SBFC Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Slayter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayter has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jack Slayter struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jack Slayter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Channell
vs
Slayter

185 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Slayter!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Channell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slayter did well to prevent Channell getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Channell 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! Slayter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clark Channell!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Fountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berkut Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fountain
vs
Rain

176 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Fountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berkut Rain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fountain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Fountain misses with an uppercut.
James Fountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Fountain closes the distance and clinches.
Fountain blocking some punches.
Rain fails to pull guard.
Rain tries to land knees in the clinch but Fountain avoids the damage to the body.

Fountain breaks from the clinch.
Rain shoots for a takedown but Fountain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fountain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rain.
James Fountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berkut Rain.
Fountain scores with a decent looking hook.
Rain shoots and misses

and Fountain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rain's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fountain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fountain passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Fountain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rain throws a body punch but Fountain moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fountain is fending him off so far but Rain persists. Nope, Fountain circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fountain.
Fountain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Fountain moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain goes for a takedown attempt but Fountain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rain drops his hands momentarily and Fountain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fountain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rain to the mat! Rain manages to get full guard.
Fountain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Fountain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rain, up you get!
Rain shoots for a takedown but Fountain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Fountain misses its intended target.

Fountain gets a clinch.
Fountain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rain has had enough of the clinch but Fountain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain is looking to break free of the clinch but Fountain has double underhooks.

Fountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fountain coming out on top.
Rain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Fountain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rain jumps guard.
Rain working a defensive guard but Fountain manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fountain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fountain taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fountain.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rain.
Rain with the ground and pound but Fountain regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rain prevents Fountain from standing back up.
Fountain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fountain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rain is trying to control the action in half guard but Fountain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Rain stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Rain is looking to clinch but Fountain is avoiding it.
Rain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fountain as he avoids it easily.

Fountain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rain's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain is looking to stand up but Fountain isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain wants to control but Fountain passes easily into half guard.
Fountain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Fountain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fountain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fountain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fountain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rain is trying to control the position but Fountain postures up.
Rain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Fountain from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fountain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fountain throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.

Fountain gets a double leg takedown into Rain's guard.

Fountain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rain has escaped and now he's on top!
Fountain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Fountain dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fountain but Fountain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rain with a poor takedown
and Fountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rain tries to clinch but Fountain moves out of range.
Fountain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rain backs up against the cage.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Fountain does no damage.
Rain is looking to chop away at Fountain's legs.

Fountain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rain to the mat! Rain manages to get full guard.
Fountain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Fountain from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fountain controls the pace.

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

Fountain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain is trying to break free.
Fountain working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Fountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Fountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain doesn't manage to clinch there - Fountain circles away.

Rain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fountain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fountain prevents Rain from getting back to his feet.
Fountain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rain wants to hit a switch here but Fountain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rain there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fountain trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rain is desperately trying to improve his position but Fountain has a good base and remains in mount.
Rain is squirming around, avoiding Fountain's attempts to control the action.
Rain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fountain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James Fountain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Fountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fountain 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Fountain!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Krusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krusic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lene Kosti - Warrior kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carvalho
vs
Krusic

170 cm
24
146 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lemmy Krusic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krusic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krusic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carvalho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krusic lands a big elbow.
Krusic dominating with strikes here.
Carvalho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Krusic has a good base and remains in mount.
Krusic looking to ground and pound but Carvalho is blocking nicely.
Carvalho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krusic unloading with bombs!
Krusic lands with some strikes.
Krusic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Krusic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carvalho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krusic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krusic breaks from Carvalho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Krusic scoring with strikes but Carvalho is staying in there.

Krusic is working for a guillotine from mount but Carvalho frees his head quite easily.
Krusic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Carvalho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krusic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krusic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carvalho is looking to control Krusic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krusic.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Krusic from controlling successfully.

Krusic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carvalho dives on top into guard.
Carvalho passes into half guard.
Carvalho content to control rather than advance.
Krusic trying to control but Carvalho postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krusic keeps working.

Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Krusic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krusic tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.

Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura but Krusic is defending well.
Krusic is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carvalho wants to control but Krusic is keeping him busy.
Krusic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho.
Nice strikes from Carvalho there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krusic tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemmy Krusic dominated that 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.

Krusic fails with the takedown.
Krusic tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krusic dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Krusic's head and hops out.
Fabricio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Krusic.
Krusic shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Krusic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krusic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Carvalho dives in and scores a takedown into Krusic's guard.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho is just content to waste time from the top position. Krusic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krusic is breathing heavily.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Krusic has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control but Krusic is working from the bottom.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Krusic is keeping the position.
Carvalho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Krusic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Krusic is fighting to break Carvalho's control of his arms but Carvalho is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fabricio Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fabricio Carvalho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krusic.
Krusic leaves Carvalho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho leaves Krusic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krusic stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemmy Krusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krusic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krusic somewhat.
Carvalho fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krusic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Carvalho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho chips away with some ground and pound.

