EFC 23: Astakhov vs Mladenov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Janos Bajnai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murad Tsekunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murad Tsekunov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bajnai
vs
Tsekunov

178 cm
20
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janos Bajnai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murad Tsekunov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsekunov swings for the body but Bajnai moves out of range.
Bajnai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Tsekunov darts in and clinches Bajnai up against the cage.
Bajnai misses with some punches.
Tsekunov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsekunov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Tsekunov jumps into guard, dragging Bajnai to the mat.
Tsekunov pulls Bajnai in close to his closed guard and prevents Bajnai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bajnai preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsekunov keeping moving, preventing Bajnai from controlling successfully.

Bajnai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsekunov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsekunov has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bajnai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsekunov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsekunov is looking to stand up but Bajnai won't let him.
Tsekunov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bajnai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bajnai moves out of range as Tsekunov strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajnai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsekunov.

Tsekunov clinches up against the cage.
Tsekunov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bajnai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tsekunov keeps control of Bajnai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bajnai tries to work over Tsekunov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsekunov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Tsekunov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bajnai regains guard.
Tsekunov tries to stand but Bajnai is controlling from the bottom.

Bajnai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsekunov is looking to stand up but Bajnai won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bajnai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsekunov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bajnai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsekunov defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bajnai has a closed guard, preventing Tsekunov from standing up.
Bajnai looking to control.
Tsekunov tries to stand but Bajnai is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tsekunov blocks a jab.

Tsekunov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bajnai, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsekunov effectively controlling the action here.
Tsekunov looking for a takedown.

Tsekunov has picked Bajnai up - he's going for a ride! Tsekunov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tsekunov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Bajnai works to full guard.
Bajnai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajnai has a closed guard, preventing Tsekunov from standing up.

Bajnai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsekunov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bajnai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsekunov wants to get up but he can't break Bajnai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Tsekunov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tsekunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bajnai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsekunov.
Janos Bajnai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bajnai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bajnai tries to bum rush Tsekunov with a series of wild strikes but Tsekunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bajnai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Tsekunov gets a clinch.
Bajnai working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajnai has had enough of the clinch but Tsekunov keeps him there for the moment.

Tsekunov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bajnai can't fight it off and eventually Tsekunov manages to take the fight to the floor. Bajnai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsekunov wanted to stand there but Bajnai had control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsekunov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tsekunov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsekunov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Tsekunov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bajnai has had enough of the clinch but Tsekunov keeps him there for the moment.
Bajnai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsekunov blocks an uppercut.
Tsekunov has Bajnai pressed against the cage, preventing Bajnai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsekunov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bajnai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsekunov backwards.
Bajnai is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajnai walks away with a smile on his face. Tsekunov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Janos Bajnai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murad Tsekunov.
Tsekunov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsekunov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bajnai.
Bajnai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsekunov.
Bajnai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsekunov throws a body shot but no joy.

Tsekunov clinches up with Bajnai and pushes him back against the cage.

Tsekunov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tsekunov moves into range and clinches up with Bajnai.

Tsekunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tsekunov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bajnai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tsekunov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murad Tsekunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tsekunov misses with a straight left.
Tsekunov wants to slow Bajnai down by chopping away at his legs.
Bajnai misses with an uppercut.
Tsekunov looks to land a right hand but Bajnai moved out of range.

Tsekunov rushes Bajnai and presses him up against the cage.
Tsekunov has Bajnai pressed against the cage, preventing Bajnai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bajnai working hard to break the clinch.
Tsekunov effectively controlling the action here.
Bajnai wants to break free but Tsekunov has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsekunov.
Tsekunov blocking some punches.
Bajnai is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsekunov has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajnai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bajnai working hard to break the clinch.
Bajnai wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tsekunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bajnai throws a combination that misses
and Tsekunov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bajnai scores with the left hand. Tsekunov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsekunov throws a leg kick but Bajnai checks it.
Janos Bajnai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Bajnai misses the target.
Bajnai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bajnai defending well as Tsekunov loads up on a big left hand.
Bajnai defending well as Tsekunov loads up on a big left hand.
Bajnai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bajnai throws a nice looking combination but Tsekunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsekunov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bajnai is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov tries to clinch but Bajnai moves out of range.
Bajnai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Tsekunov misses.

Tsekunov clinches with his opponent.
Murad Tsekunov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Tsekunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tsekunov closes the distance and clinches.

Tsekunov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bajnai regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajnai has a closed guard, preventing Tsekunov from standing up.
Tsekunov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bajnai looking for a guillotine here but Tsekunov defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov wants to get up but he can't break Bajnai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Bajnai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tsekunov uses it to pass to side control.
Tsekunov tries to stand but Bajnai is controlling his head.
Bajnai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bajnai is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsekunov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bajnai is really struggling to control Tsekunov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajnai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bajnai is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsekunov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murad Tsekunov has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Janos Bajnai just wasn't active enough.
Tsekunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bajnai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsekunov.
Bajnai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsekunov.
Bajnai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bajnai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsekunov missing with a left hand there. Bajnai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Tsekunov closes the distance and pushes Bajnai back into the cage.

Tsekunov has picked Bajnai up - he's going for a ride! Tsekunov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murad Tsekunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsekunov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murad Tsekunov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Islam Muranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Islam Muranov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexey Denisov's chin.

Muranov
vs
Denisov

170 cm
25
138 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

174 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Muranov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Denisov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muranov did well to prevent Denisov getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Denisov is working for a submission of some sort.
Denisov prevents Muranov from improving his position.
Denisov works his way into full mount!
Denisov wants to control the pace but Muranov is squirming around nicely.
Denisov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov with a couple of short strikes.
Denisov content just to control the position here.
Denisov prevents Muranov from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muranov is looking to escape.
Muranov tries to reverse the position but Denisov maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muranov wants to control but Denisov is having none of it.
Muranov is squirming around, avoiding Denisov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denisov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muranov hang on?
Muranov manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muranov trying to control here.

