QFC Tournament 293 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Kallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem Krikke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krikke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heidevolk - Beest Bij Nacht kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kallis
vs
Krikke

180 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Kallis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willem Krikke!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krikke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Johan Kallis has been cut.
Kallis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krikke is looking to chop away at Kallis's legs.
Krikke lands with a shot to the body.
Kallis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krikke checks a leg kick.
Krikke moves out of range of the body kick from Kallis.
Kallis throws a leg kick but Krikke checks it.
Kallis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krikke's sensitive parts.
Krikke throws a right hand that Kallis ducks under and follows up with a left that Kallis also avoids with ease.
Krikke blocks a head kick by Kallis.
Kallis tries a low kick but Krikke avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krikke clinches up against the cage.
Krikke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kallis smiles and moves away.
Kallis throws a sloppy head kick and Krikke moves out of range easily.
Krikke motions for Kallis to come forward. Krikke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krikke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallis avoids the body shot from Krikke.
Kallis misses with a low kick as Krikke jumps back.
Krikke checks a leg kick nicely.
Krikke thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kallis.
Krikke throws a series of punches but Kallis moves out of range.
Kallis throws a sloppy head kick and Krikke moves out of range easily.
Kallis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krikke misses with an uppercut. Kallis saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Krikke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallis tried to score with a low kick but Krikke checks it.
Krikke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kallis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krikke somewhat.
Johan Kallis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallis tries a low kick but Krikke avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallis misses with a head kick.
Kallis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krikke takes a step back to recover.
Kallis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krikke misses with a two punch combination.
Kallis throws a low kick, looking for Krikke's leg but Krikke calmly moves out of range.
Kallis misses with a head kick.
Krikke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Kallis misses.
Sloppy strikes from Krikke. Those never looked like landing.
Kallis moves away from the strike by Krikke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krikke can pounce on him.
Krikke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallis was well out of range. Poor timing from Krikke.
A head kick by Kallis misses
and Krikke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krikke.
Nice body kick from Kallis.
Krikke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kallis.
Krikke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallis.
Krikke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kallis throws a head kick that Krikke semi-blocks.
Kallis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krikke lands a jab to Kallis's midsection.
Kallis looks for the body kick but Krikke saw that one coming.
Krikke misses with a head kick.
Krikke throws a head kick that misses.
Krikke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallis rather than just go for the knockout.
Kallis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krikke is able to avoid easily.
Krikke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kallis feints and then cracks Krikke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krikke down.
Kallis throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallis.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses.
Kallis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krikke.
Kallis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krikke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krikke throws a nice looking combination but Kallis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krikke moves out of range as Kallis strikes.
Krikke throws a chopping leg kick but Kallis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kallis lands a leg kick that knocks Krikke off balance momentarily.
Kallis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallis blocks a head kick by Krikke.
Kallis lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krikke is defended easily by Kallis.
Krikke is breathing heavily.
Kallis defending well as Krikke loads up on a big left hand.
Willem Krikke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krikke misses with a body kick.
Willem Krikke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krikke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kallis defends well and Krikke ends up having to push Kallis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kallis prevents a body shot from Krikke.
Krikke is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kallis as Krikke tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallis tries a body shot but Krikke blocks it.
Krikke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johan Kallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willem Krikke.
Kallis trying to control the position but instead, Krikke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kallis into the cage.
Kallis working aggressively here.
Krikke is trying to pull guard but Kallis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krikke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krikke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krikke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallis tries a body shot but Krikke blocks it.
Krikke has a couple of punches blocked by Kallis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krikke is trying to pull guard but Kallis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krikke tries to work over Kallis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallis working aggressively here.

Kallis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kallis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses.
Krikke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallis.
Krikke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kallis tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Kallis.
Kallis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krikke. That did some damage!
Kallis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Kallis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Kallis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kallis throws a head kick but Krikke moves out of range.
Kallis staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kallis.
Krikke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kallis counters with an outside leg kick.
Kallis thows a leg kick but Krikke checks it
and Krikke counters with a three punch combo that has Kallis backing up. Kallis nods at Krikke to acknowledge the strikes.
Krikke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krikke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallis.
Krikke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallis - that will leave a mark!
Kallis fakes the leg kick and cracks Krikke in the body.
Kallis scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krikke misses with a head kick.
Krikke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Kallis.
Kallis throws a leg kick but Krikke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kallis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kallis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krikke. That did some damage!
Krikke throws a leg kick
and Kallis counters with a nice kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallis.
Krikke tries to land a leg kick but Kallis saw it coming and moves away.
Kallis scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallis.
Kallis scores with a head kick.
Krikke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krikke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kallis misses with a body kick.
Krikke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallis.
Nice body kick from Kallis.
Kallis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallis misses with a head kick.
Kallis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krikke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallis.
Krikke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kallis counters with a head kick.
A combination from Krikke does no damage.
Kallis lands with a nice body kick.
Krikke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kallis.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krikke misses with a double jab.
Kallis misses with a low kick.
Kallis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krikke avoids the head kick by Kallis.
Kallis avoids the head kick by Krikke.
Kallis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses.
Krikke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krikke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kallis pinned against the cage. Kallis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kallis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallis tries to land a front kick but Krikke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Kallis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kallis 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Johan Kallis!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Johan Kallis!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Johan Kallis!

