BRC 196 - Tchepikov v Mallon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuwill Submitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam has chosen avicii levels as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Submitt
vs
Rotterdam

185 cm
29
210 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

193 cm
30
224 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

BALCO UNIFORM
Balco Boys - Hilo

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 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuwill Submitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submitt leaves Rotterdam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Submitt swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rotterdam moves into the clinch.

Rotterdam has clasped his hands together around Submitt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Rotterdam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Submitt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Submitt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Submitt is looking to improve his position.

Rotterdam seems to be looking for submissions.
Submitt is looking to improve his position.

Rotterdam is looking for a kimura but Submitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rotterdam to get the leverage.
Submitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rotterdam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Submitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotterdam is working away from the top position though.
Submitt wants to get back to full guard.
Submitt is working hard here to advance position.

Rotterdam seems to be looking for submissions.
Submitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Submitt working a defensive guard here.
Rotterdam throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submitt wants to hit a switch here but Rotterdam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Submitt there!

Rotterdam has hold of Submitt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Submitt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Submitt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rotterdam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotterdam is landing with some decent strikes but Submitt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rotterdam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rotterdam dominating with strikes here.
Rotterdam looking to finish Submitt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Submitt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam prevents Submitt from getting the reversal.

Rotterdam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Submitt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Submitt tries to reverse the position but Rotterdam maintains control.
Submitt regains half guard.
Submitt gets back to full guard.
Submitt working a defensive guard here.
Submitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotterdam chips away with some ground and pound.
Submitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotterdam is one step ahead there.
Rotterdam throwing strikes from guard but Submitt blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam landing some decent shots from guard.
Rotterdam preventing the sweep.
Submitt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rotterdam distracts Submitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rotterdam drops back looking for a leg! Submitt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Submitt manages to kick Rotterdam off! Rotterdam jumps back into Submitt's guard.
Rotterdam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Submitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Submitt wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotterdam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rotterdam throwing strikes but missing.
Rotterdam chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rotterdam throws the kick towards the body but Submitt avoids it.
Submitt misses with a takedown attempt - Rotterdam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rotterdam throws a leg kick
and Submitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rotterdam throws a right hand that Submitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Submitt also avoids with ease.
Submitt looks for a takedown but Rotterdam sprawls well.
Submitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rotterdam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Submitt.
Rotterdam stuffs the takedown attempt from Submitt. Submitt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuwill Submitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submitt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rotterdam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Submitt's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Rotterdam there.
Rotterdam tries to work over Submitt's front leg with a kick but Submitt checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submitt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rotterdam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Submitt's guard now.
Rotterdam landing some decent shots from guard.
Submitt is trying to keep Rotterdam in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Submitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotterdam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Submitt's head.
Submitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotterdam landing with the ground and pound.
Submitt controls Rotterdam momentarily but Rotterdam frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Submitt is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submitt works over Rotterdam with some ground and pound from guard.
Submitt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rotterdam's head.
Submitt throws an elbow that misses. Rotterdam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Submitt's guard. Nice move by Rotterdam!
Rotterdam throwing strikes from guard but Submitt blocks nicely.
Submitt is looking to sweep but instead, Rotterdam has passed into half guard.
Rotterdam lands with a punch from half guard.
Rotterdam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rotterdam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Rotterdam seems to be working for a kimura but Submitt defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rotterdam is looking for a kimura here.
Rotterdam 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.
Rotterdam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rotterdam prevents Submitt from improving his position.
Submitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotterdam is working away from the top position though.
Submitt wants to sweep but Rotterdam has passed to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Submitt is looking for a sweep.

Rotterdam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rotterdam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Rotterdam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yourn Rotterdam 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!

Submitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rotterdam is fending him off so far but Submitt persists. Nope, Rotterdam circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotterdam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Submitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rotterdam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Submitt somewhat.
Submitt tries for a takedown but Rotterdam circles away easily
and Rotterdam counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuwill Submitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Submitt misses with a takedown attempt

and Rotterdam counters with a takedown into side control.

Rotterdam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Submitt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Submitt is trying to work for a sweep but Rotterdam has mounted him!
Submitt regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotterdam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Submitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Submitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotterdam slips a nice elbow through Submitt's hands, connecting with Submitt's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotterdam prevents Submitt from improving his position.

