TD 93: New owner day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Knock Out has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knock Out
vs
Fighter

175 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
265 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Good Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Fighter clinches up against the cage.
Fighter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fighter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knock Out's defenses.
Knock Out wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter jumps guard but Knock Out stands there with Fighter around his waist. Fighter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fighter jumps guard.

Knock Out avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knock Out wants to stand but Fighter is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Fighter is looking to stand back up but Knock Out counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fighter.
Fighter wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fighter wants to control but Knock Out passes into side.
Fighter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knock Out's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to get back to full guard.
Fighter trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fighter tries to improve his position but instead Knock Out has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is in bad spot here.
Fighter trying to control but not successfully.
Knock Out has the hooks in. Fighter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fighter just trying to survive but Knock Out is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fighter has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Fighter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Good Fighter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Knock Out works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Knock Out avoids nicely.
Knock Out scores with a three punch combo!
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knock Out throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Knock Out, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Knock Out drops Fighter with a beautiful combination! Fighter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knock Out is looking for the KO!

It looks like Good Fighter has been cut.
Knock Out digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Knock Out. Those never looked like landing.
Knock Out slips under a jab.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Christian Knock Out is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Knock Out circles away.
Knock Out rushes Fighter with punches - Fighter moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fighter goes down! Knock Out follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Knock Out!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Pull Me Under - Dream Theater. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gracie
vs
Chim

195 cm
33
265 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

190 cm
29
250 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Demonic Clothing

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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Chim!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.

Chim moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chim.
Chim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chim throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Chim looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gracie drops Chim with a big knee straight up the middle! Chim is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Dong Chim has been cut.
Gracie cracks Chim with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chim falls to his knees and Gracie doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flako Gracie!
Flako Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla comes to the cage accompanied by I'm gonna live forever. Lesnariano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice Cooper - Schools Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brocky Lesnariano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bla
vs
Lesnariano

180 cm
22
264 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
31
243 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bla Bla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnariano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnariano feints a jab promting Bla to slip. Lesnariano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.

Lesnariano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bla, pushing him back against the cage.

Lesnariano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnariano throws a leg kick which misses Bla's front leg but catches the back leg as Bla tries to avoid it.
Bla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnariano counters with a one-two 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!
Bla has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnariano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnariano.
Bla is breathing heavily.
Lesnariano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnariano with a nice cross.

Bla Bla's cut is getting worse.
Bla shoots and misses
and Lesnariano counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Bla has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brocky Lesnariano!
Our winner, Brocky Lesnariano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (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.

Katchenko
vs
Bambang

195 cm
25
222 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

177 cm
26
212 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Bambang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bambang blocks the elbow strike.
Bambang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bambang blocking some punches.
Katchenko just leaning against Bambang, taking a breather.
Bambang jumps guard but Katchenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bambang prevents a body shot from Katchenko.
Katchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bambang is defending well for now.
Bambang tries to pull guard but Katchenko won't allow it.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Katchenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bambang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katchenko smiles and moves away.
Bambang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bambang misses with a takedown attempt - Katchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Bambang with that takedown attempt.
Bambang shoots in but Katchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bambang has his takedown stuffed
and Katchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bambang. That did some damage!
Katchenko lands a head shot.

Bambang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Katchenko quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katchenko gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang prevents Katchenko from getting back to his feet.
Bambang trying to control but Katchenko is working from the bottom.
Katchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bambang is one step ahead there.
Bambang trying to control the position from guard on top but Katchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Katchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bambang defends it easily.
Bambang tries to free his leg and advance position but Katchenko is retaining full guard.
Katchenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Katchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bambang trying to control the position from guard on top but Katchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arto Bambang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Katchenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katchenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Katchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Katchenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Katchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bambang.
Katchenko stuffs the takedown.

Bambang closes the distance and pushes Katchenko back into the cage.
Katchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katchenko as Bambang tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katchenko lands an elbow that stopped Bambang in his tracks for a moment.
Bambang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Andrei Katchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Katchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bambang closes the distance and clinches.
Katchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bambang fails to pull guard.
Katchenko stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Katchenko obliges.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.

It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Katchenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bambang up against the cage.
Katchenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katchenko.
Katchenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Katchenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bambang avoids the damage to the body.
Katchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang blocks the elbow strike.
Katchenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bambang's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Katchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bambang tries to pull guard but Katchenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bambang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Katchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bambang is defending well for now.
Katchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko tries to throw a body punch but Bambang avoids it by throwing Katchenko back against the cage.
Bambang tries to pull guard but Katchenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katchenko.
Katchenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bambang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andrei Katchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katchenko throws an elbow that misses.
Katchenko digs a right hand underneath Bambang's ribcage. Bambang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Katchenko misses with an elbow strike.
Katchenko has Bambang pressed against the cage.
Katchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bambang is defending well for now.
Bambang is trying to pull guard but Katchenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katchenko.
The referee is keeping an eye on Katchenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Bambang pulls guard effortlessly.

