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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis Dillinger
vs
Reis

180 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Reis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Reis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Dillinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Dillinger has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reis defend it? Dillinger steps over the head and cranks it - Reis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dillinger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Lewis Dillinger!
A victorious Marc Lewis Dillinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Dimagiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chernicin
vs
Dimagiba

170 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dimagiba counters by moving into the clinch.
Chernicin is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chernicin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dimagiba manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Chernicin from controlling successfully.
Chernicin looking to sit in guard and control but Dimagiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chernicin controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
Dimagiba pushing down on Chernicin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin is refusing to be controlled, as Dimagiba sits in half guard.

Chernicin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dimagiba wants to take a breather but Chernicin is having none of it.

Chernicin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dimagiba.
Chernicin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Chernicin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernicin is looking for a sweep. Dimagiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernicin is trying to stand up here but Dimagiba is controlling him well.

Chernicin actively working from the bottom here.
Chernicin wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.

Dimagiba is looking for a kimura here.
Chernicin wants to get back to full guard.
Chernicin tries to kick Dimagiba off but Dimagiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chernicin is trying to escape the mount but Dimagiba keeps good control and instead manages to take Chernicin's back.
Chernicin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dimagiba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chernicin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chernicin trying to control the hands but Dimagiba won't let him.
Dimagiba scores with strikes from the back.
Chernicin holding both Dimagiba 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chernicin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chernicin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dimagiba.

Chernicin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dimagiba.
I really don't envy Chernicin right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dimagiba looking to break Chernicin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chernicin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dimagiba will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chernicin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernicin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dimagiba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chernicin's guard now.

Dimagiba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chernicin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Chernicin gets caught flat footed, as Dimagiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Chernicin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Dimagiba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernicin is aware though and is defending well.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernicin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernicin.
Chernicin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Chernicin from controlling successfully.
Chernicin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernicin is fighting to break Dimagiba's control of his arms but Dimagiba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chernicin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimagiba is keeping the position for now.

Dimagiba looking for a guillotine here but Chernicin defends easily.
Chernicin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimagiba has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chernicin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Chernicin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimagiba pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernicin is looking to escape.
Chernicin tries to roll over but Dimagiba keeps him under control.

Dimagiba seems to be working for a kimura but Chernicin defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin pushes Dimagiba off looking to stand but Dimagiba dives back in and keeps control.

Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura but Chernicin is defending well.
Dimagiba prevents Chernicin from improving his position.

Dimagiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chernicin defends it well.
Chernicin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin is trying to control but can't.

Chernicin actively working from the bottom here.

Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernicin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dimagiba working Chernicin over with strikes.
Chernicin trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura but Chernicin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Dimagiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chernicin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimagiba circles away.
Chernicin tries to clinch but Dimagiba is having none of it.

Dimagiba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chernicin!

Dimagiba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chernicin, who protects the arm well.
Dimagiba scores with punches from side control.
Chernicin is looking to regain half guard here but Dimagiba keeps moving and retains side control.

Dimagiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernicin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chernicin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dimagiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chernicin is looking to control Dimagiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chernicin avoid being mounted?
Chernicin works his way to full guard. Good work.

Dimagiba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chernicin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chernicin has escaped and now he's on top!
Chernicin landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin is looking to stand up but Dimagiba won't let him.
Dimagiba 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.
Chernicin stands and throws Dimagiba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chernicin is trying to ground and pound but Dimagiba uses the momentary lack of control by Chernicin to regain half guard.
Dimagiba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernicin.

Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back.
Chernicin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dimagiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernicin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernicin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dimagiba controls Chernicin momentarily but Chernicin frees himself.
Rolando Dimagiba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dimagiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dimagiba 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.
Chernicin wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.
Dimagiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin passes Dimagiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dimagiba is staying active underneath Chernicin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chernicin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimagiba defending well though.
Chernicin is keen to just control but Dimagiba is a slippery customer.
Chernicin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chernicin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dimagiba manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernicin throws an elbow that misses. Dimagiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chernicin's guard. Nice move by Dimagiba!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chernicin has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirill Chernicin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolando Dimagiba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernicin being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Chernicin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dimagiba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Dimagiba!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yam Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov has chosen My World- Kid Cudi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Seng
vs
Taisumov

174 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
20
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yam Seng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taisumov tries to avoid it but Seng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taisumov to the ground. Taisumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seng looks to clinch
and Taisumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seng fails with a takedown attempt.
Seng fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yam Seng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seng fails to land the takedown.
Taisumov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Seng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seng has Taisumov pressed against the cage, preventing Taisumov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Taisumov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seng darts in trying to clinch
and Taisumov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taisumov lands with a nice combination. Seng backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng wants to clinch.