Rotterdam is trying to work for a kimura but Submitt is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submitt tries to roll over but Rotterdam keeps him under control.
Yourn Rotterdam has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rotterdam is working for a kimura but Submitt is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Rotterdam there.
Submitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rotterdam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Submitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rotterdam is in close to Submitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Submitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotterdam throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rotterdam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rotterdam tries to free his leg and advance position but Submitt is retaining full guard.

Submitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rotterdam won't allow Submitt to sweep him here.
Yuwill Submitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotterdam wants to pass the guard but Submitt is keeping the position.
Submitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotterdam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotterdam cracks Submitt with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rotterdam is looking to work some ground and pound but Submitt has wrist control.
Submitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rotterdam manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotterdam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Submitt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rotterdam's head.
Submitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Submitt throws an elbow that misses. Rotterdam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Submitt's guard. Nice move by Rotterdam!
Submitt has momentary wrist control but Rotterdam slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotterdam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotterdam won't allow Submitt to sweep him here.

Rotterdam 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.

Submitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yourn Rotterdam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rotterdam 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yourn Rotterdam!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yourn Rotterdam made sure he mentioned Balco Boys - Hilo, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borre Oppeboen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - You've got another thing coming. Borre Oppeboen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big
vs
Oppeboen

177 cm
32
275 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

190 cm
31
260 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class 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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borre Oppeboen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big clinches.
Big lands with a light punch inside.
Oppeboen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Big managing to block the knees to the body from Oppeboen.
Oppeboen landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oppeboen fails to land.
Big misses with a body punch.
Big lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppeboen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oppeboen lands a nice knee to the body.
Oppeboen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big.
Big drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big is breathing heavily.
Big is working Oppeboen over against the cage.
Oppeboen dodges an elbow strike from Big.
Big can't find room to land a body shot as Oppeboen controls the action.
Oppeboen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oppeboen.
Oppeboen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oppeboen trying to land knees to the body.
Oppeboen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Big.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big blocks a body shot from Oppeboen.
Oppeboen tries to land knees in the clinch but Big avoids the damage to the body.
Oppeboen tries to work over Big's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oppeboen scores with a hook to the body.
Oppeboen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Oppeboen lands a damaging elbow.
Big misses with some punches.
Oppeboen can't find room to land a body shot as Big controls the action.
Oppeboen missing with knees to the body.

Big has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oppeboen is trying to keep an underhook but Big manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Big connects with a nice short shot to Oppeboen's temple.
Big thows a huge punch but Oppeboen dodges it nicely.
Oppeboen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Big.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oppeboen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oppeboen wants to stand up but Big is controlling him.
Big trying to control but Oppeboen is working from the bottom.
Big 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.
Big missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big postures up in Oppeboen's guard and throws a big left but Oppeboen blocks it.
Big throws a strike but Oppeboen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oppeboen throws a big elbow that misses.
Oppeboen won't allow Big to sweep him here.
Oppeboen throws a big elbow that misses.
Oppeboen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oppeboen landing some decent shots from guard.
Big lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oppeboen!
Big punching from mount but Oppeboen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Big cracks Oppeboen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

It looks like Borre Oppeboen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppeboen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big working the ground and pound effectively.

That has opened up Borre Oppeboen's cut even more.
Big landing punches.

Borre Oppeboen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Big!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Henderson
vs
Knox

225 cm
29
300 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Knox.

It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.

Knox throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Henderson tumbling to the canvas!

Harry Henderson's cut is getting worse.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.

Knox stands up and waves to Henderson to follow him.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Henderson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.

Knox cracks Henderson with an uppercut from hell and Henderson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Knox's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Harry Henderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox slips nicely into half guard.
Knox controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox moves into full mount! Henderson won't be happy about that!

Knox working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knox on the ground.
Henderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Knox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volchenkov comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Do has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Boris Volchenkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Volchenkov
vs
Kun Do

204 cm
28
290 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

190 cm
31
292 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Volchenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenkov throws a head kick but Do moves out of range.

