Respect 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saku Ear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ear
vs
Hulse

184 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saku Ear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Hulse!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ear.

Hulse moves into the clinch.
Ear tries to circle away but Hulse has him pinned against the cage.
Ear is looking to break free of the clinch but Hulse has double underhooks.
Ear wants to break free but Hulse has control.
Ear tries to break free but Hulse pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ear tries to circle away but Hulse has him pinned against the cage.
Ear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Hulse as the two fighters clinch.
Ear working hard to break the clinch.
Ear tries to break the clinch but Hulse is controlling the position.
Hulse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hulse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ear's efforts to push away.

Ear breaks from the clinch.

Hulse instigates a clinch.
Hulse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ear smiles and moves away.
Saku Ear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hulse.
Hulse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ear.

Hulse rushes Ear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hulse has picked Ear up - he's going for a ride! Hulse dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hulse moves nicely into side control.
Ear is trying to buck Hulse off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulse postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ear wants to get back to his feet.
Hulse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ear will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulse tries to advance to mount but Ear denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Hulse.
Hulse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ear's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ear pushes Hulse away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hulse gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulse taking a breather here.
It looks like Hulse might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ear wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Hulse stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Hulse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulse throws a head kick that misses.

Hulse gets a clinch.
Hulse tries to circle away but Ear has him pinned against the cage.
Hulse working hard to break the clinch.
Hulse stalling the fight.
Hulse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ear tries to break free but Hulse pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ear stops a takedown attempt from Hulse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ear gets underhooks to prevent Hulse's takedown attempt.
Ear is trying to break the clinch but Hulse is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hulse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ear thows a body shot but no joy.
Hulse moves out of range as Ear strikes.
Hulse misses with a straight left.
Hulse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ear scores with a head kick. Hulse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ear lands with a good body shot.
Hulse throws a head kick that misses
and Ear counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Ear as Hulse shoots in.
Ear sizes up Hulse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ear looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulse is just out of range.
Ear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hulse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hulse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ear throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulse manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulse tries to clinch there but Ear circles away.

Hulse rushes Ear and presses him up against the cage.
Ear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hulse is working Ear over against the cage.
Ear tries to break free but Hulse pushes him back against the cage.
Ear wants to get back to striking at distance but Hulse won't allow it.
Ear is trying to push Hulse away but Hulse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ear is trying to break the clinch but Hulse has him pressed against the cage.
Hulse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ear's efforts to push away.
Ear is trying to push Hulse away but Hulse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hulse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saku Ear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hulse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulse.
Ear throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hulse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saku Ear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ear connects with a high kick.
Saku Ear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ear digs a good hook to Hulse's body.
Ear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ear looks to throw the jab but Hulse is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ear. Hulse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ear looks to land a right hand but Hulse moved out of range.
Saku Ear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ear missing with a left hand there. Hulse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hulse moves into range and clinches up with Ear.

Ear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulse manages to avoid it.
Ear lands a nice hook to Hulse's body. Hulse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hulse avoids the body shot from Ear.
Hulse dives in and grabs Ear's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ear pushes down on Hulse's head and hops out.
Ear throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ear is trying to push Hulse away but Hulse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ear can't break the clinch.
Ear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ear tries to break free but Hulse pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ear is trying to break the clinch but Hulse is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hulse.
Hulse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hulse can't get the takedown.
Hulse is breathing heavily.
Hulse scores with a shoulder strike.
Hulse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ear wants to break free but Hulse has control.
Ear working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ear gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hulse.

Ear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Ear dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ear misses with a hook. Hulse ducked under it nicely.
Ear looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulse is just out of range.
Ear cracks Hulse with an open hand slap.
Ear misses with a combination

and Hulse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Hulse.
Ear is trying to break free.
Ear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ear wants to break free but Hulse has control.
Hulse avoiding damage.
Ear can't break the clinch.
Hulse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ear has had enough of the clinch but Hulse keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hulse pulls guard successfully.
Ear trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hulse's guard.

