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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ferk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferk comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prcKWXLQhPg. Marco Ferk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferk
vs
Chernicin

178 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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, Marco Ferk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernicin looks for a takedown but Ferk sprawls well.

Ferk rushes Chernicin and presses him up against the cage.

Ferk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernicin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernicin tries to clinch but Ferk moves out of range.

Ferk closes the distance and clinches.
Chernicin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferk after a bit of a struggle.
Marco Ferk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Chernicin.
Chernicin prevents Ferk from breaking the clinch.
Chernicin working hard to break the clinch.
Chernicin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chernicin is looking for a takedown.
Ferk is looking to break free of the clinch but Chernicin has double underhooks.
Chernicin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferk pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ferk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ferk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Ferk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferk working Chernicin over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferk connects with a nice short shot to Chernicin's temple.
Ferk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernicin on the ground.
Chernicin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferk.
Ferk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferk wants to control but Chernicin is keeping him busy.
Chernicin punching from the bottom.
Chernicin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferk trying to control the pace.

Chernicin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernicin tries to get to full guard but Ferk has control of the leg.
Ferk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferk working Chernicin over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting 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!
Ferk lands strikes from half guard.
Ferk is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chernicin reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferk's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chernicin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferk keeping moving, preventing Chernicin from controlling successfully.
Chernicin looking to pass the guard.
Chernicin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferk is proving hard to escape from.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chernicin is looking for a triangle but Ferk pushes his legs off easily.
Ferk distracts Chernicin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferk lands a couple of elbows.

Chernicin is rocked!
Chernicin has momentary wrist control but Ferk slips an elbow through the middle.
Chernicin is still in real trouble! Can Ferk finish him?
Ferk gets to his feet and stands over Chernicin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Chernicin felt that one! Ferk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Chernicin from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ferk!
After winning the bout, Marco Ferk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Dimagiba looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lewis Dillinger
vs
Dimagiba

180 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

192 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 3 - 3 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dimagiba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dimagiba looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Dimagiba is keeping the position.
Dimagiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillinger postures up in Dimagiba's guard and throws a big left but Dimagiba blocks it.
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.

Dillinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dillinger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dimagiba's guard.
Our spies down at at Ivan's house of pain [300$] inform us that Dimagiba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Dimagiba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillinger defends well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger cracks Dimagiba with a solid left hand.
Dillinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dimagiba is proving hard to escape from.
Dillinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimagiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Dimagiba won't let him.
Dillinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillinger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dimagiba is not content to let Dillinger control the position.

Dillinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Dimagiba is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dillinger lands a few punches from side control.
Dillinger trying to control the position but Dimagiba is working away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marc Lewis Dillinger!
Marc Lewis Dillinger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smeder Balovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, z Buta Wjeżdzam. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pozar
vs
Balovich

180 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

172 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Namunamu 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 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smeder Balovich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar looks for a takedown but Balovich sprawls well.
Pozar goes for a double leg but Balovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balovich continues to drive forward.

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

Pozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balovich defends well.
Balovich wants to pass the guard but Pozar is keeping the position.

Pozar working for a triangle but Balovich defends it easily.
Balovich lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balovich defends well.
Balovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pozar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pozar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pozar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pozar looking for a sweep. Not yet Pozar, not yet.
Balovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Balovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pozar is keeping the position for now.
Balovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pozar keeping moving, preventing Balovich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pozar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pozar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pozar Pozar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pozar Pozar made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Party Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Corrales
vs
Tate

180 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Corrales persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Corrales circles away.
Tate throws a head kick but Corrales moves out of range.
Tate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corrales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate goes for a double leg but Corrales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corrales continues to drive forward.

Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tate 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.
Corrales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate with a poor takedown

and Corrales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Corrales wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrales wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales looking to pass the guard.
Corrales trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corrales wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Corrales landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Corrales from controlling successfully.
Tate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate tries to land a leg kick but Corrales saw it coming and moves away.
Tate tried to score with a low kick but Corrales checks it.

Tate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Corrales's guard.
Tate throwing strikes from guard but Corrales blocks nicely.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate wants to control from the top but Corrales keeps moving.