Volchenkov gets tackled into the cage by Do. Do maintains the clinch.
Volchenkov can't find room to land a body shot as Do controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Do receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Volchenkov in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Boris Volchenkov has been cut.
Do's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volchenkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
Volchenkov is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Do gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Do with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Volchenkov in his tracks for a moment.
Do lands a nice elbow.

Boris Volchenkov's cut is getting worse.
Do lands a damaging elbow.

Boris Volchenkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Do lands an elbow inside.
Do tries a knee to the head but Volchenkov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do pressing his opponent against the cage.
Do lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Boris Volchenkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeet Kun Do!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poor Matt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Cannonball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannonball has chosen Johnny Cash - God`s Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Mr Cannonball has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Poor Matt's chin.

Matt
vs
Cannonball

200 cm
26
313 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

165 cm
28
300 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poor Matt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Cannonball!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonball fails with a takedown attempt.

Matt tries to keep at a distance but Cannonball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonball gets underhooks to prevent Matt's takedown attempt.
Matt gets underhooks to prevent Cannonball's takedown attempt.
Cannonball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matts head.
Cannonball is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poor Matt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Cannonball.
Nice body punch from Matt - that landed with a thud.
Matt stops a takedown attempt from Cannonball.
Cannonball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannonball is defending well for now.

Matt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cannonball can't fight it off and eventually Matt manages to take the fight to the floor. Cannonball looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matt pushes down on Cannonball's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matt wants to pass to mount but Cannonball is defending the position.
Matt trying to control from half guard but Cannonball is working away.
Cannonball blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matt.
Cannonball is trying to get back to full guard.
Matt wants to take a breather but Cannonball is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matt 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.
Matt tries to pass to full mount but Cannonball defends it.
Cannonball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cannonball keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matt sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Poor Matt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Matt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Matt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cannonball to the ground. Matt is now in Cannonball's guard.
Matt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt postures up in Cannonball's guard and throws a big left but Cannonball blocks it.
Matt throwing strikes from guard but Cannonball blocks nicely.
Cannonball seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matt won't allow Cannonball to sweep him here.
Matt throwing strikes but missing.
Matt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cannonball's guard.
Matt is looking to take a break and control but Cannonball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannonball avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matt.
Matt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matt is keen to just control but Cannonball is a slippery customer.
Matt thows a huge punch but Cannonball dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matt trying to pass the guard but Cannonball defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poor Matt 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.

Matt catches Cannonball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cannonball takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Matt drives through and clinches with Cannonball against the cage.
Cannonball tries for a takedown but Matt manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Matt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannonball or not.
Matt lands a shot to the body.
Matt lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannonball backwards.
Cannonball blocks a body shot from Matt.
Matt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannonball backwards.
Matt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matt scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Matt has clasped his hands together around Cannonball's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cannonball is breathing heavily.
Cannonball being controlled for a moment.
Matt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cannonball to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonball is not content to let Matt control the position.
Matt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cannonball down.
Cannonball takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cannonball is not content to let Matt control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt throws an elbow but Cannonball slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cannonball can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Matt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cannonball for as long as he can get away with.
Matt lands a few punches from side control.
Cannonball managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Matt.
Matt is looking to take a break and control but Cannonball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt takes a little break here. Cannonball wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cannonball defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cannonball's face as Matt controls the position.
Cannonball avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matt.
Matt throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannonball avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matt.
You can see the frustration on Cannonball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matt works to advance to full mount. Cannonball defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matt landing strikes from the mount and Cannonball is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matt controlling the pace for now.
Matt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannonball can do to turn this around?
Matt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poor Matt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cannonball sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Matt scores a takedown into full mount!
Matt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matt looking to control but Cannonball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor Matt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Matt trying to control but Cannonball is having none of it.
Cannonball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt lands a big elbow.
Matt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Matt landing punches.
Matt unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cannonball wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Matt celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poor Matt!