Bambang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Katchenko has his hands clasped together but Bambang extends an breaks Katchenko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bambang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arto Bambang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Rubens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Falasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falasco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Se lento ancora il fulmine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pietro Falasco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter Rubens's chin.

Rubens
vs
Falasco

190 cm
24
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

186 cm
28
199 lbs
14 - 8 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walter Rubens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pietro Falasco!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Rubens.
Falasco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubens checks it well.
Rubens misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Rubens.
Falasco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rubens thows a left - swing and a miss!

Falasco moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Falasco.
Rubens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubens pushes Falasco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubens has had enough of the clinch but Falasco keeps him there for the moment.
Falasco lands an elbow just above Rubens 's eye.

It looks like Walter Rubens has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubens avoids the elbow strike from Falasco, against the cage.
Rubens blocks an elbow strike from Falasco.
Rubens tries a body shot but Falasco blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco trying to land knees to the body.
Falasco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falasco misses with an elbow over the top.
Falasco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falasco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falasco lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Rubens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falasco blocks a body shot from Rubens.
Falasco pushes off an throws an elbow but Rubens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rubens avoids the elbow strike from Falasco, against the cage.
Falasco working Rubens over with knees to the body.
Rubens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falasco landing knees to the head.

Walter Rubens's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falasco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falasco lands a nice uppercut.
Rubens blocks the elbow strike.
Falasco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubens's face.
Falasco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falasco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falasco has Rubens pressed against the cage, preventing Rubens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Falasco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubens wants to break free but Falasco has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falasco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubens's face.
Falasco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Falasco.
Falasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falasco misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Rubens to work.
Rubens dodges an elbow strike from Falasco.
Falasco tries to land knees in the clinch but Rubens avoids the damage to the body.
Falasco misses with a knee to the head.
Falasco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubens is defending well for now.
Rubens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falasco has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falasco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubens avoids it.
Falasco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubens is defending well for now.
Rubens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Falasco.
Falasco cracks Rubens with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Falasco on the inside.
Rubens tries to break the clinch but Falasco is controlling the position.
Rubens wants to break free but Falasco has control.
Rubens is trying to break the clinch but Falasco is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubens managing to block the knees to the body from Falasco.
Falasco lands an uppercut.
Rubens is trying to push Falasco away but Falasco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Falasco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Rubens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rubens slips a jab and a cross from Falasco.
Falasco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubens.
Falasco stuns Rubens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falasco misses with a low kick.
Rubens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Falasco's head.

It looks like Pietro Falasco has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falasco.

Falasco instigates a clinch.
Pietro Falasco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubens is trying to push Falasco away but Falasco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Falasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Falasco working aggressively here.
Falasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Falasco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Falasco fails to land.
Falasco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubens manages to break the clinch.
Falasco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubens in his tracks.
Rubens blocks a jab.
Falasco throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubens.
Falasco throws the left hand but Rubens avoids the punch easily.
Pietro Falasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falasco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubens.
Rubens misses with an uppercut. Falasco saw that one coming.
Rubens's corner calls for a 1-2. Rubens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubens tries a low kick but Falasco avoids it.
Falasco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falasco tries to clinch but Rubens is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Rubens.

Falasco rushes Rubens and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubens wants to get back to striking at distance but Falasco won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubens wants to get back to striking at distance but Falasco won't allow it.
Rubens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubens blocks an elbow strike.
Falasco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubens has had enough of the clinch but Falasco keeps him there for the moment.
Rubens avoids the elbow strike from Falasco, against the cage.
Falasco lands an elbow inside.
Rubens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubenss head.
Falasco misses with a knee to the head.

Rubens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falasco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falasco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubens misses with a head kick.
Rubens keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubens digs a good body shot into Falasco's ribs.
Falasco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubens to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubens avoids the body shot from Falasco.
Falasco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Rubens misses.
Falasco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falasco is looking to clinch but Rubens is avoiding it.
Rubens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Falasco is breathing heavily.
Rubens misses with an uppercut.
Falasco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falasco scores with a hook to the body. Rubens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falasco swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Falasco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rubens wants to get back to full guard.

