PCL 78: Oracle of Ammon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, compella & the twister - put ur weed up. DeSouza has chosen freedom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kumijalka
vs
DeSouza

190 cm
31
180 lbs
12 - 16 - 1

183 cm
31
184 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doug DeSouza!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSouza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSouza looks to land a left hand but Kumijalka moved out of range nicely.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSouza circles away.
DeSouza thows a body shot but no joy.
Kumijalka darts in trying to clinch
and DeSouza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSouza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSouza lands with an overhand left.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSouza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kumijalka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeSouza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kumijalka tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSouza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSouza misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but DeSouza moves out of range.
DeSouza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSouza misses with an uppercut

and Kumijalka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

DeSouza breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kumijalka. That's going to slow DeSouza down.
Kumijalka tries to clinch up.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but fails miserably

and DeSouza counters with a single leg into guard. Kumijalka didn't expect that.
Kumijalka wants to stand and escape but DeSouza is having none of it.
DeSouza slips nicely into half guard.
DeSouza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kumijalka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!

DeSouza is working for a kimura but Kumijalka is defending it quite comfortably.
DeSouza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSouza stalling away here and it's allowed Kumijalka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
DeSouza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSouza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kumijalka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kumijalka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeSouza throws a big elbow that misses.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet but DeSouza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza throws a big elbow that misses.
DeSouza trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumijalka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSouza throws an elbow that misses. Kumijalka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeSouza's guard. Nice move by Kumijalka!
Kumijalka won't allow DeSouza to sweep him here.

DeSouza working for a triangle but Kumijalka defends it easily.

DeSouza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kumijalka has his hands clasped together but DeSouza extends an breaks Kumijalka's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by DeSouza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doug DeSouza!

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shefki Kuqi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vasquel's choice of entrance music: The Brazilian National Anthem . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kuqi
vs
Vasquel

172 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

180 cm
31
185 lbs
18 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shefki Kuqi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince Vasquel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasquel.
A combination from Kuqi does no damage.

Kuqi gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Vasquel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasquel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasquel controlling the position for now.
Kuqi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuqi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vasquel to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Vasquel looking for a guillotine here but Kuqi defends easily.
Vasquel keeping moving, preventing Kuqi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vasquel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuqi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasquel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel looking to control but Kuqi passes into half guard.
Vasquel has hold of Kuqi's hands but Kuqi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuqi winds up and cracks Vasquel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuqi controlling the action here.
Vasquel trying to hold on to Kuqi's head to control him but Kuqi postures up.
Kuqi thows a huge punch but Vasquel dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel taking some punishment here, with Kuqi in his half guard.
Kuqi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuqi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuqi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuqi drops an elbow to the side of Vasquel's head.
Vasquel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuqi.
Kuqi slips a nice elbow through Vasquel's hands, connecting with Vasquel's forehead.
Kuqi slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuqi is trying to control. Vasquel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel is looking for a sweep. Kuqi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasquel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuqi scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuqi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuqi content to control rather than advance.
Kuqi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Vasquel. No joy for Kuqi on that attempt.
Kuqi blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasquel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuqi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquel is fending him off so far but Kuqi persists. Nope, Vasquel circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasquel throws a body punch but Kuqi moves out of range.
Vasquel throws a one two combo.
Vasquel lands an overhand right.
Kuqi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquel misses the jab.
Vasquel tries to score with a low kick but Kuqi moves his leg out of the way.
Vasquel looks to land a right hand but Kuqi moved out of range.
Vasquel throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuqi checks a leg kick.
Kuqi throws a right and a left that Vasquel avoids nicely.
Kuqi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasquel.
Kuqi slips a jab from Vasquel.
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasquel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shefki Kuqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel looks to throw the jab but Kuqi is out of range.
Kuqi misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown but Vasquel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuqi shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasquel sprawls well. He's pushed Kuqi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuqi jabs Vasquel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasquel throws a hook but Kuqi avoids it easily.
Vasquel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuqi misses with a few strikes there.
Kuqi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prince Vasquel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuqi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Vasquel misses its intended target.
A jab from Vasquel does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Vasquel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasquel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasquel counters with a thumping low kick.
Vasquel blocks a jab.
Kuqi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vasquel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuqi throws a series of punches but Vasquel avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuqi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Vasquel misses its intended target.
Shefki Kuqi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuqi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vasquel throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Kuqi.
Vasquel loads up on a big right hand but Kuqi slips the punch.
Kuqi moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasquel.
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prince Vasquel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel looks to land a left hand but Kuqi moved out of range nicely.
Kuqi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasquel.
Kuqi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasquel circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Kuqi misses.
Vasquel loads up on a big right hand but Kuqi slips the punch.
Vasquel connects with a single shot there.
Vasquel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Kuqi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vasquel's guard.
Vasquel wants to get back to his feet but Kuqi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kuqi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasquel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuqi has managed to get both his arms back between Vasquel's legs - danger averted.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi trying to control but Vasquel is working from the bottom.
Shefki Kuqi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuqi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasquel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel has momentary wrist control but Kuqi slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuqi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Vasquel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab by Vasquel.
Kuqi takes a swing at Vasquel's ribcage but misses.
Vasquel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasquel misses with a double jab.
Kuqi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquel throws an overhand right that lands on Kuqi's shoulder, as Kuqi tries to avoid the shot.
Prince Vasquel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuqi throws a head kick that misses.
Kuqi looks to land a combination but Vasquel avoids it well.
Vasquel lands an overhand right.
Kuqi shoots in for a double leg but Vasquel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Vasquel.
Vasquel works the jab nicely.
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquel.
Kuqi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shefki Kuqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuqi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasquel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuqi is just out of range.
A cross from Vasquel lands.
A shot to the liver by Vasquel. Beautiful body shot.
Vasquel throws a right hand that Kuqi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuqi also avoids with ease.
Vasquel scores with a hook to the body. Kuqi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuqi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquel stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuqi. Kuqi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Vasquel.
Kuqi shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquel tries to sprawl out of it but Kuqi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuqi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasquel missing with a left hand there. Kuqi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasquel can pounce on him.
Vasquel lands a nice shot that snaps Kuqi's head back.
Kuqi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasquel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Vasquel.
Vasquel 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuqi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquel chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Kuqi gets a double leg takedown into Vasquel's guard.