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C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rap Reiplinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski's entrance music is Catatonic Overload - Heavyweight . A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rap Reiplinger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Koski
vs
Reiplinger

190 cm
31
228 lbs
22 - 9 - 1

199 cm
26
254 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

Balco Boys - Hilo
Balco Boys - Hilo

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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rap Reiplinger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reiplinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Reiplinger has Koski up against the cage in a clinch.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koski avoids it.
Reiplinger blocking some punches.
Koski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reiplinger controls his hands.
Koski works on Reiplinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Reiplinger tries to stall but Koski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reiplinger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koski is defending well.
Reiplinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koski blocks it with crossed arms.
Reiplinger missing with knees to the body.
Koski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski scores with a hook to the body.
Reiplinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koski is defending well for now.
Koski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reiplinger looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski scores with a shoulder strike.
Koski lands a shoulder strike.
Koski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Koski.
Koski cracks Reiplinger with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Koski.
Koski is working Reiplinger over against the cage.
Koski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koski digs a right hand into Reiplinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reiplinger's gas tank.
Koski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reiplinger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Koski.
Koski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reiplinger prevents a body shot from Koski.
Koski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koski lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Rap Reiplinger has been cut.
Koski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reiplinger backwards.
Koski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reiplinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koski lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Koski.
Koski scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Koski.
Tomi Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Reiplinger avoids it.
Rap Reiplinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reiplinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reiplinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski stuns Reiplinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Reiplinger misses
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reiplinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Koski counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reiplinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koski.
A jab from Koski finds it's way through Reiplinger's defenses.
Koski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reiplinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reiplinger slips a jab from Koski.
Koski misses with a series of wild punches.
Koski is looking to wear down Reiplinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Reiplinger misses
and Koski counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Reiplinger badly! Koski follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Reiplinger out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Koski finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomi Koski!
An out of breath Tomi Koski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daanish Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader comes to the cage accompanied by Same Ol' Road. 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?

Vader
vs
Hussain

225 cm
32
295 lbs
21 - 11 - 2

215 cm
27
306 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daanish Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Hussain misses with a body kick.
Vader walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Hussain.
Hussain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hussain sprawls well. Hussain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader tries for a takedown but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Hussain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain takes a swing at Vader's ribcage but misses.
Daanish Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain lands a slapping body shot.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Vader avoids the head kick by Hussain.

Hussain lands a big right hand that sends Vader crashing to the mat! Hussain stays standing though and waves Vader back to his feet!

Vader is rocked!

It looks like Lord Vader has been cut.
Hussain cracks Vader with a left hook right on the temple and Vader goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hussain lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vader is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daanish Hussain!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyyno Janis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janis comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber Johnny. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Janis
vs
Amazon

175 cm
27
280 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

196 cm
24
277 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyyno Janis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Amazon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Janis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amazon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janis.
Amazon walks into a stiff left hand from Janis.
Janis checks the leg kick.
Amazon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janis throws a leg kick
and Amazon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janis throws a push kick but Amazon slaps the foot to one side.
Janis throws a jab but it's blocked by Amazon.
Janis catches Amazon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Janis takes a swing at Amazon's ribcage but misses.
Amazon looks to land a combination but Janis avoids it well.
Amazon throws a sloppy head kick and Janis moves out of range easily.
Amazon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amazon slips a straight right by Janis.
Amazon throws a push kick but Janis slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janis lands with a hook. Amazon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Janis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Janis throws a body punch but Amazon moves out of range.
Janis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amazon.
Amazon scores with a sloppy right hand. Janis should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Janis.
Janis connects with an inside leg kick.
Amazon takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amazon throws a low kick but Janis avoids it.
Amazon blocks a jab.
Amazon lands a jab.
Janis checks a low kick from Amazon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amazon blocks a head kick by Janis.
Amazon lands a leg kick that knocks Janis off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Amazon.
Janis is breathing heavily.
Amazon throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Pyyno Janis has been cut.
Janis throws a front kick aimed at Amazon's knee but Amazon avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Janis. That snapped Amazon's head back.
Amazon lands a nice looking body kick.
Janis avoids the head kick by Amazon.
Amazon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janis.
Amazon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amazon throws a leg kick but Janis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amazon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amazon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Janis on the side of the head.
Amazon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Janis's calf.
Nice body punch from Amazon.
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!
Amazon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janis was well out of range. Poor timing from Amazon.
Amazon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amazon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janis was well out of range. Poor timing from Amazon.
Amazon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amazon throws a nice head kick!
Amazon scores with a push kick.
Amazon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Janis rather than just go for the knockout.

