RSFL 25 Goranov vs Ismailov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Rocky theme as his entrance music. Sergei Garkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Garkov
vs
Dickinson

197 cm
28
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Garkov has had enough of the clinch but Dickinson keeps him there for the moment.
Garkov trying to stall but Dickinson improves his position.
Garkov is trying to pull guard but Dickinson has him pressed against the ropes.
Dickinson taking a breather.
Dickinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garkov trying to control the position but instead, Dickinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garkov into the ropes.
Garkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Dickinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dickinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garkov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson landing knees to the head.

It looks like Sergei Garkov has been cut.
Garkov looking for a takedown.
Dickinson lands a knee to the head.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but Garkov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but Garkov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson scores with a knee to the head.
Garkov is breathing heavily.
Garkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dickinson walks away with a smile on his face. Garkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garkov darts in looking for a takedown but Dickinson gets double underhooks and turns Garkov into the ropes.
Garkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Dickinson lands a knee to the body.
Garkov tries to pull guard but Dickinson won't allow it.
Dickinson crunches a lovely knee into Garkov's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but Garkov blocks it.
Dickinson lands a knee to the head.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Garkov blocks with his arms.
Garkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dickinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Garkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.
Dickinson slips a jab from Garkov.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.

Dickinson moves into the clinch.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Garkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson misses with a knee to the head.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garkov is defending well for now.
Dickinson trying to stall but Garkov improves his position.
Dickinson misses with a knee to the head.
Dickinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dickinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garkov's face.
Dickinson misses with a knee to the head.
Garkov tries to pull guard but Dickinson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Dickinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garkov.
Dickinson misses with a knee to the head.
Garkov is working for takedown but Dickinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dickinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garkov.
Dickinson stops a takedown attempt from Garkov.
Dickinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garkov's face.
Dickinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickinson is trying to stall.
Garkov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dickinson scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dickinson smiles and moves away.
Garkov tries for a takedown but Dickinson circles away easily
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dickinson clinches up against the ropes.
Dickinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dickinson prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Garkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garkov.
Garkov moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Sergei Garkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garkov is looking to clinch.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garkov.
Garkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Dickinson gets a clinch.
Richard Dickinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dickinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garkov's brow.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickinson is pressed up against the ropes. Garkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dickinson down to the mat. Dickinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garkov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Garkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Garkov circles away.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Garkov keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Garkov is having none of it.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Garkov circles away.
Garkov looks for a takedown but Dickinson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garkov swinging wildly here.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Garkov is having none of it.

Dickinson clinches.
Dickinson is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garkov is looking for a takedown.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garkov throws an elbow that misses.
Garkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Garkov blocks with his arms.
Garkov misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Garkov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dickinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dickinson misses with a knee to the head.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Dickinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dickinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Garkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garkov looking for a takedown.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Garkov wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov goes for a takedown attempt but Dickinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richard Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dickinson.
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dickinson defends it nicely.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Garkov circles away.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dickinson but Dickinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dickinson rushes Garkov and presses him up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dickinson obliges.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dickinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
That's time! Garkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Dickinson leaves Garkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garkov.
Garkov misses with a wild combination.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Garkov circles away.
Garkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dickinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Garkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Garkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dickinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garkov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Garkov is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard Dickinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.
Garkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dickinson moves in looking to clinch but Garkov pushes him off.
Dickinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Dickinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Garkov is blocking nicely.
Garkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dickinson prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but Garkov blocks it.
Garkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garkov is trying to force a seperation but Dickinson has the dominant position.
Dickinson avoids the elbow strike from Garkov, against the ropes.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Dickinson trying to stall but Garkov improves his position.
Dickinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Garkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garkov's face.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garkov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Garkov blocks with his arms.
Garkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dickinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dickinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov throws a combination that misses
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Garkov circles away.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickinson as he jumps to the side.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Garkov circles away and keeps his distance.

Dickinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dickinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Garkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
Dickinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garkov's face.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.

Garkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dickinson stuffs the takedown.
Richard Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to clinch.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dickinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Garkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Garkov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickinson as he jumps to the side.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergei Garkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Dickinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garkov darts in looking for a takedown but Dickinson gets double underhooks and turns Garkov into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dickinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dickinson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Dickinson!
After winning the bout, Richard Dickinson 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Trager's chin.

Korotkov
vs
Trager

190 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Trager!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korotkov scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Alex Trager has been cut.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korotkov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Korotkov moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trager.
Trager lands an elbow that stopped Korotkov in his tracks for a moment.
Korotkov tries to circle away but Trager has him pinned against the ropes.
Korotkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korotkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Trager.
Korotkov throws a head punch that misses.
Trager tries to stall but Korotkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korotkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korotkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Trager shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korotkov has Trager pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Trager manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov jumps guard but Trager stands there with Korotkov around his waist. Korotkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Korotkov jumps guard but Trager stands there with Korotkov around his waist. Korotkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Korotkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trager misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trager.
Trager lands an elbow just above Korotkov 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trager as Korotkov tries to tie him up.
Trager misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korotkov is working for takedown but Trager is calmly controlling the position for now.
Korotkov missing with knees to the body.
Trager tries to stall but Korotkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trager lands a knee to the head.
Korotkov takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trager crunches a lovely knee into Korotkov's ribcage.
Korotkov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trager blocks an elbow strike.
Trager stalling.
Trager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Korotkov's face.
Trager gets underhooks to prevent Korotkov's takedown attempt.
Korotkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Trager manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trager working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trager struggles to land a body shot inside as Korotkov controls his hands.
Trager scores with a hook to the body.
Trager using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korotkov prevents a body shot from Trager.
Trager is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trager taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trager misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Korotkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trager uses from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trager looking to sit in guard and control but Korotkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Korotkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Korotkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trager is trying to control the position but Korotkov postures up.
Korotkov trying to control but Trager is working from the bottom.
Korotkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artem Korotkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Trager takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Korotkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korotkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trager circles away.

Trager gets tackled into the ropes by Korotkov. Korotkov maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korotkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trager pushes Korotkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korotkov prevents a body shot from Trager.
Korotkov wants to break free but Trager has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korotkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korotkov tries to circle away but Trager has him pinned against the ropes.
Trager holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Korotkov tries to break free but Trager pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Trager's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Korotkov throws a series of punches but Trager moves out of range.
Trager displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korotkov.

Korotkov darts in and clinches Trager up against the ropes.
Trager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trager lands a nice shot to the body.
Korotkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trager smiles and moves away.
Trager tries to clinch there but Korotkov circles away.
Korotkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trager sprawls well. Trager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korotkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Korotkov drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trager looking for a guillotine here but Korotkov defends easily.
Trager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trager is controlling Korotkov's posture.
Trager is looking to stand up but Korotkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Korotkov passes Trager's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Korotkov seems content to control.
Trager really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korotkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager is trying to stand back up but Korotkov is controlling him

Korotkov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Trager could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Korotkov has cracked it and Trager is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Korotkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artem Korotkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Beaver
vs
Lee

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Beaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beaver wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beaver needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Beaver misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Beaver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Beaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaver has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee wants to control but Beaver is having none of it.

Beaver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Beaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Beaver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets back to half guard.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Beaver trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.

Beaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beaver is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.

Beaver is working for a submission of some sort.
Beaver trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Beaver.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Beaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Beaver wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beaver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Beaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beaver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.

Beaver working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Beaver working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.

Beaver is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Beaver seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lee is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beaver has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.

Beaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to lock up and control but Beaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beaver moves to back control.
Lee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beaver off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Beaver is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.

Beaver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Beaver keeps control of the position.

Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Beaver's arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaver doesn't seem bothered though.
Beaver shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Beaver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

Beaver successfully pulls guard.

Beaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beaver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Beaver's legs - danger averted.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to pass the guard.

Beaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is in close to Beaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Will Beaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Beaver is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beaver working for submissions but it's allowed Lee to get to half guard.
Beaver tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaver keeps working.

Beaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Beaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee is looking to advance position but Beaver won't allow it.
Beaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Beaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Beaver working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Beaver looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee trying to control the action but Beaver is working from the bottom.

Beaver looking for submissions off his back.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaver keeps working.
Beaver is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Beaver is defending well.
Beaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee stands and throws Beaver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beaver sneaks back into half guard.
Beaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beaver.
Beaver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Beaver has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Beaver looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
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 Will Beaver will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lee scores with a three punch combo!

Lee bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Beaver! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Beaver is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Beaver covers up, he's hurt! Lee keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lee and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lee can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Lee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Lee made sure he mentioned Red Square Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toddy Ruch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cormier's choice of entrance music: Smilin' Faces - Krizz Kaliko. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ruch
vs
Cormier

185 cm
22
176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Sparta Fightware

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toddy Ruch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cormier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruch's guard.
Cormier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruch keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ruch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cormier content to stall in guard here.
Ruch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier pushing down on Ruch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cormier trying to control but Ruch is having none of it.
Ruch is looking to improve his position but Cormier isn't that keen on the idea.
Cormier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Ruch looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ruch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier doesn't have the hooks in and Ruch manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cormier pulls Ruch in to control the position.

Cormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cormier 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.

Cormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruch defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruch advances to half guard.
Ruch is pressing down on Cormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cormier is holding on for now.
Cormier wants to control but Ruch is keeping busy.
Ruch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier wants to improve his position but Ruch is controlling well.
Cormier is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ruch jumps into side control!
Cormier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cormier looks winded!
Cormier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cormier tries to roll over but Ruch keeps him under control.
Cormier has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruch uses his free foot to push down on Cormier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cormier.
Cormier is trying to escape the mount.
Cormier tries to hold on but Ruch postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruch fails to advance to Cormier's back.
Ruch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cormier tries to improve his position but instead Ruch has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cormier won't enjoy being in this position. Ruch looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cormier is tapping - it's over boys! Ruch picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toddy Ruch!
The defeated Brock Cormier had this to say: 'He was a tough opponent, a former champion, but i never turn down fights and i only want to fight the best!!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Maclaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver has chosen Leave It to Beaver Theme as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Maclaren
vs
Beaver

184 cm
27
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

170 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rod Maclaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Beaver!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaver lands a head kick. Maclaren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Rod Maclaren has been cut.

Beaver drops Maclaren with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maclaren looks back up at him and smiles so Beaver waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Maclaren is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maclaren jabs Beaver right on the nose. Beaver blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Maclaren misses.
Maclaren throws a hook but Beaver avoids it easily.
Maclaren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beaver lands with an overhand left.
Oh Maclaren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maclaren switches off momentarily and Beaver cracks him with a monster right hand! Maclaren topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Beaver dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Beaver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Beaver!
In his post fight interview, Harry Beaver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Palicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Palicki
vs
Drago

180 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

174 cm
27
187 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Palicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Drago!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago avoids the body shot from Palicki.

Palicki clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the ropes.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Palicki has the dominant position.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palicki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Palicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Palicki stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Dan Palicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Drago.
Drago wants a takedown.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palicki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but Palicki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Palicki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Palicki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Palicki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palicki is breathing heavily.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Palicki has control of the leg.
Palicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palicki wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palicki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Palicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
Drago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palicki is working away from the top position though.
Drago is staying active underneath Palicki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drago is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Palicki stops Drago from getting back to his feet.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Palicki sits in half guard.
Drago wants to control but Palicki is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Drago.
Drago connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Palicki as Drago shoots in.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Palicki as Drago shoots in.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palicki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palicki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away.
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Palicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palicki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago lands a body shot.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Palicki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drago fails with the takedown.
Palicki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drago backs up against the ropes.
Drago lands a glancing blow to the side of Palicki's head.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.