Vasquel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuqi is defending well. Vasquel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuqi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vasquel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prince Vasquel!
Prince Vasquel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaka Mababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulli comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Mababa has chosen Street Fighting Man as his entrance music. Chaka Mababa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pulli
vs
Mababa

188 cm
31
221 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

210 cm
29
225 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julli Pulli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Mababa!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pulli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mababa wants to control but Pulli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mababa wants to get back to his feet.
Mababa won't allow Pulli to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulli slows the pace down in half guard.
Pulli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mababa tries to kick Pulli off but Pulli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pulli throws a hook but Mababa blocks it.
Mababa tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Pulli.
Mababa's corner calls for a 1-2. Mababa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pulli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pulli lands in his opponent's guard.
Pulli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mababa wants to stand but Pulli is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulli postures up in Mababa's guard and throws a big left but Mababa blocks it.
Pulli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulli throws a strike but Mababa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pulli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mababa postures up.
Pulli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mababa is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulli has wrist control.
Mababa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Pulli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mababa defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mababa throws a big elbow that misses.
Mababa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulli is trying to control the position but Mababa postures up.
Mababa advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mababa misses with a head shot. Pulli uses the momentum to regain guard.

Pulli is looking for a triangle but Mababa pushes his legs off easily.
Pulli is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mababa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pulli wants to sweep here but Mababa controlling him for the moment.
Mababa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mababa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pulli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mababa postures up in Pulli's guard and throws a big left but Pulli blocks it.
Mababa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mababa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mababa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mababa lands with a right hand.

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

Pulli is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mababa lands a big right hook! Pulli looks hurt but is still standing! Mababa lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Pulli falls down and Mababa dives in with a huge hammer fist! Pulli's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mababa runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chaka Mababa!
After the big win, Chaka Mababa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Murder Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bienvenueve comes into the arena with Bahama Mama. Boney M blaring out of the sound system. Tyler has chosen Throw the Heat - Mortician as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bienvenueve
vs
Tyler

182 cm
30
178 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bienvenueve rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bienvenueve is trying to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling him.

Bienvenueve pulls Tyler into guard.
Bienvenueve 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.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler is working Bienvenueve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bienvenueve has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bienvenueve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bienvenueve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler is working Bienvenueve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Bienvenueve wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Bienvenueve thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bienvenueve 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.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Bienvenueve's brow.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bienvenueve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Bienvenueve working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Bienvenueve's brow.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bienvenueve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bienvenueve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
Tyler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bienvenueve is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bienvenueve's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bienvenueve postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bienvenueve stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Tyler is trying to control the position but Bienvenueve postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyler is on top in guard.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler passes Bienvenueve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bienvenueve is looking to improve his position.
Bienvenueve taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bienvenueve gets back to full guard.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bienvenueve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Bienvenueve.

