SPFT 13: Hackney vs. Jackson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Edition Murder Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Star will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Edition Murder Case
vs
Star

200 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Second Edition Murder Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Star!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a front kick that sends Star stumbling back into the cage.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Star swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Star manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Case works over Star's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Star there as he acknowledges the shot.
Star tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Star is rocked!
Case tries to clinch
and Star counters with a one-two to the body.

Case cracks Star with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Star looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Case finish him?
Star is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Star seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case misses with the combination.
Case cracks Star with an open hand slap.
Case connects with a superb combination that knocks Star out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Case before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Star!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Second Edition Murder Case !
Second Edition Murder Case gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Huff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frye comes to the cage accompanied by Smash You To Pieces by Mower. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frye
vs
Huff

196 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Huff!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frye tries to clinch there but Huff circles away.

Frye clinches.
Huff wants a takedown.
Frye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Frye.

Frye breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frye pushes Huff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huff looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huff.
Frye lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Frye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye lands a body shot.
Frye digs a right hand underneath Huff's ribcage. Huff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frye lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frye.
Frye is stalling here.
Frye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frye lands a right hand.
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!
Frye lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Frye manages to break the clinch.
Frye doesn't manage to clinch there - Huff circles away.
Frye tries to close the distance and clinch but Huff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Frye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huff doesn't seem phased though.
Frye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frye instigates a clinch.
Huff takes a shot to the head.
Huff is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Frye.

Frye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Frye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frye lands a big right hand that drops Huff! The killer instinct kicks in and Frye finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Frye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Frye!
Don Frye thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Makenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makenzie has chosen Slim Thug Like A Boss as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rua
vs
Makenzie

185 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

225 cm
26
289 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Makenzie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makenzie moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makenzie tries to clinch but Rua moves away

and Rua counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makenzie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makenzie keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makenzie managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Rua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Makenzie wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Makenzie.
Rua shoots and misses

and Makenzie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Makenzie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makenzie.
A shot in the inside from Makenzie.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Makenzie.
Makenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makenzie lands an uppercut.
Rua wants to stall.
Makenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makenzie throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makenzie.
Makenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Makenzie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.

Makenzie pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Makenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makenzie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Makenzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Makenzie has him pressed against the cage.
Makenzie lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Makenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
Makenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Makenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Makenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Makenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua tries to pull guard but Makenzie won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rua with a poor takedown

and Makenzie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makenzie smiles and moves away.

Makenzie clinches up against the cage.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Makenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makenzie smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makenzie moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Makenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Makenzie stuffs the takedown.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makenzie moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua lands a head kick. Makenzie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Makenzie.

Makenzie has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makenzie working aggressively here.
Makenzie lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makenzie.
Makenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makenzie scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makenzie lands a left hand.
Makenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makenzie lands a shoulder strike.
Makenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't get the takedown.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedor Makenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua jumps guard but Makenzie stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makenzie tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makenzie.

Rua jumps guard and drags Makenzie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Makenzie postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Makenzie postures up and lands a big shot to Rua's brow.
Makenzie wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is pulling down on Makenzie's head to control his posture.
Makenzie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makenzie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rua pushes Makenzie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makenzie as he avoids it easily.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makenzie avoids it really well and circles away.

Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Makenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rua gets a double leg takedown into Makenzie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Makenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Mauricio Rua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Makenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua shoots in but Makenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makenzie tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedor Makenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makenzie moves to clinch but Rua breaks away
and Rua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Makenzie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Makenzie sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makenzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Makenzie has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Makenzie.
Makenzie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Makenzie tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Makenzie gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Makenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makenzie walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Makenzie closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Rua wants a takedown.
Makenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Makenzie on the inside.
Rua can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoiding damage as Makenzie throws knees to the body.
Rua wants to break free but Makenzie has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makenzie.

Rua jumps guard.
Makenzie wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makenzie.
Rua is adopting a defensive guard.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Makenzie lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua looking for a triangle here. Makenzie is fighting it but it looks tight! Rua pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Makenzie is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mauricio Rua!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Frota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slaughter
vs
Frota

