RCD 97: Ruthless PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kaufman Jr
vs
Macnturf

185 cm
31
201 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
34
196 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown
and Macnturf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Macnturf misses.
Kaufman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

Kaufman Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaufman Jr is thwarting Macnturf's attempts to control the position.
Macnturf is trying to stand up here but Kaufman Jr is controlling him well.
Kaufman Jr is looking to advance position but Macnturf won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kaufman Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macnturf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaufman Jr is trying to control. Macnturf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaufman Jr works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman Jr scoring with strikes but Macnturf is staying in there.
Kaufman Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf can't escape the position.
Macnturf tries to hold on but Kaufman Jr pushes him away.

Kaufman Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Macnturf turns into him and now he's in Kaufman Jr's guard.

Kaufman Jr working for a triangle but Macnturf defends it easily.

Kaufman Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macnturf has passed into half guard!
Macnturf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaufman Jr tries to roll over but Macnturf keeps him under control.
Macnturf stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stan Macnturf wasn't active enough on the ground.
A left lands for Macnturf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman Jr checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Macnturf. That snapped Kaufman Jr's head back.

Kaufman Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macnturf quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macnturf desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macnturf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaufman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Macnturf's head.
Macnturf is staying active underneath Kaufman Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macnturf is trying to stand.

Kaufman Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Macnturf defends the submission attempt.
Kaufman Jr thows a huge punch but Macnturf dodges it nicely.

Kaufman Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Macnturf is defending well.
Macnturf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufman Jr is working away from the top position though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf wants to sweep but Kaufman Jr has passed to side control!
Macnturf sneaks back into half guard.

Kaufman Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Macnturf wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufman Jr is looking to advance position but Macnturf won't allow it.
Macnturf is trying to stand.
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 Andy Kaufman Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Macnturf misses with the combination.
Macnturf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaufman Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Macnturf throws a shot from downtown. Kaufman Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kaufman Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Macnturf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
Macnturf thumps Kaufman Jr with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Macnturf as Kaufman Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macnturf but Macnturf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macnturf scores with a leg kick.
Macnturf clobbers Kaufman Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaufman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combo that has Kaufman Jr backing up. Kaufman Jr nods at Macnturf to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macnturf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaufman Jr is just out of range.
Andy Kaufman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaufman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macnturf swivels and escapes.
Kaufman Jr checks a leg kick.
Kaufman Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macnturf throws a leg kick but Kaufman Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaufman Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macnturf tries to avoid it but Kaufman Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macnturf to the ground. Macnturf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macnturf jabs Kaufman Jr right on the nose. Kaufman Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macnturf, right into the meat.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Macnturf counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman Jr checks a leg kick.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Macnturf circles away easily
and Macnturf counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaufman Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macnturf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufman Jr somewhat.
Macnturf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macnturf leaves Kaufman Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macnturf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Macnturf finds it's way through Kaufman Jr's defenses.
Kaufman Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macnturf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaufman Jr scrambles back to his feet.

Macnturf has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Macnturf.
Macnturf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macnturf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macnturf lands a damaging elbow.
Macnturf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macnturf lands with a short shot to the head.
Macnturf digs a right hand into Kaufman Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaufman Jr's gas tank.
Macnturf looking to throw knees to the head but Kaufman Jr is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macnturf smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Macnturf.
Kaufman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macnturf can pounce on him.
Macnturf misses with a head kick.
Stan Macnturf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaufman Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macnturf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaufman Jr. That did some damage!
Macnturf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macnturf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macnturf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaufman Jr.
Macnturf tries a knee to the head but Kaufman Jr blocks it.
Macnturf tries a knee to the head but Kaufman Jr blocks it.

Kaufman Jr jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaufman Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macnturf passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Macnturf stands up and beckons Kaufman Jr to his feet.
Macnturf throws a right hand that Kaufman Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaufman Jr also avoids with ease.
Kaufman Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macnturf's waist but Macnturf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaufman Jr off to one side.
Macnturf stuns Kaufman Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Macnturf feints and then cracks Kaufman Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaufman Jr down.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macnturf throws a series of punches but Kaufman Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaufman Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Macnturf lands a leg kick that knocks Kaufman Jr off balance momentarily.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaufman Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Macnturf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Kaufman Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Macnturf is trying to control Kaufman Jr's posture but Kaufman Jr avoids it.
Macnturf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaufman Jr's best efforts.
Macnturf is trying to stand back up but Kaufman Jr is controlling him
Andy Kaufman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kaufman Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macnturf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaufman Jr trying to control the action but Macnturf is working from the bottom.
Macnturf is looking for a sweep. Kaufman Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf is looking for a sweep. Kaufman Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufman Jr is trying to control. Macnturf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura but Macnturf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaufman Jr to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macnturf is looking to escape.
Kaufman Jr is thwarting Macnturf's attempts to control the position.
Macnturf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kaufman Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macnturf tries to kick Kaufman Jr off but Kaufman Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaufman Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Macnturf is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaufman Jr.

Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura here.

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

Macnturf manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stan Macnturf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Macnturf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macnturf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macnturf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Macnturf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaufman Jr.

Kaufman Jr has closed the distance and engaged Macnturf in a clinch.
Kaufman Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaufman Jr as Macnturf tries to tie him up.
Macnturf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaufman Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macnturf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macnturf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaufman Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macnturf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macnturf throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Macnturf both land. Nice combination.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Macnturf, looking for a takedown. Kaufman Jr pushes Macnturf against the cage but Macnturf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufman Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Macnturf lands a slapping body shot.
Kaufman Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaufman Jr shoots and misses
and Macnturf counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Macnturf takes the fight into the clinch.
Macnturf stops a takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macnturf gets through Kaufman Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macnturf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaufman Jr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Macnturf scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Macnturf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macnturf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Macnturf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent OK You re Right OK You re Right . Earl Bertane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bertane
vs
Adams

195 cm
25
288 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

180 cm
31
270 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Wolfpack Threadz
Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Adams!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bertane shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bertane misses with a straight right.
Adams thows a body shot but no joy.

Bertane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. Bertane is now in Adams's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bertane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bertane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bertane has Adams in his guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bertane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams wants to control from the top but Bertane keeps moving.

Bertane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but Bertane is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Bertane is retaining full guard.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Bertane.

Bertane has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams wants to control from the top but Bertane keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Adams.
Bertane shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Bertane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bertane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bertane keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams forces his way into half guard.
Adams is trying to control. Bertane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bertane won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertane manages to get to full guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Bertane keeps moving.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bertane is keeping the position for now.
Bertane looking for a sweep. Not yet Bertane, not yet.
Adams passes Bertane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bertane works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertane wants to sweep but no luck.
Bertane keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.

Bertane is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Bertane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bertane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bertane is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bertane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bertane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertane gets back to full guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams won't allow Bertane to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bertane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bertane.
Adams wants to hold on but Bertane pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Adams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bertane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Adams throws a lazy right hand but Bertane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Bertane on that attempt.
Bertane tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams lunges at Bertane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bertane's hand.
Adams stuns Bertane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bertane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bertane throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bertane's guard. Nice move by Adams!
Adams is pushing down on Bertane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bertane is fighting to maintain full guard but Adams has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams prevents Bertane from improving his position.
Adams is keen to just control but Bertane is a slippery customer.
Bertane is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bertane.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bertane is keeping the position for now.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.

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

Adams is looking for a triangle but Bertane pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bertane has picked Adams up and slammed him! Adams can't keep hold of the triangle and Bertane manages to pass to side control!
Adams is breathing heavily.

Bertane tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adams's legs.
Bertane is chipping away with strikes.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Bertane keeps moving and retains side control.

Bertane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bertane off and has taken his back!
Well, with Adams on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bertane is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Adams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bertane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Adams is persistently looking for the submission but Bertane is defending it well.

Adams sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bertane taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Adams!
Mark Adams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Private Pile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pile's entrance music is Jelly Doughnut. A fine choice. Private Pile has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pile
vs
Randall

198 cm
23
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

197 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Private Pile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall throws a head kick but Pile moves out of range.
Randall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randall misses with a few strikes there.
Randall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pile throws out the jab.
Pile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randall can pounce on him.
Pile tries a head kick but it misses.
Randall throws a leg kick but Pile moved away.
Pile leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randall.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
Pile cracks Randall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randall scores with the left hand. Pile knows he should have avoided that one.

