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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Patrick Harris (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.

Jackson
vs
Patrick Harris

225 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Percy Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Patrick Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Neil Patrick Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson .
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!

It looks like Percy Jackson has been cut.
Harris throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Harris misses.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Jackson shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harris 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.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Jackson 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Patrick Harris!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lobo
vs
Medina

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Medina!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medina dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Lobo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Medina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobo dodges an elbow strike from Medina.
Medina goes for a takedown attempt but Lobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Master Lobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Medina.
Medina on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Medina moves into the clinch.
Lobo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medina has him pressed against the ropes.
Medina wants a takedown.
Medina tries for a takedown but Lobo manages to get underhooks.

Lobo manages to break the clinch.
Lobo moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Carl Medina has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medina shoots in looking for a takedown but Lobo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Master Lobo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo misses with a wild combination.
Lobo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lobo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medina shoots in looking for a takedown. Lobo tries to sprawl out of it but Medina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Lobo misses.
Master Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Lobo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Lobo does no damage.
Lobo looks to land a body kick but Medina moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lobo misses with a double jab.
Lobo throws a head kick but Medina moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lobo.

Medina instigates a clinch.
Medina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medina has Lobo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lobo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lobo prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Lobo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Medina is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medina is trying to pull guard but Lobo has him pressed against the ropes.
Lobo is trying to force a seperation but Medina has the dominant position.
Lobo wants to break free but Medina has control.
Lobo tries to circle away but Medina has him pinned against the ropes.
Medina tries to score a body lock takedown but Lobo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Medina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lobo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medina looks winded!
Lobo throws out a powerful jab.
Lobo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Medina.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medina walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lobo.
Lobo misses with a two punch combination.

Lobo drops Medina with a beautiful combination! Medina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lobo is looking for the KO!

Medina is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lobo steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Medina is out on his feet! Lobo sets himself and nearly takes Medina's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Master Lobo!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinny Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Grove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grove
vs
Magalhaes

184 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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, Chris Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chinny Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grove.
Magalhaes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chris Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove shoots for a takedown but Magalhaes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grove throws a head kick but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Grove staying out of range there.
Grove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grove throws a combination. Magalhaes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grove throws a combination. Magalhaes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown by Grove or perhaps it was just good defense by Magalhaes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes tries to clinch but Grove moves out of range.
Magalhaes moves in looking to clinch but Grove pushes him off.

Grove gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Magalhaes 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Magalhaes from controlling successfully.

Magalhaes 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.
Grove keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.

Magalhaes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grove wants to stand up but Magalhaes is controlling him.
Magalhaes postures up.
Grove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magalhaes on the ground.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Magalhaes from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Grove is keeping the position.
Magalhaes won't allow Grove to sweep him here.

Magalhaes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Magalhaes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magalhaes stands and throws Grove's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magalhaes prevents Grove from escaping the position.
Grove can't do much from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Magalhaes tries for a kimura but Grove is defending well.

Magalhaes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grove is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magalhaes tries for a kimura but Grove is defending well.
Grove prevents Magalhaes from moving into mount.
Grove is looking for a sweep.

Magalhaes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grove is trying to escape and Magalhaes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grove is forced to tap! Nice work there by Magalhaes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chinny Magalhaes!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rocky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rocky
vs
Solo

189 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rocky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Han Solo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solo.
Rocky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solo counters with a solid body kick.
Solo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocky counters with a straight right hand.
Solo looks to throw the jab but Rocky is out of range.
Paul Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rocky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocky throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Rocky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo misses with a right hand

and Rocky counters by clinching up.
Rocky looking to stall.
Rocky tries to pull guard but Solo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rocky drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo is trying to push Rocky away but Rocky has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solo has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
Rocky keeps control of Solo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Rocky.
Rocky wants a takedown.
Solo stops a takedown attempt from Rocky.
Solo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Solo misses with some punches.
Solo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solo is trying to force a seperation but Rocky has the dominant position.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
Solo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solo tries to break free but Rocky pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rocky's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Solo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Rocky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo wants to stand and escape but instead Rocky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to get back to his feet but Rocky passes into half guard.
Rocky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rocky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocky wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
Solo won't allow Rocky to pass to mount.
Rocky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solo tries to buck Rocky off but he can't manage it.
Solo is in a horrible position here. Rocky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Solo really wants to buck Rocky off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Paul Rocky 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.

Solo avoids the head kick by Rocky.

Rocky instigates a clinch.
Solo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Solo tries to circle away but Rocky has him pinned against the ropes.
Solo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solo's efforts to push away.
Rocky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solo prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Solo as Rocky tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocky.
Solo has a couple of punches blocked by Rocky.
Rocky is trying to force a seperation but Solo has the dominant position.

