DRC 8 - The Contenders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yurian Harmsong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Norlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Harmsong
vs
Norlin

186 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurian Harmsong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Norlin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmsong scores with a one two! Norlin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Norlin looks to land a combination but Harmsong avoids it well.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Harmsong moves out of range.
A punch combination from Harmsong misses.
Norlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harmsong counters with a series of strikes. Norlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norlin throws a right hand that Harmsong ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmsong also avoids with ease.
Norlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmsong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harmsong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harmsong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Harmsong.
A punch combination from Norlin misses.
Harmsong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harmsong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harmsong.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.

Harmsong takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Norlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Harmsong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Harmsong closes the distance and pushes Norlin back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harmsong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harmsong is looking to break free of the clinch but Norlin has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsong tries to break the clinch but Norlin is controlling the position.

Harmsong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harmsong.
Harmsong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Harmsong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Harmsong clinches.
Norlin working hard to break the clinch.
Harmsong is trying to force a seperation but Norlin has the dominant position.
Norlin prevents Harmsong from breaking the clinch.
Norlin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmsong's efforts to push away.
Harmsong fails to pull guard.

Harmsong breaks from the clinch.
Norlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harmsong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmsong throws a right hand that Norlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Norlin also avoids with ease.
Harmsong looks to land a combination but Norlin avoids it well.
Harmsong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Harmsong duly obliges.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Harmsong avoids them all with ease.
Norlin looks gassed!
Harmsong throws a series of strikes that have Norlin backpedaling.

Harmsong clinches.
Harmsong jumps guard but Norlin stands there with Harmsong around his waist. Harmsong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harmsong pulls guard.
Norlin tries to stand but Harmsong is controlling from the bottom.

Harmsong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Harmsong manages to break the clinch.
Norlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Harmsong closes the distance and pushes Norlin back into the cage.
Harmsong wants to get back to striking at distance but Norlin won't allow it.

Harmsong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harmsong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harmsong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harmsong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harmsong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harmsong closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Harmsong.

Harmsong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harmsong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norlin has had enough of the clinch but Harmsong keeps him there for the moment.
Harmsong tries to break the clinch but Norlin is controlling the position.

Harmsong breaks the clinch.
Harmsong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harmsong.
Harmsong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Harmsong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norlin.
Norlin is looking to score with low kicks.
A left and a right from Harmsong both land. Nice combination.
Norlin throws a nice looking combination but Harmsong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harmsong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
Norlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harmsong.

Harmsong clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harmsong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harmsong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harmsong.
Harmsong throws a nice looking combination but Norlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harmsong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harmsong.
Harmsong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Harmsong has Norlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Harmsong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Harmsong breaks the clinch.
Norlin throws a leg kick that misses.
Norlin slips a jab and a cross from Harmsong.
Harmsong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norlin backs up against the cage.
Harmsong throws a nice looking combination but Norlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmsong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmsong misses with a few strikes there.

Harmsong darts in and clinches Norlin up against the cage.

Harmsong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Harmsong avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harmsong misses with a wild combination.
Norlin slips a jab and a cross from Harmsong.
Some wild striking there from Norlin.
Harmsong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Harmsong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harmsong fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmsong slips a jab and a cross from Norlin.
Norlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Harmsong misses.
Norlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmsong.
Harmsong throws a one two combo.
Norlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harmsong.
No joy there for Harmsong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that Norlin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin fails to land with a series of punches.

Harmsong has Norlin up against the cage in a clinch.

Harmsong manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Harmsong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norlin misses with a double jab
and Harmsong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harmsong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Harmsong darts in and clinches Norlin up against the cage.
Harmsong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Harmsong manages to break the clinch.
Harmsong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harmsong looks to land a combination. Norlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Harmsong darts in and clinches Norlin up against the cage.