Bienvenueve looking for subs off his back but Tyler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bienvenueve is breathing heavily.
Bienvenueve is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bienvenueve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bienvenueve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyler winds up and cracks Bienvenueve with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyler is pressing down on Bienvenueve's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bienvenueve is holding on for now.
Tyler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bienvenueve is staying active underneath Tyler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bienvenueve misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bienvenueve tries to get to full guard but Tyler has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bienvenueve is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Tyler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bienvenueve tries to clinch up but Tyler circles away and keeps his distance.
Bienvenueve misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler tests Bienvenueve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bienvenueve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bienvenueve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Bienvenueve misses with a straight right.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bienvenueve misses with a body shot
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Bienvenueve misses.
Bienvenueve tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bienvenueve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bienvenueve tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bienvenueve tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Bienvenueve scores with a three punch combo!
Bienvenueve tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierre Bienvenueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler catches Bienvenueve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bienvenueve missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bienvenueve.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler works the jab nicely.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bienvenueve throws out the jab.
Bienvenueve throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bienvenueve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bienvenueve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bienvenueve.
Tyler cracks Bienvenueve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bienvenueve walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bienvenueve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Bienvenueve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Bienvenueve is rocked!

Tyler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Bienvenueve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyler lands a big elbow - Bienvenueve is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tyler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Tyler!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philco Hitachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hitachi
vs
Stanley

190 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philco Hitachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ric Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitachi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitachi is in Stanley's guard.

Hitachi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hitachi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitachi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitachi works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hitachi is looking for a kimura but Stanley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitachi to get the leverage.

Hitachi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hitachi is working for a kimura but Stanley is defending it quite comfortably.

Hitachi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hitachi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stanley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Philco Hitachi!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiden Stefansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stefansson
vs
Chance

183 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
167 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stefansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chance, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Stefansson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chance's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chance controlling the position.
Chance manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chance punching from mount but Stefansson doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Chance jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stefansson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chance is trying to get an arm triangle but Stefansson is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Chance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stefansson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chance's guard! Nice work there by Stefansson!
Stefansson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stefansson trying to control the position but Chance is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Chance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chance 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.

Chance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stefansson defends well.
Stefansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stefansson stopping the sweep attempt from Chance.
Chance keeping moving, preventing Stefansson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson looking to pass the guard.

Chance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefansson defends it easily.
Stefansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Chance has his foot on Stefansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stefansson works his way back into a safe position though.
Stefansson trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.
Chance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Chance is keeping the position.
Chance working a defensive guard here.
Chance wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chance is retaining full guard.

Chance has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stefansson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chance.
You can see the frustration on Chance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stefansson trying to control the position but Chance is working away.
Chance takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chance can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chance manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chance tries to get to full guard but Stefansson has control of the leg.

Chance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Chance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chance throws a series of punches but Stefansson moves out of range.

Chance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stefansson's guard.
Chanceis looking to pass into half guard but Stefansson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stefansson is in guard.

Chance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chance tries to strike from the bottom.
Chance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Stefansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefansson has managed to get both his arms back between Chance's legs - danger averted.
No Chance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stefansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Chance trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefansson is retaining full guard.

Stefansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stefansson throws a sloppy head kick and Chance moves out of range easily.
Chance lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stefansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefansson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Stefansson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stefansson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chance is breathing heavily.
Chance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stefansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stefansson's back!
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!

Chance seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Stefansson's chin but Stefansson turns very nicely into Chance's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Stefansson.
Stefansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chance is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stefansson is one step ahead there.
Chance is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Chance working for submissions but it's allowed Stefansson to get to half guard.
Chance tries to roll over but Stefansson keeps him under control.
Chance works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chance keeping moving, preventing Stefansson from controlling successfully.
Stefansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson throwing shots but Chance is blocking nicely.
Chance trying to hold on to Stefansson's head to control him but Stefansson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stefansson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Chance is keeping the position.

Chance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefansson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.
Chance 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Chance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stefansson throws a head kick that misses.
Chance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Stefansson scores a takedown into full mount!
Chance is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stefansson working Chance over with strikes here.
Chance slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Chance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stefansson moves nicely into side control.
Chance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chance is looking to reverse the position.
Chance manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance is staying active underneath Stefansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chance gets back to full guard.
Stefansson wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving.

