QFC Tournament 473 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pure Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monster
vs
Gold

161 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pure Gold!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like The Monster has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Monster.
Monster throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Monster scores with a nice strike.
Monster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gold circles away quickly and effectively.
Monster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
Monster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Gold throws a body punch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Monster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monster dips to his left and cracks Gold with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Monster.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
The Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monster scores with a jab to the body.
Monster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Monster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Monster saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Monster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monster misses with a combination
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Monster ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Monster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monster scores with a jab.
Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Gold looks winded!
Monster tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monster scores with a punch to the head.
Gold walks into a straight right hand from Monster.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Monster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gold.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Monster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monster duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monster lands a nice looking body shot.
Monster blocks a jab.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold with a jab.
Monster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monster.
Monster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gold takes one to the side of the head.
Gold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monster throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Monster misses its intended target.
Monster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold cracks Monster with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Monster is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold avoids the body shot from Monster.
Gold misses with a hook to the body
and Monster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monster with a hook.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Monster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gold defending well as Monster loads up on a big left hand.
Monster tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monster lands with a good body shot.
Monster lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Gold cracks Monster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Monster.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Monster is out of range.
Monster throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold walks into a left hand.
Monster throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster lands with a shot to the body.
Gold missing with a left hand there. Monster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Monster catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Monster slips a straight right by Gold.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Monster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gold tests Monster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold cracks Monster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gold is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Monster - just one landing.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monster just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monster misses the shot to the body.
Monster scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Monster.
Gold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monster has got the better of the exchanges.
Monster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gold staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster slips a straight right by Gold.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Monster's head but Monster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Monster scores with a four punch combination!
Monster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gold swings for the body but Monster moves out of range.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Monster counters with a straight right hand.
Gold slips under a jab from Monster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Monster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Monster'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!

Monster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Monster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Monster there.
Monster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Monster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Monster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monster jabs at Gold's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster lands a jab to the head.
Gold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monster lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
Monster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monster clobbers Gold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Monster throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
A jab from Monster misses.
Gold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monster.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
Gold throws a one two combo.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Gold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monster lands with a hook. Gold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monster slips a jab from Gold.
Gold avoids the body shot from Monster.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Monster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gold connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monster connects with a crisp jab.
Monster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monster scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monster on the side of the head.
Gold scores with a hook to the body. Monster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Monster.
Monster lands with a good body shot.
Monster stuns Gold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Gold misses.
Monster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monster digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Monster with a jab.
Monster lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monster throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pure Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold scores with a hook to the body. Monster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Monster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Monster.
Gold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Monster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for The Monster!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for The Monster!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for The Monster!

The Monster wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, The Monster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Armen Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hammer
vs
Page

159 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armen Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zachary Page!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Page.

Hammer drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Page avoids it.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hammer walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammer closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Armen Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Page.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Zachary Page has been cut.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Page takes a knee right on the jaw!
Page looks winded!
Hammer keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Page's face.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hammer connects with a knee to the head.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Hammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Page won't want to take too many of those.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Page dodges an elbow strike from Hammer.
Hammer landing knees to the head.
Hammer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Page avoiding damage as Hammer throws knees to the body.
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Page takes a knee right on the jaw!
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Page stalling in the clinch but Hammer improves position.
Page lands a nice uppercut.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but Page blocks with his arms.
Page tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
Page is trying to break free.
Hammer lands a knee to the body.
Hammer landing knees to the body.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Page is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Page lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hammer.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
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!
Page tries to stall but Hammer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Page is trying to drag Hammer to the mat but Hammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armen Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachary Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Page misses with a head kick.
Page scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Page circles away.