185 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Slaughter!
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, Augusto Frota!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frota shoots in looking for a takedown. Slaughter tries to sprawl out of it but Frota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slaughter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slaughter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Slaughter. Those never looked like landing.
Slaughter missing with a left hand there. Frota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frota tries to clinch but Slaughter is having none of it.
Frota should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Frota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaughter circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaughter.
Frota lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Frota misses with a hook.
Frota throws a right and a left that Slaughter avoids nicely.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Frota moves out of range.
Slaughter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frota is looking to score with low kicks.
Frota moves in looking to clinch but Slaughter pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Frota. Those never looked like landing.
Frota throws a head kick but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frota stuffs the takedown.
Frota throws a big shot that misses.
Frota misses with a hook. Slaughter ducked under it nicely.
Frota wants to clinch.
Frota fails to land with a series of punches.
Frota throws a right hand that Slaughter ducks under and follows up with a left that Slaughter also avoids with ease.
Slaughter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frota.
Frota dodges the punch combination from Slaughter.
Slaughter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frota circles away quickly and effectively.
Augusto Frota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter throws an overhand right that lands on Frota's shoulder, as Frota tries to avoid the shot.
Frota tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slaughter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frota misses with a wild body shot.
Frota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frota blocks a head kick by Slaughter.
Frota stuns Slaughter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaughter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slaughter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frota.
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!
Frota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Frota.
Frota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frota throws a combination that misses
and Slaughter counters with a nice uppercut.
Frota lands a two punch combo.
Frota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slaughter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frota checks a leg kick.
Frota looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaughter is just out of range.
Frota throws a right hand that Slaughter ducks under and follows up with a left that Slaughter also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slaughter!
Slaughter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frota.
Frota swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frota misses with a series of wild punches.
Frota feints a jab promting Slaughter to slip. Frota then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slaughter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frota. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frota moves out of range of the body kick.
Frota fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaughter throws a right and a left that Frota avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Slaughter misses.
Frota scores with a punch to the head.
Frota swings widly with a right hand
and Slaughter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaughter tries to land a leg kick but Frota saw it coming and moves away.
Frota slips a jab and a cross from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a series of punches but Frota moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Slaughter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frota misses with a series of wild punches.
Frota misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Slaughter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Frota throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaughter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Frota drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frota is looking to work some ground and pound but Slaughter has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slaughter is on top in guard.
Frota is trying to control the position but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slaughter chips away with some ground and pound.
Frota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frota's head.
Slaughter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slaughter throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Frota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter 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.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slaughter throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frota keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter throws a strike but Frota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frota wants to pass the guard but Slaughter is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Slaughter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frota defends well.
Slaughter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frota is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slaughter pulls Frota in close to prevent any damage.
Frota works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Frota seems to be working for a kimura but Slaughter defends the submission attempt.

Frota is trying to work for a kimura but Slaughter is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frota is looking for a kimura but Slaughter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frota to get the leverage.
Slaughter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frota manages to get himself to full guard.
Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frota is keeping the position for now.

Slaughter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slaughter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slaughter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Frota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Frota.
Slaughter scores with a one two! Frota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frota doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
A punch combination from Frota misses.
Frota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frota.
Frota might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Frota drops his hands momentarily and Slaughter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaughter misses with a few strikes there.
Frota thows a body shot but no joy.
Frota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaughter circles away quickly and effectively.
Frota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slaughter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slaughter.
Daniel Slaughter is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frota.
Frota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slaughter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slaughter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slaughter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Frota. That snapped Slaughter's head back.
Frota misses with a few strikes there.
Frota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slaughter.

Slaughter drives through with a takedown into Frota's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slaughter with a nice head shot there.
Frota seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frota wants to stand but Slaughter is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Frota keeps moving.
Slaughteris looking to pass into half guard but Frota pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frota is in guard.
Frota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slaughter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frota throws an elbow that misses. Slaughter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frota's guard. Nice move by Slaughter!
Slaughter forces his way into half guard.
Slaughter passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a head shot.
Slaughter punching from mount but Frota doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Slaughter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Augusto Frota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frota is squirming around, avoiding Slaughter's attempts to control the action.
Frota is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frota wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slaughter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Slaughter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slaughter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frota is looking to escape.

Slaughter has hold of Frota's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frota manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter looking to finish with strikes here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Slaughter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slaughter 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Slaughter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Slaughter waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Starsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starsky comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - 40 : 1. Allan Starsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Starsky
vs
Kharitonov

187 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Undead clothing. All items 10$

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Starsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starsky but Starsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kharitonov moves in looking to clinch but Starsky pushes him off.
Starsky lands with a straight right. Kharitonov didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Fedor Kharitonov has been cut.
Starsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kharitonov at a distance.
Kharitonov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Starsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Starsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Kharitonov takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Starsky lands with a hook. Kharitonov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Kharitonov is rocked!
Starsky stuns Kharitonov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kharitonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Starsky finish him?
Fedor Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov looks gassed!
Starsky drops Kharitonov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kharitonov! Starsky dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Starsky!
Our winner, Allan Starsky, 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%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Baum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin comes to the cage accompanied by lions sleeps tonight. Baum has chosen The largest nuclear explosion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benjamin
vs
Baum

189 cm
33
276 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

201 cm
22
282 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Balco Boys - Hilo
BALCO UNIFORM

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Baum!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Baum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baum.

Baum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Baum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benjamin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baum.
Baum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Baum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benjamin is refusing to be controlled, as Baum sits in half guard.
Baum looks to land a strike but Benjamin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benjamin is looking to stand up but Baum isn't so interested in that idea.
Baum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Benjamin pushes Baum off and gets back to his feet.
Baum dives in and grabs Benjamin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes down on Baum's head and hops out.
Baum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.

Benjamin clinches.

Benjamin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baum on the ground.

Baum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Baum keeps moving.
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!

Baum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benjamin defends it easily.
Baum looking for a sweep. Not yet Baum, not yet.
Benjamin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benjamin is aware though and is defending well.

