AFC 22 "Dead Man Walking" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Coogan
vs
Sword

185 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Sword!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sword scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Coogan looking for submissions off his back.

Sword is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sword wants to work for an arm triangle but Coogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coogan trying to control here.
Sword trying to advance position but Coogan counters by regaining guard.
Sword wants to stand but Coogan is controlling his posture from full guard.

Sword has gone for a leg lock! Coogan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sword's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coogan is one step ahead there.
Sword not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sword had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coogan defends it easily.
Sword keeping moving, preventing Coogan from controlling successfully.
Sword tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sword is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coogan is aware though and is defending well.
Coogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sword had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coogan defends it easily.
Coogan is pushing down on Sword's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sword is fighting to maintain full guard but Coogan has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sword has one foot on Coogan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Coogan gets a double leg takedown into Sword's guard.
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!
Coogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sword is on top in guard.
Sword trying to control but Coogan is working from the bottom.
Coogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sword pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coogan is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sword stands and steps away. Coogan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Coogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sword trying to control the position.
Coogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sword wants to sweep but no luck.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sword is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Sword throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coogan escapes and throws Sword's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sword is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sword!
Sword is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coogan looking to control but Sword is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coogan wants to take Sword's back but he can't do it this time.
Sword is trying to escape the mount.

Coogan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sword is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sword shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sword with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sword trying to control but Coogan is working from the bottom.

Sword drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sword has Coogan in his guard.

Sword looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neo Sword has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sword swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sword looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sword had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coogan defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan wants to control from the top but Sword keeps moving.

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

Sword throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sword throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sword looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coogan trying to control but Sword is working from the bottom.

Sword throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coogan escapes and throws Sword's legs to the side, diving into side control!

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sword keeps working.
Sword is looking for a sweep.
Sword can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sword is trying to get back to half guard.
Sword manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sword wants to pass the guard but Coogan is defending well.
Coogan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Sword is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coogan sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sword is looking for a kimura here.
Coogan gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Sword showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sword feints and as Coogan raises his hands in defense, Sword changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Coogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sword stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sword wanted to stand there but Coogan had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coogan holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sword wants to control from the top but Coogan keeps moving.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up. Neo Sword was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Coogan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sword tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coogan is in Sword's guard.
Sword wants to control but Coogan passes easily into half guard.
Sword is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sword wants to control but Coogan is keeping busy.
Sword is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coogan's back!

Sword working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coogan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sword's arms.
Coogan breaks Sword's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sword is trying to control the position but Coogan postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sword avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coogan trying to control but Sword is working from the bottom.

Sword looking for subs off his back but Coogan has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sword is trying to stand up here but Coogan is controlling him well.
Coogan wants to pass the guard but Sword is defending well.
Sword is trying to control but can't.

Sword looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

Sword is defending against the submission attempts here by Coogan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sword doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coogan.
Sword wants to control but Coogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Sword looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neo Sword.
Well Sword 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Sword!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Kravcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kravcov has chosen SoyuzMultFilm - Ostorozno, obezjanki! as his entrance music. Alpha Male has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Male
vs
Kravcov

200 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alpha Male!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kravcov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Male throws a nice looking combination but Kravcov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Kravcov with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Kravcov with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Male tries to bum rush Kravcov with a series of wild strikes but Kravcov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Male throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Male throws a series of punches but Kravcov moves out of range.
Male stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Male wants it to stay on the feet.
Alpha Male has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kravcov.
Nice sprawl there from Male as Kravcov shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Male as Kravcov shoots in.

Male rushes Kravcov and presses him up against the cage.