Hammer pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page throws a body kick that misses.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
Page smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Page throws a nice outside leg kick.
Page fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Hammer darts in and clinches Page up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Page is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armen Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Page.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Page is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer working Page over with knees to the body.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammer.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammer after a bit of a struggle.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer landing knees to the body.
Hammer lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page missing with knees to the body.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Armen Hammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but Page blocks with his arms.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armen Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zachary Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page connects with a leg kick. Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Page buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Page fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer lands a knee to the body.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Page won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Page avoids the elbow strike from Hammer, against the cage.
Hammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Page has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammer after a bit of a struggle.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Armen Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Page.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page looking for a takedown.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Page misses with a body punch.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer scores with a knee to the head.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Page is defending well for now.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Page tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer working Page over with knees to the body.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Page tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Page won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Page throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammer.
Hammer tries a low kick but Page avoids it.

Hammer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armen Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Armen Hammer!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Armen Hammer!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Armen Hammer!

Armen Hammer wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Armen Hammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Gorshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorik Ashkram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gorshkov
vs
Ashkram

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nestor Gorshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorik Ashkram!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gorshkov.
Gorshkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashkram.
Gorshkov dives in and grabs Ashkram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashkram pushes down on Gorshkov's head and hops out.
Ashkram tries to clinch
and Gorshkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Ashkram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gorshkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashkram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorshkov circles away.
Nestor Gorshkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorik Ashkram.
Gorshkov looks to land a body kick but Ashkram moved away.
Ashkram drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorshkov defends it well.

Ashkram closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gorshkov's guard.

Ashkram drops back looking for a leg! Gorshkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gorshkov manages to kick Ashkram off! Ashkram jumps back into Gorshkov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ashkram thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashkram preventing the sweep.

Ashkram drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ashkram as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gorshkov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ashkram! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lorik Ashkram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliitti Paavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tempest
vs
Paavo