Pile gets caught flat footed, as Randall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Randall stays in close to Pile's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Pile is retaining full guard.
Randall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall pushes down on Pile's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall is trying to control the action in half guard but Pile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Randall seems to be looking for submissions.
Pile trying to control but Randall postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall trying to control the action but Pile is working from the bottom.
Pile won't allow Randall to pass to mount.
Randall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pile is looking for a sweep. Randall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pile is trying to stand back up but Randall is controlling him
Pile controlling the position for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Randall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pile throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Pile - just one landing.
Randall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pile is fending him off so far but Randall persists. Nope, Pile circles away and we're back to standing.
Private Pile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randall.
Pile misses with a wild combination.
Private Pile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Pile.
No joy there for Pile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pile throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Randall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pile missing with knees to the body.
Pile tries to land a knee to the head but Randall blocks with his arms.
Pile is trying to maintain a safe position but Randall gets an underhook and turns Pile into the cage.

Randall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pile clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Randall is looking for the choke from the back position but Pile is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Randall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pile is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pile is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Randall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Randall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pile has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Pile is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Randall gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pile tries to roll but Randall sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randall dominated that round.
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.

A combination from Pile does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Pile. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Randall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pile in his tracks.
Pile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Private Pile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall fails to land with a series of punches.
Randall needs to keep his hands up - Pile had a free shot at his head there.
Randall shoots in but no luck this time.
Pile swings for the body but Randall moves out of range.
Randall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pile's calf.
Randall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pile.
Randall tries to clinch up.
Pile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Randall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randall trying to control but Pile is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall passes Pile's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randall wants to free his trapped foot but Pile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Randall is just content to waste time from the top position. Pile takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pile has Randall pulled in close to control his posture.
Randall wants to control from the top but Pile keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall wants to pass the guard but Pile is keeping the position.
Randall wants to control from the top but Pile keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randall is controlling him.
Randall pushes down on Pile's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Randall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pile wants to control but Randall is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Randall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pile has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pile is pressing down on Randall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Randall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randall looking to sit in guard and control but Pile gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall looking for a sweep. Not yet Randall, not yet.
Randall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Randall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pile keeps working.
Pile tries to get to full guard but Randall has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pile keeping control of the position.
Well, if Randall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pile throws a body punch but Randall moves out of range.

Randall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randall is keen to just control but Pile is a slippery customer.
Randy Randall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randall preventing the sweep.
Randall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pile keeping full guard, as Randall tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randall's guard.
Randall wants to sweep here but Pile controlling him for the moment.
Pile wants to pass the guard but Randall is keeping the position.
Randall looking for a sweep. Not yet Randall, not yet.

Randall is looking for a triangle but Pile pushes his legs off easily.
Randall is trying to control the position but Pile postures up.

Pile avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pile scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Randall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pile with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randall wants to sweep but no luck.
Pile trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Pile stopping the sweep attempt from Randall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randall looking for a guillotine here but Pile defends easily.
Pile connects with a couple of short punches.
Pile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randall swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Randall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pile should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Randall has tightened it up now! Pile should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Randall!
Randy Randall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan comes to the cage accompanied by Ikenai Tayou. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chan
vs
Holliday

171 cm
30
163 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yamapi Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holliday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holliday misses with a left hand
and Chan counters with a low kick, right behind Holliday 's knee.
Chan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan jabs at Holliday's body.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Holliday misses with a leg kick
and Chan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday throws out a powerful jab.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chan lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a leg kick
and Holliday counters with a nice body kick.
Chan tries for a takedown but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holliday shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chan eats them both and turns towards Holliday to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holliday throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Chan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Chan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan throws a front kick aimed at Holliday's knee but Holliday avoids it well.
Chan thows a leg kick but Holliday checks it
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Holliday.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
Chan leaves Holliday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Chan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holliday cracks Chan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Chan throws a low kick, looking for Holliday's leg but Holliday calmly moves out of range.
Chan connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Chan counters with an outside leg kick.
Holliday swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Holliday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holliday scores with a nice right hand.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chan scoring well with a low kick there.
Chan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
A cross from Chan lands.
Holliday misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters with a nice leg kick.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Chan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Chan looking to score a takedown here. Holliday is defending well but Chan drives through and ends up in Holliday's guard.
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 Yamapi Chan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Holliday as Chan shoots in.
Chan walks into a left hand.
Holliday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holliday throws a shot to the body.
Holliday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Holliday. That snapped Chan's head back.
Holliday lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holliday checks a leg kick.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range.
Chan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chan cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chan misses with a low kick.
Holliday misses with a hook.
Chan throws a leg kick but Holliday moved away.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
Holliday checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holliday takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday throws a good cross that connects.

