Rise of the Pegasi 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Samiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samiec
vs
Crane

165 cm
21
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wojtek Samiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Crane!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samiec works over Crane's head and body with a nice combination.
Samiec staying out of range there.

Crane clinches with his opponent.

Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Samiec counters with a left and a right that stings Crane.
Samiec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samiec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a one-two to the body.
Samiec shoots in looking for a takedown. Crane tries to sprawl out of it but Samiec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthew Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samiec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Samiec saw that one coming.
Samiec lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samiec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crane drives through and clinches with Samiec against the cage.

Crane breaks the clinch.
Crane wants to clinch up but Samiec keeps it at a distance.
Crane misses with a shot to the body
and Samiec counters with a two punch combo.

Crane closes the distance and pushes Samiec back into the cage.
Crane lands a knee to the head.

Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crane looks gassed!
Crane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crane throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Samiec counter with a right hand.
Crane wants to clinch up but Samiec keeps it at a distance.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samiec is working the combinations to good effect here.
Samiec tries to clinch up.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Crane backing up. Crane nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Samiec.
Matthew Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samiec.
Crane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Samiec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samiec swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Samiec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crane throws a jab when Samiec was well out of range.
Crane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samiec lands a jab-cross combination.
Samiec misses with a wild combination.
Crane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Crane backing up. Crane nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Samiec is looking to clinch but Crane is avoiding it.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Samiec counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samiec stalks Crane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crane's face. Crane staggers backwards, shaken.
Samiec looks for a takedown but Crane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Samiec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Samiec counters with a left to the body.
Crane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samiec checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Samiec.
A left lands for Crane.
Crane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a one-two to the body.
Samiec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samiec staying out of range there.
Samiec moves away from the strike by Crane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samiec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crane defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Samiec.
Crane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samiec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crane throws out the jab.
Crane doesn't manage to clinch there - Samiec circles away.
Crane misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a nice uppercut.
Samiec lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Samiec.
Crane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Crane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Samiec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crane.
Samiec moves out of range of the leg kick from Crane.
Crane throws a jab but it's blocked by Samiec.
Samiec lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crane throws a leg kick but Samiec moved away.
Crane tries to clinch up but Samiec circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samiec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Crane instigates a clinch.

Crane breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samiec swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.

Crane instigates a clinch.
Crane is breathing heavily.

Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samiec throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wojtek Samiec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samiec throws a wild body kick that Crane sees coming a mile off.
Crane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samiec counters with a left and a right that stings Crane.
Samiec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samiec jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samiec goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crane wants to land a leg kick but Samiec is out of range.
A shot to the body from Crane misses
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samiec lands with a nice combination. Crane backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samiec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Crane misses with a hook to the body
and Samiec counters with a left and a right that stings Crane.
Crane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crane throws a big shot that misses.
Samiec throws a leg kick but Crane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crane misses with a hook to the body
and Samiec counters with a two punch combo.
Crane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crane throws out a loose jab but Samiec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Crane.
Samiec shoots in for a takedown but Crane shows good takedown defense.

Crane forces Samiec back against the cage and clinches.
Crane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Crane breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane throws a looping overhand right but Samiec ducks down to avoid it.
Crane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samiec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Samiec looks to land a combination. Crane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wojtek Samiec is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samiec is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Samiec takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samiec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Samiec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samiec checks a leg kick.
Samiec goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crane misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Samiec counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Samiec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crane circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samiec counters with a right hand to the body.
Crane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crane tries to clinch up but Samiec circles away and keeps his distance.
Crane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samiec is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samiec ducks under a wild hook from Crane.
Crane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a straight right hand.
Crane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a two punch combo.
Crane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samiec counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojtek Samiec dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Samiec blocks the body kick.
Crane throws a jab but it's blocked by Samiec.
Crane misses with an uppercut. Samiec saw that one coming.
Crane moves in looking to clinch but Samiec pushes him off.
Samiec wants to slow Crane down by chopping away at his legs.
Samiec tries to clinch but Crane moves out of range.
Samiec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samiec sizes up Crane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crane misses with a combination
and Samiec counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samiec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samiec moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samiec tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Crane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Crane misses the target.
Crane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samiec counters with a two punch combo.
Crane misses with a jab to the body
and Samiec counters with a two punch combo.
Crane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samiec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crane misses with a double jab
and Samiec counters with a left to the body.
Crane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Samiec misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Samiec.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crane.

