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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quincy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the harley song. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quincy
vs
Porter

173 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryker Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trip Porter!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Porter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Quincy pulls guard.
Quincy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Quincy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Porter is trying to stand back up but Quincy is controlling him
Quincy wants to free his trapped foot but Porter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Porter wants to get back to full guard.
Quincy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porter's head.

Quincy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Porter is just riding it out for now. Quincy eventually gives up the hold.
Quincy uses his free foot to push down on Porter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Porter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy lands a nice shot to the head.
Quincy avoids the attempt from Porter to control.
Quincy is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Quincy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Porter looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Quincy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryker Quincy!
Our winner, Ryker Quincy, 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.

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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
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Douglas
vs
Silva

180 cm
26
208 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

The Knot

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Silva!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva pushes Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Douglas avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.

Douglas breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Douglas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Douglas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Douglas lands a few punches from side control.
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Douglas off but instead Douglas has got his back!
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!
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Douglas is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silva right now.

Douglas is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Silva with him. Silva is trying to defend but Douglas has an arm under the chin now! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benny Douglas!
A pretty intense looking Benny Douglas took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is z Buta Wjeżdzam. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pozar
vs
Lewis Dillinger

180 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

180 cm
22
134 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Good kicks
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 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pozar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillinger sprawls well initially but Pozar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger is refusing to be controlled, as Pozar sits in half guard.
Dillinger wants to get back to his feet.

Pozar is looking for a kimura but Dillinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pozar to get the leverage.
Pozar is thwarting Dillinger's attempts to control the position.
Dillinger is in trouble now - Pozar has advanced to mount!
Dillinger tries to hold on but Pozar postures up.
Dillinger is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pozar is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pozar has hold of Dillinger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dillinger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pozar scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pozar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dillinger turns into him and now he's in Pozar's guard.

Pozar working for a triangle but Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pozar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillinger's guard.

Pozar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pozar 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.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Pozar from controlling successfully.
Pozar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pozar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.

Dillinger working for a triangle but Pozar defends it easily.
Pozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Pozar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pozar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pozar throwing strikes but missing.
Pozar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Dillinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Pozar moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Pozar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pozar Pozar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Pozar misses.
Pozar looks for a takedown but Dillinger sprawls well.
Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pozar lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillinger won't want to take too many of those.
Pozar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger's efforts to push away.

Pozar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pozar fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger leaves Pozar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillinger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dillinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Pozar. Pozar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pozar avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pozar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger thumps Pozar with a low kick.
Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Pozar shoots in but Dillinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Pozar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pozar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillinger swivels and escapes.
Pozar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillinger defends well and Pozar ends up having to push Dillinger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Dillinger slams his shin into Pozar's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Pozar persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dillinger - that will leave a mark!

Dillinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pozar.

Pozar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillinger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pozar with a poor takedown
and Dillinger counters with a two punch combo.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Pozar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Dillinger rushes Pozar and presses him up against the cage.

Pozar breaks the clinch.

Dillinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Dillinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pozar misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pozar's efforts to push away.
Pozar is trying to break free.

Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillinger as he jumps to the side.

Dillinger pushes Pozar up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger tries to break the clinch but Pozar is controlling the position.
Dillinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillinger lands an elbow just above Pozar 's eye.

It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut.
Pozar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pozar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pozar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Pozar manages to break the clinch.
Pozar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pozar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Pozar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Pozar closes the distance and clinches up with Dillinger, looking for a takedown. Pozar pushes Dillinger against the cage but Dillinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dillinger. No joy for Pozar on that attempt.
Pozar shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pozar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.

Dillinger closes the distance and clinches.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pozar breaks from the clinch.
Pozar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dillinger. That one must have hurt.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Pozar moves out of range easily.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Dillinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger is looking to clinch but Pozar is avoiding it.

Dillinger moves into the clinch.

Dillinger jumps guard and drags Pozar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dillinger trying to keep a closed guard but Pozar is proving a slippery customer.

Dillinger is looking for a triangle but Pozar pushes his legs off easily.
Pozar wants to pass the guard but Dillinger is keeping the position.
Dillinger wants to get back to his feet but Pozar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Lewis Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pozar Pozar's cut.
That's time! Pozar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillinger as he avoids it easily.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillinger but Dillinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillinger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pozar blocks it well.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozar blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Pozar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pozar tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it.

Dillinger clinches up with Pozar and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Pozar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dillinger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pozar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillinger can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger is trying to break free.
Pozar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger keeps control of Pozar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dillinger taking a breather.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pozar breaks the clinch.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.

