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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Krusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Its Raining Men. Krusic has chosen Lene Kosti - Warrior as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kenny Hill has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenny Hill seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hill
vs
Krusic

167 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lemmy Krusic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill is looking to clinch but Krusic is avoiding it.
Krusic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Hill shoots for a takedown but Krusic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Krusic.

Hill rushes Krusic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krusic is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Krusic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hill is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krusic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenny Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Krusic.

Krusic has picked Hill up - he's going for a ride! Krusic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krusic lands with a punch from half guard.

Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krusic pulls his head out easily.

Krusic is working for a submission of some sort.
Krusic looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hill actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill keeping control of the position.
Krusic slips a nice elbow through Hill's hands, connecting with Hill's forehead.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Krusic is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krusic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krusic thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krusic prevents Hill from standing back up.
Krusic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Krusic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krusic stops Hill from getting back to his feet.

Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Krusic trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Krusic uses his free foot to push down on Hill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krusic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krusic avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krusic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hill is trying to stand up.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krusic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krusic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Krusic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Krusic is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Hill trying to control but Krusic postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Hill pushes Krusic off and gets back to his feet.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill connects with a body shot.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Krusic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krusic avoids it really well and circles away.

Hill clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Hill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krusic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Krusic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krusic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krusic tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krusic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krusic is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Krusic circles away and we're back to standing.
Krusic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces Krusic off the cage and back into range.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krusic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krusic defends it nicely.
Hill is looking to clinch but Krusic is avoiding it.
Hill lunges at Krusic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krusic's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krusic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krusic is breathing heavily.

Krusic tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krusic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Krusic tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krusic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill prevents Krusic from breaking the clinch.

Krusic wants the takedown. Hill is fighting it off but Krusic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hill's guard against the cage.
Krusic wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krusic defends well.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krusic is controlling him.
Krusic connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill wants to stand but Krusic is controlling the position.
Krusic wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Krusic cracks Hill with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Krusic is proving a slippery customer.
Krusic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Hill is looking for a triangle but Krusic pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Krusic is now in half guard.
Hill pushes Krusic off looking to stand but Krusic dives back in and keeps control.
Hill is staying active underneath Krusic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krusic pulls his head out easily.
Hill trying to control but Krusic postures up.
Krusic controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krusic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Hill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice sprawl there from Krusic as Hill shoots in.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krusic's hands.
Hill dives in and grabs Krusic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krusic pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Krusic misses with a hook.
Krusic shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill tests Krusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krusic needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Krusic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Krusic darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krusic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Krusic gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Krusic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krusic fails to pull guard.
Kenny Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Krusic.
Krusic missing with knees to the body.

Hill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krusic defends well.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krusic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krusic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill is trying to keep Krusic in close.
Krusic stops Hill from standing up.
Krusic is looking to pass into half guard but Hill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hill is in guard.
Lemmy Krusic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to stand up but Krusic won't let him.

Krusic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill working some strikes from top position.
Lemmy Krusic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill distracts Krusic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill is looking to stand up but Krusic won't let him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill trying to control but Krusic is working from the bottom.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Krusic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hill trying to control but Krusic is working from the bottom.

Kenny Hill has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hill tries to clinch up but Krusic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill stuffs the takedown.
Hill cracks a nice hook into Krusic's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Krusic pushes him off.
Krusic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill jabs Krusic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Krusic's belly button to the back.

Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krusic looking to stall.
Kenny Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Krusic improves position.

Krusic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krusic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenny Hill!
Kenny Hill really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitrtiy Koschelev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Inclan
vs
Koschelev

225 cm
28
165 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitrtiy Koschelev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koschelev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.
Koschelev swinging wildly here.
Koschelev misses with a double jab
and Inclan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inclan wants to clinch up but Koschelev keeps it at a distance.
Koschelev throws a series of punches but Inclan moves out of range.
Inclan tries to land a front kick but Koschelev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Inclan wants to clinch up but Koschelev keeps it at a distance.
Inclan doesn't manage to clinch there - Koschelev circles away.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koschelev lands a lovely overhand right.
Koschelev misses with a wild combination.
Koschelev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koschelev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inclan throws a sloppy head kick and Koschelev moves out of range easily.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koschelev as he jumps to the side.
Koschelev tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koschelev tries a head kick but it misses.
Koschelev looks winded!
Koschelev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inclan circles away quickly and effectively.
Inclan tries to clinch up.
Koschelev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
Koschelev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inclan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koschelev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inclan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koschelev sprawls well. Koschelev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inclan gets slowly back to his feet.
Inclan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inclan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Koschelev misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev throws a head kick but Inclan moves out of range.
Koschelev misses with a looping right.
Koschelev swinging wildly here.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inclan tries to clinch but Koschelev is having none of it.
Koschelev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inclan shoots in and drives through. Koschelev sprawls well.
Inclan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koschelev throws a lazy head kick

