QFC Tournament 437 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Brodrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Stoicovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brodrin
vs
Stoicovi

225 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Brodrin!
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, Vitor Stoicovi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoicovi misses with a head kick.
Brodrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brodrin throws a head kick that Stoicovi semi-blocks.

It looks like Vitor Stoicovi has been cut.
Stoicovi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stoicovi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brodrin with a poor takedown

and Stoicovi counters with a shoot takedown. Brodrin fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Stoicovi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoicovi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Brodrin has an active guard here but Stoicovi has managed to pass into half guard.
Stoicovi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Stoicovi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marly Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mayhem
vs
Harrison

195 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgar Mayhem!
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, Marly Harrison !
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick from Harrison .
Harrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayhem but Mayhem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayhem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Harrison .
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
Harrison is looking to clinch.
Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayhem on the side of the head.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrison wants to clinch up but Mayhem keeps it at a distance.
Mayhem shoots in but Harrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but Harrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Mayhem manages to break the clinch.

Mayhem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harrison working a defensive guard but Mayhem passes into half guard.
Harrison pushes Mayhem off looking to stand but Mayhem dives back in and keeps control.

Mayhem is looking for a kimura but Harrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayhem to get the leverage.
Mayhem is trying to control. Harrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayhem is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayhem is working away from the top position though.
Harrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet.
Harrison wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem stops Harrison from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrison 's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Harrison is trying to maintain the position but Mayhem is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mayhem darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harrison as Mayhem tries to tie him up.
Mayhem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mayhem can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem is looking to control Harrison 's arms but Harrison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the cage.
Mayhem prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Mayhem wants to take the fight to the mat but Harrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayhem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem stalling in the clinch but Harrison improves position.
Harrison wants a takedown but no success here.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Harrison manages to get underhooks.
Harrison is working for takedown but Mayhem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayhem stalling in the clinch but Harrison improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison .

Harrison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrison wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marly Harrison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mayhem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Mayhem darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Mayhem keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Mayhem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mayhem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harrison is defending well.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Mayhem is controlling him.
Harrison jumps guard but Mayhem stands there with Harrison around his waist. Harrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayhem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Harrison manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Mayhem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Mayhem manages to get underhooks.
Harrison tries to pull guard but Mayhem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mayhem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harrison wants to break free but Mayhem has control.

Harrison decides to pull guard.

Harrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wanted to stand there but Harrison had control of the position.

Harrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harrison 's guard.
Harrison is pulling down on Mayhem's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A shot to the liver by Harrison . Beautiful body shot.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayhem lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrison .
Harrison catches Mayhem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhem's waist but Mayhem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marly Harrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Harrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhem, which made it look bad.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhem circles away.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison .
Edgar Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marly Harrison .

Harrison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.

Mayhem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harrison controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayhem trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Mayhem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mayhem stopping the sweep attempt from Harrison .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Edgar Mayhem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayhem tries to sprawl out of it but Harrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayhem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mayhem eats them both and turns towards Harrison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mayhem swinging wildly here.

Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Harrison is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Harrison 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to keep Mayhem in close.
Mayhem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Harrison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mayhem has passed into half guard!
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Harrison 's temple.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Mayhem not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Mayhem is keen to just control but Harrison is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mayhem tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harrison controls his leg.
Harrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrison 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Marly Harrison !
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Edgar Mayhem!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Edgar Mayhem!

Edgar Mayhem wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Schicke Diddis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diddis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Last of the Mohicans - Promentory . Bj Mayhem has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Diddis
vs
Mayhem

150 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schicke Diddis!
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, Bj Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diddis.
Diddis circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayhem blocks the strikes from Diddis.
Diddis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diddis tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Mayhem wants to control but Diddis is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem.
Diddis has hold of Mayhem's hands but Mayhem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diddis has hold of Mayhem's hands but Mayhem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Diddis is defending well.
Mayhem slips a nice elbow through Diddis's hands, connecting with Diddis's forehead.
Diddis is trying to maintain the position but Mayhem is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem prevents Diddis from improving his position.
Mayhem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diddis works his way to full guard. Good work.

Diddis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mayhem has passed into half guard!
Mayhem uses his free foot to push down on Diddis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diddis.
Mayhem prevents Diddis from getting the reversal.
Mayhem trying to control but Diddis is having none of it.
Mayhem looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddis is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diddis tries to reverse the position but Mayhem maintains control.
Diddis wants to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away.
Mayhem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diddis?
Diddis really is a fat lump.
Diddis is just holding on here. Mayhem manages to take his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddis grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Mayhem looking to break Diddis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diddis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayhem will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The referee is taking a good look at Diddis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mayhem!
Diddis trying to control the hands but Mayhem won't let him.
Mayhem trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayhem has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diddis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diddis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mayhem lands with a punch from half guard.
Diddis wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddis tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Diddis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayhem trying to control the pace.
It looks like Mayhem might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem blocks the strikes from Diddis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diddis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diddis is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Mayhem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diddis blocks a head kick by Mayhem.