Dillinger darts in and clinches Pozar up against the cage.
Dillinger trying to land knees to the body.
Pozar wants to break free but Dillinger has control.

Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Dillinger scores with a nice head shot.

Pozar feints and as Dillinger raises his hands in defense, Pozar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillinger throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Dillinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pozar throwing strikes but missing.
Dillinger wants to get back to his feet but Pozar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger is trying to control the position but Pozar postures up.
Pozar looking to sit in guard and control but Dillinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dillinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pozar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Pozar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillinger defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pozar has his foot on Dillinger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillinger works his way back into a safe position though.

Pozar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pozar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pozar's head.
Dillinger keeps Pozar at a distance using the push kick.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pozar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Lewis Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillinger 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
In defeat, Pozar Pozar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

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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 Hans Tuckich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov has chosen My World- Kid Cudi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tuckich
vs
Taisumov

170 cm
26
140 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

171 cm
24
145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Tuckich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tuckich misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tuckich there.
Tuckich throws a big shot that misses.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Tuckich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Tuckich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tuckich lands in his opponent's guard.
Tuckich trying to control but Taisumov is working from the bottom.
Tuckich stops Taisumov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuckich.
Tuckich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuckich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taisumov wants to stand and escape but Tuckich is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Tuckich passes into half guard.
Taisumov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuckich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuckich slows the pace down in half guard.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Taisumov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taisumov is looking to escape.
Tuckich drops an elbow to the side of Taisumov's head.
Taisumov is trying to stand up here but Tuckich is controlling him well.
Tuckich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tuckich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taisumov is trying to stand up here but Tuckich is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuckich wants to take a breather but Taisumov is having none of it.
Taisumov pushes Tuckich off looking to stand but Tuckich dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aslan Taisumov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taisumov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuckich.
As Tuckich backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Tuckich manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov throws a nice looking combination but Tuckich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuckich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Tuckich.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tuckich throws a big shot that misses.
Tuckich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov jabs Tuckich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tuckich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taisumov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuckich.
A clash of legs there as Taisumov blocks the low kick.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuckich circles away quickly and effectively.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuckich circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuckich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tuckich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich misses with a hook
and Tuckich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuckich throws a series of punches but Taisumov avoids them all with ease.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuckich.

Tuckich gets a double leg takedown into Taisumov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Tuckich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tuckich chips away with some ground and pound.
Taisumov is wriggling around but Tuckich manages to pass to half guard.
Tuckich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuckich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuckich stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Tuckich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Taisumov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tuckich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taisumov won't be happy with that.
Taisumov is trying to buck Tuckich off.
Tuckich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taisumov is trying to buck Tuckich off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuckich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taisumov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tuckich is controlling him well.
Taisumov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tuckich scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich wants to control but Taisumov is keeping him busy.
Tuckich working the head with strikes.
Tuckich lands a nice forearm strike.
Taisumov is trying to get back to his feet.
Tuckich takes a little break here. Taisumov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tuckich landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taisumov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taisumov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tuckich lands a few punches from side control.
Tuckich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taisumov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taisumov some visible discomfort.
Tuckich wants to control but Taisumov is keeping him busy.
Tuckich cracks Taisumov with a big elbow.
Tuckich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
Tuckich working the head with strikes.
Tuckich is working Taisumov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taisumov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taisumov being controlled for a moment.
Tuckich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taisumov down.
Taisumov is trying to buck Tuckich off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tuckich cracks Taisumov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taisumov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tuckich is controlling him well.
Tuckich landing a few strikes.
Tuckich is chipping away with strikes.
Tuckich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taisumov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tuckich grinds an elbow into Taisumov's temple.
Tuckich trying to control the action but Taisumov is working from the bottom.
Tuckich lands a few punches from side control.

Taisumov is rocked!
Taisumov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tuckich connects with a decent elbow.
Taisumov is still in real trouble! Can Tuckich finish him?
A lull in the action here as Tuckich stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taisumov some visible discomfort.
Tuckich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tuckich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tuckich trying to control the position but Taisumov is working away.
A big shot lands for Tuckich! That's hurt Taisumov! Will he recover? Tuckich fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Tuckich!
Our winner, Hans Tuckich, 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luana Peroba Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tate
vs
Peroba Filgueiras

183 cm
22
141 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

167 cm
32
140 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tate feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Filgueiras looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tate has picked Filgueiras up and slammed him! Filgueiras can't keep hold of the triangle and Tate manages to pass to side control!
Tate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Filgueiras is trying to buck Tate off.
Tate is putting a hurting on Filgueiras here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filgueiras misses with a strike from the bottom.
Tate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filgueiras is trying to get back to half guard.