Drago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drago wants to control but Palicki is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Drago will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drago lands a jab-cross combination.
Palicki darts in trying to clinch

and Drago counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Palicki!

Palicki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palicki defending well though.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palicki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Palicki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palicki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palicki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Palicki seems to have got his legs back now.
Drago wants to stand up but Palicki is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palicki has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Palicki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palicki's head.
Drago trying to control but Palicki is working from the bottom.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drago wants to stand and escape but instead Palicki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drago wants to sweep here but Palicki controlling him for the moment.
Drago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palicki working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palicki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palicki postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Palicki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drago is trying to keep Palicki in close.
Palicki wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago is striking but Palicki is not phased and passes to half guard.
Palicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Drago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palicki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palicki in particular looking to stall.
Palicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Dan Palicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago is staying active underneath Palicki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palicki. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Palicki dives in and scores a takedown into Drago's guard.
Palicki wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Palicki fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palicki is defended easily by Drago.
Nikolai Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palicki under the eye.
A left lands for Drago.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dan Palicki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Palicki is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Drago moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Drago!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Goranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goranov
vs
Ismailov

185 cm
21
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Meet the Future

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Goranov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Ismailov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goranov misses with a takedown attempt - Ismailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ismailov shoots for a takedown but Goranov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ismailov throws a right hand that Goranov ducks under and follows up with a left that Goranov also avoids with ease.
Goranov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Goranov tries to keep at a distance but Ismailov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Goranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goranov.
Nice cross by Goranov.
Ismailov lands with a good body shot.
Alexander Goranov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Goranov instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goranov is working for takedown but Ismailov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ismailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goranov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goranov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ismailov.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goranov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goranov throwing shots but Ismailov is blocking nicely.
Ismailov tries to kick Goranov off in order to stand up. Goranov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ismailov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goranov.

Goranov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ismailov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goranov looking to control but instead Ismailov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Goranov wants to pass the guard but Ismailov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is trying to stand.
Goranov tries to stand and escape but Ismailov is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Goranov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Goranov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ismailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ismailov ducks right into an uppercut from Goranov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goranov tries to clinch but Ismailov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov shoots for a takedown but Ismailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Goranov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goranov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ismailov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Goranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goranov is looking to clinch but Ismailov is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Goranov. Those never looked like landing.

Goranov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ismailov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ismailov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goranov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Academy of Combat that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Goranov won't allow Ismailov to get back to his feet.

Ismailov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Goranov presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Goranov pulls Ismailov into guard.
Ismailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goranov is keeping the position for now.
Goranov is trying to control the position but Ismailov postures up.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goranov is on top in 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!
Goranov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ismailov is keeping the position for now.
Goranov trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Goranov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Goranov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ismailov drops his hands momentarily and Goranov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Ismailov takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goranov.
Ismailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goranov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ismailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goranov defends it nicely.

Ismailov pushes Goranov up against the ropes in a clinch.

Goranov breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goranov.

Ismailov moves into range and clinches up with Goranov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Goranov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Goranov breaks from the clinch.
Goranov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismailov lands with a nice body punch.

Goranov gets tackled into the ropes by Ismailov. Ismailov maintains the clinch.
Ismailov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goranov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander Goranov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.

Ismailov pushes Goranov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Goranov.

Goranov breaks from the clinch.

Goranov instigates a clinch.
Ismailov gets underhooks to prevent Goranov's takedown attempt.

Goranov gets control of Ismailov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goranov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov controls Ismailov momentarily but Ismailov frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismailov wants to pass the guard but Goranov is keeping the position.
Goranov 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.
Ismailov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goranov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ismailov is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov trying to keep a closed guard but Ismailov is proving a slippery customer.
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 Alexander Goranov just wasn't active enough.

Goranov clinches with his opponent.

