Rise of the Pegasi 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose the phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kruschev
vs
the phenom

175 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

190 cm
23
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jose the phenom!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from the phenom is defended easily by Kruschev.
Nice takedown defense from Kruschev. No joy for the phenom on that attempt.
the phenom misses with a takedown attempt - Kruschev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose the phenom.
the phenom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the phenom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the phenom off to one side.
the phenom tries for a takedown but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for the phenom with that takedown attempt.
the phenom looks gassed!
Kruschev throws a push kick but the phenom slaps the foot to one side.
the phenom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruschev defends it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Kruschev rushes the phenom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kruschev tightens his grip and picks the phenom up, before dumping him to the ground. the phenom manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev trying to control but the phenom is working from the bottom.
Kruschev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruschev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. the phenom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruschev cracks the phenom with a solid left hand.
Kruschev is looking to work some ground and pound but the phenom has wrist control.
Kruschev wants to pass the guard but the phenom is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the phenom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruschev tries to free his leg and advance position but the phenom is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the phenom.

Kruschev instigates a clinch.

Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruschev wants to control from the top but the phenom keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but the phenom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the phenom keeping full guard, as Kruschev tries to pass.
Kruschev throws and elbow that misses. the phenom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruschev's guard. Nice move by the phenom!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the phenom passes Kruschev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

the phenom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown. the phenom fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruschev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the phenom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruschev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the phenom is looking to sweep but instead, Kruschev has passed into half guard.
the phenom is looking to control Kruschev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the phenom avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kruschev gets a clinch.
the phenom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruschev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruschev looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kruschev wants the takedown. the phenom is fighting it off but Kruschev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in the phenom's guard against the cage.
Kruschev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
the phenom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kruschev thows a big elbow that misses.
Kruschev postures up in the phenom's guard and throws a big left but the phenom blocks it.
Kruschev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschev wants to control from the top but the phenom keeps moving.
the phenom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing the phenom from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the phenom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruschev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

the phenom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
the phenom misses with a takedown

and Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose the phenom.
the phenom wants a takedown.
Kruschev wants a takedown.

Kruschev pulls guard.
the phenom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
the phenom trying to control the position but Kruschev is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev struggling a bit here.
the phenom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
the phenom trying to control the position but Kruschev is working away.

the phenom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruschev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksei Kruschev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

the phenom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Kruschev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but the phenom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschev postures up.
Kruschev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
the phenom working a defensive guard here.
Kruschev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev stopping the sweep attempt from the phenom.
the phenom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kruschev!
the phenom tries to control but Kruschev wriggling away.
Kruschev is desperately trying to improve his position but the phenom has a good base and remains in mount.
the phenom controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the phenom tries to control but Kruschev wriggling away.
Kruschev working to try and regain half guard.

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

the phenom stands up from mount. Strange move.
the phenom fails with the takedown

and Kruschev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruschev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a strike but the phenom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
the phenom looking to pass the guard.
Kruschev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
jose the phenom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing the phenom from controlling successfully.
Kruschev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
the phenom lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
the phenom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the phenom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the phenom with a poor takedown

and Kruschev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jose the phenom.
Kruschev is keen to just control but the phenom is a slippery customer.
the phenom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aleksei Kruschev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

the phenom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruschev defends well.
Kruschev throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Kruschev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kivinkoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Klitscho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kivinkoski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jon Lajoie - Show Me Your Genitals. Ivan Klitscho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kivinkoski
vs
Klitscho

192 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
214 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antti Kivinkoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Klitscho!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitscho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Antti Kivinkoski has been cut.
Kivinkoski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klitscho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivinkoski manages to avoid it.
Klitscho throws a right and a left that Kivinkoski avoids nicely.
Kivinkoski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klitscho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kivinkoski doesn't seem bothered though.