and Inclan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inclan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koschelev after a bit of a struggle.
Koschelev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inclan is trying to force a seperation but Koschelev has the dominant position.
Koschelev is trying to push Inclan away but Inclan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inclan is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev is trying to break the clinch but Inclan is controlling him.
Koschelev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koschelev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koschelev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inclan has him pressed against the cage.
Inclan is trying to maintain a safe position but Koschelev gets an underhook and turns Inclan into the cage.

Inclan jumps guard and drags Koschelev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Koschelev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Inclan wants to stand and escape but Koschelev is having none of it.
Inclan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koschelev!
Inclan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Koschelev hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan unloads with some shots from mount but Koschelev bucks and avoids them well.
Inclan wants to stand but Koschelev is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Koschelev is squirming around, avoiding Inclan's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inclan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koschelev throws a series of punches but Inclan moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Inclan.
Koschelev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koschelev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inclan blocks a head kick by Koschelev.
Koschelev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koschelev misses with a wild combination.
Inclan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koschelev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Koschelev. No joy for Inclan on that attempt.
Koschelev is breathing heavily.
Inclan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koschelev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inclan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inclan wants to clinch.
Inclan takes a swing at Koschelev's ribcage but misses.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koschelev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inclan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inclan is looking to clinch.
Koschelev tries a head kick but it misses.
Rafael Inclan is winning the standup battle so far.
Koschelev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inclan shoots in looking for a takedown but Koschelev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inclan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koschelev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inclan circles away quickly and effectively.
Inclan fails to land the takedown.
Inclan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koschelev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
Inclan misses with a head kick.
Koschelev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inclan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Inclan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inclan fails to land the takedown.
Koschelev throws a series of punches but Inclan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inclan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inclan avoids the head kick by Koschelev.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Inclan. Those never looked like landing.
Koschelev throws a head kick but Inclan moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan tries to clinch but Koschelev moves out of range.
Inclan moves in looking to clinch but Koschelev pushes him off.
Inclan is looking to clinch but Koschelev is avoiding it.
Rafael Inclan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inclan throws a head kick that misses.
Koschelev stuffs the takedown attempt from Inclan. Inclan gets slowly back to his feet.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Koschelev.
Inclan scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown by Inclan or perhaps it was just good defense by Koschelev which made him look bad.
Inclan misses with a takedown attempt
and Koschelev counters with a head kick. That will keep Inclan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Inclan tries to clinch there but Koschelev circles away.
Koschelev misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Koschelev misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inclan shoots in looking for a takedown but Koschelev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inclan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inclan shoots in but no luck this time.
Inclan shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Koschelev.
Inclan avoids the head kick by Koschelev.
Inclan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koschelev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Inclan has closed the distance and engaged Koschelev in a clinch.
Koschelev has Inclan pressed against the cage, preventing Inclan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inclan is trying to stall.
Inclan tries to break the clinch but Koschelev is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Inclan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Inclan with that takedown attempt.
Inclan is looking to clinch but Koschelev is avoiding it.
Inclan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koschelev.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.
Inclan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inclan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Koschelev does no damage.
A left and a right from Koschelev both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inclan is defended easily by Koschelev.
Inclan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koschelev is fending him off so far but Inclan persists. Nope, Koschelev circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Koschelev.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick
and Inclan counters with a big head kick but Koschelev shrugs it off.
Inclan fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Inclan with that takedown attempt.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koschelev but Koschelev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Koschelev. That snapped Inclan's head back.
Koschelev misses with the combination.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses
and Inclan counters with a head kick.
Koschelev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inclan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koschelev misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev blocks a head kick by Inclan.
Inclan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koschelev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inclan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koschelev as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Koschelev.
Inclan misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Koschelev.
Inclan fails with the takedown.
Koschelev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koschelev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inclan.
A combination from Koschelev does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev misses with a few strikes there.
Koschelev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inclan.
Inclan stuns Koschelev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inclan shoots in but no luck this time.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koschelev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
Inclan is looking to clinch.
Inclan shoots in and drives through. Koschelev sprawls well.
Koschelev misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses
and Inclan counters with a head kick. That will keep Koschelev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koschelev throws a right hand that Inclan ducks under and follows up with a left that Inclan also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Inclan or perhaps it was just good defense by Koschelev which made him look bad.
Koschelev misses with a few strikes there.
Koschelev throws a sloppy head kick and Inclan moves out of range easily.
Inclan fails to land the takedown.
Inclan fails with the takedown
and Koschelev counters with a two punch combo.
Koschelev misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koschelev misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Koschelev as Inclan shoots in.
Rafael Inclan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koschelev throws a head kick that misses.
Koschelev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inclan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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 Rafael Inclan.
Well Inclan 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Inclan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volkrav Kusmetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villov Rustakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kusmetov
vs
Rustakowski