Ear stands up from Hulse's guard - Ear perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ear lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hulse blocks the body kick.
Ear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saku Ear is winning the standup battle so far.
Ear looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulse is just out of range.
Ear takes a swing at Hulse's ribcage but misses.
Hulse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saku Ear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hulse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ear misses with an uppercut. Hulse saw that one coming.
Ear throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ear throws a body punch but Hulse moves out of range.
Ear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulse.
Hulse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Ear misses its intended target.
Ear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hulse ducks under a wild hook from Ear.
Hulse avoids the head kick by Ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulse ducks under a wild hook from Ear.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ear throws a head kick but Hulse moves out of range.
Ear scores with a head kick. Hulse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ear lands a head kick!
No joy there for Ear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ear throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hulse moves into the clinch.
Ear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hulse is pushing Ear up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Ear's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ear is trying to break free.
Ear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hulse is trying to force a seperation but Ear has the dominant position.
Ear looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hulse jumps into guard, dragging Ear to the mat.
Hulse has a closed guard, preventing Ear from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ear preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Ear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ear has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Ear!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Sonnen
vs
Hulse

185 cm
28
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elliot Hulse!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sonnen drives through with a takedown into Hulse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Hulse is keeping the position.

Hulse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hulse keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Hulse trying to control the position.
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Hulse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.

Hulse has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sonnen trying to control but Hulse is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hulse trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hulse is proving hard to escape from.
Hulse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sonnen!
Sonnen tries to improve his position but instead Hulse has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen turns into Hulse and is now in his guard.
Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hulse on the ground.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hulse is retaining full guard.
Hulse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Hulse is keeping the position.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Hulse.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hulse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Hulse is working from the bottom.
Hulse thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control but Hulse is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chael Sonnen.
Hulse tries to clinch up.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hulse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonnen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sonnen scores a takedown into full mount!
Hulse can't escape the position.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Hulse is squirming around nicely.
Sonnen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sonnen controlling his opponent.
Sonnen tries to control but Hulse wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the head.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hulse shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonnen works Hulse's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulse is defended easily by Sonnen.

Sonnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sonnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sonnen stands up from Hulse's guard - Sonnen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with a nice combination. Hulse backs away looking to recover.

Sonnen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Hulse is working from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Hulse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Hulse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hulse's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulse can't do much from the bottom here.
Sonnen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hulse is pushing Sonnen's head away, looking to escape. Sonnen manages to hold on to the position though.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen is chipping away with strikes.

Sonnen stands up and beckons Hulse to his feet.
Hulse tries to clinch up.
Sonnen dives in and grabs Hulse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulse pushes down on Sonnen's head and hops out.

Hulse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hulse is breathing heavily.
Sonnen tries to move to mount but Hulse blocks the move with his legs.
Sonnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Hulse is working away.
A lull in the action here as Sonnen stalls from top position.
Hulse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sonnen's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to control but Hulse is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chael Sonnen.

Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hulse's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hulse is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hulse is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hulse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Hulse is keeping the position.
Sonnen stays in close to Hulse's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hulse moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.

Sonnen scores with a takedown into Hulse's guard.
Hulse wants to stand up but Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Hulse keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hulse wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen stays in close to Hulse's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hulse is retaining full guard.
Hulse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hulse is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hulse prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sonnen is squirming around, avoiding Hulse's attempts to control the action.
Hulse looking to finish with strikes here!
Chael Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen tries to reverse the position but Hulse maintains control.
Hulse wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is holding on tight.
Hulse content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is desperately trying to improve his position but Hulse has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sonnen to take his back!
Hulse has the hooks in. Sonnen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hulse wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Hulse is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Hulse working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hulse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonnen holding both Hulse 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulse missing with strikes from the back.
Sonnen breaks Hulse's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Sonnen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hulse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sonnen, into his guard.
Elliot Hulse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hulse can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon mm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

mm
vs
Sprinkles

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

KAISER

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon mm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Sprinkles!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sprinkles closes the distance and pushes mm back into the cage.

Sprinkles breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from mm misses.
Sprinkles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
mm misses with a double jab.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up.
mm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprinkles circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandon mm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mm keeps the fight on the outside.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up but mm circles away and keeps his distance.
mm misses with a combination
and Sprinkles counters with a head kick.
No joy there for mm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sprinkles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
mm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sprinkles doesn't manage to clinch there - mm circles away.
Sprinkles moves in looking to clinch but mm pushes him off.
mm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sprinkles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sprinkles passes mm's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mm is defending against the submission attempts here by Sprinkles.