Taisumov drops Seng with a beautiful combination! Seng stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taisumov is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taisumov but Taisumov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seng shoots in looking for a takedown. Taisumov tries to sprawl out of it but Seng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taisumov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seng is breathing heavily.
Seng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taisumov circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taisumov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yam Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taisumov throws a nice looking combination but Seng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seng shoots in but Taisumov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seng.
Seng wants to clinch but Taisumov slips to the side
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Seng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Taisumov lands a big right hand that sends Seng crashing to the mat! Taisumov stays standing though and waves Seng back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
Taisumov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Taisumov. Those never looked like landing.
Taisumov throws a series of punches but Seng moves out of range.

Taisumov lands a big uppercut and Seng crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Seng looks OK. Taisumov waves Seng back to his feet!

Seng is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taisumov counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Seng to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Taisumov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aslan Taisumov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Nakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Kingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingman has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nakki
vs
Kingman

165 cm
22
147 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

192 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helppo Nakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaiah Kingman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingman with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nakki counter with a right hand.
Kingman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakki swivels and escapes.
Nakki looks to land a combination but Kingman avoids it well.
Kingman throws a head kick that misses.
Nakki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakki cracks Kingman with an open hand slap.
Nakki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingman counters with a two punch combo.
Kingman has his takedown stuffed
and Kingman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helppo Nakki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Kingman.
Kingman fails with the takedown
and Kingman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingman has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nakki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingman.
Kingman tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakki works Kingman's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakki with a nice cross.
Kingman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakki lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakki.
Nakki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Nakki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakki.
Nakki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kingman gets a clinch.

Kingman pulls Nakki into guard.
Nakki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kingman can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helppo Nakki!
A victorious Helppo Nakki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Exp Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Two
vs
Mamedov

177 cm
26
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Exp Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Two gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mamedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mamedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Two's brow.
Two tries to score a body lock takedown but Mamedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mamedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Two leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mamedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Two on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Two tries for a takedown but Mamedov manages to get underhooks.
Two looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exp Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mamedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Two's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mamedov.

Mamedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Two is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mamedov to the mat. Mamedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Two working from the guard for now, landing 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!

Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Two has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Mamedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mamedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mamedov is tightening it up a little... Two has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Two reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Two taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mamedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oleg Mamedov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alisa - Aerobica. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kolpakov
vs
Puch

178 cm
28
150 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolpakov defends it nicely.
Kolpakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puch.
Kolpakov throws an overhand right that lands on Puch's shoulder, as Puch tries to avoid the shot.
Puch fails to land the takedown.
Nikolai Kolpakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Kolpakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kolpakov.
Kolpakov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puch's head backwards.
Puch slips under a jab from Kolpakov.

Puch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolpakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolpakov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch wants to pass the guard but Kolpakov is keeping the position.
Puch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Puch is working to tighten his grip on Kolpakov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kolpakov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Puch is really squeezing tight and eventually Kolpakov passes out! Puch breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Petrycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrycki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TNT. Gyeong has chosen Intro as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Petrycki
vs
Gyeong

167 cm
21
142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ice Nutrition

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bogdan Petrycki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyeong wants to clinch up but Petrycki keeps it at a distance.

Petrycki tries to keep at a distance but Gyeong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrycki scores with a shot to the side of Gyeong's head.
Petrycki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gyeong dodges an elbow strike from Petrycki.
A body shot lands from Petrycki.
Gyeong is struggling to control the position.
Petrycki scores with a shot to the side of Gyeong's head.
Petrycki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gyeong tries to pull guard but Petrycki holds him up against the cage and eventually Gyeong drops back down to his feet.
Petrycki is pressed up against the cage. Gyeong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrycki down to the mat. Petrycki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petrycki lands the left hand.

Gyeong closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrycki scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrycki misses with the head strike.
A short right from Petrycki.
Petrycki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gyeong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gyeong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Petrycki.
Petrycki misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Gyeong jumps into guard, dragging Petrycki to the mat.
Petrycki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bogdan Petrycki just wasn't active enough.
Gyeong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gyeong slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gyeong doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrycki circles away.
Gyeong shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrycki sprawls well. He's pushed Gyeong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bogdan Petrycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Gyeong.
Petrycki misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Petrycki misses its intended target.

Petrycki rushes Gyeong and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Gyeong to work.
Gyeong taking a breather.
Petrycki cracks Gyeong with a nice body shot.
Gyeong tries to break the clinch but Petrycki is controlling the position.
Gyeong misses with a knee to the head.
Gyeong fails to pull guard.
Petrycki managing to block the knees to the body from Gyeong.
Gyeong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gyeong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gyeong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrycki is keeping busy.
Petrycki lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrycki throws a head punch that misses.
Petrycki lands with a light punch inside.
Gyeong takes a shot to the head.