Krusic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carvalho has picked Krusic up and slammed him! Krusic can't keep hold of the triangle and Carvalho manages to pass to side control!
Carvalho lands a nice forearm strike.
Carvalho slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is working Krusic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krusic tries to bench press Carvalho off him but Carvalho keeps the position.
Krusic parries the strikes from Carvalho easily there. Carvalho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krusic to escape.
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!
Carvalho wants to control but Krusic is keeping him busy.
Carvalho lands a nice forearm strike.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Krusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Krusic which made him look bad.
Krusic moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
No luck for Carvalho with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Carvalho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krusic sprawls well initially but Carvalho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krusic is trying to stand back up but Carvalho is controlling him
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krusic can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krusic has hold of Carvalho's hands but Carvalho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krusic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krusic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krusic trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho postures up in Krusic's guard and throws a big left but Krusic blocks it.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho postures up and lands a big shot to Krusic's brow.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Krusic wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Carvalho drops an elbow to the side of Krusic's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krusic trying to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carvalho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Carvalho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carvalho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Krusic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Carvalho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carvalho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krusic trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Carvalho seems content to control.
Krusic has hold of Carvalho's hands but Carvalho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carvalho trying to control from half guard but Krusic is working away.
Krusic tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carvalho lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Carvalho!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Doe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Doe
vs
Ivanova

170 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doe tries to sprawl but Ivanova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from Ivanova there.
Doe wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
Ivanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Doe has hold of Ivanova's hands but Ivanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doe is staying active underneath Ivanova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova prevents Doe from standing back up.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is trying to stand.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanova.
Doe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanova on the ground.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Ivanova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanova is controlling the pace.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.

Ivanova postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Doe to stand up.
Ivanova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doe moves away.
Doe misses with a two punch combination.

Ivanova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanova is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanova working the head with strikes.
Ivanova lands some shots froms side control.
Ivanova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ivanova is putting a hurting on Doe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doe taking a bit of punishment here - Ivanova scoring with strikes.
Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Doe to see if he's OK.
Ivanova working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe is not content to let Ivanova control the position.
Ivanova landing a few strikes.
Ivanova working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Ivanova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ivanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ivanova working the ground and pound.
Doe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ivanova lands a few punches from side control.
Doe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ivanova connects with a decent elbow.
Ivanova grinds an elbow into Doe's temple.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
Doe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanova scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanova lands some shots froms side control.
Ivanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanova cracks Doe with a big right hand but Doe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ivanova lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanova off to one side.
Doe lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanova dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Doe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ivanova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ivanova not doing much here.
Ivanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Ivanova is keen to just control but Doe is a slippery customer.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Ivanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanova sits in half guard.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe is staying active underneath Ivanova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Ivanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanova.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanova controlling the action here.
Ivanova prevents Doe from standing back up.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova trying to control the pace.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Ivanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Ivanova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ivanova drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Ivanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Ivanova stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Doe to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ivanova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Ivanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivanova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doe quickly recovers to half guard.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Ivanova is controlling him
Ivanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanova content to control rather than advance.
Ivanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Ivanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vladmir Ivanova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doe wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Ivanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova is taking a breather. Doe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Ivanova is controlling him
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanova winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Ivanova.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Ivanova there.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doe is not content to let Ivanova control the position.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova controlling the action here.
Ivanova wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Ivanova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doe has hold of Ivanova's hands but Ivanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ivanova is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
Doe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ivanova trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ivanova is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Vladmir Ivanova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ivanova decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Ivanova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Ivanova!
A relieved looking Vladmir Ivanova 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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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leoncio Beleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beleza
vs
Semenov

170 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

176 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leoncio Beleza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Semenov scores with a one two! Beleza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Semenov as Beleza shoots in.
Jab, jab by Semenov - just one landing.
Semenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belezas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beleza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Semenov.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beleza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Semenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beleza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Semenov feints a jab promting Beleza to slip. Semenov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beleza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Beleza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Semenov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Beleza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Semenov wants to stand but Beleza is controlling the position.

Beleza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beleza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beleza won't allow Semenov to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Beleza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Semenov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Semenov has escaped and now he's on top!