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

Kravcov shoots in and bounces Male off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kravcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Male works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Male has control of Kravcov's left arm, preventing Kravcov from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravcov tries to free his leg and advance position but Male is retaining full guard.
Male knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravcov on the ground.
Kravcov passes Male's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Male avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravcov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravcov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kravcov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kravcov lands a nice short elbow.
Male is trying to stand up here but Kravcov is controlling him well.
Kravcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Male keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kravcov is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Male pushes Kravcov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravcov.
Kravcov shoots in for a takedown but Male shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Male cracks Kravcov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Male scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravcov doesn't seem bothered though.
Male tries to clinch up.
Male lands a slapping body shot.
Kravcov looks gassed!

Male moves into the clinch successfully.
Kravcov jumps guard but Male stands there with Kravcov around his waist. Kravcov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravcov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kravcov closes the distance and clinches up with Male, looking for a takedown. Kravcov pushes Male against the cage but Male circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Male sizes up Kravcov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Egor Kravcov has been cut.

Kravcov tries to keep at a distance but Male has taken the fight into the clinch.

Male's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Male.
Male scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alpha Male is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravcov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Male really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Male connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kravcov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alpha Male!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alpha Male made sure he mentioned [GTI] Divine Clothing (FREE SPONSORS FOR NOOBS), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Mindzatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Palhares
vs
Mindzatti

173 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgio Mindzatti!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Palhares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mindzatti to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindzatti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Palhares is looking for a triangle but Mindzatti pushes his legs off easily.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mindzatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mindzatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mindzatti is looking to improve his position but Palhares isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares thowing shots but they're missing.
Mindzatti working to try and regain half guard.
Palhares sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Palhares throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mindzatti because Palhares loaded up on that one.
Palhares throwing strikes here but Mindzatti is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Palhares looking to finish with strikes here!
Palhares has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mindzatti's face.
Palhares misses with a head shot.

Palhares wants to finish this one by submission but Mindzatti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Palhares.
Mindzatti is wriggling around trying to escape.

Palhares working for a guillotine from mount but Mindzatti is in no mood to give up.
Mindzatti working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Palhares is working for a kimura but Mindzatti is defending it quite comfortably.
Mindzatti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Mindzatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Palhares is looking for a kimura here.

Mindzatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palhares is looking for a kimura here.

Mindzatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palhares pulls his head out easily.
Mindzatti trying to control here.
Palhares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mindzatti!

Palhares swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mindzatti is now in Palhares's guard. A big mistake from Palhares there, giving up the dominant position!
Mindzatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti gets to his feet - Palhares follows without any prompting.
Palhares doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mindzatti counters with a single leg into guard. Palhares didn't expect that.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palhares working for a triangle but Mindzatti defends it easily.
Mindzatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mindzatti wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Mindzatti from controlling successfully.

Mindzatti 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Georgio Mindzatti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Palhares has his takedown stuffed

and Mindzatti counters with a shoot takedown. Palhares fights it but they end up in guard.
Mindzatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.

Palhares working for a triangle but Mindzatti defends it easily.
Mindzatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Mindzatti controlling him for the moment.
Mindzatti passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mindzatti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mindzatti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mindzatti lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindzatti stops Palhares from standing up.
Mindzatti passes into half guard.
Georgio Mindzatti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palhares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mindzatti.
Mindzatti wants to stand but Palhares has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Mindzatti decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Palhares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mindzatti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mindzatti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Mindzatti from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mindzatti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palhares kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Georgio Mindzatti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt

and Mindzatti counters with a single leg into guard. Palhares didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mindzatti wants to get up but he can't break Palhares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mindzatti passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mindzatti decides to stand back up.
Palhares doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mindzatti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mindzatti.
Mindzatti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palhares is not content to let Mindzatti control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mindzatti advances nicely into full mount.

Mindzatti has control of Palhares's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palhares regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Mindzatti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Palhares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Mindzatti working for a guillotine from mount but Palhares is in no mood to give up.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti has hold of Palhares's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palhares manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Palhares is looking to get to half guard.
Palhares is working hard here to advance position.
Palhares is trying to reverse the position but instead Mindzatti has taken his back - oops!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mindzatti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mindzatti throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mindzatti throws a sloppy head kick and Palhares moves out of range easily.

Mindzatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palhares's guard.
Mindzatti stops Palhares from standing up.
Mindzatti wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Mindzatti wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.

Palhares uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mindzatti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mindzatti wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mindzatti wants to get up but he can't break Palhares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Mindzatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mindzatti defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mindzatti.

Palhares has his foot on Mindzatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mindzatti works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Mindzatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Mindzatti controlling him for the moment.

Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mindzatti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mindzatti trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mindzatti wants to get up but he can't break Palhares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Mindzatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palhares has a closed guard, preventing Mindzatti from standing up.
Palhares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mindzatti's guard.
Mindzatti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.

Mindzatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palhares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mindzatti's head.
Mindzatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Palhares 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.

Mindzatti is looking for a triangle but Palhares pushes his legs off easily.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Mindzatti has wrist control.
Mindzatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mindzatti seems keen to control Palhares's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mindzatti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Mindzatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
Georgio Mindzatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Palhares is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mindzatti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mindzatti has escaped and now he's on top!
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mindzatti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Mindzatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mindzatti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Mindzatti!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dima Zinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Bush will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Zinin
vs
Bush

185 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dima Zinin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush is looking to clinch.
Bush scores with a nice right hand.
Bush misses with a takedown

and Zinin counters with a single leg into guard. Bush didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bush is trying to keep Zinin in close.
Zinin wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Bush manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bush sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Zinin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bush.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bush is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zinin is surviving well by controlling Bush's body position as best he can.
Bush landing strikes from the mount.
Bush avoids the attempt from Zinin to control.
Bush lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bush has hold of Zinin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zinin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zinin hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zinin?

Bush is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zinin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zinin shrugs it off.
Bush throwing strikes here but Zinin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bush throwing strikes here but Zinin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bush thowing shots but they're missing.
Zinin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zinin tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bush wants to control the pace but Zinin is squirming around nicely.
Bush looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bush thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bush with shots to the head and body - Zinin looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush looking to ground and pound but Zinin is blocking nicely.
Bush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zinin?
Bush looking to ground and pound but Zinin is blocking nicely.
Zinin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bush.
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinin is bucking up trying to escape but Bush cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Bush working for a submission but Zinin is keeping him at bay.
Bush with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zinin swivels and escapes.

Bush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bush.

Bush has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zinin regains guard immediately.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Zinin has wrist control.
Bush throws a big elbow that misses.

Bush gets to his feet - Zinin follows without any prompting.
Bush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zinin momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bush closes the distance and pushes Zinin back into the cage.
Bush misses with an elbow strike.

Bush has Zinin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bush pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zinin tumbling to the mat - Bush dives into Zinin's guard.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Bush 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinin keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush passes into half guard.
Bush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinin is not content to let Bush control the position.
Bush frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zinin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bush.

Bush looking to secure an arm triangle but Zinin defends it well.
Bush landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zinin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bush.
Bush throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zinin because Bush loaded up on that one.

Bush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zinin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Zinin wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Bush 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bush manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zinin on his heels. He'll look to pass Zinin's guard now, I'm sure.
Zinin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bush seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Bush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zinin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zinin has escaped and now he's on top!
Bush wants to sweep but no luck.
Bush lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zinin!
Bush looking to finish Zinin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zinin!
Razor Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bush raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bush looking to control but Zinin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zinin looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinin wants to control but Bush is having none of it.
Bush trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bush cracks Zinin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Bush looking to secure an arm triangle but Zinin defends it well.
Poor strikes thrown by Bush there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush thowing shots but they're missing.
Bush wants to control the pace but Zinin is squirming around nicely.
Razor Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dima Zinin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Razor Bush hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Bush rushes Zinin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Bush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bush 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Bush!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herb Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Henry
vs
Dean