Johan Kallis wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Chef Hesienburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Luikku
vs
Chef Hesienburg

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lalli Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Chef Hesienburg!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hesienburg cracks Luikku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hesienburg thuds a left hand into Luikku's body.
Luikku walks into a left hand.

Luikku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hesienburg did well to prevent Luikku getting side control.
Hesienburg is looking to control Luikku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hesienburg avoid being mounted?

Luikku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Luikku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hesienburg sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Luikku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Luikku wants to work for an arm triangle but Hesienburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hesienburg is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku prevents Hesienburg from improving his position.

Luikku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hesienburg wants to get back to full guard.
Hesienburg is trying to maintain the position but Luikku is very close to passing his half guard.

Luikku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hesienburg wants to control but Luikku is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Luikku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hesienburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hesienburg is pressing down on Luikku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Luikku 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.
Luikku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hesienburg is trying to control the position but Luikku postures up.
Hesienburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luikku manages to get himself to full guard.
Hesienburg looking to pass the guard.

Hesienburg 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.

Hesienburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luikku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hesienburg has managed to get both his arms back between Luikku's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Luikku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hesienburg defends well.
Luikku is breathing heavily.

Hesienburg 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hesienburg forces his way into half guard.

Luikku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luikku wants to get back to full guard.

Hesienburg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Luikku tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hesienburg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Master Chef Hesienburg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bonus Bgc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Gann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bgc
vs
Gann

185 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bonus Bgc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Gann!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bgc is looking to clinch.
Gann tries to clinch but Bgc is having none of it.
Gann moves in looking to clinch but Bgc pushes him off.
Gann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bgc gets a clinch.
Bgc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bgc scores with a knee to the head.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the head but Gann blocks with his arms.
Bgc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gann blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bgc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bgc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gann taking a breather.
Bgc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but Gann blocks it.
Bgc looking to throw knees to the head but Gann is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Bgc.
Gann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bgc stops a takedown attempt from Gann.
Bgc avoiding damage as Gann throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bgc crunches a lovely knee into Gann's ribcage.
Bgc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bgc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gann tries to pull guard but Bgc holds him up against the cage and eventually Gann drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Gann - that landed with a thud.
Gann tries to land a knee to the head but Bgc blocks with his arms.
Bgc scores with a knee to the head.
Bgc is breathing heavily.
Bgc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bgc tries to land knees in the clinch but Gann avoids the damage to the body.
Gann tries to circle away but Bgc has him pinned against the cage.
Gann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonus Bgc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Gann.
Gann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bgc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gann.
Bgc keeps control of Gann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bgc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gann.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gann is trying to pull guard but Bgc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bgc lands a knee to the head.
Bgc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gann tries to break the clinch but Bgc is controlling the position.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but Gann blocks it.
Bgc missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gann tries to land knees in the clinch but Bgc avoids the damage to the body.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the head but Gann blocks with his arms.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the head but Gann blocks with his arms.
Gann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bgc is keeping busy.
Gann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bgc after a bit of a struggle.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the head but Gann blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bgc has Gann pressed against the cage, preventing Gann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bgc looking to throw knees to the head but Gann is blocking nicely.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but Gann blocks it.

Gann pulls guard effortlessly.
Bgc wants to stand but Gann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gann trying to keep a closed guard but Bgc is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bgc gets to his feet. Gann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gann scores with a jab to the body.
Gann tries to close the distance and clinch but Bgc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonus Bgc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bgc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gann fails with a takedown attempt.
Bgc is looking to clinch but Gann is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bgc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bgc tries to clinch but Gann moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonus Bgc dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gann tries to clinch but Bgc moves out of range.