Baum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benjamin defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin is one step ahead there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baum tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
Benjamin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baum is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Baum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Benjamin misses
and Baum counters with a one-two to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Benjamin.
Baum tries to bench press Benjamin off him but Benjamin keeps the position.
Baum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benjamin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benjamin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Baum is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Baum is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam Baum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baum regains half guard.
Baum is pressing down on Benjamin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Baum working for a triangle but Benjamin defends it easily.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Baum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baum has an active guard here but Benjamin has managed to pass into half guard.
Baum is pressing down on Benjamin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin is one step ahead there.
Baum wants to stand but Benjamin is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin tries to stand but Baum is controlling from the bottom.

Baum is looking for a triangle but Benjamin pushes his legs off easily.
Baum trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Baum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Benjamin uses it to pass to side control.
Benjamin works to advance to full mount. Baum defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baum is working to get back to half guard.
Benjamin lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Adam Baum has been cut.
Baum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benjamin tries to control but Baum wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.

A close second round but Adam Baum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Baum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baum circles away quickly and effectively.
Baum misses with a takedown

and Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Baum wants a takedown but no success here.

Baum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin throws a lazy head kick

and Baum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benjamin wants to stand and escape but Baum is having none of it.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Baum from controlling successfully.
Benjamin is looking to stand up but Baum isn't so interested in that idea.
Baum wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
Baum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Baum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baum wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
Benjamin is looking to stand up but Baum isn't so interested in that idea.
Benjamin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Baum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baum stops Benjamin from standing up.
Baum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Benjamin manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Judah Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baum.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamin. No joy for Baum on that attempt.

Benjamin moves into the clinch.

Benjamin is trying to trip Baum. He has hold of a leg but Baum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Benjamin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baum has a closed guard, preventing Benjamin from standing up.
Baum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benjamin's guard.
Baum looking to pass the guard.
Baum trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamin wants to stand up but Baum is controlling him.

Baum drops back looking for a leg! Benjamin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benjamin manages to kick Baum off! Baum jumps back into Benjamin's guard.
Baum trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Baum prevents Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Baum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baum moves into full mount! Benjamin won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baum unloads with some shots from mount but Benjamin bucks and avoids them well.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Baum has hold of Benjamin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benjamin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benjamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benjamin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baum.
Judah Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benjamin's face.

It looks like Judah Benjamin has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin is in a horrible position here. Baum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Adam Baum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benjamin looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Baum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baum 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Baum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Jay Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain . Lakay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LOSER!! It was you!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Overeem
vs
Jay Lakay

196 cm
23
253 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Jay Lakay!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakay fails to land the takedown.
Lakay scores with a body shot.
Overeem is looking to chop away at Lakay's legs.
Overeem misses with a looping left.
Lakay shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
Lakay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab.
Marc Jay Lakay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem missing with a left hand there. Lakay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overeem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Lakay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lakay trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Overeem manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Overeem jabs Lakay right on the nose. Lakay blinks but takes it well.
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!
Lakay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Overeem blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakay tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakay shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Jay Lakay.
Lakay defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.

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

Lakay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lakay is looking to sweep but instead, Overeem has passed into half guard.
Lakay is still in real trouble! Can Overeem finish him?

Overeem stands up and beckons Lakay to join him on the feet.
Lakay seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Lakay circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Lakay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
Lakay misses with a hook to the body
and Overeem counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lakay! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Overeem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Morbid Angel - Day of Suffering. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Turk
vs
Govna

199 cm
25
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kusok Govna!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch combination from Govna misses.
Kusok Govna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Govna.
Turk stuns Govna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Govna looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Govna. Those never looked like landing.
Govna takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Govna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Govna tries to clinch
and Turk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Govna fails to land with a series of punches.
Turk lands a glancing blow to the side of Govna's head.

It looks like Kusok Govna has been cut.
Govna closes the distance looking to clinch
and as Govna loses concentration momentarily, Turk counters with a picture perfect head kick! Govna goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Turk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Hackney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hackney
vs
Jackson

200 cm
27
274 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Hackney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hackney.
Jackson cracks Hackney with a good jab.
Jackson lands with a hook. Hackney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackney moves away.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackney's head.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hackney's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hackney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hackney's guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hackney keeps moving.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hackney is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hackney keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Quinton Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hackney.
A jab from Hackney misses.
Hackney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hackney misses.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Hackney down.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hackney's guard now.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hackney is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jackson stands up from half guard.

Jackson feints and as Hackney raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Hackney has managed to sweep!
Jackson is pulling down on Hackney's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson feints and then cracks Hackney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hackney down.
Jab by Jackson.
Hackney throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hackney's calf.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hackney's waist but Hackney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Hackney misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackney misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Hackney moved out of range nicely.
Hackney throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hackney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hackney gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hackney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hackney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson passes Hackney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Hackney won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hackney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hackney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackney. That did some damage!
Hackney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackney.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson defending well as Hackney loads up on a big left hand.
Hackney with a jab.
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!
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hackney's head.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keith Hackney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hackney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hackney counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hackney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson is taking a breather. Hackney says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hackney to his feet.
Hackney throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is the new heavyweight champion!
Quinton Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.