150 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volkrav Kusmetov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Villov Rustakowski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rustakowski gets caught flat footed, as Kusmetov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kusmetov looking to sit in guard and control but Rustakowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kusmetov wants to stand up but Rustakowski is controlling him.
Rustakowski trying to control but Kusmetov is working from the bottom.
Kusmetov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rustakowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rustakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusmetov has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustakowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kusmetov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rustakowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rustakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kusmetov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rustakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kusmetov keeping moving, preventing Rustakowski from controlling successfully.
Kusmetov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rustakowski cracks Kusmetov with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rustakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusmetov has wrist control.
Rustakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rustakowski throws an elbow that misses. Kusmetov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rustakowski's guard. Nice move by Kusmetov!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kusmetov throwing strikes but missing.
Kusmetov looking to sit in guard and control but Rustakowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kusmetov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rustakowski on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kusmetov keeping moving, preventing Rustakowski from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kusmetov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rustakowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rustakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kusmetov is breathing heavily.
Rustakowski wants to control from the top but Kusmetov keeps moving.
Rustakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kusmetov keeping moving, preventing Rustakowski from controlling successfully.
Rustakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rustakowski postures up and lands a big shot to Kusmetov's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski postures up in Kusmetov's guard and throws a big left but Kusmetov blocks it.
Rustakowski pushing down on Kusmetov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kusmetov is not content to let Rustakowski control the position.
Rustakowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rustakowski is looking to take a break and control but Kusmetov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusmetov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rustakowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rustakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kusmetov defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rustakowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rustakowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Kusmetov is staying active underneath Rustakowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rustakowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rustakowski is nestled in close to Kusmetov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rustakowski is nestled in close to Kusmetov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kusmetov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kusmetov tries to get out of the position.
Rustakowski prevents Kusmetov from standing back up.
Rustakowski thows a huge punch but Kusmetov dodges it nicely.
Rustakowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rustakowski prevents Kusmetov from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustakowski is looking to take a break and control but Kusmetov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusmetov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kusmetov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kusmetov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rustakowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rustakowski throws a strike but Kusmetov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rustakowski working some strikes from top position.
Rustakowski working some strikes from top position.
Rustakowski landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rustakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rustakowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rustakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusmetov has wrist control.
Rustakowski working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rustakowski landing with the ground and pound.
Rustakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rustakowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Rustakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusmetov has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kusmetov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rustakowski.
Rustakowski with a nice head shot there.
Rustakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rustakowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kusmetov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rustakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rustakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rustakowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rustakowski throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kusmetov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rustakowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kusmetov keeping moving, preventing Rustakowski from controlling successfully.
Kusmetov has momentary wrist control but Rustakowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rustakowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rustakowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kusmetov to the mat! Kusmetov manages to get full guard.
Rustakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusmetov has wrist control.
Rustakowski trying to control but Kusmetov is working from the bottom.
Rustakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rustakowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rustakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusmetov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Villov Rustakowski.