Bgc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bgc landing knees to the head.
Gann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bgc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gann blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Gann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gann avoids it.
Bgc prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bgc crunches a lovely knee into Gann's ribcage.
Bgc gets underhooks to prevent Gann's takedown attempt.
Bonus Bgc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Gann.
Gann wants to take the fight to the mat but Bgc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bgc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gann blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gann.
Gann is breathing heavily.
Gann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bgc landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bgc scores with a knee to the head.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bgc prevents Gann from breaking the clinch.
Bgc looking to throw knees to the head but Gann is blocking nicely.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gann jumps guard but Bgc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bgc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gann tries to score a body lock takedown but Bgc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bgc trying to land knees to the body.
Bgc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bgc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gann working hard to break the clinch.
Gann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gann jumps guard but Bgc stands there with Gann around his waist. Gann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bgc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bgc misses with a knee to the head.
Bgc looking to throw knees to the head but Gann is blocking nicely.
Gann looking for a takedown.
Gann can't break the clinch.
Bgc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bgc prevents Gann from breaking the clinch.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bgc gets underhooks to prevent Gann's takedown attempt.
Gann tries to pull guard but Bgc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gann wants to get back to striking at distance but Bgc won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bgc after a bit of a struggle.
Bgc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bgc misses with a knee strike.
Bgc looking to throw knees to the head but Gann is blocking nicely.
Bgc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gann blocks it with crossed arms.
Gann stalling in the clinch but Bgc improves position.
Gann is trying to pull guard but Bgc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bgc.

Gann decides to pull guard.

Bgc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bgc gets to his feet - Gann follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gann misses with an attempted mid kick.

Bgc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bgc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gann's efforts to push away.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gann wants to get back to striking at distance but Bgc won't allow it.
Bgc misses with a knee to the head.
Gann jumps guard but Bgc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gann tries to break the clinch but Bgc is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bgc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gann avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gann can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bgc.
Bonus Bgc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bgc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gann's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonus Bgc dominated that second round.
That's time! Bgc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gann swats away the attempt to clinch by Bgc.

Bgc closes the distance and clinches.
Bgc working Gann over with knees to the body.
Bgc scores with a knee to the head.
Bgc looking to throw knees to the head but Gann is blocking nicely.
Bgc prevents Gann from breaking the clinch.
Bgc trying to land knees to the body.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but Gann blocks it.
Bgc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bgc misses with a knee to the head.
Gann tries to score a body lock takedown but Bgc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bgc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gann is trying to drag Bgc to the mat but Bgc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gann goes for a takedown attempt but Bgc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonus Bgc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Gann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gann fails with a takedown attempt.
Bgc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bgc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bgc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bgc doesn't manage to clinch there - Gann circles away.
Gann keeps the fight on the outside.
Bgc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bgc tries to clinch but Gann moves out of range.
Gann shoots in but Bgc avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gann throws a combination. Bgc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Bgc clinches.
Bgc lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bgc.
Gann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gann wants to break free but Bgc has control.
Bgc scores with a knee to the head.
Gann has had enough of the clinch but Bgc keeps him there for the moment.

Gann jumps into guard, dragging Bgc to the mat.
Gann looking for a sweep. Not yet Gann, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gann wants to stand but Bgc is controlling the position.

Bgc stands up from Gann's guard - Bgc perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bgc tries to close the distance and clinch but Gann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bgc wants to clinch up but Gann keeps it at a distance.
Bgc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gann shoots in for a takedown but Bgc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Bgc rushes Gann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gann tries to break the clinch but Bgc is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bgc landing knees to the body.
Gann is trying to pull guard but Bgc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gann is trying to pull guard but Bgc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bgc landing knees to the head.
Bgc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bgc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bgc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bgc missing with knees to the body.
Gann trying to stall but Bgc improves his position.
Bgc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bgc missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gann wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bgc tries to land knees in the clinch but Gann avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler Gann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gann lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bonus Bgc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bgc 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bonus Bgc!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Bonus Bgc!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bonus Bgc!

Bonus Bgc wins by unanimous decision!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Kalachnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgios Tananakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalachnikov comes to the cage accompanied by The Grand Astoria . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kalachnikov
vs
Tananakis

178 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Kalachnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgios Tananakis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tananakis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kalachnikov did well to prevent Tananakis getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalachnikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tananakis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tananakis's back!
Kalachnikov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
I would not like to be Tananakis right now.
Kalachnikov has Tananakis flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kalachnikov is punishing Tananakis with some ground and pound.
Kalachnikov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
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!
Kalachnikov missing with punches from the back.
Tananakis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalachnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalachnikov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tananakis is looking for a way out.
Kalachnikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalachnikov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kalachnikov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kalachnikov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tananakis hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalachnikov has Tananakis flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Kalachnikov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tananakis.

Tananakis is rocked!
Kalachnikov cracks Tananakis with a big shot to the side of the head Tananakis is covering up - he's in big trouble! Kalachnikov connects with another shot that knocks Tananakis out cold! Kalachnikov stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikita Kalachnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikita Kalachnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Nbd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nbd
vs
Wexler

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Nbd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler is looking to score with low kicks.
Wexler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wexler lands a nice shot that snaps Nbd's head back.