That's two 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.
Crane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Samiec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Crane backing up. Crane nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Crane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samiec misses with a two punch combination.
Samiec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Crane clinches up with Samiec and pushes him back against the cage.

Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crane misses with a straight left.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samiec counters with a left to the body.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samiec swinging wildly here.
Crane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crane throws a leg kick but Samiec sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crane throws a combination that misses
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Crane backing up. Crane nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Crane misses with a combination
enabling Samiec to counter with a crisp jab.
Crane tries to clinch up.
Crane tries to clinch there but Samiec circles away.
Crane thows a body shot but no joy.
Samiec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Samiec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Samiec tries to clinch but Crane is having none of it.
Crane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samiec throws a one two combo.
Crane throws a hook but Samiec avoids it easily.
No joy there for Samiec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samiec swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Samiec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crane circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane throws a body punch but Samiec moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Crane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samiec doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
Crane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Crane.
I think Crane 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Crane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Petreski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petreski comes to the cage accompanied by I Had to Kill a Lot of People. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Petreski
vs
Quick

170 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Petreski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quick!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick is looking to clinch.
Quick is looking to clinch.
Quick moves in looking to clinch but Petreski pushes him off.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petreski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petreski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Petreski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petreski lands in his opponent's guard.
Petreski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Quick keeping full guard, as Petreski tries to pass.
Quick wants to get back to his feet but Petreski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petreski trying to control the position from guard on top but Quick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petreski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petreski works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petreski tries to pass to full mount but Quick defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

Petreski is trying to work for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
Quick is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petreski wants to control but Quick is keeping him busy.
Quick is trying to stand.

Quick kicks off Petreski and gets to his feet.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Quick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quick lands with a nice combination. Petreski backs away looking to recover.
Quick wants to clinch up but Petreski keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Petreski.
Petreski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick from Quick misses.
Quick throws a series of punches but Petreski moves out of range.
Petreski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quick moves into the clinch successfully.

Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick tries to clinch but Petreski is having none of it.
Quick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quick is looking to clinch but Petreski is avoiding it.

Quick closes the distance and clinches.

Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petreski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petreski at a distance.
Quick throws a series of punches but Petreski moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Quick scores with a four punch combination!
Quick avoids the body shot from Petreski.
Quick throws a push kick but Petreski slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Quick does no damage.

Quick clinches up with Petreski and pushes him back against the cage.

Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands an overhand right.
Quick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petreski.
Petreski shoots in but Quick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petreski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petreski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quick somewhat.
Petreski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quick is fending him off so far but Petreski persists. Nope, Quick circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Petreski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petreski moves in looking to clinch but Quick pushes him off.
Quick throws a right and a left that Petreski avoids nicely.
Quick tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Petreski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Petreski looking to sit in guard and control but Quick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Petreski striking from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Quick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Quick throws and low kick but Petreski moves out of range easily.
Quick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petreski.
Quick fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petreski.

Quick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quick is looking to stand up but Petreski isn't so interested in that idea.
Petreski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Petreski stops Quick from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick keeping full guard, as Petreski tries to pass.
Petreski throwing strikes but missing.
Petreski wants to stand but Quick is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quick misses with a leg kick

and Petreski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petreski stops Quick from standing up.
Petreski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petreski stops Quick from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petreski passes Quick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petreski.
Quick is trying to stand back up but Petreski is controlling him
Quick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Petreski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quick won't allow Petreski to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick is not content to let Petreski control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petreski checks it well.
Petreski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quick throws a nice looking combination but Petreski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petreski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petreski blocks a head kick by Quick.
Quick scores with a one two! Petreski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Quick looks to land a combination but Petreski avoids it well.
Petreski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnny Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petreski checks a low kick from Quick.
Vlad Petreski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Quick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petreski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quick misses with a combination

and Petreski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quick!
Quick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Petreski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Petreski trying to control but Quick is having none of it.
Quick is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Petreski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Petreski feints and as Quick raises his hands in defense, Petreski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quick is looking to stand up but Petreski isn't so interested in that idea.
Petreski trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Quick is looking to stand up but Petreski isn't so interested in that idea.
Petreski is looking to work some ground and pound but Quick has wrist control.
Petreski wants to pass the guard but Quick is keeping the position.
Quick keeping moving, preventing Petreski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petreski tries to free his leg and advance position but Quick is retaining full guard.
Quick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petreski is controlling him.
Quick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petreski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petreski throws a leg kick

and Quick counters by clinching up.