Rubens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubens is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Rubens dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Falasco as he connects with a hook.
Rubens checks the leg kick.
Rubens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Falasco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubens throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falasco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubens throws out the jab.
Rubens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Falasco.
Walter Rubens is winning the standup battle so far.

Rubens waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Falasco. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Falasco to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Falasco is rocked!
Rubens advances to half guard.
Falasco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubens is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco controlling the position well.
Rubens trying to control from half guard but Falasco is working away.
Rubens controlling the action here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Rubens seems to be working for a kimura but Falasco defends the submission attempt.
Rubens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falasco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubens is trying to control. Falasco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falasco is looking to escape.

Rubens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rubens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rubens is looking to take a break and control but Falasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Walter Rubens.
Rubens looks to land a left hand but Falasco moved out of range nicely.
Falasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falasco slips a jab from Rubens.
Rubens checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falasco checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falasco misses with a left hand
and Rubens counters with a straight right hand.
Falasco lands a front kick.
Falasco tries to clinch but Rubens is having none of it.
Falasco blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Rubens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rubens 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Rubens!

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97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hot Rod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Same Ol' Road. Lord Vader is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rod
vs
Vader

225 cm
23
307 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

225 cm
35
295 lbs
24 - 15 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hot Rod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rod throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Vader with that takedown attempt.
Vader slips a jab and a cross from Rod.
Vader moves away from the strike by Rod.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rod pinned against the cage. Rod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hot Rod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Vader.
Vader tries for a takedown but Rod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rod moves in looking to clinch but Vader pushes him off.
Rod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.

Vader gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vader jumps into guard, dragging Rod to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Vader escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vader on the ground.

Vader looking for a guillotine here but Rod defends easily.

Vader looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rod is defending well. Vader quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rod has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vader celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lord Vader!
A very excited looking Lord Vader made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takedown And Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

And Pound
vs
Brown

180 cm
21
264 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

198 cm
24
285 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takedown And Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with the punch.
And Pound shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Pound on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
And Pound with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps And Pound thinking.
And Pound shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takedown And Pound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
And Pound shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. And Pound doesn't seem phased though.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from And Pound. And Pound gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown leaves And Pound with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Pound is breathing heavily.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown lands a high kick!
Brown lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from And Pound is defended easily by Brown.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown cracks a nice hook into And Pound's ribs.
And Pound takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown sizes up And Pound with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by And Pound.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown connects with a right hand. And Pound shakes it off.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! And Pound had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown lands a jab to And Pound's midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for And Pound. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And Pound fails to land the takedown.
Logan Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
And Pound shoots and misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And Pound has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown thuds his right hand into And Pound's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.

And Pound is rocked!
Brown lands a body shot.
Oh And Pound is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks And Pound right on the button. And Pound goes down! Brown follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Brown gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Brown!
A relieved looking Logan Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ushenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pes Barbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushenin comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather. 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?

Ushenin
vs
Barbos

173 cm
24
265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

196 cm
24
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Ushenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pes Barbos!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushenin moves in looking to clinch but Barbos pushes him off.
Ushenin is looking to land body kicks.

Ushenin moves into the clinch successfully.
Ushenin gets through Barbos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbos landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ushenin scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbos misses with a knee strike.
Ushenin tries to work over Barbos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Barbos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barbos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barbos pulls Ushenin in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbos is on top in guard.
Barbos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ushenin is proving hard to escape from.
Ushenin is looking to stand up but Barbos isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushenin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbos wants to control from the top but Ushenin keeps moving.
Barbos is looking to work some ground and pound but Ushenin has wrist control.
Barbos wants to control from the top but Ushenin keeps moving.
Ushenin 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.
Ushenin pulls Barbos in close to prevent any damage.
Ushenin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes 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.

Barbos moves into range and clinches up with Ushenin.
Ushenin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbos is defending well for now.
Barbos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ushenin throws a head punch that misses.
Barbos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbos misses with a body punch.
Barbos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbos working Ushenin over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbos looking for a takedown.
Alex Ushenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pes Barbos.

Barbos pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbos is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ushenin stopping the sweep attempt from Barbos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ushenin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Barbos rushes Ushenin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ushenin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Ushenin.
Barbos with a knee to the head.