Harmsong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harmsong!
Harmsong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harmsong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harmsong throws a right hand that Norlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Norlin also avoids with ease.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harmsong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harmsong swinging wildly here.
Norlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Harmsong avoids them all with ease.
Harmsong misses with a two punch combination.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that Norlin avoids nicely.
A jab from Norlin misses.
Harmsong misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Harmsong does no damage.
Norlin wants to slow Harmsong down by chopping away at his legs.
Harmsong tries to clinch but Norlin is having none of it.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
Harmsong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harmsong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norlin slips a jab and a cross from Harmsong.
Danga de danga de dang - Norlin scores with a four punch combination!
Harmsong lands with a nice combination. Norlin backs away looking to recover.
Norlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Harmsong has closed the distance and engaged Norlin in a clinch.
Harmsong wants to break free but Norlin has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harmsong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harmsong counters with a three punch combo that has Norlin backing up. Norlin nods at Harmsong to acknowledge the strikes.
Harmsong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Harmsong duly obliges.
Norlin walks into a jab.
Harmsong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Norlin misses with a double jab.
Harmsong tries to bum rush Norlin with a series of wild strikes but Norlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harmsong jabs Norlin right on the nose. Norlin blinks but takes it well.
Harmsong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmsong thinking.
Norlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmsong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Norlin does no damage.
Norlin dodges the punch combination from Harmsong.
Norlin throws a leg kick
and Harmsong counters with a left and a right that stings Norlin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Harmsong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yurian Harmsong is winning the standup battle so far.
Norlin misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Harmsong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yurian Harmsong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Norlin finds it's way through Harmsong's defenses.
Harmsong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Harmsong duly obliges.
Norlin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Harmsong misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harmsong throws a combination that misses
and Norlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norlin walks into a jab.
Harmsong moves out of range as Norlin strikes.
A punch combination from Harmsong misses.
Harmsong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norlin backs up against the cage.
Norlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Harmsong misses with a wild combination.
Harmsong dodges the punch combination from Norlin.
Harmsong misses with a combination
and Norlin counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmsong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmsong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norlin throws out a leg kick but Harmsong moves out of range and Norlin only half commits.
Harmsong scores with a three punch combo!

Harmsong forces Norlin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yurian Harmsong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Norlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harmsong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harmsong misses with a few strikes there.
Harmsong tries to clinch up but Norlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Norlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmsong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Harmsong does no damage.
Harmsong slips a jab and a cross from Norlin.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
Norlin dodges the punch combination from Harmsong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harmsong.
A jab from Harmsong does it's job there.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that Norlin avoids nicely.
Norlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmsong lands with a nice combination. Norlin backs away looking to recover.
Norlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norlin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harmsong throws a leg kick which misses Norlin's front leg but catches the back leg as Norlin tries to avoid it.
Harmsong stalks Norlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Norlin's face. Norlin staggers backwards, shaken.
Harmsong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harmsong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Harmsong.

Harmsong clinches up against the cage.

Harmsong breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Harmsong.
Harmsong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harmsong looks to land a combination. Norlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harmsong swinging wildly here.
Harmsong tries to bum rush Norlin with a series of wild strikes but Norlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norlin swinging wildly here.

Harmsong rushes Norlin and presses him up against the cage.

Harmsong manages to break the clinch.
Norlin throws a jab when Harmsong was well out of range.
Norlin misses with a double jab
and Harmsong counters with a left and a right that stings Norlin.
Harmsong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harmsong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harmsong stalks Norlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Norlin's face. Norlin staggers backwards, shaken.
Harmsong thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong looks to land a combination but Norlin avoids it well.
Norlin misses with the combination.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that Norlin avoids nicely.
Harmsong misses with the combination.
Harmsong misses with the combination.
Norlin fails to land with a series of punches.

Harmsong pushes Norlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Harmsong can't break the clinch.
Harmsong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norlin has him pressed against the cage.
Harmsong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harmsong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harmsong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harmsong can't break the clinch.
Norlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmsong won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong tries to circle away but Norlin has him pinned against the cage.
Norlin has Harmsong pressed against the cage, preventing Harmsong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harmsong has Norlin pressed against the cage, preventing Norlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Harmsong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmsong misses with a two punch combination.
Harmsong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harmsong swinging wildly here.
Norlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Harmsong looks to land a combination. Norlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harmsong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harmsong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norlin. Norlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmsong misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Harmsong does no damage.
Harmsong swinging wildly here.
Norlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harmsong dips to his left and cracks Norlin with an uppercut!
Harmsong misses with a few strikes there.
Norlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmsong.
Norlin works over Harmsong's head and body with a nice combination.
Norlin misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harmsong.
Norlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmsong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Harmsong.
Harmsong scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Norlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmsong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harmsong lunges at Norlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norlin's hand.
Petter Norlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harmsong throws a series of punches but Norlin avoids them all with ease.
Yurian Harmsong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harmsong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norlin.
Norlin misses with a double jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurian Harmsong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurij Fatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Mantelavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatov comes to the cage accompanied by Dawaj na ring. Mantelavo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Long Hard Road Out Of Hell by Marilyn Manson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fatov
vs
Mantelavo

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jurij Fatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Mantelavo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantelavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fatov. Mantelavo does a little dance to reset his feet.