Quick manages to break the clinch.

Quick clinches up against the cage.
Quick is trying to break free.
Petreski has Quick pressed against the cage, preventing Quick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petreski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quick smiles and moves away.
Quick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quick wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petreski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quick.
Quick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Petreski drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petreski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petreski stops Quick from standing up.
Petreski is looking to work some ground and pound but Quick has wrist control.
Petreski prevents Quick from getting back to his feet.
Petreski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quick wants to stand but Petreski is controlling the position.

Petreski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Quick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petreski, into his guard.
Quick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petreski working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petreski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Petreski is working an open guard so Quick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quick.
Quick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petreski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Petreski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick lands with a nice body punch.
Quick tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petreski.

Quick has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quick 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ro Nin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ro Nin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nin
vs
Valentine

175 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ro Nin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.

Nin is looking for a kimura here.
Nin wants to take a breather but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Nin has control of the leg.
Valentine is in trouble now - Nin has advanced to mount!
Valentine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Nin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Valentine is now in Nin's guard. A big mistake from Nin there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nin is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Nin from controlling successfully.

Valentine working for a triangle but Nin defends it easily.
Nin slips nicely into half guard.

Nin is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valentine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Nin from controlling successfully.
Nin tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nin looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valentine defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nin is breathing heavily.

Nin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nin looking to control but Valentine passes into half guard.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Nin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.

Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nin has Valentine pulled in close to control his posture.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nin is keeping the position for now.
Valentine won't allow Nin to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Nin has his foot on Valentine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valentine works his way back into a safe position though.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nin tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nin gets a takedown into half guard.

Nin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valentine is just riding it out for now. Nin eventually gives up the hold.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Nin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Nin sits in half guard.
Nin tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it.
Valentine tries to roll over but Nin keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valentine is in trouble now - Nin has advanced to mount!
Valentine is breathing heavily.

Nin looking to secure an arm triangle but Valentine defends it well.
Nin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Nin's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nin controlling his opponent.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
Nin wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.

Nin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valentine can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Nin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nin trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nin prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Nin looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Nin looking to isolate an arm here. Valentine doesn't see it coming and as Nin extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ro Nin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ken Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham comes to the cage accompanied by terminator. ken Dunham looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Dunham
vs
McLumberg

205 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ken Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham tries for a takedown but McLumberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLumberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLumberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunham.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLumberg is fending him off so far but Dunham persists. Nope, McLumberg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLumberg swivels and escapes.
Dunham is breathing heavily.
McLumberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunham.
Dunham throws a sloppy head kick
and McLumberg counters with a big head kick but Dunham shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McLumberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLumberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McLumberg looking to control but Dunham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McLumberg lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! McLumberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McLumberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunham is squirming around, avoiding McLumberg's attempts to control the action.
McLumberg lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dunham is looking to escape.
McLumberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dunham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLumberg with a couple of short strikes.
Dunham is trying to escape the mount.
McLumberg controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLumberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McLumberg looking to control and managing it successfully.

McLumberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You get the feeling that Dunham really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLumberg is looking to work his way around to Dunham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dunham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McLumberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLumberg wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunham shoots and misses

and McLumberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from McLumberg.
McLumberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McLumberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunham keeps working.
Dunham is trying to stand back up but McLumberg is controlling him
McLumberg controlling the pace.
McLumberg thows a huge punch but Dunham dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunham is trying to stand back up but McLumberg is controlling him
McLumberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dunham is squirming around, avoiding McLumberg's attempts to control the action.
McLumberg misses with a head shot.
Dunham tries to hold on but McLumberg postures up.
McLumberg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McLumberg content just to control the position here.
Dunham is desperately trying to improve his position but McLumberg has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
McLumberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McLumberg won't let Dunham get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dunham is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Dunham that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dunham is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McLumberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dunham manages to avoid the submission attempt.