It looks like Tim Nbd has been cut.
Nbd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nbd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wexler as he jumps to the side.
Nbd tries to clinch up.

Nbd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nbd lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nbd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wexler pulls Nbd in close to his closed guard and prevents Nbd from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nbd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wexler is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nbd slips a straight right by Wexler.
Nbd tries for a takedown but Wexler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nbd doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wexler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wexler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Nbd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wexler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wexler throws a big elbow that misses.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nbd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wexler throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wexler throwing strikes but missing.
Nbd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wexler looking to sit in guard and control but Nbd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wexler working for a triangle but Nbd defends it easily.
Nbd preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nbd wants to control from the top but Wexler keeps moving.

Nbd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wexler throws a hook but Nbd avoids it easily.
Nbd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wexler throws a body punch but Nbd moves out of range.
Nbd slips under a jab from Wexler.
Wexler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nbd's waist but Nbd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wexler off to one side.
Nbd tries to clinch but Wexler moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wexler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nbd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wexler is in Nbd's guard.
Nbd keeping moving, preventing Wexler from controlling successfully.
Nbd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wexler gets the takedown into side control.
Wexler in side control, throwing shots but Nbd defends.
Nbd wants to control but Wexler postures up.
Nbd dodges the ground and pound from Wexler.
Wexler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nbd is trying to control Wexler's posture but Wexler avoids it.
Wexler working the body and head with strikes.
Wexler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nbd tries to buck Wexler off but Wexler is having none of it.
Wexler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nbd is avoiding damage well.
Wexler trying to control the position but Nbd is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler working the body and head with strikes.
Nbd wants to get back to his feet but Wexler drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nbd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wexler looks up at the clock and then as Nbd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wexler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wexler is chipping away with strikes.
Wexler trying to control the action but Nbd is working from the bottom.
Wexler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wexler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Wexler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wexler just content to control the position.
Wexler cracks Nbd with a big right hand but Nbd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wexler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nbd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wexler trying to control the action but Nbd is working from the bottom.
Wexler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wexler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler is putting a hurting on Nbd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wexler lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wexler working the ground and pound.
Wexler lands a nice forearm strike.
Wexler working the ground and pound.
Wexler trying to control the action but Nbd is working from the bottom.
Wexler is putting a hurting on Nbd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wexler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Wexler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wexler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler just content to control the position.
Chad Wexler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wexler lands a few punches from side control.
Nbd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wexler working the body and head with strikes.
Wexler trying to control the action but Nbd is working from the bottom.
Wexler working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wexler controlling the position.
Wexler moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Wexler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Nbd's cut.
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!

A looping hook to the body misses from Wexler. Nbd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wexler sizes up Nbd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nbd thows a body shot but no joy.
Tim Nbd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wexler lands a head shot.
Nbd slips a jab from Wexler.
Nbd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wexler avoids it really well and circles away.
Nbd tries to clinch up but Wexler circles away and keeps his distance.
Nbd fails with a takedown attempt.
Nbd lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nbd wants to clinch.
Wexler misses with a wild combination.
Wexler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wexler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nbd.
Nbd wants to clinch
and Wexler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nbd's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nbd shoots in for a takedown but Wexler shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Nbd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wexler missing with a left hand there. Nbd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wexler takes a swing at Nbd's ribcage but misses.

Wexler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nbd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wexler in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nbd seems a little lost for a moment, as Wexler dominates the positioning.
Nbd is looking to regain half guard here but Wexler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wexler wants to control but Nbd is keeping him busy.
Wexler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Wexler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wexler controls the position from side control.
Nbd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wexler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wexler is chipping away with strikes.
Wexler looks up at the clock and then as Nbd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wexler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chad Wexler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nbd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wexler controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wexler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wexler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Wexler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wexler 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Chad Wexler!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Chad Wexler!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Chad Wexler!

Chad Wexler wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Hermanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Hermanos

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Hermanos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown goes for a double leg but Hermanos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermanos continues to drive forward.
Hermanos is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Hermanos tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Hermanos has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown has Hermanos pressed against the cage, preventing Hermanos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermanos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hermanos tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Hermanos working hard to break the clinch.
Hermanos prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Hermanos tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Hermanos has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.

Brown lands a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hermanos, up you get!
Hermanos throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermanos needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Hermanos misses with a right hand

and Brown counters by clinching up.
Hermanos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hermanos manages to break the clinch.
Hermanos throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermanos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Hermanos misses with a looping left.
Hermanos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Brown is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown goes for a double leg but Hermanos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermanos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Hermanos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hermanos's efforts to push away.
Brown is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Hermanos's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hermanos manages to break the clinch.
Hermanos steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Brown is out on his feet! Hermanos sets himself and nearly takes Brown's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Hermanos!