Mantelavo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mantelavo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fatov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fatov tries to get out of the position.
Fatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mantelavo is controlling him.

Mantelavo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Angelo Mantelavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatov moves out of range of the body kick from Mantelavo.
Mantelavo tries to bum rush Fatov with a series of wild strikes but Fatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fatov leaves Mantelavo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mantelavo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantelavo throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Jurij Fatov has been cut.

Mantelavo instigates a clinch.
Mantelavo'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.
Mantelavo is working for takedown but Fatov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mantelavo jumps into guard, dragging Fatov to the mat.
Fatov stopping the sweep attempt from Mantelavo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatov stands up over Mantelavo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantelavo pulls Fatov in close to prevent any damage.
Mantelavo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fatov won't allow Mantelavo to sweep him here.
Fatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mantelavo has wrist control.
Fatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantelavo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fatov lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatov throws and elbow that misses. Mantelavo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fatov's guard. Nice move by Mantelavo!
Fatov keeping full guard, as Mantelavo tries to pass.
Mantelavo looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantelavo pushes down on Fatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mantelavo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatov defending well though.
Mantelavo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fatov pushes Mantelavo off looking to stand but Mantelavo dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mantelavo wants to control but Fatov is keeping him busy.

Mantelavo 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.
Fatov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Mantelavo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jurij Fatov'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.

Mantelavo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fatov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mantelavo shoots in for a takedown but Fatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatov moves out of range as Mantelavo throws a body kick.

Mantelavo shoots in and bounces Fatov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mantelavo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mantelavo prevents Fatov from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatov keeping full guard, as Mantelavo tries to pass.

Mantelavo stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fatov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mantelavo moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantelavo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mantelavo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mantelavo gets underhooks to prevent Fatov's takedown attempt.
Mantelavo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fatov walks away with a smile on his face. Mantelavo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jurij Fatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Mantelavo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatov keeping moving, preventing Mantelavo from controlling successfully.
Mantelavo looking to sit in guard and control but Fatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mantelavo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mantelavo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatov throwing strikes from guard but Mantelavo blocks nicely.
Mantelavo is pulling down on Fatov's head to control his posture.
Mantelavo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fatov is controlling him.
Mantelavo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatov.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fatov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mantelavo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Mantelavo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurij Fatov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fatov has a takedown stuffed.
Fatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatov is looking to clinch but Mantelavo is avoiding it.
Fatov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mantelavo counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantelavo.

Mantelavo darts in and clinches Fatov up against the cage.
Fatov tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantelavo tries to pull guard but Fatov won't allow it.
Mantelavo has had enough of the clinch but Fatov keeps him there for the moment.
Mantelavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantelavo tries to break the clinch but Fatov is controlling the position.
Mantelavo is pressed up against the cage. Fatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mantelavo down to the mat. Mantelavo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurij Fatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatov tries to clinch

and Mantelavo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mantelavo stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatov is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mantelavo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fatov looks to clinch

so Mantelavo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mantelavo is controlling him.
Mantelavo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantelavo won't allow Fatov to get back to his feet.
Fatov keeping full guard, as Mantelavo tries to pass.
Mantelavo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mantelavo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jurij Fatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantelavo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mantelavo throws a head kick but Fatov moves out of range.
Mantelavo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantelavo dodges the punch combination from Fatov.
Angelo Mantelavo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantelavo throws a sloppy head kick and Fatov moves out of range easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Mantelavo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jonzzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Jonzzon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ---. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dank
vs
Jonzzon

150 cm
25
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Jonzzon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jonzzon sprawls well initially but Dank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dank stalling.
Dank trying to mount his opponent but Jonzzon defends it.
Dank is keen to just control but Jonzzon is a slippery customer.
Dank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jonzzon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jonzzon is looking to improve his position.
Jonzzon looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dank seems to be working for a kimura but Jonzzon defends the submission attempt.
Dank wants to pass the guard but Jonzzon is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jonzzon throws a head kick that Dank semi-blocks.