Klitscho shoots in and bounces Kivinkoski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kivinkoski looking for a guillotine here but Klitscho defends easily.
Klitscho sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klitscho stands and steps away. Kivinkoski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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

Kivinkoski is rocked!
Kivinkoski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Klitscho moves into range and clinches up with Kivinkoski.
Oh Kivinkoski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Klitscho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivinkoski seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivan Klitscho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitscho cracks Kivinkoski on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kivinkoski falls backwards against the cage. Klitscho follows up with more strikes that drop Kivinkoski to his knees. Klitscho keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kivinkoski! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Klitscho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aja Usw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Lebedenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Usw
vs
Lebedenko

175 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aja Usw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Lebedenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lebedenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Usw circles away.
Lebedenko tries to clinch up.
Lebedenko wants to clinch up but Usw keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Usw as Lebedenko shoots in.

Lebedenko darts in and clinches Usw up against the cage.

Lebedenko wants the takedown. Usw is fighting it off but Lebedenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Usw's guard against the cage.
Lebedenko cracks Usw with a solid left hand.

Usw has his foot on Lebedenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lebedenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Lebedenko throws a strike but Usw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Usw tries to stand but Lebedenko is controlling from the bottom.

Usw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lebedenko dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lebedenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebedenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lebedenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Usw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebedenko throwing strikes from guard but Usw blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Usw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lebedenko with a flurry of punches that miss.

Usw isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lebedenko stacks Usw on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lebedenko!
Check out the look on Lebedenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lebedenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Usw defending against the ground and pound.
Lebedenko lands some shots froms side control.
Usw is breathing heavily.
Lebedenko cracks Usw with a big right hand but Usw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Lebedenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A control attempt from Usw but he's now mounted!
Lebedenko cracks Usw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lebedenko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Usw is surviving well by controlling Lebedenko's body position as best he can.
Lebedenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lebedenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usw looks a forlorn figure.
Lebedenko working Usw over with strikes here.
Usw is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Lebedenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lebedenko scores with a takedown into Usw's guard.
Usw is trying to keep Lebedenko in close.
Usw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebedenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lebedenko throwing strikes from guard but Usw blocks nicely.
Lebedenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedenko prevents Usw from getting back to his feet.
Lebedenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lebedenko stands and steps away. Usw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Lebedenko feints and as Usw raises his hands in defense, Lebedenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lebedenko throws a strike but Usw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lebedenko is pulling down on Usw's head to control his posture.
Lebedenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Usw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lebedenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Usw has Lebedenko in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lebedenko scoring with some ground and pound.

Usw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Usw keeping moving, preventing Lebedenko from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko lands a couple of digs.
Lebedenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebedenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lebedenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lebedenko cracks Usw with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedenko lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko working the body and head with strikes.
Lebedenko is putting a hurting on Usw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Usw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lebedenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Lebedenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Usw down.
Usw takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Usw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebedenko cracks Usw with a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lebedenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Usw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Lebedenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lebedenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lebedenko throwing shots but Usw is blocking nicely.

Usw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Usw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lebedenko scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lebedenko lands a nice short elbow.
Lebedenko working Usw over with strikes.
Lebedenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lebedenko is nestled in close to Usw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Usw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lebedenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Usw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usw defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lebedenko lands a nice short elbow.
Lebedenko slips a nice elbow through Usw's hands, connecting with Usw's forehead.
Lebedenko is trying to control. Usw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lebedenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Usw trying to control from the bottom.
Usw has hold of Lebedenko's hands but Lebedenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lebedenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lebedenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedenko working over Usw with some ground and pound. Usw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lebedenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Lebedenko there.
Lebedenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Lebedenko.
Lebedenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Lebedenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lebedenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lebedenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lebedenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lebedenko thows a huge punch but Usw dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Lebedenko.
Aja Usw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebedenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vasiliy Lebedenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lebedenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lebedenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Lebedenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebedenko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Lebedenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Molotav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran Duran - WIld Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Otto Kaikkonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Molotav
vs
Kaikkonen

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Molotav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Molotav in a clinch.
Kaikkonen misses with a knee to the head.
Molotav is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling him.
Kaikkonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaikkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molotav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaikkonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Kaikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaikkonen shoots for a takedown but Molotav saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaikkonen moves out of range of the body kick from Molotav.
Kaikkonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaikkonen slips a jab and a cross from Molotav.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Molotav.
Molotav swinging wildly here.

Kaikkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Molotav has had enough of the clinch but Kaikkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Molotav tries to circle away but Kaikkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Molotav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molotav throws a head punch that misses.

Kaikkonen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Molotav goes down! Kaikkonen dives on top of him - Molotav manages to get guard.

Molotav is rocked!

It looks like Vladimir Molotav has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaikkonen gets to his feet - Molotav follows without any prompting.
Oh Molotav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kaikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Molotav in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kaikkonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Molotav seems to have got his legs back now.
Molotav is breathing heavily.

Kaikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kaikkonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaikkonen lands in his opponent's guard.

Kaikkonen stands and steps away. Molotav gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Molotav moves out of range.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaikkonen is looking to clinch but Molotav is avoiding it.
Molotav keeps the fight on the outside.

Kaikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Molotav in a clinch.
Kaikkonen scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Kaikkonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotav is trying to break free.
Kaikkonen lands a nice elbow.
Kaikkonen stalling in the clinch.
Molotav is pressed up against the cage. Kaikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Molotav down to the mat. Molotav avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaikkonen is looking to clinch but Molotav is avoiding it.
Vladimir Molotav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotav swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaikkonen.
Molotav misses with a body shot.
Kaikkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotav circles away.
Molotav throws a head kick but Kaikkonen moves out of range.
Kaikkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molotav slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vladimir Molotav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kaikkonen.
Molotav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaikkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Molotav.
Some wild striking there from Kaikkonen.
Molotav lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Molotav.
Molotav ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molotav tests Kaikkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molotav keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molotav but Molotav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molotav misses with a two punch combination.
Kaikkonen throws a right hand that Molotav ducks under and follows up with a left that Molotav also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Molotav lands with a nice combination. Kaikkonen backs away looking to recover.
Kaikkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molotav throws a series of punches but Kaikkonen moves out of range.
Molotav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaikkonen.
Molotav throws a right and a left that Kaikkonen avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kaikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Molotav which made him look bad.
Molotav misses with a few strikes there.
Molotav misses with a series of wild punches.

Kaikkonen instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaikkonen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Kaikkonen lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Kaikkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Molotav's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Molotav misses with a few strikes there.
Kaikkonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molotav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Molotav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Molotav misses with a combination

and Kaikkonen moves into the clinch.
Kaikkonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molotav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molotav has had enough of the clinch but Kaikkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Kaikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molotav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaikkonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaikkonen lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaikkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Molotav lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Molotav scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotav wants to break free but Kaikkonen has control.
Molotav tries to break the clinch but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.
Molotav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Molotav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molotav throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Molotav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molotav throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kaikkonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaikkonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Molotav's face.
Molotav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molotav is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaikkonen has double underhooks.
Kaikkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Molotav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaikkonen is trying to drag Molotav to the mat but Molotav just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vladimir Molotav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Molotav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaikkonen working hard to break the clinch.
Kaikkonen misses with an elbow over the top.
Molotav prevents Kaikkonen from breaking the clinch.
Molotav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaikkonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molotav's efforts to push away.

Molotav manages to break the clinch.
Molotav looks to land a combination but Kaikkonen avoids it well.
Molotav misses with a series of wild punches.
Molotav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molotav misses with a few strikes there.

Kaikkonen shoots in and bounces Molotav off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Molotav is looking to stand up but Kaikkonen isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaikkonen stands and steps away. Molotav gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molotav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molotav misses with a double jab

and Kaikkonen counters by clinching up.
Kaikkonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kaikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Molotav is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Molotav there.

Kaikkonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaikkonen dodges an elbow strike from Molotav.
Molotav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molotav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kaikkonen working Molotav over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotav has had enough of the clinch but Kaikkonen keeps him there for the moment.
Kaikkonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotav backwards.

Kaikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaikkonen dives in and grabs Molotav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molotav pushes down on Kaikkonen's head and hops out.
Kaikkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotav circles away.
Kaikkonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Molotav tries to bum rush Kaikkonen with a series of wild strikes but Kaikkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kaikkonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Molotav wants to stand but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.

