RPFC27:Mongo vs Nemesis II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Toni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteus Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://music.yandex.ru/#/track/1750072/album/173573. Matteus Trill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Toni
vs
Trill

219 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

219 cm
31
300 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Toni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteus Trill!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Anton Toni has been cut.
Trill lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Toni crumples to the floor! Trill milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matteus Trill!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between All or Nothing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vital Nokautenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nothing comes to the ring accompanied by Vegan Reich - The Way It Is. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

or Nothing
vs
Nokautenko

175 cm
31
182 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

178 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, All or Nothing!
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, Vital Nokautenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokautenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Nokautenko misses with an uppercut

and Nothing counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nokautenko!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nokautenko is looking to get to half guard.
Nothing manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nokautenko to take his back!

Nothing working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Nokautenko is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Nothing has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Nokautenko taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). All or Nothing!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xander Arapeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal Mother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arapeta comes to the ring accompanied by The Sound by Switchfoot. Xander Arapeta had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Arapeta
vs
Mother

188 cm
26
200 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Arapeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Animal Mother!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arapeta throws a sloppy head kick and Mother moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mother, as that shot connected.
A big right from Arapeta misses.
Arapeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mother lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arapeta tries to close the distance and clinch but Mother swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arapeta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mother connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mother.
Arapeta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mother.
Mother connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mother looks to land a combination. Arapeta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mother rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arapeta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mother misses with a double jab.

Mother tries to keep at a distance but Arapeta has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mother is trying to push Arapeta away but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mother blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Arapeta.
Arapeta landing knees to the head.
Arapeta connects with a knee to the head.
Arapeta is breathing heavily.
Arapeta lands an elbow inside that Mother shrugs off.
Arapeta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arapeta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mother's defenses.
Mother wants to get back to striking at distance but Arapeta won't allow it.
Mother takes an elbow to the temple.

Arapeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arapeta avoids the head kick by Mother.
Mother misses with the combination.
Mother throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mother misses with a jab, cross combination.
Animal Mother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mother with a jab.
Mother throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arapeta.
Mother lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Mother swinging wildly here.
Arapeta tries to clinch but Mother moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mother lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arapeta doesn't seem phased though.