McLumberg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dunham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLumberg circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunham with a lazy takedown attempt

and McLumberg counters with a single leg into guard. Dunham didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLumberg prevents Dunham from getting back to his feet.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing McLumberg from controlling successfully.
Dunham has a closed guard, preventing McLumberg from standing up.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing McLumberg from controlling successfully.
McLumberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McLumberg 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. And we move into the final round!

Dunham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunham misses with a double jab

and McLumberg counters by clinching up.
Dunham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLumberg's efforts to push away.
McLumberg can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham has McLumberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLumberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

McLumberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McLumberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McLumberg stands and steps away. Dunham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLumberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ken Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McLumberg moves into range and clinches up with Dunham.
Dunham wants a takedown but no success here.
McLumberg leaning against his opponent.

McLumberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McLumberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McLumberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLumberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dunham tries for a takedown but McLumberg circles away easily

and McLumberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dunham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg content to stall in guard here.
McLumberg stopping the sweep attempt from Dunham.
McLumberg trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McLumberg wants to control but Dunham is keeping him busy.

McLumberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunham can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunham pushes McLumberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McLumberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunham struggling a bit here.
Jack McLumberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dunham is trying to buck McLumberg off.
Dunham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McLumberg controlling the action here.
McLumberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantine Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valerij Palcuwow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Palcuwow's choice of entrance music: Eye of The Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rasputin
vs
Palcuwow

186 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

203 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantine Rasputin!
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, Valerij Palcuwow!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palcuwow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palcuwow pinned against the cage. Palcuwow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palcuwow shoots in for a double leg but Rasputin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Palcuwow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasputin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palcuwow.
Palcuwow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasputin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Konstantine Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valerij Palcuwow.

Palcuwow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rasputin uses from the top position.

Rasputin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palcuwow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rasputin has Palcuwow in his guard.
Palcuwow wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Palcuwow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palcuwow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Palcuwow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rasputin has his feet on Palcuwow's thighs here. He's pushed Palcuwow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palcuwow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantine Rasputin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angoro Mwambong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ehcapa Tnencinv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tnencinv has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ehcapa Tnencinv has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mwambong
vs
Tnencinv

185 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tnencinv tries to clinch but Mwambong is having none of it.

Mwambong gets the takedown into side control.
Mwambong working the head and body with strikes.
Mwambong prevents Tnencinv from escaping the position.

Mwambong stands up.
Tnencinv connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tnencinv lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tnencinv.

It looks like Angoro Mwambong has been cut.
Tnencinv lands a head kick. Mwambong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tnencinv misses with a two punch combination.
Tnencinv is looking to clinch but Mwambong is avoiding it.
Tnencinv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tnencinv scoring well with a low kick there.
Mwambong dodges the punch combination from Tnencinv.
Tnencinv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tnencinv misses with a takedown attempt
and Mwambong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tnencinv lands a high kick!
Tnencinv looks to clinch
and Mwambong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tnencinv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tnencinv throws out a powerful jab.
Tnencinv tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mwambong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tnencinv looks gassed!

Mwambong clinches up with Tnencinv and pushes him back against the cage.

Mwambong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tnencinv wants to stand up but Mwambong is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mwambong passes Tnencinv's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tnencinv pushes Mwambong off looking to stand but Mwambong dives back in and keeps control.

Mwambong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mwambong misses with a few strikes there.
Tnencinv tries to clinch
and Mwambong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tnencinv wants to clinch

and Mwambong counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mwambong pulls guard successfully.

Mwambong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mwambong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tnencinv backwards.
Mwambong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mwambong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tnencinv clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tnencinv looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tnencinv turns into Mwambong and is now in his guard.
Tnencinv throws a strike but Mwambong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mwambong stands up from Tnencinv's guard - Mwambong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mwambong takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv looks to clinch
and Mwambong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tnencinv's knee momentarily.
Mwambong tries to clinch up but Tnencinv circles away and keeps his distance.
Mwambong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tnencinv circles away quickly and effectively.
Tnencinv thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mwambong if he has to take too many more of those.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that Mwambong semi-blocks.
Tnencinv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tnencinv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angoro Mwambong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ehcapa Tnencinv.
Tnencinv looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tnencinv throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mwambong's head.
Tnencinv moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mwambong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Angoro Mwambong's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tnencinv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mwambong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tnencinv's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tnencinv duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tnencinv darts in and clinches Mwambong up against the cage.
Tnencinv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mwambong has him pressed against the cage.