Corrales looking for a guillotine here but Tate defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.
Corrales working a defensive guard here.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Corrales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corrales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corrales 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.
Tate keeping full guard, as Corrales tries to pass.
Corrales trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corrales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Corrales shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tate shoots in for a double leg but Corrales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Corrales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joseph Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Corrales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tate won't be happy with that.
Tate trying to remain calm as Corrales controls from the top position.

Corrales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Corrales tries to advance to mount but Tate denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tate is trying to improve his position.
Corrales has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tate!
Corrales wants to control the pace but Tate is squirming around nicely.
Tate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

Corrales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales controlling the position.
Corrales tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tate's legs.
Tate is not content to let Corrales control the position.
Corrales prevents Tate from escaping the position.

Corrales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corrales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joseph Corrales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Corrales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Corrales tries for a kimura but Tate is defending well.

Corrales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tate manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrales is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Corrales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tate pushes Corrales off looking to stand but Corrales dives back in and keeps control.

Corrales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corrales.
Corrales stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Corrales dominated that second round.
That's time! Corrales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Corrales tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corrales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Corrales shows good takedown defense.
Joseph Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Corrales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate postures up in Corrales's guard and throws a big left but Corrales blocks it.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Corrales is keeping the position.
Tate trying to control but Corrales is working from the bottom.
Tate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corrales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corrales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Tate trying to control but Corrales is working from the bottom.

Tetsuya Tate has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corrales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corrales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.
Corrales gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Tate moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales prevents the takedown attempt.
Corrales tries to score a body lock takedown but Tate shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corrales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Corrales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate throws a right and a left that Corrales avoids nicely.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corrales swings away with a body shot that misses

and Tate counters by clinching up.
Corrales fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrales jumps guard but Tate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corrales is keeping busy.
Corrales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corrales blocks a body shot from Tate.

Corrales successfully pulls guard.
Tate wants to stand but Corrales is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tate passes Corrales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tetsuya Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Corrales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corrales has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Corrales!
Post fight, an emotional Joseph Corrales said 'i feel great now imma go home and fuck a chinese bitch'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by My World- Kid Cudi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taisumov
vs
Mamedov

171 cm
21
149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamedov tries to clinch there but Taisumov circles away.
Taisumov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mamedov 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.
Taisumov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taisumov counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Oleg Mamedov has been cut.
Oleg Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mamedov darts in and clinches Taisumov up against the cage.
Mamedov lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Aslan Taisumov has been cut.
Taisumov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taisumov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taisumov blocks an elbow strike from Mamedov.
Mamedov is looking to control Taisumov's arms but Taisumov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mamedov has his back to the cage.
Taisumov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mamedov throws an elbow that misses.
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamedov tries to land a knee to the head but Taisumov blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mamedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taisumov.
Mamedov missing with knees to the body.
Taisumov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mamedov.
Mamedov landing knees to the body.
Mamedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Taisumov avoids the damage to the body.
Taisumov tries to break free but Mamedov pushes him back against the cage.

Taisumov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taisumov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamedov. Mamedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Taisumov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taisumov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Mamedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown but Taisumov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taisumov cracks Mamedov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mamedov falls to his knees and Taisumov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslan Taisumov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Exp Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alisa - Aerobica. Nikolai Kolpakov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Exp Two's chin.

Two
vs
Kolpakov

177 cm
27
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
29
150 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Exp Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kolpakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Two.
Kolpakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two takes one to the chin there.
Two checks a leg kick nicely.
Nikolai Kolpakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolpakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolpakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Two avoids the body shot from Kolpakov.
Jab, jab by Kolpakov - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolpakov throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kolpakov lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Two.

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

Two is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov misses with an uppercut.
Oh Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Two closes the distance and pushes Kolpakov back into the cage.
Kolpakov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kolpakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kolpakov lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kolpakov as the two fighters clinch.
Kolpakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two.
Two has Kolpakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kolpakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exp Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kolpakov prevents it.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Two is breathing heavily.
Kolpakov looking to stall.
Kolpakov works on Two's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolpakov scores with a knee to the head.
Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kolpakov lands with a left to the head.
Kolpakov gets underhooks to prevent Two's takedown attempt.
Two can't get the takedown.
Kolpakov avoiding damage.
A short left from Kolpakov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kolpakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolpakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolpakov jabs at Two's body.
Nikolai Kolpakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kolpakov drops Two with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Two looks back up at him and smiles so Kolpakov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Two is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kolpakov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Two crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Two's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kolpakov!
Nikolai Kolpakov made sure to mention his sponsor, Meet the Future in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Lim
vs
Puch