Tate is trying to get an arm triangle but Filgueiras is defending well.

Tate goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filgueiras rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tate's guard! Nice work there by Filgueiras!
Tate being controlled here, momentarily.
Filgueiras prevents Tate from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Tate has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Filgueiras off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tate 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.
Filgueiras fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Filgueiras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filgueiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Filgueiras tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filgueiras has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tate is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tate swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras tries for a takedown but Tate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tetsuya Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Tate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
Filgueiras is trying to break the clinch but Tate has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tate.

Filgueiras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filgueiras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tate closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filgueiras stops Tate from passing to mount.
Filgueiras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate advances to full mount.
Filgueiras really wants to buck Tate off and get back to his feet.
Filgueiras is squirming around, avoiding Tate's attempts to control the action.

Tate looking for a guillotine from mount but Filgueiras is having none of it.
Filgueiras is squirming around, avoiding Tate's attempts to control the action.
Filgueiras keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tate with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate cracks Filgueiras with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tate lands a big shot there that rocks Filgueiras but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Filgueiras slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Tate wants to work for an arm triangle but Filgueiras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Filgueiras moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Filgueiras wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him.
Tate slips nicely into half guard.
Filgueiras is looking for a sweep. Tate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tate is working for a submission of some sort.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Filgueiras 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.

Tetsuya Tate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Filgueiras dives in and grabs Tate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes down on Filgueiras's head and hops out.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.

Filgueiras pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filgueiras prevents it.

Filgueiras breaks the clinch.

Tate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filgueiras did well to prevent Tate getting side control.
Tate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filgueiras can do to turn this around?
Tate is keen to just control but Filgueiras is a slippery customer.
Filgueiras flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filgueiras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tate is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filgueiras trying to control but Tate postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras is staying active underneath Tate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Tate is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filgueiras has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filgueiras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Filgueiras keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Filgueiras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filgueiras.
Tate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filgueiras scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tate controlling the position.
Filgueiras forces his way into half guard.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Filgueiras is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to improve his position but Filgueiras is controlling well.

Filgueiras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tate taking some punishment here, with Filgueiras in his half guard.
Filgueiras wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tate uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Filgueiras throws an elbow that misses. Tate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filgueiras's guard. Nice move by Tate!

Tate wants to pass the guard but Filgueiras is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tate wants to improve his position but Filgueiras is controlling well.
Filgueiras trying to control from half guard but Tate is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filgueiras perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Filgueiras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Filgueiras is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luana Peroba Filgueiras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filgueiras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filgueiras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tetsuya Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Filgueiras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filgueiras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Filgueiras gets a double leg takedown into Tate's guard.
Tate is controlling Filgueiras's posture.
Filgueiras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to sweep here but Filgueiras controlling him for the moment.
Filgueiras throws a strike but Tate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Filgueiras is keeping the position.
Filgueiras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Filgueiras looking to sit in guard and control but Tate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Filgueiras has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tate off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Tate closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Filgueiras quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tate is going to stand back up.
Filgueiras punching from the bottom.
Filgueiras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Filgueiras wriggles free and stands up.
Filgueiras darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Filgueiras into the cage.

Filgueiras pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.

Filgueiras jumps guard.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filgueiras's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Filgueiras parries the strikes from Tate easily there. Tate is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Filgueiras to escape.
Tate gets to mount! Filgueiras was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Filgueiras is working to get back to half guard.
Filgueiras tries to hold on but Tate pushes him away.
Filgueiras regains half guard.
Filgueiras wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tate is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filgueiras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tate wants to control but Filgueiras is keeping him busy.
Filgueiras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filgueiras is refusing to be controlled, as Tate sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
I think Filgueiras 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luana Peroba Filgueiras!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kolpakov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alisa - Aerobica. Frolov has chosen Manowar - Holy War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikolai Kolpakov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Frolov's chin.

