a hook but Smajlovic blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smajlovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Lestrange.
Lestrange is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lestrange is breathing heavily.
Smajlovic slips a jab and a cross from Lestrange.

Smajlovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smajlovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lestrange is trying to push Smajlovic away but Smajlovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Smajlovic breaks from the clinch.

Smajlovic rushes Lestrange and presses him up against the cage.

Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lestrange throws a jab but it's blocked by Smajlovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smajlovic misses with a wild combination.

Smajlovic darts in and clinches Lestrange up against the cage.
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 Braxton Lestrange will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Lestrange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lestrange takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smajlovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Smajlovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smajlovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Lestrange.

Smajlovic moves into the clinch.

Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lestrange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lestrange slips a jab and a cross from Smajlovic.
Smajlovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lestrange.
Lestrange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smajlovic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Lestrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lestrange tries to clinch up but Smajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Lestrange lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smajlovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smajlovic throws a sloppy head kick and Lestrange moves out of range easily.
Lestrange closes the distance and clinches up with Smajlovic, looking for a takedown. Lestrange pushes Smajlovic against the cage but Smajlovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smajlovic lands with a nice combination. Lestrange backs away looking to recover.
Lestrange misses with the combination.
Lestrange lands a two punch combo.
Braxton Lestrange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smajlovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Smajlovic connects with a high kick.
Lestrange misses with a series of wild punches.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt.
Lestrange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smajlovic throws a right and a left that Lestrange avoids nicely.
Lestrange stalks Smajlovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smajlovic's face. Smajlovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Lestrange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Lestrange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Smajlovic gets control of Lestrange's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smajlovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lestrange from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Braxton Lestrange wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Smajlovic as Lestrange shoots in.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smajlovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Smajlovic. Those never looked like landing.

Smajlovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Smajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzelaludin Smajlovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lestrange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smajlovic is fending him off so far but Lestrange persists. Nope, Smajlovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Lestrange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smajlovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smajlovic stalks Lestrange and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lestrange's face. Lestrange staggers backwards, shaken.
Smajlovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lestrange on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Smajlovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lestrange doesn't seem phased though.

Smajlovic closes the distance and pushes Lestrange back into the cage.
Smajlovic stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smajlovic breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic looks to land a combination but Lestrange avoids it well.
Lestrange's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smajlovic under the eye.
Lestrange fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lestrange closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smajlovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Lestrange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smajlovic is refusing to be controlled, as Lestrange sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Braxton Lestrange wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lestrange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smajlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lestrange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smajlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzelaludin Smajlovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Lestrange tries to close the distance and clinch but Smajlovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lestrange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lestrange thows a body shot but no joy.
Lestrange tries to clinch up but Smajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Smajlovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lestrange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lestrange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Smajlovic. Those never looked like landing.
Lestrange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smajlovic tries to avoid it but Lestrange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smajlovic to the ground. Smajlovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Smajlovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lestrange, pushing him back against the cage.

Smajlovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Lestrange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smajlovic is keeping the position for now.
Lestrange wants to control from the top but Smajlovic keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Braxton Lestrange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lestrange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lestrange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lestrange shoots in looking for a takedown. Smajlovic tries to sprawl out of it but Lestrange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smajlovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Smajlovic has closed the distance and engaged Lestrange in a clinch.
Smajlovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smajlovic crunches a lovely knee into Lestrange's ribcage.
Lestrange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Smajlovic manages to break the clinch.
Smajlovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lestrange fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Lestrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smajlovic!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Smajlovic.

Smajlovic moves into range and clinches up with Lestrange.
Smajlovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Lestrange manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!

Lestrange decides to pull guard.
Lestrange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smajlovic.
Lestrange wants to stand and escape but Smajlovic is having none of it.

Smajlovic stands up from Lestrange's guard - Smajlovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown but Lestrange shows good takedown defense.
Lestrange throws a series of punches but Smajlovic avoids them all with ease.
Lestrange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smajlovic misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lestrange but Lestrange pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lestrange scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Lestrange.
Nice takedown defense from Lestrange. No joy for Smajlovic on that attempt.
Lestrange throws a right hand that Smajlovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Smajlovic also avoids with ease.
Smajlovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lestrange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smajlovic somewhat.
Lestrange looks to land a combination. Smajlovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Smajlovic clinches up with Lestrange and pushes him back against the cage.

Smajlovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smajlovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lestrange chips away with some ground and pound.
Smajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lestrange from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestrange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Braxton Lestrange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lestrange cracks a nice hook into Smajlovic's ribs.
Smajlovic stuffs the takedown.
Lestrange shoots for a double leg takedown but Smajlovic sprawls well. He's pushed Lestrange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Smajlovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smajlovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lestrange lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lestrange looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Smajlovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smajlovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lestrange thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dzelaludin Smajlovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smajlovic 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzelaludin Smajlovic!
Dzelaludin Smajlovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Timonyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timonyn comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . The key to victory for Dmitry Timonyn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Timonyn
vs
Bush

175 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Timonyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bush looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Timonyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bush slows the pace down in half guard.
Timonyn taking some punishment here, with Bush in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bush lands a nice short elbow.
Bush working over Timonyn with some ground and pound. Timonyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Timonyn taking some punishment here, with Bush in his half guard.
Timonyn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bush slips a nice elbow through Timonyn's hands, connecting with Timonyn's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bush moves nicely into side control.
Timonyn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bush advances nicely into full mount.
Timonyn is trying desperately to improve position.

Bush swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Razor Bush!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Ironman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boitsoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Domination. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Boitsoff
vs
Ironman

180 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Ironman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ironman rushes Boitsoff and presses him up against the cage.
Boitsoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Ironman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ironman crunches a lovely knee into Boitsoff's ribcage.
Ironman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boitsoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Ironman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ironman lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Ironman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boitsoff could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ironman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironman wants it to stay on the feet.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ironman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Boitsoff misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ironman motions for Boitsoff to come forward. Ironman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boitsoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Ironman moves into the clinch.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Ironman won't allow it.

Ironman manages to break the clinch.

Ironman clinches up with Boitsoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Ironman looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ironman decides to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Boitsoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boitsoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironman is keeping the position for now.

Boitsoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boitsoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ironman keeping full guard, as Boitsoff tries to pass.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boitsoff passes Ironman's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ironman is defending against the submission attempts here by Boitsoff.
Boitsoff trying to control from half guard but Ironman is working away.

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

Boitsoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ironman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boitsoff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironman defends it well.
Ironman tries to get to full guard but Boitsoff has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boitsoff is trying to control. Ironman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thor Ironman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boitsoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ironman takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boitsoff up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ironman is struggling to control the position.
Boitsoff is trying to pull guard but Ironman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ironman is breathing heavily.

Boitsoff is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ironman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boitsoff to the mat. Boitsoff regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Boitsoff pushes a forearm under Ironman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ironman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boitsoff!
Dmitry Boitsoff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kradimir Cacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekseev comes to the cage accompanied by Imperium. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alekseev
vs
Cacic

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kradimir Cacic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cacic as he avoids it easily.
Cacic shoots in but Alekseev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alekseev has a takedown stuffed.
Cacic tries a head kick but it misses.
Alekseev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cacic pinned against the cage. Cacic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Alekseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cacic closes the distance and clinches.
Alekseev is looking for a takedown.
Alekseev has Cacic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cacic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alekseev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cacic is defending well.
Cacic working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cacic wants to get back to striking at distance but Alekseev won't allow it.

Cacic pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alekseev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alekseev is in close to Cacic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cacic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alekseev looking to sit in guard and control but Cacic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cacic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cacic in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev taking a bit of punishment here - Cacic scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Alekseev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cacic tries for a kimura but Alekseev is defending well.
Alekseev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cacic tries for a kimura but Alekseev is defending well.
Alekseev is looking to regain half guard here but Cacic keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cacic slows the pace down.
Alekseev tries to buck Cacic off but Cacic is having none of it.
Cacic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cacic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Kradimir Cacic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alekseev tries to close the distance and clinch but Cacic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cacic tries a head kick but it misses.
Alekseev fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cacic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alekseev but Alekseev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kradimir Cacic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cacic rushes Alekseev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cacic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alekseev uses from the top position.
Alekseev thows a big elbow that misses.
Alekseev wants to pass the guard but Cacic is keeping the position.
Cacic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alekseev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alekseev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cacic pulls Alekseev in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cacic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev lands a couple of digs.
Cacic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alekseev is one step ahead there.
Alekseev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alekseev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cacic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cacic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alekseev distracts Cacic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cacic is trying to keep Alekseev in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alekseev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cacic keeping moving, preventing Alekseev from controlling successfully.
Alekseev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cacic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cacic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alekseev!
Cacic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alekseev is looking to improve his position but Cacic isn't that keen on the idea.
Kradimir Cacic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cacic controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev tries to hold on but Cacic pushes him away.
Alekseev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cacic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alekseev is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacic controlling from the full mount.

