Fight Night III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Mantelavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito The Fag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantelavo comes to the cage accompanied by Long Hard Road Out Of Hell by Marilyn Manson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mantelavo
vs
The Fag

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

221 cm
22
289 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Mantelavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito The Fag!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantelavo moves in looking to clinch but The Fag pushes him off.
The Fag leaves Mantelavo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mantelavo fails to land the takedown.
Mantelavo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Fag avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Mantelavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Fag scores with a takedown into Mantelavo's guard.
The Fag tries to stand but Mantelavo is controlling from the bottom.
The Fag tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantelavo is retaining full guard.
The Fag slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Fag landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Fag stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mantelavo moves into range and clinches up with The Fag.
The Fag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mantelavo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mantelavo working The Fag over with knees to the body.
Mantelavo fails to pull guard.

The Fag jumps into guard, dragging Mantelavo to the mat.
The Fag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantelavo is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Fag can do anything to dispel that myth.

Mantelavo got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Fag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantelavo has managed to get both his arms back between The Fag's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fag lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mantelavo!
The Fag wants to take Mantelavo's back here but Mantelavo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mantelavo is looking to get to half guard.
Mantelavo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Fag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Fag trying to control the position.
Mantelavo trying to control but The Fag is working from the bottom.

The Fag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantelavo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Fag trying to keep a closed guard but Mantelavo is proving a slippery customer.
Mantelavo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Fag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantelavo controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Fag controls Mantelavo momentarily but Mantelavo frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mantelavo misses with a takedown attempt

and The Fag counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Fag scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mantelavo is breathing heavily.
The Fag wants to get back to his feet.
The Fag is trying to control the action in half guard but Mantelavo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Fag passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mantelavo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Fag misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantelavo counters with a nice leg kick.
Mantelavo misses with a takedown

and The Fag counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mantelavo!
BOOM! The Fag connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Fag trying to control but Mantelavo is having none of it.
Mantelavo tries to improve his position but instead The Fag has taken his back!
Mantelavo is in bad spot here.
Mantelavo is keeping busy.
Mantelavo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Fag on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Fag is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mantelavo is defending well though. The Fag let's go of the attempt for now.
The Fag trying to control.

The Fag working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mantelavo tries to roll but The Fag sticks to his back.

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.

The Fag is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The Fag wants to control but Mantelavo is keeping busy.
Mantelavo is in bad spot here.

Mantelavo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Fag is looking to control Mantelavo but Mantelavo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tito The Fag has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantelavo tries to escape but The Fag has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

The Fag looking for the choke from the back.
The Fag scores with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.

That's four 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.
The Fag is working the ground and pound. Can Mantelavo escape?
The Fag throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mantelavo could be in trouble here!
The Fag struggling to keep hold of the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tito The Fag just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mantelavo fails with the takedown.
The Fag shoots in for a double leg but Mantelavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The Fag drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Fag trying to control but Mantelavo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito The Fag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mantelavo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Fag trying to control the position but instead, Mantelavo has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Fag into the cage.

The Fag breaks from the clinch.

Mantelavo rushes The Fag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mantelavo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

The Fag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Fag gets caught flat footed, as Mantelavo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Fag is trying to keep Mantelavo in close.

The Fag has his feet on Mantelavo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantelavo misses with a takedown

and The Fag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mantelavo's guard now.

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

The Fag stands and steps away. Mantelavo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Fag tries to clinch there but Mantelavo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantelavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angelo Mantelavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Fag.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fag trying to control the action but Mantelavo is working from the bottom.
Mantelavo is trying to control The Fag's posture but The Fag avoids it.
The Fag trying to control the action but Mantelavo is working from the bottom.

The Fag wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mantelavo, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Mantelavo but he's now mounted!
Mantelavo is squirming around, avoiding The Fag's attempts to control the action.