177 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Tempest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliitti Paavo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tempest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tempest circles away quickly and effectively.
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Tempest's shoulder, as Tempest tries to avoid the shot.
Tempest is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paavo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tempest.
Paavo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Paavo there.
Paavo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Tempest.
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Tempest's shoulder, as Tempest tries to avoid the shot.
Tempest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tempest looks to land a left hand but Paavo moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo tries to bum rush Tempest with a series of wild strikes but Tempest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tempest ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
A swing and a miss from Paavo.
Tempest lands a nice shot to the body.
Tempest cracks Paavo with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest scores with a jab. Paavo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tempest's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paavo under the eye.
Paavo swinging wildly here.
Tempest misses with a straight left.
Tempest throws a good cross that connects.
Paavo moves away from the strike by Tempest.
Good exchange - Tempest coming out on top.
Tempest lunges at Paavo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paavo's hand.
Tempest is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tempest ducks right into an uppercut from Paavo.
Tempest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paavo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paavo scores with a hook.
Tempest thuds his right hand into Paavo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Tempest misses its intended target.
Tempest lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Paavo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Tempest misses.
Paavo throws out a counter right but Tempest avoids it with no problem.
Paavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tempest circles away quickly and effectively.
Tempest catches Paavo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest jabs at Paavo's body.
Tempest throws a big shot that misses.
Tempest lands with an uppercut that bounces Paavo off the cage and back into range.
Tempest lands with a right hand.
Tempest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tempest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tempest swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Tempest walks into a straight right hand from Paavo.
Tempest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paavo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tempest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Tempest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paavo connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tempest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tempest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Tempest is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Paavo misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tempest throws out the jab.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Tempest.
Paavo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tempest swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paavo.
Paavo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tempest appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paavo moves out of range as Tempest strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Tempest dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tempest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paavo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tempest lands a jab to the head.
Paavo cracks a nice hook into Tempest's ribs.
The Tempest is winning the standup battle so far.
Tempest misses with a looping right.
Tempest lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paavo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo blocks a jab.
Paavo misses with a body shot
enabling Tempest to counter with a crisp jab.
Paavo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paavo misses with a hook. Tempest ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tempest misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Paavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tempest.
Tempest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tempest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tempest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paavo can do to turn this around?
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tempest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paavo slips a jab from Tempest.
Tempest lands a body shot.
Tempest moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tempest, as that shot connected.
Tempest misses with a lunging right hand
and Paavo counters with a three punch combo that has Tempest backing up. Tempest nods at Paavo to acknowledge the strikes.
Tempest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tempest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tempest throws a jab but it's blocked by Paavo.
It seemed like Paavo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
Tempest is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tempest avoids the body shot from Paavo.
Paavo slips under a jab.
Paavo jabs Tempest right on the nose. Tempest blinks but takes it well.
Paavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tempest misses the target.
Paavo tries to move into range but Tempest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
Tempest ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
Tempest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Paavo takes a swing at Tempest's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest misses with a left hand
and Paavo counters with a series of strikes. Tempest will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tempest closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tempest was well out of range. Poor timing from Paavo.
Tempest looks to land a right hand but Paavo moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Tempest.
Tempest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Tempest.
Paavo stalks Tempest and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tempest's face. Tempest staggers backwards, shaken.
Paavo is breathing heavily.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
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!
Paavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paavo throws a hook to the side of Tempest's head but Tempest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paavo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tempest misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Tempest.
Tempest swings widly with a right hand
and Paavo counters with a right hand to the body.
Tempest digs a good body shot into Paavo's ribs.
Tempest lands a slapping body shot.
Paavo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tempest connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paavo. Paavo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tempest feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paavos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tempest stuns Paavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that The Tempest will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Paavo misses with an uppercut.
Tempest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tempest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paavo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tempest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Tempest moved out of range.
Paavo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tempest takes a swing at Paavo's ribcage but misses.
Paavo misses with a combination
and Tempest counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tempest lands with a good body shot.
Tempest staying out of range there.
Tempest sizes up Paavo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tempest scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Tempest moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Paavo.
A swing and a miss from Tempest.
A nice side step and Paavo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tempest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tempest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tempest.
Paavo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tempest moves out of range of the strikes.
Paavo scores with a hook.
Tempest drops his hands momentarily and Paavo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tempest throws a hook to the side of Paavo's head but Paavo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Tempest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tempest digs a good hook to Paavo's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo needs to keep his hands up - Tempest had a free shot at his head there.
Tempest is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paavo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tempest off the cage and back into range.
Tempest connects with a nice looking jab.
Paavo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tempest is just out of range.
Paavo slips a jab and a cross from Tempest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest throws a lazy uppercut
and Paavo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tempest thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paavo walks into a left hand.
Paavo avoids the body shot from Tempest.
Paavo lands with a right hand.
Paavo throws out a powerful jab.
Tempest lands a jab.
Tempest connects with a body shot.
Tempest misses with a hook.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tempest misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tempest.
Tempest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
Tempest lands a nice shot to the body.
Paavo misses with a hook.
Paavo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tempest.
Tempest looks to land a right hand but Paavo moved out of range.
Paavo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eliitti Paavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tempest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paavo has time to react.
Tempest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paavo misses with a left hand
and Tempest counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Tempest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tempest has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for The Tempest!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for The Tempest!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for The Tempest!

The Tempest wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Howlett
vs
Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands with an overhand left.
Howlett throws the kick towards the body but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki avoids it.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Howlett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howlett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki, as that shot connected.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is out of range and Howlett settles back down.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howlett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki scores with a hook to the body. Howlett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Howlett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki connects with the punch.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett misses with a wild combination.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands with a cross.
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Howlett walks into a jab.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands with an uppercut that bounces Howlett off the cage and back into range.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki scores with a nice head shot.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett moves forwards but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Howlett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki keeps it at a distance.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howlett takes one on the button.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands a slapping body shot.
Howlett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki connects with a body shot.
Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki jabs Howlett right on the nose. Howlett blinks but takes it well.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki cracks a nice hook into Howlett's ribs.
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howlett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howlett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki lands with a shot to the body.
Howlett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.