Mayhem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diddis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayhem is in Diddis's guard.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Diddis keeps moving.
Mayhem stops Diddis from standing up.
Diddis has a closed guard, preventing Mayhem from standing up.

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

Diddis has an active guard here but Mayhem has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
Diddis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bj Mayhem.
Diddis has his takedown stuffed

and Mayhem counters with a takedown into side control.
Diddis is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Diddis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mayhem connects with a decent elbow.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but Diddis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddis tries to bench press Mayhem off him but Mayhem keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diddis is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Mayhem wants to stand but Diddis has his arm trapped.
Mayhem controls the position from side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bj Mayhem.

Diddis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayhem did well to prevent Diddis getting side control.
Mayhem pushes Diddis off looking to stand but Diddis dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem gets back to full guard.

Diddis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mayhem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mayhem has escaped and now he's on top!

Diddis has his foot on Mayhem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayhem works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayhem is in close to Diddis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diddis can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayhem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Diddis is working from the bottom.
Well, if Mayhem 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayhem wants to control but Diddis is keeping him busy.
Bj Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diddis wants to get back to full guard.

Diddis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diddis is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mayhem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diddis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayhem passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayhem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diddis sneaks back into half guard.
Mayhem wants to stand up but Diddis is controlling the position.
Nice strikes from Mayhem there.

Diddis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diddis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but Diddis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diddis controls his leg.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Diddis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayhem seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mayhem performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Diddis actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diddis trying to control from the bottom.
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Diddis's temple.

Mayhem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayhem is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mayhem controlling the pace.
Diddis is looking to control Mayhem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diddis avoid being mounted?
Mayhem uses his free foot to push down on Diddis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diddis.
Diddis working to try and regain half guard.
Mayhem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayhem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddis is looking to improve his position but Mayhem isn't that keen on the idea.
Diddis tries to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away.
Mayhem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diddis's face.
Mayhem working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayhem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diddis is looking to escape.

Mayhem has hold of Diddis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diddis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schicke Diddis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bj Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Mayhem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhem 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bj Mayhem!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Bj Mayhem!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bj Mayhem!

Bj Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sici Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sici Bulldog has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khabib Nurmagomedov's chin.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Bulldog

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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, Sici Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Bulldog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.

Bulldog drops his shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a huge uppercut! Nurmagomedov goes down! Can Bulldog finish him?

Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bulldog stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulldog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulldog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulldog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov pulls Bulldog in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulldog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bulldog throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov pulls Bulldog in close to prevent any damage.
Bulldog throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulldog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulldog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bulldog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov pulls Bulldog in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulldog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bulldog throwing strikes but missing.
Bulldog throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulldog is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Khabib Nurmagomedov just wasn't active enough.
Bulldog moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Bulldog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bulldog.
Bulldog misses with a double jab

and Nurmagomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bulldog looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Bulldog's head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bulldog.
Nurmagomedov gets through Bulldog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Nurmagomedov on the inside.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Nurmagomedov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bulldog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Bulldog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulldog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Bulldog's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Bulldog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulldog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bulldog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Bulldog moves out of range of the strikes.
Bulldog throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulldog misses with a double jab
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
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!
Bulldog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulldog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sici Bulldog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Bulldog's head back.
Bulldog takes one to the side of the head.
Bulldog needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Bulldog's body. Bulldog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Bulldog's body.
Bulldog falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Come on Nurmagomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov presses Bulldog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov presses Bulldog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulldog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov has Bulldog pushed against the cage.
Bulldog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov is working Bulldog over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov stalling the fight.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Bulldog's ribcage. Bulldog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Bulldog's ribcage. Bulldog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Bulldog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stalling the fight.
Bulldog tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Bulldog wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Bulldog can't break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulldog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bulldog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nurmagomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulldog wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Bulldog's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bulldog up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.
Nurmagomedov lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand into Bulldog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bulldog's gas tank.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Bulldog's head.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulldog's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Bulldog takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Bulldog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagomedov stalls.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bulldog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulldog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bulldog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulldog can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulldog or not.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sici Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulldogs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Khabib Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!