Denisov decides to stand up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denisov.

Denisov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muranov!
Muranov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Denisov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muranov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denisov's best efforts.
Denisov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Muranov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

Muranov actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denisov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muranov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Denisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muranov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Denisov preventing the sweep.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Muranov.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexey Denisov.

Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexey Denisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muranov is trying to get back to half guard.
Muranov is working hard here to advance position.
Muranov trying to remain calm as Denisov controls from the top position.
Muranov misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muranov is looking for a sweep.

Denisov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denisov tries to stand but Muranov is controlling his head.
Muranov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denisov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muranov is not content to let Denisov control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muranov wants to control but Denisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denisov throwing shots but Muranov is blocking nicely.
Muranov is trying to control but can't.
Denisov wants to pass the guard but Muranov is defending well.
Muranov wants to improve his position but Denisov is controlling well.
Muranov is not content to let Denisov control the position.
Muranov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muranov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muranov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov trying to control but Muranov is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexey Denisov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Muranov tries to keep at a distance but Denisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Denisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muranov manages to get back to half guard.
Muranov is refusing to be controlled, as Denisov sits in half guard.
Muranov is looking for a sweep. Denisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muranov trying to control but Denisov postures up.
Denisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Muranov is looking to get back to full guard here but Denisov has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov wants to control but Muranov is keeping him busy.
Denisov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Muranov regains half guard.
Denisov with the ground and pound but Muranov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Denisov postures up and lands a big shot to Muranov's brow.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Muranov has a closed guard, preventing Denisov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muranov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov trying to control but Muranov is working from the bottom.
Muranov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Denisov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Muranov wants to stand but Denisov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Denisov is trying to control the position but Muranov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muranov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Denisov's guard.
Denisov is looking to sweep but instead, Muranov has passed into half guard.
Muranov wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denisov is trying to stand up here but Muranov is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov wants to improve his position but Muranov is controlling well.
Muranov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Denisov manages to get to full guard.

Muranov stands up from Denisov's guard - Muranov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Denisov wants to clinch up but Muranov keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Denisov.
Well Denisov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Denisov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milos Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Petrasek
vs
Space

182 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milos Petrasek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Space!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrasek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Space is trying to defend but Petrasek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Space is pressing down on Petrasek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Space wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Space has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrasek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Space has his hands on Petrasek's head, controlling the position.
Petrasek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Space swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Space is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrasek defends well.
Petrasek looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Space trying to keep a closed guard but Petrasek is proving a slippery customer.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.

Space looking for a guillotine here but Petrasek defends easily.
Petrasek controls from within his opponent's guard.

Space is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Space had control of the position.
Petrasek is stalling in the full guard.

Petrasek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrasek trying to control the position from guard on top but Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrasek landing with the ground and pound.
Petrasek stopping the sweep attempt from Space.
Petrasek's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Space throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petrasek escapes and throws Space's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Petrasek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrasek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Space swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrasek throws a right and a left that both miss.

Petrasek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Space tries to buck Petrasek off but Petrasek is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek trying to control the position but Space is working away.
Petrasek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Petrasek working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Space's face as Petrasek controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petrasek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrasek lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Petrasek gets the takedown into side control.

Petrasek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Space to his feet.

Petrasek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Space was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrasek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrasek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Petrasek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrasek showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrasek is taking a breather. Space says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrasek is keen to just control but Space is a slippery customer.
Space trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Petrasek is going to stand back up.

Petrasek decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Space blocks a jab.

Petrasek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Space was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrasek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrasek trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Space escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrasek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrasek postures up.
Petrasek wants to control from the top but Space keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Space looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrasek has picked Space up and slammed him! Space can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrasek manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Space's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Space tries to improve position but can't.
Space is breathing heavily.
Petrasek has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Space!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Space is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrasek has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrasek lands with some strikes.
Petrasek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Petrasek working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrasek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Space is looking to escape.
Petrasek content just to control the position here.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrasek tries to control but Space wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Space wants to control but Petrasek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrasek wants to control but Space is keeping him busy.
Space trying to hold on to Petrasek's head to control him but Petrasek postures up.

Milos Petrasek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Petrasek throws a head kick that misses.

Petrasek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrasek showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrasek controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrasek is looking to take a break and control but Space is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Petrasek dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Petrasek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrasek showed some decent athleticism there.
Space gets back to full guard.
Petrasek won't allow Space to sweep him here.
Space not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrasek preventing the sweep.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Space had control of the position.
Petrasek wants to pass the guard but Space is keeping the position.

Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek cracks Space with a solid left hand.
Space takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Space had control of the position.

Space throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrasek uses it to pass to side control.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Petrasek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrasek gets to mount! Space was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Petrasek tries to control but Space wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space tries to lock up and control but Petrasek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Space is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrasek has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Space that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Petrasek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Space?
Space wants to hold on but Petrasek pushes him away.

Space defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrasek.
Space is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrasek landing shots from mount.
Petrasek breaks from Space's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Space is bucking up trying to escape but Petrasek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Space is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Space scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Petrasek land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Petrasek stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milos Petrasek!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. Carl Draiman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jackman
vs
Draiman

180 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
29
184 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Draiman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Jackman finds it's target.
Draiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draiman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Jackman's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Draiman tries to clinch up.
Jackman lands with a right hand.

Draiman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman leaves his chin hanging out and Jackman seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Draiman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harvey Jackman!
Our winner, Harvey Jackman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.