The Fag is working for a guillotine from mount but Mantelavo frees his head quite easily.
The Fag trying to control but Mantelavo is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Mantelavo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Fag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mantelavo is looking to escape.

The Fag working for a guillotine from mount but Mantelavo is in no mood to give up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito The Fag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Fag 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito The Fag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jenni Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jonzzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jonzzon's choice of entrance music: ---. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Salonen
vs
Jonzzon

157 cm
22
130 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenni Salonen!
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, Johnny Jonzzon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonen stuffs the takedown.
Salonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonzzon.

Salonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jonzzon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salonen is one step ahead there.
Salonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Salonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salonen postures up and lands a big shot to Jonzzon's brow.
Salonen throws a strike but Jonzzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jonzzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Salonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonzzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salonen is keeping the position for now.
Jonzzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonzzon is one step ahead there.
Jonzzon trying to control but Salonen is working from the bottom.
Jonzzon looking to sit in guard and control but Salonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonzzon is keeping the position for now.
Jonzzon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Salonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jonzzon did well to prevent Salonen getting side control.
Jonzzon tries to get to full guard but Salonen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salonen with the ground and pound but Jonzzon uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonzzon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jonzzon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Salonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Salonen lands a nice forearm strike.
Salonen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Salonen working away.
Jonzzon looks gassed!
Jonzzon dodges the ground and pound from Salonen.
Salonen working the ground and pound.
Jonzzon regains half guard.
Salonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salonen slips a nice elbow through Jonzzon's hands, connecting with Jonzzon's forehead.
Salonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Jonzzon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonzzon has hold of Salonen's hands but Salonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jonzzon is still in real trouble! Can Salonen finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jonzzon seems to have recovered his senses.

Jonzzon kicks off Salonen and gets to his feet.

Salonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Salonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Salonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jonzzon wants to control but Salonen is having none of it.
Salonen landing shots from mount.
Salonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Salonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Salonen is landing with some decent strikes but Jonzzon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jonzzon tries to reverse the position but Salonen maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonzzon is in a horrible position here. Salonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Salonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Salonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Salonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salonen lands a big elbow.
Salonen avoids the attempt from Jonzzon to control.
Salonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Jonzzon is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jonzzon looks a forlorn figure.
Jonzzon 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.

Jenni Salonen dominated that round.
That's time! Salonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jonzzon dives in and grabs Salonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salonen pushes down on Jonzzon's head and hops out.

Salonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonzzon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Salonen is working Jonzzon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jonzzon regains half guard.
Salonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jonzzon wants to get back to full guard.
Salonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salonen works his way into full mount!
Salonen looking to finish Jonzzon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jonzzon!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonzzon tries to hold on but Salonen pushes him away.
Jenni Salonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonzzon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Salonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Salonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Salonen.
Salonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jonzzon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Salonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Salonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Salonen is landing with some decent strikes but Jonzzon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salonen landing shots from mount.
Jonzzon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Salonen landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salonen landing strikes from the mount.
Jonzzon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Salonen lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Salonen.
Jonzzon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salonen throwing shots but Jonzzon is blocking nicely.
Jonzzon is looking to control Salonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jonzzon avoid being mounted?
Jonzzon is trying to stand back up but Salonen is controlling him
Salonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen is thwarting Jonzzon's attempts to control the position.
Salonen wants to pass to mount but Jonzzon is defending the position.
Jonzzon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salonen is working away from the top position though.
Salonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salonen is defended easily by Jonzzon.
Nice takedown defense from Salonen. No joy for Jonzzon on that attempt.
No luck for Jonzzon with that takedown attempt.
Jenni Salonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jonzzon.

Salonen closes the distance and clinches.
Salonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.

Jonzzon jumps guard and drags Salonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Salonen won't allow Jonzzon to sweep him here.
Salonen distracts Jonzzon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonzzon has wrist control.
Salonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonzzon is retaining full guard.
Jonzzon working a defensive guard here.
Jonzzon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salonen fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenni Salonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jonzzon.