Amazon has Janis up against the cage in a clinch.
Amazon lands with a left to the head.
Amazon misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amazon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amazon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janis's elbow.
Amazon throws a punch but it's blocked by Janis.
Amazon struggles to land a body shot inside as Janis controls his hands.
Janis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amazon misses with some punches.
Janis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Janis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janis is trying to pull guard but Amazon has him pressed against the cage.
Amazon can't find room to land a body shot as Janis controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janis jumps guard but Amazon stands there with Janis around his waist. Janis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyyno Janis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amazon lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Amazon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyyno Janis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Amazon throws a head kick but Janis moves out of range.
Amazon misses with a head kick.
Amazon looks to score with a jab to the body but Janis is just out of range.
Amazon throws a leg kick but Janis checks it.
A shot to the liver by Janis. Beautiful body shot.
Amazon misses with a low kick.
Janis lands with a straight right. Amazon didn't see that one coming.
Janis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Janis throws a sloppy head kick and Amazon moves out of range easily.
Janis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amazon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Janis throws a looping overhand right but Amazon ducks down to avoid it.
Janis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Amazon is predictable there
letting Janis counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon misses with a head kick.
A jab from Amazon misses.
Janis feints and then cracks Amazon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amazon down.
Amazon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janis.
Janis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janis throws a low kick but Amazon moves out of range easily.
Amazon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Janis.
Janis lunges at Amazon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amazon's hand.
Janis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amazon.
Oscar Amazon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amazon thuds a left hand into Janis's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amazon keeps Janis at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janis takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Amazon as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amazon is looking to score with low kicks.
Amazon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Amazon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amazon, right into the meat.
Amazon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janis keeps the fight on the outside.
Janis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amazon moves away.
Amazon lands a lovely overhand right.
Amazon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Janis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

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

Janis is rocked!
Amazon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Janis! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Oscar Amazon!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Amazon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

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 Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstra comes into the arena with Slayer - Hate Worldwide blaring out of the sound system. Thor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sexy Bitch. Marcus Monstra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Monstra
vs
Thor

219 cm
32
278 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

190 cm
25
216 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Undead clothing. All items 10$

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atli Thor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstra scores with the left hand. Thor knows he should have avoided that one.
Monstra connects with a right hand. Thor shakes it off.
Thor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Monstra misses the target.
Monstra misses the jab.
Thor fails to land the takedown.
Thor throws a push kick but Monstra slaps the foot to one side.

Thor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thor blocks a body shot from Monstra.
Thor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monstra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Atli Thor has been cut.
Monstra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monstra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thors head.
Thor blocks an uppercut.
Thor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monstra tries a body shot but Thor blocks it.
Monstra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monstra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor lands a nice knee to the body.
Monstra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Monstra avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
Monstra throws a head punch that misses.
Monstra managing to block the knees to the body from Thor.
Thor blocking some punches.
Monstra lands a shoulder strike.
Monstra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thor misses with some punches.
Thor tries a knee to the head but Monstra blocks it.
Thor tries to work over Monstra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monstra misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monstra.
Thor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thor.
A head punch on the inside from Monstra fails to land.
Monstra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Thor.
Thor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thor wants to stall.
Monstra misses with the head strike.
Thor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thor stalling in the clinch but Monstra improves position.
Monstra tries to throw a body punch but Thor avoids it by throwing Monstra back against the cage.
Monstra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monstra's elbow.
Thor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Monstra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thor lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thor.
Thor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monstra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thor slows down the pace here.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monstra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thor missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Monstra.
Monstra tries to work over Thor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monstra's defenses.

Monstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Monstra lands.
Monstra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thor throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thor moves out of range as Monstra strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thor.
Monstra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thor counters with a nice leg kick.
Monstra 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.
Monstra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Thor moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thor.
Thor prevents a body shot from Monstra.
Thor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thor lands a shot to the body.
Monstra is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monstra.
Monstra misses with the head strike.
Monstra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thor with a knee to the head.
Thor with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atli Thor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atli Thor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Monstra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

It looks like Marcus Monstra has been cut.
Thor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atli Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monstra takes one to the side of the head.
Thor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monstra misses with a wild body shot.
Thor is looking to score with low kicks.
Atli Thor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thor checks a leg kick.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monstra moves away.
Thor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monstra takes a swing at Thor's ribcage but misses.
Monstra throws a jab when Thor was well out of range.
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!
Monstra misses with an uppercut. Thor saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monstra.
Thor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thor defending well as Monstra loads up on a big left hand.