It looks like Alex Ushenin has been cut.
Ushenin prevents the takedown attempt.
Ushenin works on Barbos's body with a couple of short punches.
Ushenin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ushenin throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbos.
Barbos takes a shot to the head.
Barbos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barbos.
Ushenin stalling in the clinch but Barbos improves position.
Barbos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbos misses with a punch to the body.
Ushenin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ushenin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbos backwards.
Ushenin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pes Barbos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Ushenin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ushenin throws a head kick but Barbos moves out of range.
Alex Ushenin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbos tries to bum rush Ushenin with a series of wild strikes but Ushenin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbos scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbos.
Barbos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbos counters with a left to the body.
Barbos blocks a head kick by Ushenin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barbos darts in and clinches Ushenin up against the cage.
Barbos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ushenin controls his hands.
Ushenin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbos tries to pull guard but Ushenin holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbos drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbos breaks from the clinch.

Barbos closes the distance and clinches.
Barbos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ushenin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Ushenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pes Barbos.
Ushenin throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbos.
Ushenin lands with a right to the head.
Barbos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ushenin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ushenin taking a breather.
Barbos tries to pull guard but Ushenin won't allow it.
Barbos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbos is trying to break the clinch but Ushenin has him pressed against the cage.
Barbos stalling in the clinch but Ushenin improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushenin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ushenin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbos.

Barbos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ushenin regains guard immediately.
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!
Ushenin keeping moving, preventing Barbos from controlling successfully.
Ushenin keeping full guard, as Barbos tries to pass.
Barbos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ushenin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ushenin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ushenin keeping moving, preventing Barbos from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pes Barbos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ushenin is looking to clinch but Barbos is avoiding it.

Ushenin clinches.
Ushenin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ushenin prevents it.
Barbos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ushenin blocks it with crossed arms.
Ushenin is looking to control Barbos's arms but Barbos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ushenin has his back to the cage.
Pes Barbos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ushenin blocks a body shot from Barbos.
Barbos blocks a body shot from Ushenin.
Barbos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ushenin controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbos tries to throw a body punch but Ushenin avoids it by throwing Barbos back against the cage.
Barbos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbos.
Ushenin misses with a knee strike.
Ushenin misses with some punches.
Barbos wants to take the fight to the mat but Ushenin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ushenin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ushenin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ushenin misses with a knee to the head.
Barbos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ushenin controls his hands.
Ushenin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ushenin misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbos lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ushenin throws a head punch that misses.
Barbos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ushenin.
Ushenin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pes Barbos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Ushenin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ushenin throws a head kick but Barbos moves out of range.
Barbos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ushenin tries to clinch but Barbos is having none of it.
Barbos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ushenin. Barbos does a little dance to reset his feet.

Barbos moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ushenin has Barbos pressed against the cage, preventing Barbos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ushenin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ushenin.
Barbos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ushenin lands a damaging elbow.

Barbos jumps guard.
Ushenin preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbos wants to stand up but Ushenin is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Ushenin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ushenin wants to clinch up but Barbos keeps it at a distance.
Ushenin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ushenin tries to clinch there but Barbos circles away.
Pes Barbos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ushenin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbos misses with a double jab.
Barbos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ushenin moves away.
Barbos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ushenin rather than just go for the knockout.

Ushenin gets tackled into the cage by Barbos. Barbos maintains the clinch.
Ushenin is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbos stalling in the clinch but Ushenin improves position.
Ushenin managing to block the knees to the body from Barbos.
Barbos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ushenin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ushenin is struggling to control the position.
Barbos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ushenin managing to block the knees to the body from Barbos.
Barbos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ushenin.
Barbos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ushenin to keep the fight standing.
Alex Ushenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pes Barbos.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ushenin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ushenin lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ushenin blocks a body shot from Barbos.
Ushenin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ushenin obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ushenin.
Ushenin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbos's face.
Ushenin swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ushenin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ushenin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ushenin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbos is keeping busy.
Ushenin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ushenin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbos looking to slow down the pace here.
Ushenin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbos's defenses.

It looks like Pes Barbos has been cut.
Ushenin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barboss head.
Knees to the body from Ushenin.
A right hook to the body lands for Ushenin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ushenin.
A shot in the inside from Ushenin.
Ushenin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ushenin.
Ushenin stalling in the clinch.
Ushenin stalling in the clinch but Barbos improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Ushenin.

Barbos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Barbos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbos.

Ushenin clinches.
A short right from Ushenin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ushenin can't find room to land a body shot as Barbos controls the action.
Barbos lands with a left to the head.
Alex Ushenin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ushenin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbos avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Ushenin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbos 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pes Barbos!

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Laputa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Laputa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benedikt Pushkar's chin.