188 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

186 cm
25
198 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Dean!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Dean.
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dean. That's going to slow Henry down.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Good shot there by Dean.
Dean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henry walks into a stiff left hand from Dean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
Dean throws a leg kick but Henry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Henry scores with a jab. Dean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Herb Dean has been cut.
Herb Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry checks a leg kick.
Dean blocks a jab.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
Dean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Henry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henry misses with an uppercut
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean with a hook.
Dean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Dean dips to his left and cracks Henry with an uppercut!
Dean throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Henry is rocked!
Henry misses with an uppercut
and Dean counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henry takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.
Dean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Dean slips a jab from Henry.
Henry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry shoots in for a double leg but Dean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry walks into a jab.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
A big left from Dean misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
Dean looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean connects with a leg kick. Henry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dean misses with a looping left.
Dean takes one to the chin there.
Dean misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herb Dean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Henry.

Dean lands a big head kick that sends Henry tumbling to the mat! Dean takes a step backwards and waves Henry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Dean misses.
Dean circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Henry drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dean follows Henry to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herb Dean!
Our winner, Herb Dean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Intha Mumbrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrute's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Easy Way Out - Robert Tepper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schrute
vs
Mumbrane

176 cm
28
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
164 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Intha Mumbrane!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumbrane swings for the body but Schrute moves out of range.

Mumbrane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura here.

Schrute looking for submissions off his back.

Mumbrane wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schrute is holding on to half guard well.

Mumbrane wants to work for an arm triangle but Schrute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schrute is looking to control Mumbrane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schrute avoid being mounted?

Mumbrane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mumbrane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schrute's head.
Schrute trying to control here.
Schrute wants to control but Mumbrane passes into side.
Mumbrane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schrute tries to buck Mumbrane off but Mumbrane is having none of it.
Mumbrane is putting a hurting on Schrute here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Mumbrane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Mumbrane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Mumbrane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute is looking for a sweep.
Schrute is trying to work for a sweep but Mumbrane has mounted him!
Mumbrane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schrute is trying to escape the mount.

Mumbrane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schrute is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schrute and Mumbrane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane is putting a hurting on Schrute here, landing some big shots from side control.
Schrute is looking to reverse the position.

Mumbrane is trying to get an arm triangle but Schrute is defending well.

Mumbrane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schrute is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mumbrane is controlling him well.
Schrute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mumbrane's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Mumbrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mumbrane is working for a kimura but Schrute is defending it quite comfortably.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Mumbrane has control of the leg.

Schrute actively working from the bottom here.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schrute still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schrute has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mumbrane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schrute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumbrane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schrute in his tracks.
Schrute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Mumbrane - just one landing.

Mumbrane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mumbrane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schrute, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Schrute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schrute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mumbrane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Mumbrane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schrute has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mumbrane but great work by Schrute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumbrane is looking for a sweep.

Schrute tries for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending well.
Mumbrane is looking for a sweep.
Mumbrane struggling a bit here.
Mumbrane tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schrute presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrute prevents Mumbrane from getting the reversal.
Mumbrane is breathing heavily.
Schrute lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schrute with shots to the head and body - Mumbrane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schrute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mumbrane's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schrute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mumbrane is now in Schrute's guard. A big mistake from Schrute there, giving up the dominant position!
Schrute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mumbrane is pushing down on Schrute's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schrute is fighting to maintain full guard but Mumbrane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schrute gets back to full guard.

Schrute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mumbrane is aware though and is defending well.
Schrute controls Mumbrane momentarily but Mumbrane frees himself.
Schrute lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mumbrane!
Mumbrane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schrute dominating with strikes here.
Schrute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mumbrane's face.
Mumbrane tries to reverse the position but Schrute maintains control.
Mumbrane throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schrute. What's that going to do exactly?
Mumbrane is working to get back to half guard.