Rocky manages to break the clinch.

Rocky takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky is trying to push Solo away but Solo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solo avoids it.
Solo blocks a body shot from Rocky.
Solo wants to break free but Rocky has control.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solo has had enough of the clinch but Rocky keeps him there for the moment.
Solo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solo's efforts to push away.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Solo breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Rocky both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocky lands a two punch combo.
Solo misses with a right hand
and Rocky counters with a nice body shot.
Solo scores with a decent looking hook.
Rocky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solo.
Rocky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rocky moves into the clinch successfully.

Solo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocky doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo connects with a looping right hand.
Solo scores with a body shot.

Rocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Solo is trying to force a seperation but Rocky has the dominant position.
Solo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rocky is looking to break free of the clinch but Solo has double underhooks.
Han Solo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo misses with a punch on the inside.
Solo is trying to break free.
Solo working aggressively here.
Rocky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Solo tries to break the clinch but Rocky is controlling the position.
Solo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocky won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rocky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Solo to keep the fight standing.
Solo misses with a punch on the inside.
Solo working aggressively here.
Rocky keeps control of Solo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solo misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Solo smiles and moves away.
Solo throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocky counters with a two punch combo.
Solo lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rocky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Solo looks to throw the jab but Rocky is out of range.
Rocky throws a low kick but Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Rocky moves away and avoids it.
Paul Rocky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocky is looking to clinch but Solo is avoiding it.
Solo sizes up Rocky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solo.
Solo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rocky moves out of range as Solo strikes.
Solo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Solo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rocky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocky.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Solo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocky breaks the clinch.
Rocky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocky doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.
Rocky misses with a takedown attempt
and Solo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Solo misses the target.
Rocky moves away from the strike by Solo.
Rocky throws a leg kick but Solo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Solo as he checks the leg kick.
Rocky darts in trying to clinch
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocky.
Rocky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo scores with a jab. Rocky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solo counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rocky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocky throws a combination that misses
and Solo counters with a nice body kick.
Rocky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Solo lands with a right hand.
Solo lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocky has his takedown stuffed
and Solo counters with a stiff right hand.
Solo looks to land a combination but Rocky avoids it well.
A lazy left from Solo finds it's target.
Solo with a hook.
Rocky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Solo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solo thuds his right hand into Rocky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocky throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Solo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Solo.
Solo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocky circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Solo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocky momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocky moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solo throws a good cross that connects.
Rocky blocks a jab.
Rocky pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Han Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Solo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livijo Corba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd comes to the ring accompanied by Alter Bridge - Addicted to pain . Livijo Corba looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Shepherd
vs
Corba

180 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Livijo Corba!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shepherd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corba!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shepherd wants to stand but Corba has his arm trapped.
Corba manages to get back to half guard.
Shepherd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corba on the ground.
Shepherd trying to control from Corba's half guard. Corba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shepherd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shepherd wants to stand and escape but instead Corba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd pulls Corba in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Rufus Shepherd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shepherd stalling.
I was talking to Shepherd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shepherd lands a nice knee to the body.

Shepherd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Shepherd pushes Corba up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shepherd with a knee to the head.
Shepherd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corba is looking for a takedown.
Corba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shepherd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Corba looks winded!

Shepherd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Corba on his heels. He'll look to pass Corba's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd content to stall in guard here.
Shepherd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Corba tries to keep at a distance but Shepherd has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shepherd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Corba is trying to keep an underhook but Shepherd manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shepherd wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shepherd moves into range and clinches up with Corba.

Shepherd is trying to trip Corba. He has hold of a leg but Corba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shepherd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Corba has a closed guard, preventing Shepherd from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shepherd stopping the sweep attempt from Corba.
Shepherd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corba is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Rufus Shepherd has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Shepherd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corba quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shepherd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shepherd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corba's head.
Shepherd wants to take a breather but Corba is having none of it.
Shepherd stalling away here and it's allowed Corba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Corba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shepherd defends it easily.
Corba is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shepherd looking to sit in guard and control but Corba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corba advances to half guard.
Rufus Shepherd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd wants to get back to his feet.

Corba wants to work for an arm triangle but Shepherd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Corba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepherd defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rufus Shepherd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Corba enables Shepherd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Corba is looking for a triangle here but Shepherd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Corba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Corba parries the strikes from Shepherd easily there. Shepherd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corba to escape.
Corba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd throwing strikes but Corba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shepherd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shepherd wants to control but Corba postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rufus Shepherd just wasn't active enough.