Chance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stefansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stefansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefansson has managed to get both his arms back between Chance's legs - danger averted.
Stefansson is pushing down on Chance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chance is fighting to maintain full guard but Stefansson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chance is squirming around, avoiding Stefansson's attempts to control the action.
Chance is trying to escape the mount.
Stefansson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefansson prevents Chance from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chance has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stefansson is working away from the top position though.

Chance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stefansson pulls his head out easily.
Raiden Stefansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chance on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stefansson wants to free his trapped foot but Chance is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stefansson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stefansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chance defending well though.
Chance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stefansson.
Chance wants to control but Stefansson passes into side.
Stefansson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stefansson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chance sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chance wants to sweep here but Stefansson controlling him for the moment.
Stefansson postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson postures up and lands a big shot to Chance's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raiden Stefansson.
Well Chance 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Chance!

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hype
A | B

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Muhomorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Muhomorov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Steele
vs
Muhomorov

198 cm
29
260 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

200 cm
27
250 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raffer Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Muhomorov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Muhomorov. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Muhomorov misses its intended target.
Muhomorov throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Muhomorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Muhomorov throws a left that rocks Steele and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Muhomorov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Steele regain composure!

It looks like Raffer Steele has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Muhomorov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steele is avoiding damage well.
Muhomorov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Muhomorov controlling the position.

Muhomorov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Muhomorov throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhomorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Muhomorov tries to clinch up.
Muhomorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Muhomorov tries to clinch up.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muhomorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhomorov lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhomorov connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.

Steele ducks straight into an uppercut from Muhomorov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Steele manages to regain guard straight away.

Steele is rocked!

Raffer Steele's cut is getting worse.

Muhomorov gets to his feet - Steele follows without any prompting.
Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muhomorov moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhomorov has him pressed against the cage.
Muhomorov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Muhomorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muhomorov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muhomorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhomorov lands an uppercut.
Muhomorov is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Muhomorov.
A hook to the body from Muhomorov.

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

Steele tries to keep at a distance but Muhomorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhomorov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhomorov stalls.

Muhomorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhomorov lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Steele out cold! Steele is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artem Muhomorov!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi has chosen Metallica - Iron Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Velilkov
vs
Uzi

200 cm
25
249 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

203 cm
27
270 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

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

Velilkov darts in and clinches Uzi up against the cage.

Uzi manages to break the clinch.
Uzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velilkov.
Velilkov closes the distance and clinches up with Uzi, looking for a takedown. Velilkov pushes Uzi against the cage but Uzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Velilkov moves into the clinch.
Velilkov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanko Velilkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Velilkov. Velilkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzi is looking to clinch but Velilkov is avoiding it.

Velilkov tries to keep at a distance but Uzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uzi misses with a knee to the head.
Uzi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Stanko Velilkov has been cut.
Uzi is pressed up against the cage. Velilkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uzi down to the mat. Uzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Uzi does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzi tries to clinch up but Velilkov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Uzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velilkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velilkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Uzi does it's job there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velilkov is defended easily by Uzi.
Uzi wants to clinch but Velilkov slips to the side

and Velilkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uzi won't be happy with that.
Uzi defending against the ground and pound.
Velilkov prevents Uzi from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzi tries to buck Velilkov off but Velilkov is having none of it.

Velilkov decides to stand back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uzi.
Uzi tries to clinch but Velilkov moves out of range.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velilkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velilkov shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uzi's waist but Uzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velilkov off to one side.
Uzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Velilkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzi.
Uzi tries to clinch but Velilkov moves out of range.
Uzi missing with a left hand there. Velilkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velilkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzi tries to clinch up but Velilkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Velilkov. Velilkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velilkov misses with a takedown attempt - Uzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Uzi has managed to clinch.
Velilkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Velilkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Uzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Velilkov tries to pull guard but Uzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uzi lands a good knee to the midsection. Velilkov won't want to take too many of those.
Velilkov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Uzi breaks the clinch.
Velilkov lands with a straight right. Uzi didn't see that one coming.

Uzi takes the fight into the clinch.

Uzi manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uzi pinned against the cage. Uzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Velilkov moves into the clinch.