Schrute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mumbrane is surviving well by controlling Schrute's body position as best he can.
Schrute cracks Mumbrane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dwight Schrute overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Mumbrane is desperately trying to improve his position but Schrute has a good base and remains in mount.
Mumbrane throws a strike from the bottom but Schrute uses the opportunity to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schrute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mumbrane knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mumbrane for a finish.
Mumbrane can't escape the position.
Schrute is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schrute lands a shot to the head.
Mumbrane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mumbrane working to try and regain half guard.

Schrute jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mumbrane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mumbrane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schrute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Schrute dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schrute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mumbrane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schrute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mumbrane misses the shot to the body.
Mumbrane checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumbrane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schrute.
Schrute shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mumbrane sprawls well. Mumbrane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schrute gets slowly back to his feet.
Schrute tried to score with a low kick but Mumbrane checks it.
Mumbrane lands a jab.

Mumbrane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mumbrane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Schrute regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Mumbrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura here.
Mumbrane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mumbrane stops Schrute from getting back to his feet.
Schrute trying to control from the bottom.

Mumbrane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schrute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mumbrane.
Mumbrane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Mumbrane 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mumbrane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mumbrane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schrute preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schrute is trying to maintain the position but Mumbrane is very close to passing his half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schrute looking for submissions off his back.
Mumbrane tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Mumbrane is working for a kimura but Schrute is defending it quite comfortably.
Schrute gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schrute is keeping the position for now.
Mumbrane stays in close to Schrute's body and controls the position.
Mumbrane trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Mumbrane throwing strikes but missing.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Mumbrane from controlling successfully.
Schrute controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Intha Mumbrane.
Mumbrane lands a nice shot to the body.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mumbrane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Mumbrane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schrute on his heels. He'll look to pass Schrute's guard now, I'm sure.
Schrute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Intha Mumbrane really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mumbrane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Mumbrane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schrute quickly recovers to half guard.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Mumbrane has control of the leg.

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

Mumbrane is trying to work for a kimura but Schrute is defending well.
Mumbrane is keen to just control but Schrute is a slippery customer.
Schrute manages to get to full guard.
Schrute pulls Mumbrane in to control the position.
Mumbrane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute keeping moving, preventing Mumbrane from controlling successfully.
Mumbrane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schrute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schrute looking to control.
Mumbrane looking to pass the guard.

Schrute scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mumbrane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.

Mumbrane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mumbrane throws a big right hand that misses.
Mumbrane trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Mumbrane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schrute's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mumbrane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schrute looking for a guillotine here but Mumbrane defends easily.
Mumbrane wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Mumbrane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schrute is looking to stand up but Mumbrane isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Mumbrane throws an elbow that misses. Schrute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mumbrane's guard. Nice move by Schrute!

Mumbrane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schrute slips nicely into half guard.
Schrute drops an elbow to the side of Mumbrane's head.

Mumbrane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schrute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mumbrane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumbrane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mumbrane looking for submissions off his back.

Mumbrane looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Schrute.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schrute seems to be looking for submissions.
Schrute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mumbrane keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mumbrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.

Mumbrane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schrute's half guard.

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

Mumbrane 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.

Mumbrane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mumbrane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schrute kicks Mumbrane off and gets back to his feet.

Mumbrane drives through with a takedown into Schrute's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schrute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schrute is working hard here to advance position.
Mumbrane trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Schrute trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schrute is on top in guard.

Mumbrane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schrute passes into half guard.

Schrute is working for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schrute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumbrane defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Schrute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mumbrane is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mumbrane actively working from the bottom here.

Schrute is working for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending it quite comfortably.
Mumbrane taking some punishment here, with Schrute in his half guard.
Schrute prevents Mumbrane from improving his position.
Mumbrane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mumbrane is not content to let Schrute control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is really struggling to control Mumbrane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schrute working over Mumbrane with some ground and pound. Mumbrane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mumbrane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mumbrane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Schrute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumbrane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schrute works his way into side control.
Mumbrane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schrute creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schrute goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mumbrane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schrute's guard! Nice work there by Mumbrane!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dwight Schrute.
I think Schrute has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Dwight Schrute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.