Molotav is working an open guard so Kaikkonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Molotav tries to bum rush Kaikkonen with a series of wild strikes but Kaikkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molotav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Molotav.
Molotav scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Kaikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Molotav's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Molotav.
Molotav throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Kaikkonen instigates a clinch.
Molotav is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Kaikkonen.
Molotav tries to stall but Kaikkonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kaikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Molotav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Molotav looks to land a combination but Kaikkonen avoids it well.
Molotav scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Molotav misses with a few strikes there.
Molotav plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kaikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Molotav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Molotav.
Vladimir Molotav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molotav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaikkonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaikkonen wants to clinch up but Molotav keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotav swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaikkonen.
Molotav looks to land a combination. Kaikkonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaikkonen throws a head kick but Molotav moves out of range.
Molotav throws a push kick but Kaikkonen slaps the foot to one side.
Kaikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molotav sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaikkonen somewhat.
Kaikkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Molotav!
Molotav throws a sloppy head kick and Kaikkonen moves out of range easily.
Kaikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molotav misses with a series of wild punches.
Molotav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kaikkonen moves into the clinch.
Kaikkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molotav backwards.
Kaikkonen misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Molotav is trying to force a seperation but Kaikkonen has the dominant position.
Molotav tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.

Kaikkonen wants the takedown. Molotav is fighting it off but Kaikkonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Molotav's guard against the cage.

Kaikkonen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Molotav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kaikkonen counters by clinching up.
A short right from Kaikkonen.
Molotav with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kaikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kaikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molotav pinned against the cage. Molotav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladimir Molotav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen is looking to clinch.
Molotav goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch up but Molotav circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Molotav moves out of range.
Molotav throws the kick towards the body but Kaikkonen avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaikkonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Molotav thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Molotav falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kaikkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaikkonen.
Molotav is looking to stand back up but Kaikkonen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Molotav.
Molotav wants to get back to his feet.

Kaikkonen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Molotav looks to land a combination but Kaikkonen avoids it well.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molotav keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molotav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kaikkonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaikkonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Otto Kaikkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molotav takes a shot to the head.
Molotav wants to break free but Kaikkonen has control.
Kaikkonen has Molotav pressed against the cage, preventing Molotav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaikkonen gets through Molotav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaikkonen misses with a knee strike.

Molotav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaikkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molotav.
Vladimir Molotav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molotav throws a series of punches but Kaikkonen avoids them all with ease.

Kaikkonen gets a clinch.
Molotav tries to break free but Kaikkonen pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Kaikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaikkonen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Kaikkonen!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Wiggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Foreman
vs
Wiggums

185 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Wiggums!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman leaves Wiggums with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Wiggums gets the takedown into side control.
Foreman is not content to let Wiggums control the position.
Wiggums tries to move to full mount but Foreman actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggums keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Foreman is trying to stand.
Wiggums trying to control from half guard but Foreman is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman tries to kick Wiggums off but Wiggums keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wiggums seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.

Wiggums is looking for a kimura but Foreman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wiggums to get the leverage.
Wiggums with the ground and pound but Foreman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wiggums wants to stand but Foreman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foreman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wiggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiggums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foreman throws a nice looking combination but Wiggums bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Wiggums dodges the punch combination from Foreman.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggums tries to clinch but Foreman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Foreman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wiggums misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggums shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Wiggums.
Wiggums looks gassed!
Wiggums slips a jab and a cross from Foreman.
Wiggums throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman throws a right and a left that both miss.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foreman pushes Wiggums off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Foreman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggums.
Wiggums moves away from the strike by Foreman.

Wiggums fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foreman sprawls well initially but Wiggums persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wiggums stops Foreman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggums misses with a head shot. Foreman uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggums prevents Foreman from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Foreman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiggums shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foreman slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiggums, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foreman throws a head kick that Wiggums semi-blocks.
Foreman connects with a crisp jab.
Foreman misses with a head kick.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Foreman. No joy for Wiggums on that attempt.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Wiggums.
Wiggums misses with a takedown attempt - Foreman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wiggums is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foreman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foreman jabs Wiggums right on the nose. Wiggums blinks but takes it well.
Wiggums looks for a takedown but Foreman sprawls well.
Foreman throws a one two combo.
Foreman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wiggums has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggums's head.
Foreman throws a one two combo.