Rustakowski gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusmetov tries to improve position but can't.
Kusmetov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rustakowski working the body and head with strikes.
Rustakowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rustakowski scoring with punches from side control.
Rustakowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kusmetov defending against the ground and pound.
Rustakowski working the ground and pound but Kusmetov is defending the strikes.
Rustakowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kusmetov down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rustakowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Volkrav Kusmetov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rustakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rustakowski is chipping away with strikes.
Rustakowski scores with punches from side control.
Rustakowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Villov Rustakowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rustakowski lands an elbow.
Rustakowski is putting a hurting on Kusmetov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rustakowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rustakowski landing a few strikes.
Rustakowski working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustakowski lands a few punches from side control.

Kusmetov is rocked!
Rustakowski scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Kusmetov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rustakowski working the head with strikes.
Rustakowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kusmetov some visible discomfort.
Rustakowski lands a few punches from side control.
Rustakowski in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kusmetov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rustakowski turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Villov Rustakowski!
Post fight, Villov Rustakowski stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank the SkrapBox Fighting Championship for giving me this opportunity to show my skills. Thank you to my family and friends for support. Goodnight!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Little Rusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquardt Shelmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rusky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sandstorm. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rusky
vs
Shelmenko

189 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Little Rusky!
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, Marquardt Shelmenko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquardt Shelmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Rusky misses.
Shelmenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rusky as he jumps to the side.
Shelmenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rusky is fending him off so far but Shelmenko persists. Nope, Rusky circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Rusky. No joy for Shelmenko on that attempt.
Little Rusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquardt Shelmenko.
Shelmenko shoots in for a double leg but Rusky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shelmenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusky counters with a three punch combo that has Shelmenko backing up. Shelmenko nods at Rusky to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelmenko shoots and misses
enabling Rusky to counter with a crisp jab.
Rusky stuffs the takedown.
Shelmenko shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Shelmenko with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shelmenko.
Shelmenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusky throws a series of punches but Shelmenko moves out of range.
Rusky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rusky.
Rusky lands a jab to the nose.
Shelmenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusky stuffs the takedown attempt from Shelmenko. Shelmenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusky scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusky scores with a decent looking hook.
Shelmenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rusky swinging wildly here.
Rusky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shelmenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shelmenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shelmenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusky counters with a three punch combo that has Shelmenko backing up. Shelmenko nods at Rusky to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelmenko looks winded!
Rusky connects with a single shot there.
Rusky throws a right hand that Shelmenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelmenko also avoids with ease.
Rusky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rusky lands a two punch combo.

Shelmenko is rocked!
Rusky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusky catches Shelmenko with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shelmenko forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Rusky!
Post fight, Little Rusky stared into the camera and said 'Хвала вам свима што сте дошли. Желим много више нес'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kiprusoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva has chosen The Ken Song as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kiprusoff
vs
Da Silva

180 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Kiprusoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silva Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva throws a right hand that Kiprusoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiprusoff also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Kiprusoff fails with the takedown

and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Da Silva works his way into side control.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Kiprusoff is working from the bottom.

Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Silva controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiprusoff wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva wants to control but Kiprusoff is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiprusoff is looking to reverse the position.
Da Silva wants to control but Kiprusoff is keeping him busy.

Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiprusoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiprusoff passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

Kiprusoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiprusoff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiprusoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Da Silva dives on top into guard.
Kiprusoff trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiprusoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiprusoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Kiprusoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kiprusoff works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kiprusoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Kiprusoff eventually gives up the hold.
Kiprusoff is breathing heavily.
Kiprusoff prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kiprusoff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiprusoff walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Kiprusoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Kiprusoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kiprusoff moves out of range easily.
Da Silva connects with a combination that backs up Kiprusoff into the cage. Da Silva lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kiprusoff's guard. Kiprusoff is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Da Silva bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silva Da Silva!
Silva Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov has chosen The Harlem Shake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Page
vs
Petrov

178 cm
20
178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Page lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Page.

It looks like Yuri Petrov has been cut.

Page closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Page shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Page pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Bryan Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Petrov.
Petrov looks winded!
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Page.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Petrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Page manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Page works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Page.
Page lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Page after a bit of a struggle.
Page scores with a hook to the body.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Page scores with a nice short uppercut.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Petrov is rocked!
Page digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Page finish him?

Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryan Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
Page connects with a solid leg kick.

Page has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
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!
A short right from Page on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
Page pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Page drops Petrov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Petrov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Page lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Page works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Page.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
Page unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Petrov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Page is unloading with more strikes now! Petrov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Page!
Our winner, Bryan Page, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.