Jonzzon clinches up against the cage.
Salonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Salonen tightens his grip and picks Jonzzon up, before dumping him to the ground. Jonzzon manages to land in guard.
Jonzzon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jonzzon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonzzon is trying to keep Salonen in close.
Salonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salonen postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salonen postures up in Jonzzon's guard and throws a big left but Jonzzon blocks it.
Salonen throwing strikes from guard but Jonzzon blocks nicely.
Salonen throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Salonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Jonzzon is trying to control but can't.
Jonzzon wants to get back to his feet.
Salonen wants to pass the guard but Jonzzon is defending well.
Jonzzon is trying to get back to full guard.
Jonzzon trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonzzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Salonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jonzzon trying to control but Salonen postures up.
Jonzzon is looking to escape.
Salonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salonen lands a nice short elbow.
Jonzzon manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonen pushing down on Jonzzon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jonzzon wants to get back to full guard.
Salonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salonen lands a nice short elbow.
Jonzzon trying to hold on to Salonen's head to control him but Salonen postures up.
Salonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jonzzon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenni Salonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jonzzon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jonzzon is pressing down on Salonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jonzzon's guard.
Jonzzon wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonen winds up and cracks Jonzzon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Jonzzon kicks Salonen off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Jonzzon with that takedown attempt.

Salonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jonzzon sprawls well initially but Salonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salonen wants to take a breather but Jonzzon is having none of it.
Salonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salonen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jonzzon to regain full guard.
Salonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonzzon's head.
Jonzzon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salonen!
Salonen wants to hold on but Jonzzon pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jenni Salonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salonen, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenni Salonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petter Norlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norlin
vs
Power

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Norlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Power!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norlin defends it nicely.
No joy there for Norlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petter Norlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Power.
Petter Norlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Power.
Norlin lands with a right that hurts Power. Power looks to clinch but Norlin throws a short knee that drops Power. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Petter Norlin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Freak Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and strawberry lollipop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Freak Show has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Freak Show
vs
lollipop

200 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Freak Show!
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, strawberry lollipop!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lollipop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freak Show.
lollipop looks to throw the jab but Freak Show is out of range.
lollipop tries to clinch but Freak Show moves out of range.
Freak Show fails to land the takedown.

Freak Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with lollipop, pushing him back against the cage.
Freak Show drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Freak Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lollipop can't find room to land a body shot as Freak Show controls the action.

Freak Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
lollipop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Freak Show closes this distance looking for a takedown but lollipop circles away.
lollipop misses with an uppercut.
Freak Show staying out of range there.

lollipop rushes Freak Show and presses him up against the cage.
Freak Show blocks an uppercut.
Freak Show can't get the takedown.
Freak Show blocks a body shot from lollipop.
Good body shot from lollipop.
Freak Show blocking some punches.
lollipop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freak Show tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from lollipop.
Freak Show scores with a nice hook to the head.
lollipop can't find room to land a body shot as Freak Show controls the action.
Freak Show drops down looking for an ankle pick but lollipop pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from lollipop.
lollipop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freak Show.
lollipop darts in trying to clinch
and Freak Show counters with a flying knee. Nice.
lollipop throws a jab but it's blocked by Freak Show.
Freak Show fails with a takedown attempt.
lollipop scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Max Freak Show has been cut.
Freak Show is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
lollipop misses with a hook. Freak Show ducked under it nicely.
Freak Show uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lollipop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by lollipop.
strawberry lollipop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
lollipop throws a hook but Freak Show blocks it.
lollipop throws a jab but it's blocked by Freak Show.
lollipop wants to clinch
and Freak Show counters with a big head kick but lollipop shrugs it off.
lollipop is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A slow jab from lollipop misses its intended target.
lollipop throws a hook but Freak Show blocks it.
lollipop throws a jab when Freak Show was well out of range.
Freak Show uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lollipop.
lollipop missing with a left hand there. Freak Show was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
lollipop closes the distance looking to clinch