Beleza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Semenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beleza is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Semenov stands and steps away. Beleza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beleza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leoncio Beleza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov works Beleza's body with a nice hook.
Semenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Semenov digs a good body shot into Beleza's ribs.
Semenov lands with a nice combination. Beleza backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Semenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beleza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semenov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beleza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Semenov lands a two punch combo.
Semenov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beleza. Beleza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Semenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Beleza. Beleza gets slowly back to his feet.
Semenov feints and then cracks Beleza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beleza down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a leg kick which misses Beleza's front leg but catches the back leg as Beleza tries to avoid it.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Semenov throws a combination. Beleza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body kick from Semenov.
Beleza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenov. Semenov obviously looking to wear him down.
Semenov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beleza back to the cage. Semenov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beleza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Semenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beleza's head.
Semenov scores with a hook to the body. Beleza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Semenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Semenov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Semenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beleza tries for a takedown but Semenov circles away easily
and Semenov counters with an inside leg kick.
Beleza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Semenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Semenov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Semenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beleza has his takedown stuffed
and Semenov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Semenov works over Beleza's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Semenov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beleza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Semenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Semenov.
Horrible takedown by Beleza or perhaps it was just good defense by Semenov which made him look bad.
Semenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beleza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Semenov scores with a nice right hand.
Semenov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beleza.
Semenov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beleza rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beleza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semenov's waist but Semenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beleza off to one side.
A nice combination there by Semenov.
Semenov scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Semenov scores with a one two! Beleza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Beleza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Beleza. Beleza gets slowly back to his feet.
Semenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leoncio Beleza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beleza's hands.
Semenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beleza's sensitive parts.
Beleza shoots and misses
and Semenov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Semenov stuns Beleza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenov.
Beleza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beleza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beleza misses with a takedown
and Semenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Semenov.
Semenov looks to land a combination. Beleza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenov scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beleza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beleza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semenov lands a jab to Beleza's midsection.
Beleza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Semenov defends it nicely.
Beleza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Semenov both land. Nice combination.
Semenov scores with a body shot.
Semenov stalks Beleza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beleza's face. Beleza staggers backwards, shaken.
Semenov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beleza.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Semenov!
Beleza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenov.
Semenov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maxim Semenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenov connects with a leg kick. Beleza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beleza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenov works over Beleza's head and body with a nice combination.
Maxim Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Semenov!
Beleza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Semenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Beleza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Semenov to the ground. Beleza is now in Semenov's guard.

Beleza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Semenov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Semenov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Semenov!
Beleza is trying to improve his position.
Semenov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Beleza is looking to regain half guard here but Semenov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beleza is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Semenov stands up and beckons Beleza to his feet.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Semenov digs a good hook to Beleza's body.
Semenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Semenov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Semenov lands but Beleza takes it in his stride.
Semenov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beleza's sensitive parts.
Semenov leaves Beleza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beleza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beleza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Semenov.
Semenov lands with a nice body punch.
Beleza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beleza somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenov.
Semenov stuns Beleza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leoncio Beleza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beleza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semenov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beleza backs up against the cage.
Semenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Semenov. No joy for Beleza on that attempt.
Semenov scores with a hook to the body. Beleza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenov cracks a nice hook into Beleza's ribs.
Semenov digs a good hook to Beleza's body.
Semenov stuns Beleza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Semenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Semenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beleza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semenov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
Beleza fails with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a low kick, right behind Beleza 's knee.

Beleza shoots in and gets a takedown into Semenov's guard.

Beleza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Semenov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beleza, into his guard.
Semenov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beleza is proving hard to escape from.

Beleza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Semenov stands up and waves to Beleza to follow him.
Semenov scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Semenov.
Beleza shoots in and drives through. Semenov sprawls well.
Semenov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beleza eats them both and turns towards Semenov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Semenov.
Semenov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beleza's calf.
Semenov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beleza takes a step back to recover.
Beleza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Semenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semenov, as that shot connected.
Semenov swinging wildly here.
Beleza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Beleza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maxim Semenov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leoncio Beleza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Semenov scores with a four punch combination!
Semenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Semenov lands with a nice body punch.
Beleza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Beleza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beleza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Beleza with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Semenov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Semenov duly obliges.
Beleza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beleza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semenov to score with a decent uppercut.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Semenov connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beleza shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenov.
Semenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beleza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beleza is defended easily by Semenov.
Beleza fails with a takedown attempt.
Semenov lands with a hook. Beleza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Semenov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semenov lands a head kick. Beleza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Semenov lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body punch from Semenov.
Semenov connects with a body shot that sends Beleza's belly button to the back.
Beleza shoots in looking for a takedown but Semenov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beleza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beleza backs up against the cage.
Semenov jabs at Beleza's body.
Semenov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beleza misses with a takedown
and Semenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Semenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenov.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Beleza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beleza fails with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Semenov scores with a four punch combination!
Leoncio Beleza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semenov jabs Beleza right on the nose. Beleza blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Semenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Semenov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Semenov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maxim Semenov waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.