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

Velilkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Uzi can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi is not content to let Velilkov control the position.
Velilkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Uzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanko Velilkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Uzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Velilkov circles away.
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velilkov dives in and grabs Uzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uzi pushes down on Velilkov's head and hops out.
Uzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Velilkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Uzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velilkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velilkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velilkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Uzi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Velilkov stacks Uzi 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 Velilkov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov controls the position.
Uzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uzi is trying to control Velilkov's posture but Velilkov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Uzi's face as Velilkov controls the position.
Velilkov trying to control the action but Uzi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Velilkov stands up.
Velilkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uzi pinned against the cage. Uzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzi throws a lazy right hand but Velilkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Velilkov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Uzi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velilkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Velilkov with shots to the head and body - Uzi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Uzi wants to control but Velilkov is having none of it.
Velilkov with the ground and pound from mount.
Uzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Velilkov controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working to get back to half guard.
Velilkov controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velilkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uzi for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanko Velilkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uzi jabs Velilkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velilkov fails with the takedown.
Uzi leaves Velilkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uzi misses with a body shot.

Velilkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uzi tries to roll over but Velilkov keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanko Velilkov.
Velilkov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanko Velilkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velilkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uzi sprawls well. Uzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velilkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velilkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velilkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uzi is out of range.
Uzi tries to clinch up.
Uzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velilkov.

Uzi clinches with his opponent.
Uzi trying to land knees to the body.
Uzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velilkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Velilkov avoiding damage as Uzi throws knees to the body.
Velilkov managing to block the knees to the body from Uzi.
Velilkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uzi looking to throw knees to the head but Velilkov is blocking nicely.

Velilkov has Uzi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Velilkov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uzi tumbling to the mat - Velilkov dives into Uzi's guard.
Uzi is trying to keep Velilkov in close.
Uzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velilkov advances position into side control!
Velilkov is putting a hurting on Uzi here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov controlling from side mount.
Velilkov working away.
Velilkov just content to control the position.
Uzi is not content to let Velilkov control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzi is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanko Velilkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velilkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanko Velilkov!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osobo Opasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Opasen
vs
Boy

180 cm
30
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
264 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Fast

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osobo Opasen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Opasen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boy sprawls well initially but Opasen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

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

Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Opasen.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Opasen has control of the leg.

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

Opasen is looking for a kimura here.
Boy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Opasen wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Opasen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Opasen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boy has escaped and now he's on top!

Opasen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy wants to control from the top but Opasen keeps moving.
Opasen trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer.
Boy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Opasen is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.

Opasen working for a triangle but Boy defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Opasen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.

Opasen has his foot on Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Boy pushes down on Opasen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Opasen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Opasen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy is pressing down on Opasen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Opasen is holding on for now.

Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Opasen sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Opasen wants to get back to full guard.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Opasen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boy wants to take a breather but Opasen is having none of it.

Opasen looking for submissions off his back.

Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Opasen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Opasen manages to get to full guard.

Opasen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Opasen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Opasen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Opasen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boy defends well.

Boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Opasen working a defensive guard here.
Boy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Opasen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opasen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Opasen trying to control here.

Opasen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Osobo Opasen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Opasen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Opasen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Opasen working away.
Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Opasen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Opasen wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Opasen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boy trying to control here.
Boy manages to get to full guard.
Opasen trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Opasen!
Opasen is desperately trying to improve his position but Boy has a good base and remains in mount.
Opasen is working hard here to advance position.
Boy looking to finish with strikes here!
Boy wants to control the pace but Opasen is squirming around nicely.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Osobo Opasen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Boy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opasen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Boy is persistently looking for the submission but Opasen is defending it well.

Boy is looking for the choke from the back position but Opasen is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opasen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Boy has control of Opasen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Opasen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Opasen is working to get back to half guard.
Opasen tries to lock up and control but Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Boy is working for a guillotine from mount but Opasen frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy has hold of Opasen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Opasen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Opasen wants to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
Boy throwing strikes here but Opasen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Opasen is desperately trying to improve his position but Boy has a good base and remains in mount.
Boy tries to control but Opasen wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opasen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boy.

Boy looking for the choke from the back.
Opasen trying to control but not successfully.
Opasen tries to escape the position.

Boy looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opasen breaks Boy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Opasen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Opasen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Golden Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Boy is working for a submission of some sort.
Boy is keen to just control but Opasen is a slippery customer.
Opasen trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.

Opasen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Opasen actively working from the bottom here.

Boy is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy trying to mount his opponent but Opasen defends it.

Boy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Opasen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boy.
Opasen moves into full guard.

Opasen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Opasen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.
Opasen keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Opasen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boy passes into side control.
Boy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Opasen tries to bench press Boy off him but Boy keeps the position.
Opasen can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Opasen, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Boy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Opasen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Opasen is avoiding damage well.
Opasen regains half guard.

Boy is looking for a kimura here.

Opasen looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Opasen looking for submissions off his back.

Opasen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Opasen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Opasen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Golden Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boy 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Golden Boy!