Arapeta pushes Mother up against the ropes in a clinch.
Arapeta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
Arapeta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mother blocks it with crossed arms.
Arapeta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mother avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta has Mother pressed against the ropes, preventing Mother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Arapeta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Arapeta is controlling him.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arapeta prevents Mother from breaking the clinch.
Mother can't break the clinch.
Arapeta lands an elbow inside.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arapeta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arapeta throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arapeta.
Arapeta lands a knee to the head.
Arapeta prevents Mother from breaking the clinch.
Arapeta misses with a punch to the body.
Mother blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mother tries to circle away but Arapeta has him pinned against the ropes.
Arapeta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arapeta working Mother over with knees to the body.
Arapeta misses with a knee to the head.
Arapeta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arapeta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
Arapeta tries to land a knee to the head but Mother blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arapeta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mother's brow.
Arapeta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arapeta crunches a lovely knee into Mother's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mother is trying to break free.
Mother is trying to push Arapeta away but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Arapeta has Mother pressed against the ropes, preventing Mother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Animal Mother will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mother misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arapeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mother circles away.
Arapeta tries to clinch but Mother is having none of it.
Mother throws a right and a left that Arapeta avoids nicely.
Mother looks to land a combination but Arapeta avoids it well.
Mother misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Mother does no damage.
Mother throws a series of punches but Arapeta avoids them all with ease.
Mother misses with an uppercut. Arapeta saw that one coming.
Mother keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arapeta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Animal Mother seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arapeta tries to clinch but Mother moves out of range.
Arapeta wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mother - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arapeta takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arapeta.
Mother can't break the clinch.
Arapeta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arapeta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mother.
Arapeta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mother avoids the damage to the body.
Mother is looking to break free of the clinch but Arapeta has double underhooks.
Arapeta missing with knees to the body.
Arapeta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arapeta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mother is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arapeta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mother.
Mother tries to circle away but Arapeta has him pinned against the ropes.
Arapeta lands a nice knee to the body.
Mother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arapeta has Mother pressed against the ropes, preventing Mother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arapeta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mother.
Arapeta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arapeta looking to throw knees to the head but Mother is blocking nicely.
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!
Mother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arapeta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arapeta misses with an elbow over the top.
Mother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mother is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arapeta connects with a knee to the head.
Mother wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mother blocks an elbow strike.
Mother wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arapeta misses with a body punch.
Arapeta tries to land a knee to the head but Mother blocks with his arms.
Arapeta trying to land knees to the body.
Mother avoiding damage as Arapeta throws knees to the body.
Mother wants to break free but Arapeta has control.
Arapeta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Arapeta throws an elbow but misses.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mother is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mother dodges an elbow strike from Arapeta.
Mother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
Mother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arapeta prevents Mother from breaking the clinch.
Arapeta lands a damaging elbow.
Mother wants to break free but Arapeta has control.
Arapeta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mother tries to circle away but Arapeta has him pinned against the ropes.
Arapeta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arapeta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arapeta tries to land a knee to the head but Mother blocks with his arms.
Arapeta tries to land a knee to the head but Mother blocks with his arms.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xander Arapeta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Arapeta tries to clinch there but Mother circles away.
Arapeta tries to clinch but Mother moves out of range.
Mother fails to land with a series of punches.
Arapeta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mother.
Mother connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arapeta momentarily.
Arapeta wants to clinch up but Mother keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Mother.
Mother throws a right hand that Arapeta ducks under and follows up with a left that Arapeta also avoids with ease.
Mother rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arapeta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mother misses with the combination.
Arapeta tries to clinch there but Mother circles away.
Mother darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Arapeta gets a clinch.
Mother tries to break the clinch but Arapeta is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
Arapeta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mother is defending well for now.
Mother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xander Arapeta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arapeta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mother on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
Mother wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arapeta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mother working hard to break the clinch.
Arapeta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mother avoids the damage to the body.
Arapeta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mother's face.
Arapeta has Mother pressed against the ropes, preventing Mother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
Mother wants to break free but Arapeta has control.
Arapeta has Mother pressed against the ropes, preventing Mother from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mother is trying to break free.
Mother wants to get back to striking at distance but Arapeta won't allow it.
Arapeta tries to land a knee to the head but Mother blocks with his arms.
Arapeta keeps control of Mother as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mother blocks the elbow strike.
Mother tries to break free but Arapeta pushes him back against the ropes.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arapeta lands a knee to the head.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arapeta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mother is trying to push Arapeta away but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arapeta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arapeta keeps control of Mother as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mother can't break the clinch.
Arapeta crunches a lovely knee into Mother's ribcage.
Arapeta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arapeta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mother is trying to push Arapeta away but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mother has had enough of the clinch but Arapeta keeps him there for the moment.
Mother working hard to break the clinch.
Arapeta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arapeta has a couple of punches blocked by Mother.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mother avoids the elbow strike from Arapeta, against the ropes.
Arapeta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arapeta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
Mother is trying to force a seperation but Arapeta has the dominant position.
Mother is looking to break free of the clinch but Arapeta has double underhooks.
Mother wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
Arapeta landing knees to the head.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Arapeta has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arapeta keeps control of Mother as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arapeta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Mother's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Animal Mother.
I think Mother 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Animal Mother!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Bodies. Anderson Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Alvarez

182 cm
31
175 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
186 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Alvarez.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Silva throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Alvarez is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Alvarez looks gassed!
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a head shot.