Cacic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alekseev has worked his arm free - good work by Alekseev!
Alekseev is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kradimir Cacic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cacic swings for the body but Alekseev moves out of range.

Cacic moves into the clinch.
Alekseev has Cacic pressed against the cage, preventing Cacic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cacic is pressed up against the cage. Alekseev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cacic down to the mat. Cacic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cacic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alekseev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alekseev lands a couple of digs.
Cacic 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.
Alekseev landing with the ground and pound.
Cacic managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cacic wants to stand up but Alekseev is controlling him.
Cacic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alekseev is desperately trying to improve his position but Cacic has a good base and remains in mount.
Cacic controlling the position easily from mount.
Alekseev trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cacic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cacic looking to finish Alekseev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alekseev!
Cacic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cacic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cacic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cacic shoots in for a takedown but Alekseev shows good takedown defense.
Alekseev shoots in for a double leg but Cacic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cacic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cacic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kradimir Cacic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cacic slaps away a takedown attempt from Alekseev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Alekseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Alekseev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cacic which made him look bad.
Cacic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Cacic or perhaps it was just good defense by Alekseev which made him look bad.
Oleg Alekseev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alekseev gets tackled into the cage by Cacic. Cacic maintains the clinch.
Cacic tries to break the clinch but Alekseev is controlling the position.
Cacic gets underhooks to prevent Alekseev's takedown attempt.
Alekseev is looking to take this one to the mat.

Cacic successfully pulls guard.

Alekseev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alekseev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kradimir Cacic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cacic is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kradimir Cacic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cacic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kradimir Cacic!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Brimstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brimstoned's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Origin - The Burner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brimstoned
vs
Rasputin

206 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Brimstoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brimstoned throws a jab when Rasputin was well out of range.
Brimstoned blocks a head kick by Rasputin.
Brimstoned misses with a body shot.

Rasputin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rasputin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rasputin thows a huge punch but Brimstoned dodges it nicely.
Rasputin prevents Brimstoned from improving his position.
Rasputin trying to control from half guard but Brimstoned is working away.
Brimstoned knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasputin on the ground.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brimstoned defends it well.
Brimstoned wants to improve his position but Rasputin is controlling well.
Brimstoned preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brimstoned trying to hold on to Rasputin's head to control him but Rasputin postures up.

Rasputin is trying to work for a kimura but Brimstoned is defending well.
Rasputin thows a huge punch but Brimstoned dodges it nicely.
Rasputin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Rasputin seems to be working for a kimura but Brimstoned defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to stand up but Brimstoned manages to regain full guard.
Rasputin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brimstoned has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brimstoned avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brimstoned controls Rasputin momentarily but Rasputin frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin trying to control but Brimstoned is working from the bottom.
Brimstoned on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brimstoned tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Rasputin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brimstoned is trying to defend but Rasputin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rasputin looks gassed!
Brimstoned is trying to maintain the position but Rasputin is very close to passing his half guard.

Rasputin seems to be working for a kimura but Brimstoned defends the submission attempt.
Brimstoned trying to hold on to Rasputin's head to control him but Rasputin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brimstoned is looking for a sweep. Rasputin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brimstoned regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rasputin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brimstoned manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rasputin has Brimstoned in his guard.
Brimstoned trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brimstoned lands a couple of digs.
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!
Brimstoned is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Rasputin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brimstoned fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Brimstoned.

It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Donk. Brimstoned catches Rasputin right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brimstoned keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brimstoned knocks out Rasputin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Brimstoned before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Brimstoned picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Brimstoned!
In his post fight interview, Keith Brimstoned started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Everon Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kechko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Kechko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Everon Teixeira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Teixeira
vs
Kechko

174 cm
26
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

167 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Everon Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Kechko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kechko. No joy for Teixeira on that attempt.
Kechko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Everon Teixeira has been cut.
Kechko wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Kechko misses.
Kechko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
No joy there for Kechko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.