Holliday shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Chan actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holliday performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Holliday is trying to work for a kimura but Chan is defending well.
Chan is staying active underneath Holliday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holliday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan trying to control here.
Holliday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chan's head.
Holliday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holliday is keen to just control but Chan is a slippery customer.
Holliday wants to free his trapped foot but Chan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holliday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holliday drops an elbow to the side of Chan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doc Holliday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holliday missing with a left hand there. Chan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Chan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Chan moved out of range nicely.
Holliday lands an overhand right.
Holliday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Holliday.
Holliday tries to bum rush Chan with a series of wild strikes but Chan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chan throws a leg kick but Holliday checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chan. Holliday shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chan has time to react.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holliday. Holliday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Chan's shoulder, as Chan tries to avoid the shot.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Chan misses
and Holliday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chan.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holliday can pounce on him.
Chan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chan slips under a jab.
Chan throws a low kick but Holliday moves out of range easily.
Chan takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Chan saw that one coming.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chan but Chan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Chan misses
and Holliday counters with a low kick, right behind Chan 's knee.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Holliday defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Holliday dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chan. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doc Holliday.
Well Holliday 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer. Christo comes to the cage accompanied by Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christo
vs
Palmer

162 cm
26
166 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

181 cm
26
164 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monte Christo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pvt. Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christo jabs at Palmer's body.
Nice straight punches there by Christo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christo.

It looks like Pvt. Palmer has been cut.
Palmer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christo.
Christo looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Christo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christo misses with an uppercut. Palmer saw that one coming.
Palmer checks a low kick from Christo.
Christo misses with a body shot.
Christo misses with a wild combination.
Palmer slips a straight right by Christo.
Christo lands with an uppercut that bounces Palmer off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer throws a body punch but Christo moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Christo misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo throws a low kick but Palmer avoids it.
Christo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Christo has managed to clinch.
Christo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Palmer is trying to force a seperation but Christo has the dominant position.
Palmer can't find room to land a body shot as Christo controls the action.
Christo misses with a hook to the ribs.

Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christo misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Christo works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Palmer lands a high kick!
Palmer connects with a jab.
Christo scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christo. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christo lands a lovely overhand right.
Christo is looking to wear down Palmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christo misses with the combination.
Palmer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christo's head.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
That kick from Christo tenderised Palmer's leg. Palmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Christo looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Christo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monte Christo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Christo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christo lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Monte Christo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palmer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Palmer.

Palmer feints and as Christo raises his hands in defense, Palmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Christo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christo keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christo wants to stand up but Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Christo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pvt. Palmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Palmer scores with the left hand. Christo knows he should have avoided that one.
Christo blocks a head kick by Palmer.
A big right from Christo misses.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christo.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christo just misses with a punch to the body.
Monte Christo is winning the standup battle so far.
Christo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Christo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christo slips a straight right by Palmer.
Christo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christo blocks a head kick by Palmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Christo.
Christo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christo.
Palmer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palmer scrambles back to his feet.
Christo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Christo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christo misses with an uppercut.
Christo throws a series of punches but Palmer moves out of range.
Christo blocks a head kick by Palmer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Christo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christo tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Christo misses.
Palmer scores with a head kick.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo lands a body shot.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer lunges at Christo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christo's hand.
Christo cracks Palmer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christo misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Christo moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Christo to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Palmer misses
and Christo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Christo has closed the distance and engaged Palmer in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Christo is controlling him.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Christo is controlling him.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Christo backwards.
Palmer tries to break free but Christo pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer tries to stall but Christo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palmer can't find room to land a body shot as Christo controls the action.
Christo throws a head punch that misses.
Christo presses Palmer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christo throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Christo throws a series of punches but Palmer moves out of range.
Christo slips a jab from Palmer.
Palmer connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Christo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christo. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Christo is just out of range.
Christo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christo tries a low kick but Palmer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Christo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pvt. Palmer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Palmer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Christo.
Palmer connects with a crisp jab.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christo misses with a body shot.
Palmer cracks Christo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palmer slips under a jab from Christo.
Christo is looking to clinch.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer lands a jab to the nose.
Christo misses with a series of wild punches.
Christo throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christo throws a low kick but Palmer avoids it.
Christo lands a lovely overhand right.
Christo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palmer lands a high kick!
Christo misses with a body shot.
Christo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Christo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christo looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Palmer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christo.
Pvt. Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Palmer.
Christo avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Christo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Christo moved out of range nicely.
Christo misses with a few strikes there.
Christo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Christo blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christo looks to throw a body kick
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monte Christo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palmer thows a body shot but no joy.
Christo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christo throws out a powerful jab.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christo.
Christo slips a jab from Palmer.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christo misses with a jab, cross combination.

