ICP-Live 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Braddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manos de Piedra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Piedra has chosen Hecho en Mexico as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Braddick
vs
de Piedra

178 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Braddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manos de Piedra!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddick lands a nice shot to the body.
de Piedra throws a quick inside leg kick.

de Piedra clinches.
Braddick is trying to break free.
Braddick has had enough of the clinch but de Piedra keeps him there for the moment.
Braddick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Braddick wants to get back to striking at distance but de Piedra won't allow it.
de Piedra trying to land knees to the body.

Braddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddick throws a nice looking combination but de Piedra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braddick, as that shot connected.
Braddick drops de Piedra with a right and a left! Braddick comes rushing in but de Piedra regains his composure and manages to keep Braddick in guard.

de Piedra is rocked!

It looks like Manos de Piedra has been cut.
de Piedra has a closed guard, preventing Braddick from standing up.
de Piedra is still in real trouble! Can Braddick finish him?
de Piedra wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Braddick is now in half guard.
de Piedra is trying to control but can't.
de Piedra seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Piedra keeping control of the position.
de Piedra tries to get to full guard but Braddick has control of the leg.
de Piedra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braddick is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
de Piedra is trying to get back to full guard.
de Piedra is trying to stand.
Braddick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for de Piedra on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Braddick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Braddick cracks de Piedra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Braddick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Braddick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Braddick looks to land a combination but de Piedra avoids it well.
de Piedra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
de Piedra looks gassed!
de Piedra slips a jab and a cross from Braddick.
Braddick lands with a right that hurts de Piedra. de Piedra looks to clinch but Braddick throws a short knee that drops de Piedra. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). James Braddick!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaki Seljo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn comes to the cage accompanied by The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. Xander Boudewijn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boudewijn
vs
Seljo

189 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
241 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaki Seljo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seljo looks for a takedown but Boudewijn sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Boudewijn. No joy for Seljo on that attempt.
Boudewijn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick from Boudewijn lands but Seljo takes it in his stride.
Seljo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xander Boudewijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaki Seljo.

Seljo gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudewijn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Seljo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Danga de danga de dang - Boudewijn scores with a four punch combination!
Boudewijn lands with a nice combination. Seljo backs away looking to recover.
Seljo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boudewijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seljo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seljo tries for a takedown but Boudewijn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a right hand that Seljo ducks under and follows up with a left that Seljo also avoids with ease.
Seljo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seljo looks gassed!
Crunch! Boudewijn slams his shin into Seljo's torso.
Seljo tries for a takedown but Boudewijn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boudewijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seljo.

Seljo is rocked!
Boudewijn lands a hook that stumbles Seljo back into the cage. Boudewijn follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Seljo to the canvas! Boudewijn pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Seljo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xander Boudewijn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Lowhanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lowhanger
vs
Acosta

205 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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, Deuce Lowhanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowhanger blocks a head kick by Acosta.
Lowhanger tries to bum rush Acosta with a series of wild strikes but Acosta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acosta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lowhanger counters with a three punch combo that has Acosta backing up. Acosta nods at Lowhanger to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Acosta is predictable there
and Lowhanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Acosta is rocked!
Lowhanger lands with a big right hook that stumbles Acosta - he's out on his feet here! Lowhanger follows up with another monster hook that separates Acosta from consciousness! Acosta falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lowhanger stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deuce Lowhanger!

C
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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 Muslim Magomaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nesi Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: toxicity. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magomaev
vs
Fedor

201 cm
22
267 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Drago's Choice

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muslim Magomaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nesi Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Fedor is trying to escape the position but Magomaev is controlling the position.
Fedor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magomaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fedor with a nice head shot there.
Magomaev has momentary wrist control but Fedor slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomaev is trying to control the position but Fedor postures up.
Fedor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomaev gets back to half guard.
Fedor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fedor prevents Magomaev from improving his position.
Fedor thows a huge punch but Magomaev dodges it nicely.
Magomaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magomaev is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor drops an elbow to the side of Magomaev's head.