168 cm
20
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160
KO Clothing

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Lim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Lim.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Lim throws a body kick that misses.
Puch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lim is fending him off so far but Puch persists. Nope, Lim circles away and we're back to standing.
Lim takes a swing at Puch's ribcage but misses.
Puch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lim defends well and Puch ends up having to push Lim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Puch is trying to pull guard but Lim has him pressed against the cage.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim working aggressively here.
Puch is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lim counters with a nice body shot.
Lim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Puch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puch misses with a takedown
and Lim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Puch misses with a low kick as Lim jumps back.
Puch walks into a left hand.
Lim throws a body punch but Puch moves out of range.
Puch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lim counters with a one-two to the body.
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch blocks a jab.
Puch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lim tries to sprawl out of it but Puch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puch shoots in looking for a takedown but Lim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puch shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puch shoots for a takedown but Lim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lim throws a shot to the body.
Lim delivers a nice body kick.
Puch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Lim looks to land a combination but Puch avoids it well.
Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puch's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lim, right into the meat.
Lim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lim wants it to stay on the feet.

Puch gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puch trying to control from half guard but Lim is working away.
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lim taking some punishment here, with Puch in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim trying to control from the bottom.
Puch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puch looks to land a strike but Lim avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Puch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puch throws an elbow that misses. Lim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puch's guard. Nice move by Lim!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puch trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Puch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lim.
Puch has his takedown stuffed
and Lim counters with a nice body shot.
Puch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lim throws a body punch but Puch moves out of range.
Puch looks for a takedown but Lim sprawls well.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Lim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch shoots in but no luck this time.
Puch shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Puch with that takedown attempt.
Puch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lim as he avoids it easily.
Puch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lim counters with a stiff right hand.
Lim throws a leg kick which misses Puch's front leg but catches the back leg as Puch tries to avoid it.
Puch shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puch tries for a takedown but Lim circles away easily
and Lim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puch is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lim. No joy for Puch on that attempt.
Lim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim scores with a shot to the body.
Puch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lim to score with a decent uppercut.
Puch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lim scores with a push kick.
Lim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lim.
Puch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
Lim scores with a nice right hand.
Puch takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim scores with a shot to the body.
Lim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Lim.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robledo Puch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lim.
Nice sprawl there from Lim as Puch shoots in.
Puch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lim scores with a one two! Puch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Puch throws a leg kick but Lim moved away.
Lim misses with a body kick.
Puch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lim circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch 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.
A combination from Lim does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch fails with a takedown attempt.
Puch fails with the takedown.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puch.
Lim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puch misses with a takedown
and Lim counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Lim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
Puch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puch fails with the takedown.
Puch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Puch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lim works Puch's body with a nice hook.
Lim lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim scores with a head kick.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puch.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Puch has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lim to counter with a crisp jab.
Lim scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Lim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puch fails with the takedown
and Lim counters with a solid body kick.
Puch dives in for a single leg takedown but Lim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Lim breaks from the clinch.
Charlie Lim is winning the standup battle so far.
Puch has his takedown stuffed
and Lim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch avoids the body shot from Lim.
Puch shoots in but no luck this time.
Puch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puch misses with a takedown attempt
and Lim counters with a head kick.
Puch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lim.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lim.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Lim scores with a hook.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puch shoots in but no luck this time.
Puch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lim thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puch.
Lim misses with a kick to the body.
Puch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lim sprawls well. Lim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puch gets slowly back to his feet.
Puch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Puch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Puch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lim but Lim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Puch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lim tries to avoid it but Puch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lim to the ground. Lim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim lands with a slapping head kick.
Lim lands with a kick to the temple. Puch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Puch is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch fails with the takedown
and Lim counters with a straight right hand.
Puch is still on wobbly legs! Can Lim finish him?
Lim walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Puch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lim swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Puch's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim is the new featherweight champion!
Charlie Lim very nearly forgot to thank KO Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.