Ismailov pulls guard.
Goranov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goranov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goranov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Goranov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ismailov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goranov has Ismailov in his guard.
Ismailov prevents Goranov from getting back to his feet.
Goranov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ismailov is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov tries to kick Ismailov off but Ismailov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ismailov is thwarting Goranov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Goranov dominated that second 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.

Goranov darts in looking for a takedown but Ismailov gets double underhooks and turns Goranov into the ropes.
Goranov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ismailov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goranov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ismailov can turn it around.

Ismailov has hold of one of Goranov's legs. Goranov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ismailov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Goranov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ismailov slips nicely into half guard.
Goranov wants to control but Ismailov is keeping busy.
Goranov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goranov is controlling Ismailov's posture.

Goranov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ismailov has picked Goranov up and slammed him! Goranov can't keep hold of the triangle and Ismailov manages to pass to side control!
Goranov gets back to half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goranov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goranov trying to control here.
Goranov is trying to get back to full guard.
Goranov trying to control here.
Goranov pushes Ismailov off looking to stand but Ismailov dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov is looking to control Ismailov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goranov avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Goranov.
Goranov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goranov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ismailov.
Goranov tries to clinch up but Ismailov circles away and keeps his distance.

Goranov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ismailov is looking for a takedown.
Ismailov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Goranov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goranov.
Ismailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Goranov.
Ismailov wants a takedown but no success here.
Goranov gets underhooks to prevent Ismailov's takedown attempt.
Goranov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goranov lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goranov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander Goranov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ismailov wants a takedown.

Goranov decides to pull guard.
Ismailov is fighting to break Goranov's control of his arms but Goranov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ismailov won't allow Goranov to get back to his feet.
Goranov controls Ismailov momentarily but Ismailov frees himself.

Goranov is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ismailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goranov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Goranov jumps into guard, dragging Ismailov to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Goranov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ismailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ismailov wants it to stay on the feet.
Goranov tries to clinch up but Ismailov circles away and keeps his distance.

Ismailov tries to keep at a distance but Goranov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ismailov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goranov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Goranov decides to pull guard.
Goranov controls Ismailov momentarily but Ismailov frees himself.
Goranov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ismailov!
Ismailov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goranov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ismailov because Goranov loaded up on that one.
Goranov misses with a head shot.
Goranov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Goranov throwing strikes but Ismailov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goranov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goranov wants to free his trapped foot but Ismailov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Goranov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goranov seems to be looking for submissions.
Goranov works his way into full mount!
Ismailov'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.
Goranov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Goranov throws some wild stikes that Ismailov manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Goranov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ismailov because Goranov loaded up on that one.

Goranov has control of Ismailov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ismailov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Goranov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ismailov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goranov raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is trying to stand.
Ismailov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goranov.
Goranov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov looking to control but Ismailov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ismailov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Goranov had his way with Magomed Ismailov in that 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!

No luck for Goranov with that takedown attempt.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismailov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goranov circles away.
A jab from Goranov misses.

Goranov moves into the clinch successfully.
Goranov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ismailov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Ismailov jumps guard.
Goranov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goranov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ismailov is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ismailov's head.
Goranov looking to sit in guard and control but Ismailov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ismailov stops Goranov from standing up.
Goranov has his hands on Ismailov's head, controlling the position.
Goranov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goranov working for submissions but it's allowed Ismailov to get to half guard.
Goranov wants to get back to full guard.
Goranov is staying active underneath Ismailov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goranov wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov wants to control but Goranov is keeping him busy.

Ismailov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goranov is just riding it out for now. Ismailov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomed Ismailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goranov pushes Ismailov off looking to stand but Ismailov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander Goranov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goranov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ismailov is working away from the top position though.
Goranov is in trouble now - Ismailov has advanced to mount!
Goranov is trying to escape the mount.
Ismailov avoids the attempt from Goranov to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Goranov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goranov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Goranov!
Alexander Goranov retains his light heavyweight title!