Wiggums is rocked!
Foreman punishes Wiggums's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiggums is still on wobbly legs! Can Foreman finish him?
Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiggums seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foreman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wiggums's head backwards.
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
Foreman misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foreman throws a combination. Wiggums tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Foreman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Foreman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiggums.

Foreman drops Wiggums with a right and a left! Foreman comes rushing in but Wiggums regains his composure and manages to keep Foreman in guard.

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

Foreman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foreman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foreman stands up and waves to Wiggums to follow him.
Foreman works over Wiggums's head and body with a nice combination.
Wiggums on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foreman swinging wildly here.
Foreman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiggums on the side of the head.
Wiggums throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foreman's waist but Foreman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiggums off to one side.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
David Foreman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman connects with a crisp jab.
Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
Foreman thuds his right hand into Wiggums's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Foreman gets caught flat footed, as Wiggums shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wiggums prevents Foreman from getting back to his feet.
Wiggums wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving.
Wiggums wants to stand and escape but instead Foreman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiggums can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wiggums is working an open guard so Foreman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Foreman 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. This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Foreman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foreman.
Foreman leaves Wiggums with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foreman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wiggums has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wiggums takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wiggums tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foreman throws a series of strikes that have Wiggums backpedaling.
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Foreman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiggums.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Wiggums.
Wiggums takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggums misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiggums takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiggums takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiggums takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foreman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Foreman misses with a few strikes there.
Foreman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wiggums fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foreman with a nice cross.
A jab from Foreman finds it's way through Wiggums's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman digs a good hook to Wiggums's body.
Foreman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foreman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Foreman.
Foreman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiggums fails to land the takedown.
Foreman thuds a left hand into Wiggums's body.
Foreman works over Wiggums's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman thuds a left hand into Wiggums's body.
Wiggums showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
A lazy left from Foreman finds it's target.
Foreman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Foreman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foreman.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggums tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foreman swivels and escapes.
Wiggums walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiggums.
David Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman throws out a powerful jab.
Wiggums dodges the punch combination from Foreman.
A jab from Foreman does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foreman.
Wiggums avoids the head kick by Foreman.
Foreman scores with a jab.
Wiggums swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foreman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggums has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggums's head.
Foreman looks to land a combination. Wiggums sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wiggums gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Foreman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foreman 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Foreman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juliano Rios struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morgan
vs
Rios

185 cm
18
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juliano Rios!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan fails with the takedown

and Rios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rios.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Rios tries to pass.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Rios 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.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rios is trying to hold Morgan in close to prevent damage but Morgan has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rios wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Rios's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rios.
Morgan controlling his opponent.

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.
Rios slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Morgan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Rios's head but Rios avoids it well.
Rios tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.

Morgan tries for a kimura but Rios is defending well.
Rios looks gassed!
Rios is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Rios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rios is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt

and Rios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rios.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rios is one step ahead there.
Morgan seems keen to control Rios's posture.
Morgan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morgan wants to stand up but Rios is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morgan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rios was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rios has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morgan has passed into side control.
Morgan controlling the position.
Morgan trying to control the position but Rios is working away.
Morgan just content to control the position.
Rios is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jason Morgan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rios has his takedown stuffed

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan passes Rios's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jason Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan slows the pace down in half guard.

Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rios has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgan works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan taking a breather here.

Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rios is defending well.
Morgan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rios being controlled for a moment.