Dank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jonzzon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jonzzon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Jonzzon's face as Dank controls the position.
Dank fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dank lands a few punches from side control.
Jonzzon wants to get back to his feet but Dank drags him back down.
Dank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dank advances to mount.
Dank trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Dank is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jonzzon is surviving well by controlling Dank's body position as best he can.
Dank landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jonzzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Jonzzon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dank controlling from the full mount.
Dank with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dank looking to control but Jonzzon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dank scoring with strikes but Jonzzon is staying in there.
Dank with good strikes from the mount here!
Jonzzon is squirming around, avoiding Dank's attempts to control the action.
Jonzzon tries to reverse the position but Dank maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonzzon tries to hold on but Dank postures up.
Dank raining down shots from the mount!
Jonzzon is bucking up trying to escape but Dank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dank moves to back control.

Dank has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jonzzon is in real trouble here. Dank gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jonzzon is tapping out! Dank wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Dank!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
McDonald

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonald is out of range and Jackson settles back down.

Jackson rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McDonald.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.

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

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!

Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McDonald is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
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.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
Jackson cracks McDonald with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McDonald from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
McDonald wants to escape the position.

Jackson has managed to slip his arm under McDonald's chin. This could be all over... yep, McDonald is tapping out! Submission win for Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Jackson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexeyevich Romanov's choice of entrance music: Paint it black. Michael Kane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov's chin.

Kane
vs
Alexeyevich Romanov

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane tries to bum rush Alexeyevich Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Alexeyevich Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexeyevich Romanov stuffs the takedown.
Alexeyevich Romanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexeyevich Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.

Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Kane trying to control the pace.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane trying to control from Alexeyevich Romanov's half guard. Alexeyevich Romanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is keeping the position.
Kane postures up in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Alexeyevich Romanov blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexeyevich Romanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Alexeyevich Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a four punch combination!
Alexeyevich Romanov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexeyevich Romanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Alexeyevich Romanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kane wants to improve his position but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling well.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to pass to mount but Kane is defending the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexeyevich Romanov slips a nice elbow through Kane's hands, connecting with Kane's forehead.
Kane wants to improve his position but Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling well.
Alexeyevich Romanov drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Alexeyevich Romanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kane trying to control but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a nice short shot to Kane's temple.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands strikes from half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexeyevich Romanov is nestled in close to Kane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexeyevich Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from controlling successfully.
Kane is trying to keep Alexeyevich Romanov in close.
Alexeyevich Romanov stops Kane from standing up.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from controlling successfully.
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov!
Kane trying to control but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Kane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alexeyevich Romanov has worked his arm free - good work by Alexeyevich Romanov!
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kane is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the action but Alexeyevich Romanov is working from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov is being controlled here.
Alexeyevich Romanov is not content to let Kane control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kane decides to stand back up. Kane steps back and let's Alexeyevich Romanov get back to his feet.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt

and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kane has his foot on Alexeyevich Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexeyevich Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexeyevich Romanov distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kane trying to strike off his back.
Alexeyevich Romanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexeyevich Romanov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov!
Alexeyevich Romanov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kane goes for an armbar but Alexeyevich Romanov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard.
Kane taking some punishment here, with Alexeyevich Romanov in his half guard.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kane is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexeyevich Romanov, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws and elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard. Nice move by Kane!
Kane postures up in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard and throws a big left but Alexeyevich Romanov blocks it.

Alexeyevich Romanov wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexeyevich Romanov connects with the punch.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexeyevich Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Alexeyevich Romanov rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Alexeyevich Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Alexeyevich Romanov clinches.

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

Alexeyevich Romanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexeyevich Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Michael Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexeyevich Romanov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dimitre Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitre Romanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Romanov
vs
Moreira

175 cm
22
131 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitre Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov misses the jab.
Moreira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanov.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Moreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romanov as he avoids it easily.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Moreira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira ducks right into an uppercut from Romanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitre Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Moreira looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range.
Moreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Moreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moreira misses with a double jab
and Romanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moreira thinking.
Moreira looks to throw the jab but Romanov is out of range.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Moreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov scores with a three punch combo!