Laputa
vs
Pushkar

195 cm
24
265 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

212 cm
27
285 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Laputa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laputa motions for Pushkar to come forward. Laputa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laputa but Laputa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laputa tries to clinch there but Pushkar circles away.
Pushkar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pushkar moves out of range as Laputa strikes.
Laputa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laputa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pushkar.
Laputa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laputa looks to land a combination but Pushkar avoids it well.
Pushkar looks to score with a jab to the body but Laputa is just out of range.
Laputa throws a leg kick but Pushkar checks it.
Pushkar moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkar.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirk Laputa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Pushkar checks a leg kick.
Kirk Laputa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laputa closes the distance and clinches.
Pushkar avoiding damage as Laputa throws knees to the body.
Pushkar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laputa after a bit of a struggle.
Laputa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laputa is pressed up against the cage. Pushkar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laputa down to the mat. Laputa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown but Laputa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkar.
Laputa throws a head kick that misses.
Laputa tries to clinch there but Pushkar circles away.
Pushkar throws a low kick but Laputa moves out of range easily.
Laputa throws a jab when Pushkar was well out of range.
No luck for Pushkar with that takedown attempt.

Laputa moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laputa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushkar's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laputa obliges.
Pushkar looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laputa taking a breather.
Laputa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
Laputa lands a nice knee to the body.
Laputa lands a knee to the body.
Laputa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pushkar's defenses.
Laputa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laputa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pushkar's defenses.
Laputa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Laputa.
Laputa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pushkar or not.
Laputa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laputa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laputa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laputa is pushing Pushkar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Laputa lands an elbow just above Pushkar 's eye.

That has opened up Benedikt Pushkar's cut even more.
Laputa landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Laputa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pushkar takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Laputa.
Laputa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laputa taking a breather.
Laputa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Benedikt Pushkar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pushkar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laputa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laputa taking a breather.
Laputa lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laputa.
Laputa crunches a lovely knee into Pushkar's ribcage.
Pushkar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laputa prevents it.
Laputa landing knees to the body.
Laputa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laputa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pushkar's face.

Benedikt Pushkar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benedikt Pushkar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kirk Laputa!
Kirk Laputa retains his super heavyweight title!
Kirk Laputa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San Pedro comes into the arena with Lucky Me nam-nam - Kanto Boys blaring out of the sound system. Gregorio San Pedro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

San Pedro
vs
Seia

193 cm
26
244 lbs
20 - 5 - 1

191 cm
26
235 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seia slips a straight right by San Pedro.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seia - the referee stops the clock and San Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seia. San Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Seia throws a leg kick that is checked
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good work by Seia as he checks the leg kick.
Seia throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Seia.
Seia connects with an inside leg kick.
Seia is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Seia is having none of it.
Seia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Seia throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolo Seia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
Seia tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Seia.
Seia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seia.
San Pedro thuds his right hand into Seia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seia checks a leg kick nicely.
Seia misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seia.
San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Seia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Seia.
A lazy left from Seia finds it's target.
San Pedro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
San Pedro closes the distance but Seia moves to the side
and Seia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia misses with a body kick.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Seia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Seia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seia scores with a push kick.
San Pedro is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Seia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily.
San Pedro tries to move into range but Seia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seia tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seia avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Seia is out of range.
Jab by Seia.
San Pedro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Seia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a low kick but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seia.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seia throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San Pedro throws a jab when Seia was well out of range.
San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Seia.
San Pedro takes one to the chin there.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Seia misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seia.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolo Seia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Seia saw it coming and moves away.
Seia cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seia misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Seia really felt that one!
A big left from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick.
San Pedro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Seia avoids it.
Seia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well.
Seia throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
Tolo Seia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Seia's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seia throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
Seia throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Seia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether San Pedro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot.
San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
San Pedro moves in looking to clinch but Seia pushes him off.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Seia moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seia moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Seia is out of range.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seia throws a head kick that misses.
Seia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Seia throws a sloppy head kick
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Seia scoring well with a low kick there.
Seia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seia moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro.
Seia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Seia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Seia misses.
Seia misses with a head kick.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Seia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seia.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
San Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia blocks the body kick.
Seia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seia checks a leg kick.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily.
Seia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seia.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seia lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Seia.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Seia moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregorio San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.

San Pedro has managed to clinch.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Seia wants to break the clinch but can't.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
San Pedro is working Seia over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from San Pedro.
Seia prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seia's elbow.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for San Pedro.
Seia looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Seia avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro pushes Seia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
San Pedro lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!
Seia blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
Seia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seia.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.

San Pedro drops Seia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Seia is rocked!

It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.
San Pedro pushes Seia against the cage. San Pedro is working some dirty boxing. San Pedro pushes off with a quick right hook! Seia goes down! Seia tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! San Pedro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorio San Pedro!
Gregorio San Pedro retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Gregorio San Pedro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.