Magomaev is rocked!

Fedor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oh Magomaev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fedor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fedor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Magomaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedor preventing the sweep.
Fedor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomaev is keeping the position for now.
Magomaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fedor wants to control from the top but Magomaev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomaev is on top in guard.

Fedor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fedor can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fedor controlling the position for now.
Fedor is not content to let Magomaev control the position.

Magomaev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fedor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fedor works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev is stalling in the full guard.
Fedor keeping moving, preventing Magomaev from controlling successfully.
Fedor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magomaev!
Fedor landing strikes from the mount and Magomaev is in trouble!
Magomaev regains half guard.

Fedor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomaev defends it well.
Magomaev is trying to maintain the position but Fedor is very close to passing his half guard.

Fedor is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fedor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fedor's back!

Magomaev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fedor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fedor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Magomaev is tying to control. Fedor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Magomaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fedor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaev.
Fedor gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedor is trying to control the position but Magomaev postures up.

Magomaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Magomaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Muslim Magomaev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fedor lands a head shot.

Magomaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Magomaev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fedor is on top in guard.

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

Magomaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fedor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fedor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomaev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magomaev controlling from the full mount.
Fedor tries to reverse the position but Magomaev maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Magomaev has hold of Fedor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fedor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaev tries to control but Fedor wriggling away.
Fedor is looking to get to half guard.

Magomaev has control of Fedor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fedor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomaev takes Fedor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fedor is in trouble.
Magomaev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedor turns into Magomaev and is now in his guard.
Fedor pushes down on Magomaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Magomaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fedor is working away from the top position though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Magomaev working for a triangle but Fedor defends it easily.

Fedor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomaev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fedor!
Magomaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magomaev wants to take Fedor's back but he can't do it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev lands a nice shot to the head.
Fedor is wriggling around trying to escape.

Magomaev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fedor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fedor is working to get back to half guard.

Magomaev get's back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomaev tries to clinch up.

Magomaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Magomaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fedor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fedor is looking to reverse the position.
Fedor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomaev's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magomaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fedor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaev.
Magomaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fedor defending well though.
Magomaev works his foot free and advances to mount.

Magomaev wants to finish this one by submission but Fedor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomaev.
Fedor gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Magomaev is looking for a kimura but Fedor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomaev to get the leverage.
Magomaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedor keeps working.
Magomaev content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muslim Magomaev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fedor throws the left hand but Magomaev avoids the punch easily.
Fedor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomaev.
Fedor dodges the ground and pound from Magomaev.
Fedor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomaev trying to control the action but Fedor is working from the bottom.
Fedor tries to bench press Magomaev off him but Magomaev keeps the position.

Magomaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedor keeps working.
Magomaev tries to move to mount but Fedor blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedor is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Magomaev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fedor is looking to improve his position.
Magomaev trying to mount his opponent but Fedor defends it.
Fedor is trying to get back to full guard.
Fedor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fedor.

Magomaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fedor wants to sweep but no luck.

Fedor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedor misses with a left hand

and Magomaev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomaev wants to control but Fedor is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaev prevents Fedor from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomaev is working for a kimura but Fedor is defending it quite comfortably.

Magomaev seems to be working for a kimura but Fedor defends the submission attempt.
Magomaev trying to pass the guard but Fedor defending well.
Fedor trying to hold on to Magomaev's head to control him but Magomaev postures up.

Magomaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fedor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomaev.

Magomaev seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Magomaev counters with a single leg into guard. Fedor didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedor regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomaev tries to control but Fedor wriggling away.
Magomaev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fedor is holding on tight.
Fedor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomaev with the ground and pound from mount.

Magomaev wants to finish this one by submission but Fedor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomaev.

Magomaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fedor is surviving well by controlling Magomaev's body position as best he can.
Magomaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fedor is trying to escape the mount.
Nesi Fedor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Magomaev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Magomaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fedor lands a takedown into guard.
Magomaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomaev managing to control the position.
Magomaev wants to sweep but no luck.

Magomaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fedor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muslim Magomaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Magomaev has his foot on Fedor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fedor works his way back into a safe position though.
Fedor tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomaev is retaining full guard.
Magomaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedor passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muslim Magomaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomaev, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muslim Magomaev!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yeltsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yeltsin
vs
Karelin

225 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
286 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Abtastic Nutrition

Boondock Fightwear
Dark Storm Performance

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yeltsin!
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, Alexander Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yeltsin tries to keep at a distance but Karelin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Karelin as the two fighters clinch.
Karelin digs a right hand underneath Yeltsin's ribcage. Yeltsin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karelin lands an uppercut.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Yeltsin is breathing heavily.
Karelin lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.
Karelin scores with a nice hook to the head.

Yeltsin is rocked!

It looks like Boris Yeltsin has been cut.
Karelin lands a big right hand! Yeltsin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Karelin!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oschino Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift has chosen Tupac Shakur - Never had a Friend Like Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

LaRue
vs
Swift

185 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

191 cm
22
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oschino Swift!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue throws a head kick that misses.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift is having none of it.
Swift stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaRue.
Horrible takedown by LaRue or perhaps it was just good defense by Swift which made him look bad.
LaRue throws a big shot that misses.
LaRue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRue moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
LaRue moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
Swift swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRue.
Rusty LaRue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRue tries to work over Swift's front leg with a kick but Swift checks it.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift is having none of it.
Swift ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue misses with a double jab.
LaRue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swift paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRue misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from LaRue.
LaRue tries to clinch up but Swift circles away and keeps his distance.
LaRue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swift paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRue misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift moves out of range of the body kick.
LaRue wants to clinch.
LaRue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaRue tries to close the distance and clinch but Swift swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRue tries to clinch there but Swift circles away.
LaRue just misses with a punch to the body.
LaRue misses with a two punch combination.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift moves out of range.
LaRue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oschino Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaRue shoots in looking for a takedown. Swift tries to sprawl out of it but LaRue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swift manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRue wants to clinch up but Swift keeps it at a distance.
LaRue fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift is having none of it.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift moves out of range.
LaRue tries to clinch up but Swift circles away and keeps his distance.
LaRue fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from LaRue misses.
LaRue wants to clinch up but Swift keeps it at a distance.
Swift swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRue.
LaRue is breathing heavily.
LaRue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swift but Swift pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LaRue doesn't manage to clinch there - Swift circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift is having none of it.
LaRue takes one to the side of the head.
LaRue fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for LaRue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swift keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swift swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRue.
LaRue throws a body punch but Swift moves out of range.
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift lunges at LaRue with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LaRue's hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to de liver by Swift. Beautiful body shot.
Swift bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaRue's head.
Swift avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaRue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swift paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRue tries to clinch up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Swift in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
LaRue throws a sloppy body shot
and Swift cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRue tries to clinch but Swift moves away
letting Swift counter with a right hand.

LaRue is rocked!
LaRue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swift counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaRue thinking.
A jab lands there for Swift.
Oh LaRue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaRue takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swift cracks LaRue with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends LaRue tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Swift pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! LaRue is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oschino Swift!

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Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajs Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mason
vs
Tolle

199 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Xotic Fruits

Drago's Choice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bajs Tolle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolle throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolle misses with a two punch combination.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Tolle.
Tolle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Mo Mason has been cut.
Mason moves out of range as Tolle strikes.
A cross from Tolle lands.
Tolle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Mason is rocked!
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Tolle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Tolle seems unphased.
Tolle misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Tolle backing up. Tolle nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolle drops Mason with a nice combination! Tolle dives into Mason's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tolle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason slips under a jab.
Tolle throws a poor cross that misses

and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason prevents Tolle from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is standing up over Tolle. Tolle looks to escape but Mason dives into side control.
Tolle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mason has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mason has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tolle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mason yanks on the arm and Tolle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mason.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Mason!
Mo Mason retains his heavyweight title!