Teixeira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kechko did well to prevent Teixeira getting side control.
Teixeira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Teixeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teixeira trying to control from half guard but Kechko is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teixeira passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kechko taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira lands a few punches from side control.
Teixeira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kechko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Teixeira connects with a decent elbow.
Teixeira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kechko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Teixeira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kechko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kechko is trying to escape the position but Teixeira is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira scoring with punches from side control.
Kechko looks gassed!
Teixeira looks up at the clock and then as Kechko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Teixeira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira landing a few strikes.
Teixeira throws an elbow but Kechko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Teixeira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Teixeira cracks Kechko with a big right hand but Kechko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Teixeira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kechko down.
Teixeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Teixeira staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kechko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Teixeira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looks up at the clock and then as Kechko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Teixeira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kechko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Teixeira looks up at the clock and then as Kechko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Teixeira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Kechko is rocked!
Teixeira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kechko is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Teixeira misses with the ground and pound.
Kechko seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kechko to see if he's OK.
Teixeira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Teixeira is chipping away with strikes.
Teixeira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira lands a few punches from side control.
Teixeira landing strikes.
Kechko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teixeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira scoring with punches and elbows.
Teixeira cracks Kechko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Teixeira is putting a hurting on Kechko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teixeira scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Teixeira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Teixeira controls the position.
Teixeira grinds an elbow into Kechko's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira working the ground and pound from side control.
Kechko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Teixeira working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Everon Teixeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everon Teixeira's cut.
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.

Teixeira gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Teixeira connects with a nice short shot to Kechko's temple.
Ground and pound from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Teixeira slips a nice elbow through Kechko's hands, connecting with Kechko's forehead.
Teixeira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teixeira drops an elbow to the side of Kechko's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Teixeira connects with a nice short shot to Kechko's temple.
Everon Teixeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teixeira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Teixeira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kechko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira winds up and cracks Kechko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira uses his free foot to push down on Kechko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kechko.
Kechko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Teixeira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Teixeira working the ground and pound effectively.
Teixeira cracks Kechko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everon Teixeira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Galetlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). zu Lichtenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the devils right hand. Heinrich zu Lichtenberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Galetlo's chin.

Galetlo
vs
zu Lichtenberg

178 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Galetlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.

zu Lichtenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galetlo wants to control from the top but zu Lichtenberg keeps moving.

Galetlo drops back, looking for a kneebar! zu Lichtenberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. zu Lichtenberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from zu Lichtenberg!
zu Lichtenberg tries to stand but Galetlo is controlling his head.
Galetlo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but zu Lichtenberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galetlo struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg wants to stand but Galetlo has his arm trapped.
Galetlo is looking for a sweep.

zu Lichtenberg decides to stand back up.
Galetlo fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - zu Lichtenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galetlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
zu Lichtenberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Galetlo. Galetlo gets slowly back to his feet.
Galetlo shoots in looking for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galetlo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Galetlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Galetlo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Galetlo is having none of it.
Galetlo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Galetlo tries to keep at a distance but zu Lichtenberg has taken the fight into the clinch.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galetlo is defended easily by zu Lichtenberg.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galetlo is breathing heavily.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Galetlo moves out of range.

zu Lichtenberg clinches up with Galetlo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galetlo is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by zu Lichtenberg as Galetlo tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

zu Lichtenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Galetlo is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for zu Lichtenberg.
Galetlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Galetlo with that takedown attempt.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Galetlo is having none of it.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Galetlo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

zu Lichtenberg clinches.
zu Lichtenberg lands an uppercut.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a knee strike.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
zu Lichtenberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

zu Lichtenberg manages to break the clinch.
Galetlo dives in and grabs zu Lichtenberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. zu Lichtenberg pushes down on Galetlo's head and hops out.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch there but Galetlo circles away.

zu Lichtenberg moves into range and clinches up with Galetlo.
zu Lichtenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Galetlo blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galetlo backwards.
zu Lichtenberg effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galetlo avoiding damage as zu Lichtenberg throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
zu Lichtenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
zu Lichtenberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galetlo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
zu Lichtenberg cracks Galetlo with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich zu Lichtenberg dominated that 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.

zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Galetlo is having none of it.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.