Sprinkles 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.
mm tries to kick Sprinkles off but Sprinkles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Sprinkles seems to be working for a kimura but mm defends the submission attempt.
Sprinkles wants to lay and pray for a moment but mm keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sprinkles seems to be looking for submissions.
Sprinkles is trying to control the action in half guard but mm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Sprinkles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
mm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
mm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sprinkles on the ground.

Sprinkles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sprinkles gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sprinkles throws a sloppy head kick and mm moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for mm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
mm swinging wildly here.
Sprinkles wants to clinch up but mm keeps it at a distance.
mm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprinkles circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprinkles moves in looking to clinch but mm pushes him off.
mm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprinkles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by mm.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sprinkles tries to clinch but mm moves out of range.
Sprinkles avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Sprinkles lands but mm takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mm throws a series of punches but Sprinkles avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by mm.
Sprinkles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sprinkles lands a high kick!
Sprinkles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from mm misses.
mm misses with a few strikes there.
Sprinkles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up but mm circles away and keeps his distance.
mm throws a combination that misses
and Sprinkles counters with a three punch combo that has mm backing up. mm nods at Sprinkles to acknowledge the strikes.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. mm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sprinkles slips a jab and a cross from mm.
mm swinging wildly here.
Sprinkles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mm throws a right and a left that Sprinkles avoids nicely.
Sprinkles tries to clinch there but mm circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mm.
mm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sprinkles counters with a nice leg kick.
mm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammy Sprinkles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprinkles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mm throws a combination that misses
and Sprinkles counters with a thumping low kick.
mm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sprinkles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up but mm circles away and keeps his distance.
mm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
mm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sprinkles counters with a head kick. That will keep mm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch but mm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
mm misses with a few strikes there.

mm gets tackled into the cage by Sprinkles. Sprinkles maintains the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mm tries to bum rush Sprinkles with a series of wild strikes but Sprinkles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch but mm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sprinkles clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sprinkles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
mm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sprinkles counters with a head kick.

Sprinkles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
mm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sprinkles's efforts to push away.
Sprinkles lands a knee to the head.
Sprinkles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sprinkles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but mm has him pressed against the cage.
Sprinkles looking to throw knees to the head but mm is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sprinkles breaks the clinch.
mm feints a jab promting Sprinkles to slip. mm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sprinkles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
mm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sprinkles wants to clinch up but mm keeps it at a distance.
Sprinkles fails with the takedown.
Sprinkles is trying hard to land a takedown here. mm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon mm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sprinkles.
Sprinkles is breathing heavily.
mm misses with a double jab.
mm swinging wildly here.
mm throws a nice looking combination but Sprinkles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandon mm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from mm does no damage.
A punch combination from mm misses.

Sprinkles moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sprinkles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprinkles keeps mm at a distance using the push kick.
mm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
mm misses with a jab, cross combination.
mm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mm throws a series of punches but Sprinkles avoids them all with ease.
mm moves out of range as Sprinkles strikes.
mm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon mm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprinkles tries to clinch there but mm circles away.
mm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
mm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprinkles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mm keeps the fight on the outside.
mm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
mm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sprinkles wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sprinkles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sprinkles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
mm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up.

Sprinkles rushes mm and presses him up against the cage.
Sprinkles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but mm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Sprinkles breaks the clinch.
mm throws a right and a left that Sprinkles avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from mm. Those never looked like landing.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up.
mm misses with a combination
and Sprinkles counters with a nice low kick that buckles mm's knee momentarily.
Sprinkles throws a head kick that misses.
mm misses with a double jab
and Sprinkles makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. mm really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from mm does no damage.
Sprinkles lands a slapping body shot.
mm misses with a two punch combination.
mm misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Sprinkles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from mm. Those never looked like landing.
mm throws a nice looking combination but Sprinkles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mm swats away the attempt to clinch by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles dodges the punch combination from mm.
Sprinkles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
mm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sprinkles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Sprinkles pushes mm up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprinkles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. mm just stands there and leans against the cage.