Tnencinv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mwambong swats away the attempt to clinch by Tnencinv.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tnencinv closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ehcapa Tnencinv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tnencinv slips a jab and a cross from Mwambong.
Mwambong throws a series of punches but Tnencinv avoids them all with ease.
Tnencinv plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tnencinv moves in looking to clinch but Mwambong pushes him off.
Tnencinv throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mwambong swats away the attempt to clinch by Tnencinv.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tnencinv.
Mwambong misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ehcapa Tnencinv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angoro Mwambong'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.

Tnencinv tries to clinch up

and Mwambong counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mwambong stands and steps away. Tnencinv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tnencinv throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mwambong's head.
A nice combination there by Tnencinv.
Ehcapa Tnencinv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Tnencinv scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Angoro Mwambong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Tnencinv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Angoro Mwambong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mwambong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tnencinv.

Tnencinv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tnencinv wants to stand but Mwambong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mwambong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tnencinv moves in looking to clinch but Mwambong pushes him off.
Tnencinv's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tnencinv duly obliges.
Mwambong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tnencinv throws a series of strikes that have Mwambong backpedaling.
Tnencinv plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mwambong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tnencinv scores with a sloppy right hand. Mwambong should have avoided that one.
Tnencinv tries to clinch there but Mwambong circles away.
Tnencinv lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mwambong will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Tnencinv lands but Mwambong takes it in his stride.
Tnencinv connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tnencinv throws a nice looking combination but Mwambong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tnencinv connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mwambong. Mwambong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Tnencinv.
Tnencinv throws a combination. Mwambong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Jeez, Angoro Mwambong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A combination from Tnencinv does no damage.
A head kick from Tnencinv lands but Mwambong takes it in his stride.
Tnencinv throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mwambong.
Tnencinv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwambong's waist but Mwambong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tnencinv off to one side.
Mwambong lands with a nice combination. Tnencinv backs away looking to recover.
Tnencinv is looking to clinch but Mwambong is avoiding it.
Mwambong keeps the fight on the outside.
Mwambong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tnencinv turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tnencinv goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tnencinv thows a body kick. Mwambong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mwambong tries to clinch but Tnencinv moves out of range.
Mwambong connects with a right hand. Tnencinv shakes it off.
Mwambong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mwambong wants it to stay on the feet.
Tnencinv throws a sloppy head kick and Mwambong moves out of range easily.
Mwambong works over Tnencinv's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Tnencinv.
Angoro Mwambong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwambong throws a series of strikes that have Tnencinv backpedaling.

Mwambong clinches up against the cage.
Tnencinv keeps control of Mwambong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tnencinv digs a right hand underneath Mwambong's ribcage. Mwambong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mwambong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Tnencinv's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tnencinv is trying to force a seperation but Mwambong has the dominant position.

Mwambong breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv throws a series of strikes that have Mwambong backpedaling.
Tnencinv goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tnencinv plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tnencinv.
Tnencinv dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mwambong. That did some damage!
A shot to de liver by Tnencinv. Beautiful body shot.
Mwambong slaps away a takedown attempt from Tnencinv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angoro Mwambong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ehcapa Tnencinv.
Mwambong connects with a solid leg kick.
Tnencinv thows a body shot but no joy.
Tnencinv fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mwambong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tnencinv circles away quickly and effectively.
Mwambong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mwambong throws a series of punches but Tnencinv avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ehcapa Tnencinv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angoro Mwambong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mwambong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mwambong is looking to clinch.
Mwambong throws a combination that misses
and Tnencinv counters with a two punch combo.
Mwambong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mwambong throws a sloppy head kick
and Tnencinv counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tnencinv connects with a high kick.
Mwambong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tnencinv throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tnencinv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mwambong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Tnencinv with that takedown attempt.
Mwambong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tnencinv closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mwambong counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that half lands.
Mwambong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tnencinv lands with a slapping head kick.
Mwambong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tnencinv.
Mwambong blocks a head kick by Tnencinv.
Tnencinv scoring well with a low kick there.
Mwambong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tnencinv.
Mwambong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tnencinv has a takedown stuffed.
Mwambong looks to throw a body kick
and Tnencinv counters with a nice leg kick.
Tnencinv cracks the inside of Mwambong's front leg.
Mwambong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tnencinv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tnencinv throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mwambong.
Tnencinv cracks a nice hook into Mwambong's ribs.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mwambong blocks a head kick by Tnencinv.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tnencinv counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Mwambong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mwambong throws a right hand that Tnencinv ducks under and follows up with a left that Tnencinv also avoids with ease.
Mwambong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tnencinv throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mwambong's head.
Mwambong avoids the head kick by Tnencinv.
Mwambong throws a right hand that Tnencinv ducks under and follows up with a left that Tnencinv also avoids with ease.
Tnencinv wants to clinch.
Mwambong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tnencinv swats away the attempt to clinch by Mwambong.
Tnencinv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mwambong counters with a leg kick.
Tnencinv is looking to clinch.
Mwambong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tnencinv buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnencinv throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tnencinv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mwambong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tnencinv misses with the combination.
Tnencinv is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mwambong misses with a series of wild punches.
Tnencinv tries to close the distance and clinch but Mwambong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tnencinv has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tnencinv plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tnencinv wants to clinch up but Mwambong keeps it at a distance.
Mwambong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mwambong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tnencinv throws a nice head kick!
Mwambong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mwambong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tnencinv cracks the inside of Mwambong's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong throws a right hand that Tnencinv ducks under and follows up with a left that Tnencinv also avoids with ease.