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.
Morgan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Morgan takes a little break here. Rios wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morgan takes Rios's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rios is in trouble.
Morgan is hanging on to Rios's back as he tries to escape.
Morgan biding his time, looking for the opening.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Morgan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jason Morgan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rios's waist but Rios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Rios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Morgan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Rios is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Morgan seems content to control.
Rios trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rios tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morgan is taking a breather. Rios 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jason Morgan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Morgan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rios looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Morgan.
Morgan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morgan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jason Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Morgan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rios!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morgan 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Morgan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminence Front by The Who. Josh Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gracie
vs
Gracie

173 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Gracie!
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, Ren Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josh Gracie shoots in but Ren Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josh Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ren Gracie defends it nicely.
Josh Gracie shoots in but Ren Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Josh Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Ren Gracie trying to hold on to Josh Gracie's head to control him but Josh Gracie postures up.
Josh Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh Gracie thows a huge punch but Ren Gracie dodges it nicely.
Josh Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Ren Gracie defends it.
Josh Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ren Gracie on the ground.

Ren Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Josh Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ren Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ren Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Josh Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Josh Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Ren Gracie defends it.

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

Josh Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ren Gracie trying to hold on to Josh Gracie's head to control him but Josh Gracie postures up.
Josh Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ren Gracie defending well though.
Josh Gracie is stalling here. Ren Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Josh Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ren Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Ren Gracie tries for a kimura but Josh Gracie is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ren Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Josh Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Josh Gracie is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ren Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Josh Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Josh Gracie will probably get the nod.
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.

Ren Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Josh Gracie. Josh Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Josh Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Ren Gracie.
Josh Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Josh Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Josh Gracie is looking to stall here but Ren Gracie recovers full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ren Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ren Gracie is trying to control the position but Josh Gracie postures up.
Josh Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ren Gracie is looking for a triangle but Josh Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ren Gracie trying to control the position.
Josh Gracie wants to stand but Ren Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ren Gracie keeping moving, preventing Josh Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ren Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ren Gracie trying to control the position.
Ren Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Josh Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ren Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fumando Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is "Shake Da Spot" King T. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Diggler

193 cm
19
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
189 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fumando Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diggler stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Diggler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fumando Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diggler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Diggler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Diggler sits in half guard.

Diggler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diggler.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diggler working Sanchez over with strikes.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Diggler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diggler is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Diggler keeps him under control.
Diggler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Diggler wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez wants to control but Diggler is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez works over Diggler with some ground and pound from guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Diggler wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushing down on Diggler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diggler trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Diggler gets back to full guard.
Sanchez thows a big elbow that misses.
Diggler trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Diggler is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Diggler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diggler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggler working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.

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

and Diggler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Sanchez tries to bench press Diggler off him but Diggler keeps the position.
Diggler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Diggler is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control but Diggler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez moves out of range as Diggler throws a body kick.
Diggler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Diggler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diggler passes to side control.

Diggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.
Dirk Diggler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diggler 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez is looking to control Diggler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Diggler trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler prevents Sanchez from improving his position.

Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez has a hand on Diggler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diggler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diggler scoring with strikes but Sanchez is staying in there.
Diggler raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez can't escape the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diggler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.
Diggler thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diggler scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Diggler lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez won't allow Diggler to pass to mount.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diggler is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.

Diggler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diggler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.

Diggler is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is controlling Diggler's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Diggler sits in half guard.
Diggler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggler is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diggler is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Diggler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggler wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diggler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Diggler controlling him for the moment.
Diggler is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed

and Diggler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Diggler wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Diggler prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diggler jumps into side control!
Diggler working the head with strikes.
Diggler trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Diggler lands some shots froms side control.

Diggler is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Diggler wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diggler's best efforts.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diggler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diggler.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fumando Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Diggler moved away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Chernenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Chernenko
vs
Drwal

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Death Ring Apparel
Future Pharmaceuticals (144 for $10)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Chernenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drwal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chernenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Chernenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Tomasz Drwal has been cut.
Chernenko misses with a wild combination.
Drwal looks for a takedown but Chernenko sprawls well.
Chernenko dodges the punch combination from Drwal.
Chernenko closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drwal! Chernenko dives in looking to finish! Drwal is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Chernenko!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chung
vs
Ivanovic

193 cm
19
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Chung with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chung swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanovic throws a head kick but Chung moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Chung is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic throws a front kick that sends Chung stumbling back into the cage.
Chung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Ivanovic lands but Chung takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Chung is out on his feet! Ivanovic sets himself and nearly takes Chung's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Ivanovic!

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