Sprinkles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprinkles tries to clinch there but mm circles away.
Sprinkles connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mm misses with a combination
and Sprinkles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
mm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sprinkles lands a lovely overhand right.
mm falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sprinkles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles is looking to stand up but mm won't let him.

Sprinkles stands up and waves to mm to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sprinkles counters with a nice low kick that buckles mm's knee momentarily.
Sprinkles tries to clinch up but mm circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from mm. Those never looked like landing.
mm misses with a combination
and Sprinkles counters with a leg kick.
Sprinkles wants to clinch but mm slips to the side
and mm counters with a two punch combo.
mm throws a series of punches but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Sprinkles lands with a slapping head kick.
mm keeps the fight on the outside.
Sprinkles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
mm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprinkles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sprinkles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sprinkles fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mm misses with a few strikes there.
mm misses with a double jab
and Sprinkles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sprinkles throws the kick towards the body but mm avoids it.
mm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
mm misses with a jab, cross combination.
mm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch up but mm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sprinkles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
mm circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mm tries to bum rush Sprinkles with a series of wild strikes but Sprinkles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
mm misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandon mm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mm paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sprinkles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Peiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Neely
vs
Peiser

188 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bam Neely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Peiser!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neely shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peiser punching from the bottom.
Neely passes to full mount!
Peiser is working to get back to half guard.
Neely moves to take his opponent's back.
Peiser turns into Neely and is now in his guard.
Neely wants to sweep here but Peiser controlling him for the moment.

Neely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peiser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peiser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neely keeping moving, preventing Peiser from controlling successfully.
Peiser throws a strike but Neely rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Neely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peiser is keeping the position for now.
Neely wants to control from the top but Peiser keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neely preventing the sweep.
Peiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Peiser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neely is aware though and is defending well.
Neely postures up.
Peiser can't keep his opponent in guard - Neely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neely wants to take a breather but Peiser is having none of it.

Neely wants to work for an arm triangle but Peiser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peiser keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neely prevents Peiser from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peiser can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Neely 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.

Neely is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peiser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neely.
Peiser is in trouble now - Neely has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peiser tries to lock up and control but Neely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Neely working for a guillotine from mount but Peiser is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Neely looking for a guillotine from mount but Peiser is having none of it.
Peiser tries to hold on but Neely pushes him away.
Neely fails to advance to Peiser's back.
Peiser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neely. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peiser is trying desperately to improve position.
Neely wants to control the pace but Peiser is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Neely drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neely advances position into side control!
Neely tries to advance to mount but Peiser denies him.
Peiser tries to buck Neely off but Neely is having none of it.

Neely stands up.
A jab from Peiser misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peiser.
Peiser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Neely is avoiding damage well.
Neely managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peiser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peiser scores with punches from side control.
Neely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peiser's best efforts.
Bam Neely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neely is refusing to be controlled, as Peiser sits in half guard.
Neely keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neely is looking to control Peiser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neely avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neely keeps working.
Peiser not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peiser not doing much here.
Peiser thows a huge punch but Neely dodges it nicely.
Peiser is just content to waste time from the top position. Neely takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Peiser connects with a couple of short punches.
Peiser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peiser trying to control but Neely is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peiser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neely is trying to control the position but Peiser postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peiser throws an elbow that misses. Neely uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peiser's guard. Nice move by Neely!
Neely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neely trying to control but Peiser is working from the bottom.
Peiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Peiser, not yet.
Neely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peiser is keeping the position for now.
Peiser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neely trying to control but Peiser is working from the bottom.
Neely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peiser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bam Neely.

Neely looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Neely is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Peiser is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bam Neely!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burl Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gracie
vs
Ives

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burl Ives!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Ives.
Ives tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ives connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.

Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Ives defends.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ives is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ives is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Ives with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ives defends easily.
Ives must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ives is aware though and is defending well.
Ives wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is working an open guard so Ives takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Ives has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Ives steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Viktor Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ives pinned against the cage. Ives gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ives throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burl Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Ives as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ives is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gracie like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gracie from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burl Ives!