Thor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monstra's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thor tries to free his leg and advance position but Monstra is retaining full guard.
Thor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monstra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monstra is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor is looking to work some ground and pound but Monstra has wrist control.
Thor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monstra is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor tries to free his leg and advance position but Monstra is retaining full guard.
Thor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monstra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thor throws a big right hand that misses.
Thor wants to control from the top but Monstra keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor chips away with some ground and pound.
Monstra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thor postures up in Monstra's guard and throws a big left but Monstra blocks it.
Monstra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thor trying to control but Monstra is working from the bottom.
Monstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thor.
Thor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thor throwing strikes but missing.
Monstra has momentary wrist control but Thor slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atli Thor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Monstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thor misses the shot to the body.
Thor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monstra throws a hook but Thor avoids it easily.
Thor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Thor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monstra.
Thor misses with a wild body shot.
Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monstra misses with a right hand
and Thor counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monstra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monstra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Thor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thor looking to sit in guard and control but Monstra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Monstra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thor wants to improve his position but Monstra is controlling well.
Monstra trying to control from half guard but Thor is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra is thwarting Thor's attempts to control the position.
Atli Thor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Thor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monstra throws out the jab.
Thor throws a leg kick which misses Monstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Monstra tries to avoid it.
Thor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Monstra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor moves out of range as Monstra strikes.
Monstra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thor scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thor.
Thor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monstra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thor.
Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monstra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monstra lands with an uppercut that bounces Thor off the cage and back into range.
Thor tries to clinch but Monstra moves out of range.
Marcus Monstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thor, as that shot connected.
Thor shoots in but Monstra avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monstra.
Marcus Monstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Thor.
Thor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monstra makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monstra lands a jab.
Thor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monstra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor tries to land a front kick but Monstra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atli Thor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thor 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 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atli Thor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Atli Thor made sure he mentioned {GTI} - HGH Nutrients, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by im not afraid. John Mallon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maksimilian Tchepikov's chin.

Tchepikov
vs
Mallon

201 cm
31
298 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

200 cm
27
300 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mallon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mallon throws a jab when Tchepikov was well out of range.
Tchepikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mallon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mallon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tchepikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mallon.
Mallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchepikov.
Mallon misses with a straight left.
Tchepikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mallon throws a shot from downtown. Tchepikov moves away and avoids it.
Tchepikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mallon to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tchepikov moves into range and clinches up with Mallon.
Tchepikov has a couple of punches blocked by Mallon.
Mallon has a couple of punches blocked by Tchepikov.
A head punch on the inside from Mallon fails to land.
Mallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchepikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mallon misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mallon fails to land.
Mallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov misses with a punch to the body.
Tchepikov blocking some punches.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mallon throws a head punch that misses.
Mallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchepikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mallon blocks an uppercut.
Tchepikov is working Mallon over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tchepikov.

It looks like John Mallon has been cut.
Tchepikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchepikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mallon controls his hands.
Tchepikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tchepikov blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallon.
Mallon working aggressively here.
Mallon throws a head punch that misses.
Mallon prevents a body shot from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mallon backwards.
Mallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchepikov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tchepikov fails to land.
Mallon misses with the head strike.
Tchepikov lands with a light punch inside.
Mallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mallon prevents a body shot from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchepikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tchepikov scores with a hook to the body.
Mallon looks gassed!
A short right from Tchepikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchepikov.
Tchepikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tchepikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tchepikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mallon backwards.

That has opened up John Mallon's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchepikov lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mallon is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tchepikov.
Mallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Tchepikov finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mallon.
Tchepikov throws a big uppercut that drops Mallon! More strikes from Tchepikov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mallon lies dazed against the cage as Tchepikov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksimilian Tchepikov!