Galetlo gets tackled into the cage by zu Lichtenberg. zu Lichtenberg maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from zu Lichtenberg.
Galetlo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. zu Lichtenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

zu Lichtenberg clinches with his opponent.
Galetlo throws a head punch that misses.
Galetlo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but zu Lichtenberg is keeping busy.
Galetlo tries for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg manages to get underhooks.
Galetlo is trying to push zu Lichtenberg away but zu Lichtenberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, zu Lichtenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Galetlo takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Johnny Galetlo has been cut.
Galetlo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Galetlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
Galetlo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galetlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galetlo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up but Galetlo circles away and keeps his distance.
zu Lichtenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
zu Lichtenberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by zu Lichtenberg.

Galetlo is rocked!
zu Lichtenberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oh Galetlo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galetlo seems to have got his legs back now.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galetlo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galetlo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. zu Lichtenberg catches Galetlo right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
zu Lichtenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galetlo gets tackled into the cage by zu Lichtenberg. zu Lichtenberg maintains the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
zu Lichtenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
zu Lichtenberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
zu Lichtenberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
zu Lichtenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Galetlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
zu Lichtenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
zu Lichtenberg works on Galetlo's body with a couple of short punches.

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

zu Lichtenberg rushes Galetlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

zu Lichtenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galetlo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galetlo fails with a takedown attempt.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galetlo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galetlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

zu Lichtenberg has Galetlo up against the cage in a clinch.
zu Lichtenberg leaning his opponent against the cage.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch.
Galetlo shoots in looking for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galetlo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

zu Lichtenberg clinches with his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.

zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

zu Lichtenberg breaks from the clinch.

zu Lichtenberg gets a clinch.
zu Lichtenberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galetlo avoids it.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galetlo is defending well for now.

zu Lichtenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galetlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
zu Lichtenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galetlo swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.
Some wild striking there from zu Lichtenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich zu Lichtenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Galetlo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galetlo swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.
Galetlo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts zu Lichtenberg as he jumps to the side.
Galetlo swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.

zu Lichtenberg pushes Galetlo up against the cage in a clinch.
Galetlo tries to break free but zu Lichtenberg pushes him back against the cage.
Galetlo has zu Lichtenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. zu Lichtenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
zu Lichtenberg trying to land knees to the body.

zu Lichtenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Galetlo or perhaps it was just good defense by zu Lichtenberg which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Galetlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch up but Galetlo keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

zu Lichtenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Galetlo tries to score a body lock takedown but zu Lichtenberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from zu Lichtenberg.

zu Lichtenberg breaks from the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.

zu Lichtenberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galetlo, pushing him back against the cage.
zu Lichtenberg is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from zu Lichtenberg.
The referee calls for zu Lichtenberg to work.
zu Lichtenberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galetlo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

zu Lichtenberg breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Galetlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Galetlo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galetlo swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galetlo keeps the fight on the outside.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galetlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
zu Lichtenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Galetlo circles away.
Nice sprawl there from zu Lichtenberg as Galetlo shoots in.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Galetlo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Galetlo moves out of range.
zu Lichtenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Galetlo circles away.
Galetlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galetlo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Galetlo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

zu Lichtenberg clinches up with Galetlo and pushes him back against the cage.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Galetlo moves out of range easily.

zu Lichtenberg closes the distance and clinches.
zu Lichtenberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

zu Lichtenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

zu Lichtenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galetlo takes a shot to the head.
zu Lichtenberg lands an elbow just above Galetlo 's eye.

Johnny Galetlo's cut is getting worse.
Galetlo tries to break the clinch but zu Lichtenberg is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from zu Lichtenberg.
zu Lichtenberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Galetlo avoids the damage to the body.
zu Lichtenberg landing knees to the body.
zu Lichtenberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
zu Lichtenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
zu Lichtenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg moves in looking to clinch but Galetlo pushes him off.

zu Lichtenberg rushes Galetlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galetlo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. zu Lichtenberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
zu Lichtenberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
zu Lichtenberg cracks Galetlo with a nice body shot.
Galetlo is trying to maintain a safe position but zu Lichtenberg gets an underhook and turns Galetlo into the cage.

zu Lichtenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galetlo swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Galetlo is having none of it.
Johnny Galetlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galetlo swats away the attempt to clinch by zu Lichtenberg.

zu Lichtenberg takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got zu Lichtenberg 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!