Howlett is rocked!
Howlett tries to move into range but Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Howlett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howlett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Howlett right on the button. Howlett goes down! Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki!
Abu Bakr Al Bagdadi Al Ameriki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Katanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fraser
vs
Katanov

181 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergai Katanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Fraser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Katanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fraser looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katanov working away.
The strikes coming from Katanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Katanov trying to control the action but Fraser is working from the bottom.
Katanov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katanov moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Katanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fraser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fraser tries to hold on but Katanov pushes him away.
Fraser is squirming around, avoiding Katanov's attempts to control the action.
Fraser tries to hold on but Katanov postures up.
Katanov looking to ground and pound but Fraser is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katanov has control of Fraser's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fraser regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Katanov controlling from mount.
Fraser tries to hold on but Katanov postures up.
Fraser has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fraser is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Katanov gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katanov keeps control of the position easily here as Fraser tries to buck him off.

Katanov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Katanov looking for the RNC.
Even with his hooks in, Katanov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fraser covering up well under a series of strikes from Katanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katanov is riding his opponent, not letting Fraser buck him off.

Katanov looking for the choke from the back.
Fraser trying to get back to his feet but Katanov is in full control for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Katanov controlling well, preventing Fraser from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fraser stuffs the takedown attempt from Katanov. Katanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankie Fraser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraser.

Katanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fraser slowing the pace effectively.
Katanov leaning against his opponent.
Katanov lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katanov jumps guard but Fraser stands there with Katanov around his waist. Katanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Katanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fraser uses from the top position.
Katanov working a defensive guard here.
Fraser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katanov on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov wants to sweep here but Fraser controlling him for the moment.
Fraser wants to pass the guard but Katanov is keeping the position.
Katanov throws a couple of heel strikes.

Fraser stands and steps away. Katanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Katanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fraser is fending him off so far but Katanov persists. Nope, Fraser circles away and we're back to standing.
Frankie Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergai Katanov.

Katanov gets a clinch.

Katanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser shoots in looking for a takedown. Katanov tries to sprawl out of it but Fraser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fraser trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fraser trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Katanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fraser is trying to keep Katanov in close.
Katanov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fraser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fraser trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Katanov moves into range and clinches up with Fraser.

Katanov has Fraser pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fraser tumbling to the mat - Katanov dives into Fraser's guard.
Katanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Katanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Katanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fraser goes for a double leg but Katanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katanov continues to drive forward.

Fraser tries to keep at a distance but Katanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fraser can't break the clinch.
Katanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Katanov.
Katanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Katanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Katanov clinches.
Fraser wants to take the fight to the mat but Katanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fraser misses with a takedown attempt - Katanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katanov throws a looping overhand right but Fraser ducks down to avoid it.
Fraser misses with a kick to the body.
Fraser wants to clinch up but Katanov keeps it at a distance.

Katanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Katanov throwing shots but Fraser is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katanov prevents Fraser from standing back up.
Katanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Katanov looking to control but Fraser is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fraser can't escape the position.
Katanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Katanov throwing strikes here but Fraser is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Katanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Katanov punching from mount but Fraser doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Katanov 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.

Katanov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Katanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fraser sprawls well. Fraser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katanov gets slowly back to his feet.

Katanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katanov trying to control the position but Fraser is working away.
Fraser tries to buck Katanov off but Katanov is having none of it.

Katanov decides to stand back up. Katanov steps back and let's Fraser get back to his feet.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katanov wants to counter the offense by Fraser and move into the clinch position.
Fraser tries to clinch up.
Katanov tries to counter with a clinch but Fraser shakes him off and moves away.
Katanov wants to clinch.
Katanov shoots in for a takedown but Fraser shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fraser.
Katanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Frankie Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergai Katanov.
Katanov tries for a takedown but Fraser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Katanov closes the distance and clinches.

Katanov breaks the clinch.

Fraser takes the fight into the clinch.

Katanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katanov throws a body punch but Fraser moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katanov shoots in for a double leg but Fraser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Fraser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Katanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fraser to the mat! Fraser manages to get full guard.
Frankie Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergai Katanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fraser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katanov passes Fraser's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergai Katanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sergai Katanov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sergai Katanov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sergai Katanov!

Sergai Katanov wins by unanimous decision!