Moreira is rocked!
Romanov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Moreira's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Romanov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitre Romanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hedwig Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schmidt
vs
Medvedev

185 cm
21
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hedwig Schmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinz Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Medvedev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schmidt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
Medvedev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt fakes the leg kick and cracks Medvedev in the body.
Schmidt lands a head kick. Medvedev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schmidt throws a head kick that Medvedev semi-blocks.
Medvedev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Medvedev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Medvedev. That did some damage!
Hedwig Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medvedev.
Medvedev throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Medvedev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medvedev.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Medvedev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schmidt - the referee stops the clock and Medvedev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schmidt. Medvedev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmidt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a front kick that sends Medvedev stumbling back into the cage.
Medvedev looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Medvedev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmidt. That's going to slow Medvedev down.
Medvedev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmidt backs up against the cage.

It looks like Hedwig Schmidt has been cut.
Medvedev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Medvedev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmidt misses with a double jab
letting Medvedev counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medvedev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medvedev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Medvedev throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Medvedev.
Schmidt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schmidt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Medvedev lands a two punch combo.
Medvedev tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Medvedev's calf.
Medvedev tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medvedev slips a jab and a cross from Schmidt.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Schmidt is rocked!

Hedwig Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Schmidt is trying to escape the position but Medvedev is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Medvedev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Medvedev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Medvedev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Medvedev moves nicely into side control.
Medvedev taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinz Medvedev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hedwig Schmidt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schmidt tries to work over Medvedev's front leg with a kick but Medvedev checks it.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Medvedev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Medvedev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
Medvedev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medvedev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Medvedev lands with a cross.

Hedwig Schmidt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Medvedev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Hedwig Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medvedev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmidt circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmidt lands with a nice body kick.
Medvedev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Medvedev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schmidt - the referee stops the clock and Medvedev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schmidt. Medvedev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Medvedev thows a body shot but no joy.
Heinz Medvedev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medvedev throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Medvedev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Medvedev.
Medvedev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Medvedev.
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Medvedev moves out of range easily.
Medvedev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schmidt. That one must have hurt.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Medvedev. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Schmidt.
Medvedev misses the jab.
Medvedev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schmidt.
Medvedev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmidt defending well as Medvedev loads up on a big left hand.
Medvedev lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedev looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Medvedev just misses with a punch to the body.
Medvedev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medvedev swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Medvedev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Medvedev misses.
Medvedev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Medvedev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt motions for Medvedev to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medvedev.
Medvedev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Medvedev.

Jeez, Hedwig Schmidt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Medvedev lands a jab to Schmidt's midsection.
Medvedev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medvedev swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Medvedev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medvedev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Medvedev.
Schmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Medvedev scores with a four punch combination!
Schmidt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Medvedev.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Medvedev moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Medvedev fails to land with a series of punches.
Medvedev throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Crunch! Schmidt slams his shin into Medvedev's torso.
Medvedev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Medvedev works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.
Medvedev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt.
Schmidt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Medvedev throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Medvedev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Medvedev!
Medvedev blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
A jab from Medvedev misses.
Medvedev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medvedev. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medvedev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Medvedev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmidt circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schmidt!
Medvedev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medvedev looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Medvedev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schmidt misses with a double jab.
Medvedev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schmidt rather than just go for the knockout.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medvedev.
Schmidt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Medvedev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medvedev thows a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Medvedev blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt thumps Medvedev with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinz Medvedev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hedwig Schmidt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schmidt moves out of range as Medvedev strikes.
Medvedev throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Medvedev.
Medvedev looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Medvedev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmidt slips a jab from Medvedev.
Schmidt lands a head kick!
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Medvedev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Medvedev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Medvedev takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt misses with a double jab
and Medvedev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Medvedev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Medvedev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt pushes Medvedev away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
Medvedev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medvedev with a nice cross.
Schmidt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Medvedev will feel that in the morning.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Medvedev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heinz Medvedev!
Heinz Medvedev is the new lightweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudinho Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Freak Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oliveira
vs
Freak Show

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Claudinho Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Freak Show!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freak Show tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freak Show somewhat.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Freak Show counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oliveira's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freak Show with a nice head shot there.
Freak Show wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Freak Show landing some decent shots from guard.

Oliveira has his foot on Freak Show's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freak Show works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Freak Show postures up.
Oliveira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Freak Show!
Freak Show is trying to stand up.

Oliveira looking to isolate an arm here. Freak Show doesn't see it coming and as Oliveira extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudinho Oliveira!
Claudinho Oliveira retains his light heavyweight title!