Shepherd clinches with his opponent.
Shepherd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shepherd connects with a knee to the head.
Shepherd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shepherd controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd lands a nice elbow.

Shepherd pulls guard effortlessly.
Corba preventing the sweep.
Corba is fighting to break Shepherd's control of his arms but Shepherd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rufus Shepherd wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Shepherd pushes Corba up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shepherd jumps guard.
Shepherd is adopting a defensive guard.
Rufus Shepherd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rufus Shepherd just wasn't active enough.

Shepherd closes the distance and pushes Corba back into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Shepherd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shepherd 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Shepherd!
After winning the bout, Rufus Shepherd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chael Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Ludvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gunnar Ludvik was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Connell
vs
Ludvik

190 cm
27
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chael Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Ludvik!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ludvik is defended easily by Connell.
Connell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Connell tries for a takedown but Ludvik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connell slaps away a takedown attempt from Ludvik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Connell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connell shoots and misses

and Ludvik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connell's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Connell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connell is trying to keep Ludvik in close.
Ludvik wants to control from the top but Connell keeps moving.
Connell can't keep his opponent in guard - Ludvik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Connell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ludvik content to control rather than advance.
Connell is doing well to control the position and prevent Ludvik from advancing to side control.
Connell trying to hold on to Ludvik's head to control him but Ludvik postures up.

Ludvik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connell sees it coming and defends easily.

Connell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludvik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ludvik moves into full mount! Connell won't be happy about that!
Ludvik wants to control the pace but Connell is squirming around nicely.
Connell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Ludvik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ludvik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ludvik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludvik wants to control the pace but Connell is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ludvik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ludvik controlling from mount.
Connell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludvik looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Ludvik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ludvik can't control as he wanted to and Connell manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludvik tries to pass to full mount but Connell defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludvik passes to side control.
Connell wants to control but Ludvik postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Connell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ludvik defends it nicely.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ludvik paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Connell moves into the clinch.
Ludvik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Connell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Connell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ludvik fails with the takedown.

Ludvik tries to keep at a distance but Connell has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludvik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connell pinned against the ropes. Connell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chael Connell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Ludvik.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connell.
Connell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ludvik shoots in for a double leg but Connell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Connell pushes Ludvik up against the ropes in a clinch.

Connell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connell shoots in for a double leg but Ludvik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connell tries for a takedown but Ludvik circles away easily
and Ludvik counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ludvik gets the takedown into side control.
Ludvik staying calm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludvik wants to control but Connell is keeping him busy.
Ludvik lands a few punches from side control.
Connell struggling a bit here.
Ludvik trying to control the action but Connell is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik is staying tight to Connell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Connell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Connell prevents Ludvik from moving into mount.
Connell is trying to improve his position.
Ludvik is looking to take a break and control but Connell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ludvik's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ludvik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gunnar Ludvik hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connell tries to clinch
letting Ludvik counter with a right hand.
Connell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ludvik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connell tries for a takedown but Ludvik circles away easily
and Ludvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chael Connell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ludvik sprawls well. Ludvik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connell gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Ludvik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Connell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ludvik pinned against the ropes. Ludvik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ludvik fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludvik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ludvik shoots for a double leg takedown but Connell sprawls well. He's pushed Ludvik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell throws a head kick that misses.
Ludvik looks to clinch
and Connell counters with a straight right hand.

Connell tries to sprawl but Ludvik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludvik connects with a nice short shot to Connell's temple.

Ludvik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connell is just riding it out for now. Ludvik eventually gives up the hold.
Ludvik trying to control the action but Connell is working from the bottom.
Ludvik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Connell is looking for a sweep. Ludvik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik moves nicely into side control.
Ludvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connell keeps working.
Gunnar Ludvik has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ludvik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connell is trying to improve his position.
Ludvik is looking to take a break and control but Connell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ludvik is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludvik wants to control the pace but Connell is squirming around nicely.
Ludvik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ludvik controlling his opponent.
Gunnar Ludvik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Connell wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Connell can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell is squirming around, avoiding Ludvik's attempts to control the action.
Ludvik controlling the position easily from mount.
Connell is squirming around, avoiding Ludvik's attempts to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ludvik controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Ludvik was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Connell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ludvik as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Ludvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ludvik 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Ludvik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Popek Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirza Armbarovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rak
vs
Armbarovic

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Popek Rak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirza Armbarovic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rak looking to score a takedown here. Armbarovic is defending well but Rak drives through and ends up in Armbarovic's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rak passes Armbarovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Armbarovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Rak.
Armbarovic wants to improve his position but Rak is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rak is looking for a kimura here.