Tnencinv moves into the clinch.

Mwambong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tnencinv fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mwambong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tnencinv's guard.
Mwambong throws a big right hand that misses.

Mwambong gets to his feet. Tnencinv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tnencinv lands a head kick!
Tnencinv throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mwambong's head.
Mwambong stuffs the takedown attempt from Tnencinv. Tnencinv gets slowly back to his feet.
Angoro Mwambong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angoro Mwambong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ehcapa Tnencinv.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tnencinv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mwambong circles away quickly and effectively.
Ehcapa Tnencinv is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tnencinv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mwambong pinned against the cage. Mwambong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ehcapa Tnencinv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tnencinv 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ehcapa Tnencinv!

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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardcore Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen has chosen Duran Duran - WIld Boys as his entrance music. Otto Kaikkonen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Geno
vs
Kaikkonen

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hardcore Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaikkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geno.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Geno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Geno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Kaikkonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Geno blocks with his arms.
Kaikkonen scores with a shot to the side of Geno's head.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaikkonen landing knees to the head.

It looks like Hardcore Geno has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaikkonen is struggling to control the position.
Kaikkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.
Kaikkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaikkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Geno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Geno avoids the elbow strike from Kaikkonen, against the cage.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kaikkonen stalling the fight.
Geno is trying to break free.
Kaikkonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geno is trying to break free.
Kaikkonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaikkonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Geno won't want to take too many of those.
Geno tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geno tries to circle away but Kaikkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Kaikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Geno blocks with his arms.
Kaikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geno blocks it with crossed arms.
Geno is trying to break free.
Geno has had enough of the clinch but Kaikkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaikkonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling him.
Kaikkonen pushes Geno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kaikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geno connects with a body shot.
Kaikkonen looks gassed!
Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kaikkonen moves into range and clinches up with Geno.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kaikkonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Geno has a closed guard, preventing Kaikkonen from standing up.
Kaikkonen won't allow Geno to sweep him here.

Geno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling him.
Geno is trying to break free.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Kaikkonen has the dominant position.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Kaikkonen has the dominant position.
Kaikkonen scores with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Kaikkonen has the dominant position.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaikkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling him.
Geno tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaikkonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Geno is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaikkonen has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaikkonen manages to break the clinch.
Geno connects with a right hand. Kaikkonen shakes it off.
Geno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaikkonen backs up against the cage.
Geno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaikkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geno counters with a nice uppercut.
Geno digs a good body shot into Kaikkonen's ribs.
Geno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaikkonen backs up against the cage.
Geno throws a shot to the body.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Geno.