Christo moves into the clinch successfully.
Christo blocks a body shot from Palmer.
A head punch on the inside from Palmer fails to land.
Palmer misses with the head strike.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christo.
Christo misses with a lunging right hand
and Christo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Palmer blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christo thows a body shot but no joy.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christo.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Christo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Christo!
Our winner, Monte Christo, 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
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Vladimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimirov comes to the cage accompanied by Pelageya & Darya Moroz - Walking through a field with a horse. Fedor Vladimirov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr John Doe's chin.

Vladimirov
vs
John Doe

190 cm
25
240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Vladimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doe wants to clinch.
Vladimirov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vladimirov throws a low kick but Doe avoids it.
Doe connects with a looping right hand.
Doe misses with a leg kick.
Vladimirov throws a series of punches but Doe avoids them all with ease.
Vladimirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doe slips a jab and a cross from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov looks to land a right hand but Doe moved out of range.
Doe lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Doe.
A head kick misses from Vladimirov.
Nice defenses there by Vladimirov.
Vladimirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doe momentarily.
Doe throws a head kick but Vladimirov moves out of range.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladimirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doe swings for the body but Vladimirov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vladimirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladimirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doe. Doe obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doe.
Vladimirov misses with the combination.
Vladimirov digs a good hook to Doe's body.
Vladimirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Vladimirov misses.
Sloppy strikes from Doe. Those never looked like landing.
Doe 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.
Doe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Vladimirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Mr John Doe has been cut.
Doe misses with a body shot.
Doe slips a jab and a cross from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladimirov avoids the body shot from Doe.
Vladimirov misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
Vladimirov throws a nice looking combination but Doe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doe eats them both and turns towards Vladimirov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Doe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladimirov knocks out Doe with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Vladimirov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Vladimirov picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Vladimirov!
Fedor Vladimirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott comes to the cage accompanied by Out in the Fields. Berger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feed The Gut. Phil Lynott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dieter Berger's chin.

Lynott
vs
Berger

198 cm
26
275 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
301 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Lynott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynott tries to sprawl but Berger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Lynott taking some punishment here, with Berger in his half guard.
Berger wants to control but Lynott is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger is nestled in close to Lynott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lynott won't allow Berger to pass to mount.

Berger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Berger slips a nice elbow through Lynott's hands, connecting with Lynott's forehead.
Lynott is trying to stand up here but Berger is controlling him well.
Berger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berger is looking to advance position but Lynott won't allow it.
Lynott is looking to escape.
Berger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lynott looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynott defending well though.
Lynott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berger.
Berger wants to take a breather but Lynott is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berger connects with a nice short shot to Lynott's temple.

Berger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynott is looking to escape.
Lynott trying to control but Berger postures up.
Berger wants to control but Lynott is keeping him busy.
Berger working over Lynott with some ground and pound. Lynott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berger trying to control from half guard but Lynott is working away.
Berger prevents Lynott from standing back up.
Lynott taking some punishment here, with Berger in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet.
Berger drops an elbow to the side of Lynott's head.
Berger is taking a breather. Lynott 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.
Berger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berger prevents Lynott from standing back up.
Lynott won't allow Berger to pass to mount.
Berger trying to control the action but Lynott is working from the bottom.
Berger working the head and body with strikes.
Berger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynott!
Berger avoids the attempt from Lynott to control.
Berger landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott tries to buck Berger off but he can't manage it.
Berger controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Berger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berger scoring with strikes but Lynott is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynott wants to control but Berger is having none of it.
Berger wants to control the pace but Lynott is squirming around nicely.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Berger! Lynott is hurt baaadly! Berger is firing away with more strikes - Lynott is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Berger!
Dieter Berger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Dieter Berger, 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.