Silva forces Alvarez back against the ropes and clinches.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva pounces like a tiger and cracks Alvarez with a vicious hook! Alvarez is down but not out! Silva follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anderson Silva!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone's entrance music is t.i and ludacris-wish you would. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drone
vs
Volohander

225 cm
25
300 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

225 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volohander misses with a wild body shot.
Drone throws a right hand that Volohander ducks under and follows up with a left that Volohander also avoids with ease.
Volohander misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Volohander.
A punch combination from Volohander misses.
Drone takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volohander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volohander catches Drone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volohander fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Drone to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Drone looks to clinch but Volohander throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Drone taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Medved Volohander!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate comes to the ring accompanied by U got 2 know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tate
vs
Brown

200 cm
27
286 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

198 cm
20
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Tate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tate to score with a decent uppercut.
Tate throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Logan Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tate scrambles back to his feet.
Tate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.

Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tate has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown is in close to Tate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Tate is trying to stand.

Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Tate's temple.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tate is trying to stand.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tate tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Tate is working away.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tate wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Tate's temple.
Brown thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Tate kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tate doesn't seem phased though.

Brown scores with a takedown into Tate's guard.
Tate has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brown is in close to Tate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tate.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tate is trying to stand.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Tate is defending the position.
Brown is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate defending well though.
Tate is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is thwarting Tate's attempts to control the position.
Brown stops Tate from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown prevents Tate from standing back up.
Brown throwing shots but Tate is blocking nicely.
Tate is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Tate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tate is breathing heavily.

Tate looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tate kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.

Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tate tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.

Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown is working Tate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Tate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Tate slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tate is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tate pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Tate is keeping busy.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Tate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tate is one step ahead there.
Tate trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Tate landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Tate stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tate distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown 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.
Brown is trying to keep Tate in close.
Brown working a defensive guard but Tate passes into half guard.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Tate from advancing to side control.

Tate is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Brown is staying active underneath Tate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tate is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Tate sits in half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Tate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A clash of legs there as Tate blocks the low kick.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Tate counters with a stiff right hand.

Brown scores with a takedown into Tate's guard.
Tate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.

Tate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate tries to strike from the bottom.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Tate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tate has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.

Tate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tate working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown passes Tate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Tate tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Tate looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Tate's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Logan Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Tate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Tate is rocked!
Brown winds up and cracks Tate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Tate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tate is hurt! He's hurt bad - Brown fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tate from any more punishment! Congratulations to Brown! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Brown!
After winning the bout, Logan Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Krypton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura has chosen HEKIREKI as his entrance music. Karl Heinz Krypton had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Heinz Krypton
vs
Takamura

183 cm
21
203 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Heinz Krypton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krypton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takamura is fending him off so far but Krypton persists. Nope, Takamura circles away and we're back to standing.
Krypton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Karl Heinz Krypton has been cut.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krypton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krypton misses with a takedown
and Takamura counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Takamura.
Krypton misses with a takedown attempt
and Takamura counters with a left right combination that sends Krypton crashing to the mat - Takamura wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Krypton out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Takamura!
A less than humble Mamoru Takamura misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yurik Khripunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Snegov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yurik Khripunov 's chin.

Khripunov
vs
Snegov

171 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
153 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurik Khripunov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snegov throws a series of punches but Khripunov moves out of range.

Khripunov forces Snegov back against the ropes and clinches.
Snegov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khripunov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snegov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khripunov scores with a hook to the body.
Snegov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khripunov is defending well for now.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khripunov avoids it.
Khripunov managing to block the knees to the body from Snegov.
Snegov misses with a knee strike.
Snegov tries a knee to the head but Khripunov blocks it.
Snegov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khripunov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snegov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snegov breaks the clinch.

Khripunov closes the distance and clinches.
Khripunov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khripunov tries to throw a body punch but Snegov avoids it by throwing Khripunov back against the ropes.
Snegov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khripunov .
Snegov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khripunov avoiding damage as Snegov throws knees to the body.
Snegov looking to throw knees to the head but Khripunov is blocking nicely.
Snegov tries a knee to the head but Khripunov blocks it.
Khripunov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurik Khripunov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khripunov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snegov missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snegov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khripunov avoids it.
Snegov tries to circle away but Khripunov has him pinned against the ropes.