Gyeong manages to break the clinch.
Gyeong tries to clinch up

and Petrycki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrycki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrycki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrycki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gyeong working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrycki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrycki lands a shoulder strike.
Petrycki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrycki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gyeong backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Petrycki misses.
Nice cross by Petrycki.
Petrycki misses with an uppercut. Gyeong saw that one coming.
Gyeong ducks under a wild hook from Petrycki.
Petrycki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrycki is looking to chop away at Gyeong's legs.
Petrycki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gyeong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gyeong moves out of range as Petrycki throws a body kick.
Petrycki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrycki.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrycki lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Petrycki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyeong looking to slow down the pace here.

Gyeong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Petrycki moves away

and Petrycki moves into the clinch.
Petrycki controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Petrycki.
Petrycki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gyeong tries to pull guard but Petrycki holds him up against the cage and eventually Gyeong drops back down to his feet.
Petrycki slowing the pace effectively.
Bogdan Petrycki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gyeong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gyeong looking to throw knees to the head but Petrycki is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrycki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gyeong manages to break the clinch.
Petrycki throws a body kick that misses.

Gyeong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrycki, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrycki lands with a short shot to the head.
Gyeong looking to throw knees to the head but Petrycki is blocking nicely.
Petrycki slowing the pace effectively.
Petrycki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gyeong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrycki walks away with a smile on his face. Gyeong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bogdan Petrycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Gyeong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyeong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrycki tries to avoid it but Gyeong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrycki to the ground. Petrycki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gyeong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrycki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Petrycki.

Oooooh!!! Petrycki has knocked Gyeong down with a huge combo! Petrycki steps away and waves a wobbly Gyeong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gyeong is rocked!
and Petrycki counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gyeong! He's just covering up as Petrycki starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Petrycki!
Bogdan Petrycki retains his featherweight title!
Bogdan Petrycki gave a mention to Ice Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellas Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pepper- Stormtrooper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hicks
vs
Wallace

170 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
29
154 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ice Nutrition
Merciless Gladiators

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcellas Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Hicks backing up. Hicks nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks misses with a body kick.
Hicks is looking to score with low kicks.
Wallace leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wallace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Hicks fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.

Hicks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace pushes down on Hicks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hicks wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wallace has gone for a leg lock! Hicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallace's guard.
Hicks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.

Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks content to stall in guard here.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Wallace pulls Hicks in close to prevent any damage.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.

Wallace is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hicks misses with a kick to the body
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a body kick.
Hicks misses with a body kick.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Hicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Hicks's ribs.
Hicks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wallace throws a combination. Hicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Hicks.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Wallace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks fails with the takedown
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace stuns Hicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Bill Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hicks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Hicks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wallace leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace checks a low kick from Hicks.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.

Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hicks to the ground. Wallace is now in Hicks's guard.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Wallace trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellas Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hicks throws a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hicks backs up against the cage.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Hicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!

Hicks is rocked!
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hicks at a distance.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Hicks fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Hicks will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.

Wallace gets the takedown into side control.
Wallace trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Wallace lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wallace looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hicks is avoiding damage well.
Wallace advances to mount.
Bill Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks taking shots to the head.
Wallace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hicks is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wallace has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hicks's face.
Wallace scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hicks?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.
Wallace working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace cracks Hicks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wallace has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hicks's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellas Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellas Wallace!
A relieved looking Marcellas Wallace thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Maclaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Griffiths
vs
Maclaren

170 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

184 cm
27
178 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rod Maclaren!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Griffiths is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maclaren defends it well.
Maclaren is looking for a sweep. Griffiths is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffiths with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

Maclaren looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths controlling the action here.
Maclaren is looking to improve his position.

Griffiths wants to work for an arm triangle but Maclaren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griffiths perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maclaren wants to improve his position but Griffiths is controlling well.
Maclaren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Griffiths is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maclaren defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffiths is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Griffiths is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Griffiths tries to pass to full mount but Maclaren defends it.

Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Maclaren looking for subs from the bottom but Griffiths mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maclaren is working to get back to half guard.
Griffiths content just to control the position here.
Maclaren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maclaren is trying to escape the mount but Griffiths keeps good control and instead manages to take Maclaren's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffiths has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Griffiths keeps control of the position easily here as Maclaren tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Griffiths working for a choke but Maclaren is defending well.
Maclaren tries to roll but Griffiths sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Griffiths is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maclaren knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maclaren for a finish.
Griffiths is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffiths clinches up against the cage.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maclaren's efforts to push away.
Maclaren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maclaren tries for a takedown but Griffiths manages to get underhooks.
Maclaren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Griffiths has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maclaren uses from the top position.

Griffiths is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maclaren has his hands clasped together but Griffiths extends and breaks Maclaren's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Griffiths.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Griffiths!
A relieved looking Stephen Griffiths thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.