Kaikkonen forces Geno back against the cage and clinches.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Geno is trying to break free.
Kaikkonen lands a knee to the head.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Kaikkonen has the dominant position.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaikkonen gets through Geno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaikkonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaikkonen is trying to force a seperation but Geno has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaikkonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaikkonen won't allow it.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Geno is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaikkonen has double underhooks.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling him.
Kaikkonen has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaikkonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaikkonen prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Kaikkonen trying to land knees to the body.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geno wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaikkonen prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.
Kaikkonen has Geno pressed against the cage, preventing Geno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Geno has had enough of the clinch but Kaikkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Kaikkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaikkonen instigates a clinch.
Kaikkonen misses with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen landing knees to the head.
Kaikkonen stalling against the cage.
Geno tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kaikkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Geno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaikkonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Geno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Geno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaikkonen stalling the fight.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaikkonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaikkonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaikkonen shoots in and drives through. Geno sprawls well.
Hardcore Geno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geno misses with a series of wild punches.
Geno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Geno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geno.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Geno with a nice cross.
Geno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaikkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Geno moves out of range easily.
Kaikkonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
Geno dips to his left and cracks Kaikkonen with an uppercut!
Hardcore Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaikkonen is looking to clinch but Geno is avoiding it.
Kaikkonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaikkonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kaikkonen clinches.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but Geno blocks it.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kaikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geno blocks it with crossed arms.
Geno blocks an elbow strike from Kaikkonen.
Geno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaikkonen lands a knee to the head.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Geno wants to break free but Kaikkonen has control.

Kaikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaikkonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geno scores with a hook.
Geno throws the left hand but Kaikkonen avoids the punch easily.
Geno throws out a loose jab but Kaikkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geno throws a right hand that Kaikkonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaikkonen also avoids with ease.
Kaikkonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Geno backs up against the cage.

Kaikkonen rushes Geno and presses him up against the cage.
Geno is trying to break free.
Kaikkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Kaikkonen connects with a knee to the head.

Kaikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaikkonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaikkonen dives in and grabs Geno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geno pushes down on Kaikkonen's head and hops out.
Kaikkonen misses with a double jab
and Geno counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a double leg but Geno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardcore Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kaikkonen.
Decent striking displayed by Geno there.
A jab lands there for Geno.

Kaikkonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geno tries to circle away but Kaikkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Geno is trying to force a seperation but Kaikkonen has the dominant position.
Kaikkonen landing knees to the head.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geno tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen with a knee to the head.

Kaikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Geno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Geno misses.
Geno looks to land a left hand but Kaikkonen moved out of range nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaikkonen landing knees to the body.
Kaikkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geno's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaikkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geno blocks an elbow strike from Kaikkonen.
Geno is trying to break free.
Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Geno wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaikkonen won't allow it.
Kaikkonen landing knees to the head.
Kaikkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Geno smiles and moves away.
Geno's corner calls for a 1-2. Geno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Geno swinging wildly here.
Kaikkonen walks into a left hand.
Kaikkonen misses with a combination
and Geno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Geno does no damage.

Kaikkonen moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardcore Geno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hardcore Geno's cut.
That's time! Geno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kaikkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geno scores with a hook to the body. Kaikkonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaikkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Geno throws a combination. Kaikkonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Kaikkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaikkonen showed some decent athleticism there.

Kaikkonen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geno to get to his feet.
Good leg kick by Kaikkonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geno, as that shot connected.
Geno lands a really nice looking cross but Kaikkonen seems unphased.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Geno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaikkonen slips a jab from Geno.
Geno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Geno works the jab nicely.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Geno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geno throws a combination that misses

and Kaikkonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Kaikkonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Geno takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaikkonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Kaikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geno throws a series of strikes that have Kaikkonen backpedaling.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kaikkonen.

Kaikkonen manages to break the clinch.
Geno connects with a single shot there.
Hardcore Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
Geno clobbers Kaikkonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Kaikkonen has managed to clinch.
Geno tries to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.
Kaikkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaikkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Geno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kaikkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Geno is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kaikkonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Geno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaikkonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Geno can't break the clinch.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaikkonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardcore Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaikkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaikkonen looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaikkonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Geno tries to circle away but Kaikkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Kaikkonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Geno tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Geno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen connects with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
Kaikkonen landing knees to the head.
Kaikkonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Geno wants to break free but Kaikkonen has control.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaikkonen goes for a takedown attempt but Geno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Geno.

Kaikkonen gets a clinch.
Geno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Geno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kaikkonen manages to break the clinch.
Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Geno misses with a combination

and Kaikkonen moves into the clinch.
Kaikkonen looking to throw knees to the head but Geno is blocking nicely.
Kaikkonen prevents Geno from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaikkonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geno's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geno working hard to break the clinch.
Geno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.

Kaikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up but Geno circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Geno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Geno lands an overhand right.
Kaikkonen defending well as Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Geno throws a body punch but Kaikkonen moves out of range.
Kaikkonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Otto Kaikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geno throws a right hand that Kaikkonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaikkonen also avoids with ease.
Kaikkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geno.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geno but Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Geno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardcore Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaikkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Geno lands with a straight right. Kaikkonen didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hardcore Geno.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardcore Geno!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Bittencourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Bittencourt struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs 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. Rogerio Farias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafael Bittencourt's chin.

Farias
vs
Bittencourt

188 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittencourt tries to clinch up.
Bittencourt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Farias lands a left and a right that send Bittencourt crashing to the mat, dazed. Farias thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bittencourt is rocked!

It looks like Rafael Bittencourt has been cut.
Farias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bittencourt is still on wobbly legs! Can Farias finish him?
Farias connects with a jab.
Farias throws a sloppy head kick and Bittencourt moves out of range easily.
Bittencourt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farias's waist but Farias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bittencourt off to one side.
Bittencourt wants to clinch.
Farias lands with a right and another and another! Bittencourt is in big trouble! Farias lands again and this time it's lights out for Bittencourt! A quality knockout there for Farias.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rogerio Farias!

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Aleksandrov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Aleksandrov
vs
Ivanovic

190 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Aleksandrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Aleksandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aleksandrov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aleksandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
Aleksandrov drops his hands momentarily and Ivanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Andrei Aleksandrov has been cut.

Ivanovic lands a big head kick that sends Aleksandrov tumbling to the mat! Ivanovic takes a step backwards and waves Aleksandrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Aleksandrov is rocked!
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!
Aleksandrov drops his hands momentarily and Ivanovic needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Aleksandrov just on the top of the head. Aleksandrov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Aleksandrov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boris Ivanovic!

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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Hey Hey Hey (Raw & Un-Kutt) by Kutt Calhoun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chung
vs
Williams

193 cm
18
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrell Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chung slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams is keen to just control but Chung is a slippery customer.
Chung is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Chung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Williams trying to work for an americana but Chung has managed to regain full guard.
Chung keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Chung is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chung tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams stalks Chung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chung's face. Chung staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams looks to land a combination but Chung avoids it well.
Tyrell Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.

Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Chung pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chung tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.

Chung clinches with his opponent.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Chung.
Williams looks gassed!
Chung crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Tyrell Williams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Chung working Williams over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chung tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.

Chung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Chung stands up from Williams's guard - Chung perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrell Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chung moves into the clinch.
Chung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chung lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Williams wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Chung to work.
Chung scores a nice knee to the body.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Chung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chung lands an elbow inside.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wang Chung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chung lands a knee to the head.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chung with a knee to the head.
Williams tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.

Williams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williams to the mat. Williams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chung wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams has control of Chung's left arm, preventing Chung from doing any damage.

Williams is working an open guard so Chung takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chung is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chung crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Williams has Chung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Williams.
Chung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung effectively controlling the action here.
Chung prevents the takedown attempt.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Chung lands a right hand.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chung lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chung.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chung leaning his opponent against the cage.

Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang Chung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Chung is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Chung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Chung tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Chung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chung prevents it.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Chung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrell Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Williams with a nice cross.
Chung wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Chung tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Chung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chung looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Chung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Chung avoids the body shot from Williams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chung tries to clinch up.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chung counters by moving into the clinch.
Chung lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chung prevents it.
Williams is looking to control Chung's arms but Chung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
Chung is struggling to control the position.
Chung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Chung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A shot in the inside from Chung.
Stalling in the clinch from Chung.
Chung crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Chung landing knees to the head.
Wang Chung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chung working Williams over with knees to the body.
Chung keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chung with a knee to the head.
Chung connects with a knee to the head.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Chung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wang Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Williams.
Chung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.

Chung breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Williams counter with a right hand.

Chung clinches up against the cage.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams is working for takedown but Chung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chung scores with a knee to the head.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Chung landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chung lands a shoulder strike.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Chung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice cross by Chung.

Chung moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Chung.
A knee to the head by Chung.
Chung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
A short left from Chung.

Chung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrell Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Chung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chung 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Chung!