Khripunov wants the takedown. Snegov is fighting it off but Khripunov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snegov's guard against the ropes.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Khripunov has gone for a leg lock! Snegov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khripunov 's guard.
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Khripunov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snegov stacks Khripunov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snegov!
Snegov working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khripunov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snegov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khripunov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Snegov is looking for a kimura but Khripunov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snegov to get the leverage.
Khripunov is looking for a sweep. Snegov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snegov wants to pass the guard but Khripunov is defending well.

Snegov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snegov is looking to advance position but Khripunov won't allow it.
Khripunov manages to get to full guard.

Khripunov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Snegov doesn't defend quickly enough and Khripunov has managed to lock this one up! Can Snegov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Khripunov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yurik Khripunov !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Halilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martinez's choice of entrance music: Juicy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Halilov
vs
Martinez

191 cm
28
207 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

196 cm
24
223 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Martinez stalks Halilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Halilov's face. Halilov staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Amir Halilov has been cut.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Halilov avoids nicely.
Martinez lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Halilov slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez throws out a powerful jab.
Halilov shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
Martinez thuds a left hand into Halilov's body.
Martinez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halilov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martinez takes a swing at Halilov's ribcage but misses.
Halilov with a poor takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinez is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Halilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Martinez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halilov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Amir Halilov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Halilov dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Halilov tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Halilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez works the jab nicely.
Martinez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halilov's hands.
Martinez connects with a body shot that sends Halilov's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Martinez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Halilov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Amir Halilov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Halilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Halilov with a poor takedown
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.

Halilov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez controls Halilov momentarily but Halilov frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halilov wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Halilov is really struggling to control Martinez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Halilov's cut.
That's time! Halilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.

Martinez breaks the clinch.
Halilov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Martinez.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rafael Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martinez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halilov in his tracks.
Halilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez jabs at Halilov's body.
Halilov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halilov moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Halilov moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amir Halilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Halilov.

Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halilov goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Halilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halilov.
Halilov shoots and misses
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilov slips a straight right by Martinez.
Halilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand

and Halilov counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Halilov wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Halilov trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Halilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martinez wants to stand up but Halilov is controlling him.

Halilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halilov has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez is pulling down on Halilov's head. It's preventing any offense from Halilov, at least for the moment.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez 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.

Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Halilov defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halilov controls the pace.

Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Halilov defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halilov wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Halilov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Halilov looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
Martinez throws a shot to the body.
Martinez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halilov.
Decent striking displayed by Martinez there.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Halilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halilov slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Halilov keeps the fight on the outside.

Halilov shoots in and bounces Martinez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Halilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halilov pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Halilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Halilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halilov is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halilov moves nicely into side control.

Halilov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilov trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.

Halilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halilov trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.

Halilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martinez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halilov's guard! Nice work there by Martinez!
Rafael Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Halilov is retaining full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Halilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halilov working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Amir Halilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Halilov backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Martinez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zork Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemesis has chosen Zork Nemesis as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mongo
vs
Nemesis

185 cm
21
205 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongo Mongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zork Nemesis!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Mongo.
Nemesis lands with a nice body punch.
Mongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nemesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemesis.

Mongo closes the distance and clinches.
Nemesis tries to circle away but Mongo has him pinned against the ropes.

Nemesis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nemesis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mongo wants to clinch up but Nemesis keeps it at a distance.
Mongo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Nemesis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nemesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongo moves away.
Nemesis throws a half hearted mid kick.

Nice combo by Nemesis! Oh, that's hurt him - Mongo falls to the canvas and Nemesis follows him into side control.

It looks like Mongo Mongo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mongo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mongo tries to buck Nemesis off but Nemesis is having none of it.
Nemesis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo looks to move to half guard but instead Nemesis has passed into mount! Damn!
Nemesis unloads with some shots from mount but Mongo bucks and avoids them well.
Nemesis misses with a head shot.
Mongo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Mongo Mongo's cut is getting worse.
Mongo wants to hold on but Nemesis pushes him away.
Mongo is working to get back to half guard.
Nemesis unloading with bombs!

Jeez, Mongo Mongo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zork Nemesis!
Zork Nemesis is the new light heavyweight champion!