and Freak Show counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freak Show throws a strike but lollipop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
lollipop throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

lollipop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

lollipop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freak Show wants to break free but lollipop has control.
Freak Show taking a breather.
lollipop has a couple of punches blocked by Freak Show.
Freak Show is trying to work for a single leg takedown but lollipop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
lollipop tries a body shot but Freak Show blocks it.
A short body shot lands from lollipop as the two fighters clinch.
Freak Show prevents a body shot from lollipop.
Freak Show taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Freak Show is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. lollipop can't fight it off and eventually Freak Show manages to take the fight to the floor. lollipop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

lollipop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show stands up over lollipop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freak Show stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. lollipop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freak Show trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but lollipop manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Freak Show 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
lollipop throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but strawberry lollipop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Freak Show'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.

lollipop throws a hook but Freak Show avoids it easily.

Freak Show gets a takedown into half guard.
Freak Show will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freak Show trying to control from half guard but lollipop is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freak Show scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Freak Show moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from lollipop.
lollipop is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Freak Show knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for lollipop on the ground.
Freak Show wants to take a breather but lollipop manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freak Show.

lollipop pushes Freak Show off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak Show fails with a takedown attempt.
lollipop clinches but Freak Show breaks the clinch

and Freak Show counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Freak Show seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
lollipop wants to get back to full guard.
lollipop is breathing heavily.
Freak Show trying to control the action but lollipop is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
lollipop keeping moving, preventing Freak Show from controlling successfully.
Freak Show landing with the ground and pound.
Freak Show throws and elbow that misses. lollipop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freak Show's guard. Nice move by lollipop!

Freak Show is working an open guard so lollipop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Max Freak Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freak Show moves away from the strike by lollipop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lollipop closes the distance but Freak Show moves to the side

and Freak Show decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in lollipop's guard.
Freak Show is looking to work some ground and pound but lollipop has wrist control.
Freak Show has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
lollipop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freak Show.

lollipop looking for a guillotine here but Freak Show defends easily.
Freak Show postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Freak Show trying to control but lollipop is working from the bottom.
Freak Show is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freak Show connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freak Show tries to free his leg and advance position but lollipop is retaining full guard.
Freak Show looking to sit in guard and control but lollipop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Freak Show looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Freak Show dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Freak Show's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

lollipop cracks Freak Show with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
lollipop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freak Show shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with lollipop but lollipop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
lollipop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freak Show wants to clinch.
Freak Show circles away from the clinch attempt

and Freak Show counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Freak Show missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

lollipop looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freak Show is trying to control. lollipop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lollipop wants to get back to his feet.
Freak Show working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lollipop pushes Freak Show off looking to stand but Freak Show dives back in and keeps control.
lollipop has hold of Freak Show's hands but Freak Show slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freak Show lands a nice short elbow.
Freak Show working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Freak Show trying to pass the guard but lollipop defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

lollipop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freak Show is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Freak Show scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Freak Show slips a nice elbow through lollipop's hands, connecting with lollipop's forehead.
lollipop is not content to let Freak Show control the position.
lollipop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lollipop taking some punishment here, with Freak Show in his half guard.
Freak Show wants to control but lollipop is keeping him busy.
Freak Show lands with a punch from half guard.
Freak Show wants to take a breather but lollipop is having none of it.
Freak Show stops lollipop from getting back to his feet.
Freak Show landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freak Show tries to pass to full mount but lollipop defends it.
lollipop punching from the bottom.
Freak Show is taking a breather. lollipop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Freak Show is looking to take a break and control but lollipop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Max Freak Show overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lollipop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Freak Show trying to pass the guard but lollipop defending well.
Freak Show winds up and cracks lollipop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Freak Show working lollipop over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freak Show seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freak Show takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Freak Show!