Kolpakov
vs
Frolov

178 cm
32
145 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

175 cm
33
136 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kolpakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frolov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolpakov.
Frolov lands a nice shot that snaps Kolpakov's head back.
Kolpakov throws a right hand that Frolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Frolov also avoids with ease.
Frolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolpakov.
A big right from Kolpakov misses.
Frolov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kolpakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frolov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolpakov is fending him off so far but Frolov persists. Nope, Kolpakov circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Kolpakov's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kolpakov slips under a jab from Frolov.
Kolpakov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frolov closes the distance and clinches up with Kolpakov, looking for a takedown. Frolov pushes Kolpakov against the cage but Kolpakov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolpakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Frolov misses.
Kolpakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frolov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolpakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frolov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kolpakov misses with a left hand
and Frolov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kolpakov thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Kolpakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kolpakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kolpakov.
Frolov can't find room to land a body shot as Kolpakov controls the action.
Kolpakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kolpakov blocking some punches.
Frolov cracks Kolpakov with a nice body shot.
Frolov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frolov being controlled against the cage.
Frolov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kolpakov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikolai Kolpakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Frolov.
Kolpakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Frolov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frolov throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kolpakov walks away with a smile on his face. Frolov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kolpakov to counter with a crisp jab.

Kolpakov darts in and clinches Frolov up against the cage.
Frolov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frolov.
Frolov has Kolpakov pressed against the cage.
Kolpakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frolov backwards.

Frolov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolpakov lands a shoulder strike.
Frolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolpakov finish him?
Kolpakov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kolpakov lands a big knee to the head and Frolov goes down! Kolpakov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kolpakov!
A very excited looking Nikolai Kolpakov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Chandler
vs
Wonha

175 cm
26
154 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

161 cm
25
142 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonha moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Wonha wants to counter with a clinch but Chandler pushes him away.

Wonha darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
Wonha letting Chandler take a breather here.
Chandler tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
A left hand lands to the body for Chandler.
Wonha blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Wonha lands an elbow inside that Chandler shrugs off.

It looks like Marcus Chandler has been cut.
Wonha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wonha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chandler's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chandler effectively controlling the action here.
Wonha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler looking to slow down the pace here.
Wonha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonha lands an elbow that stopped Chandler in his tracks for a moment.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Wonha lands an elbow that stopped Chandler in his tracks for a moment.
Wonha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Chandler working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Wonha landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wonha.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chandler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonha as Chandler tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler controlling the action here for a moment.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Wonha lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler taking a breather.
Wonha blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incheol Wonha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Chandler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonha misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Wonha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonha moves away.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler sets himself, and Wonha steps forward looking for the clinch! Chandler avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Wonha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wonha at a distance.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Wonha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Wonha should have avoided that one.
Chandler lands a right hook to the body.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
Wonha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Wonha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wonha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Wonha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Wonha's belly button to the back.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wonha avoids it really well and circles away.
Wonha misses with a low kick.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wonha staying out of range there.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Wonha is quick to defend against it.
Wonha slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Wonha.
Chandler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wonha.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wonha.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Wonha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler jabs Wonha right on the nose. Wonha blinks but takes it well.
Wonha tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.

Wonha clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonha.
Chandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonha as Chandler tries to tie him up.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Wonha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Incheol Wonha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chandler is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Chandler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Wonha.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler throws a hook but Wonha blocks it.
Wonha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wonha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wonha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Wonha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Chandler blocks the low kick.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Chandler lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha slips under a jab.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonha was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wonha tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Wonha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha misses with a body kick.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wonha wants to counter with a clinch but Chandler pushes him away.

Wonha has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Wonha letting Chandler take a breather here.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonha blocking some punches.
A short right from Chandler on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Wonha's ribcage. Wonha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler looking to stall.
Wonha blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler slows down the pace here.
Wonha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wonha pushes off an throws an elbow but Chandler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chandler trying to control the position but instead, Wonha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chandler into the cage.
Wonha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chandler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonha lands an elbow just above Chandler 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonha as Chandler tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Chandler.
Chandler is trying to stall.
Wonha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chandler tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chandler.
Chandler avoids the elbow strike from Wonha, against the cage.
Chandler is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robledo Puch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Umba Matumba's chin.

Puch
vs
Matumba

170 cm
24
155 lbs
15 - 4 - 2

173 cm
24
151 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umba Matumba!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Matumba misses with a double jab

so Puch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puch throwing strikes from guard but Matumba blocks nicely.
Puch scoring with some ground and pound.
Puch stands up over Matumba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Matumba working for a triangle but Puch defends it easily.
Puch preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matumba looking for a guillotine here but Puch defends easily.
Matumba keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Puch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Matumba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Puch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Matumba is looking for a triangle here but Puch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matumba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matumba is looking for a sweep.
Matumba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Puch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matumba tries to improve position but can't.
Puch landing a few strikes.
Puch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matumba to see if he's OK.
Puch working the ground and pound from side control.

Matumba is rocked!
Matumba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matumba is still in real trouble! Can Puch finish him?
Puch scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Matumba is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Puch can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.