Rak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armbarovic is just riding it out for now. Rak eventually gives up the hold.

Rak seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rak wants to work for an arm triangle but Armbarovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Armbarovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armbarovic.

Rak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Armbarovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Armbarovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Armbarovic!
Armbarovic scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armbarovic working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armbarovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Armbarovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rak throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rak taking a bit of punishment here - Armbarovic scoring with strikes.
Armbarovic is working Rak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rak regains half guard.
Rak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armbarovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armbarovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armbarovic landing with the ground and pound.
Armbarovic works over Rak with some ground and pound from guard.
Armbarovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Rak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armbarovic's guard.
Armbarovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rak wants to pass the guard but Armbarovic is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rak advances position into side control!
Armbarovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Armbarovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rak swings around for an armbar but Armbarovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rak's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armbarovic's guard.
Rak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armbarovic is keeping the position 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 Popek Rak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Armbarovic closes the distance and clinches up with Rak, looking for a takedown. Armbarovic pushes Rak against the ropes but Rak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Rak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Armbarovic to the ground. Rak is now in Armbarovic's guard.
Rak is pushing down on Armbarovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armbarovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Rak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Armbarovic trying to control but Rak postures up.

Armbarovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Rak.
Rak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Rak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Armbarovic turns into him and now he's in Rak's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armbarovic preventing the sweep.
Armbarovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armbarovic is looking to advance position but Rak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Rak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Armbarovic turns into him and now he's in Rak's guard.
Armbarovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armbarovic's guard.
Rak tries to free his leg and advance position but Armbarovic is retaining full guard.
Armbarovic 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.
Rak tries to free his leg and advance position but Armbarovic is retaining full guard.
Rak passes Armbarovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Armbarovic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Popek Rak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov has chosen Sirens as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Roll
vs
Schelokov

182 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Just Roll!
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, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roll closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schelokov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Schelokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Roll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schelokov!
Schelokov is squirming around, avoiding Roll's attempts to control the action.

Roll looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schelokov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

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

Roll has hold of Schelokov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schelokov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schelokov wants to get back to his feet.

Roll looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Roll swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Just Roll!

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Griffiths
vs
Mola

170 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
170 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffiths closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mola did well to prevent Griffiths getting side control.
Griffiths is looking to take a break and control but Mola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mola looking for submissions off his back.
Griffiths is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Griffiths seems to be looking for submissions.
Mola is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mola avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths wants to take a breather but Mola is having none of it.

Mola is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffiths.
Griffiths is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Griffiths wants to work for an arm triangle but Mola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffiths is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffiths looking to sit in guard and control but Mola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mola wants to pass the guard but Griffiths is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Mola from controlling successfully.

Griffiths escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffiths has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Mola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Griffiths holds on and takes a little breather.
Mola wants to stand but Griffiths has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths 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.

Griffiths looking for a guillotine here but Mola defends easily.
Griffiths pulls Mola in close to prevent any damage.

Griffiths looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffiths looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Griffiths is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mola is just riding it out for now. Griffiths eventually gives up the hold.
Griffiths stalling away here and it's allowed Mola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Mola looking for a guillotine here but Griffiths defends easily.
Griffiths slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking to take a break and control but Mola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Griffiths thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Griffiths swings around for an armbar but Mola sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Griffiths's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths working a defensive guard here.
Mola trying to control but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Griffiths trying to keep a closed guard but Mola is proving a slippery customer.
Griffiths working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mola.

Griffiths has an active guard here but Mola has managed to pass into half guard.
Mola passes into side control, despite Griffiths's attempt to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking to reverse the position.
Griffiths manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffiths is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mola's back!

Griffiths working for a choke but Mola is defending well.
Mola is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Griffiths.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mola is in bad spot here.

Griffiths is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mola defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Mola defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Griffiths's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mola showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Griffiths dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mola fails with the takedown

and Griffiths counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mola!
Griffiths trying to control the action but Mola is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mola is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Griffiths asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Griffiths trying to control the position but Mola is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffiths is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffiths wants to take a breather but Mola manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Griffiths.
Griffiths trying to control but Mola is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths looking to pass the guard.
Griffiths trying to control but Mola is working from the bottom.
Mola tries to strike from the bottom.
Stephen Griffiths overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffiths tries to free his leg and advance position but Mola is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths wants to control from the top but Mola keeps moving.

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

Griffiths gets a takedown into half guard.

Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Mola defends the submission attempt.
Stephen Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffiths not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths works his foot free and advances to mount.
Griffiths tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Griffiths!
Our winner, Stephen Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.