QFC Tournament 507 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Pazidzioch (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.

Calaeabius
vs
Pazidzioch

150 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Claudius Calaeabius!
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, Marian Pazidzioch!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaeabius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calaeabius circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Calaeabius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Calaeabius tries to keep at a distance but Pazidzioch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calaeabius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pazidzioch wants a takedown.
Pazidzioch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calaeabius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claudius Calaeabius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Pazidzioch.

Calaeabius manages to break the clinch.
Calaeabius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pazidzioch wants to clinch up but Calaeabius keeps it at a distance.
Calaeabius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calaeabius misses with a head kick.
Calaeabius throws a nice looking combination but Pazidzioch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calaeabius tries a head kick but it misses.
Pazidzioch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pazidzioch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pazidzioch tries for a takedown but Calaeabius manages to get underhooks.
Pazidzioch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaeabius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pazidzioch has Calaeabius pressed against the cage, preventing Calaeabius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Calaeabius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calaeabius really is a fat lump.
Calaeabius gets underhooks to prevent Pazidzioch's takedown attempt.
Pazidzioch is looking for a takedown.
Calaeabius prevents the takedown attempt.
Pazidzioch looking for a takedown.
Calaeabius is trying to break the clinch but Pazidzioch is controlling him.
Pazidzioch has Calaeabius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calaeabius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pazidzioch wants a takedown.
Pazidzioch wants a takedown but no success here.

Calaeabius breaks from the clinch.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calaeabius throws a low kick but Pazidzioch moves out of range easily.

Pazidzioch pushes Calaeabius up against the cage in a clinch.
Pazidzioch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calaeabius after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calaeabius wants to get back to striking at distance but Pazidzioch won't allow it.
Calaeabius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pazidzioch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pazidzioch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaeabius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calaeabius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pazidzioch is working for takedown but Calaeabius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pazidzioch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calaeabius after a bit of a struggle.
Pazidzioch looks winded!
Pazidzioch goes for a takedown attempt but Calaeabius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Calaeabius. Those never looked like landing.
Calaeabius tries to land a leg kick but Pazidzioch saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calaeabius throws a wild body kick that Pazidzioch sees coming a mile off.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch but Calaeabius is having none of it.
Calaeabius misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Calaeabius.
Pazidzioch blocks a head kick by Calaeabius.
Pazidzioch moves in looking to clinch but Calaeabius pushes him off.
Calaeabius throws a big counter combination but Pazidzioch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Calaeabius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calaeabius fails to land with a series of punches.
Calaeabius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pazidzioch wants to clinch.
Pazidzioch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pazidzioch clinches with his opponent.
Pazidzioch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calaeabius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pazidzioch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calaeabius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pazidzioch tries to counter with a clinch but Calaeabius shakes him off and moves away.
Pazidzioch doesn't manage to clinch there - Calaeabius circles away.
Calaeabius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pazidzioch fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch but Calaeabius moves out of range.
Calaeabius throws a front kick aimed at Pazidzioch's knee but Pazidzioch avoids it well.
Pazidzioch is looking to clinch.

Pazidzioch rushes Calaeabius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pazidzioch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pazidzioch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calaeabius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pazidzioch is trying to drag Calaeabius to the mat but Calaeabius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pazidzioch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaeabius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pazidzioch keeps control of Calaeabius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calaeabius working hard to break the clinch.
Pazidzioch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudius Calaeabius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Calaeabius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pazidzioch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calaeabius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pazidzioch can do to turn this around?
Calaeabius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pazidzioch is out of range and Calaeabius settles back down.
Calaeabius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pazidzioch doesn't manage to clinch there - Calaeabius circles away.
Calaeabius misses with a head kick.
Pazidzioch wants to counter the offense by Calaeabius and move into the clinch position.
Pazidzioch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius tries to land a leg kick but Pazidzioch saw it coming and moves away.

Pazidzioch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calaeabius, pushing him back against the cage.
Pazidzioch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calaeabius is trying to break the clinch but Pazidzioch has him pressed against the cage.
Pazidzioch can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calaeabius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claudius Calaeabius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Pazidzioch.
Pazidzioch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calaeabius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pazidzioch tries for a takedown but Calaeabius manages to get underhooks.
Pazidzioch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calaeabius prevents it.
Pazidzioch is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius is looking to break free of the clinch but Pazidzioch has double underhooks.
Pazidzioch wants to take the fight to the mat but Calaeabius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pazidzioch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calaeabius prevents it.
Claudius Calaeabius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Calaeabius is pressed up against the cage. Pazidzioch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Calaeabius down to the mat. Calaeabius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Calaeabius misses with a head kick.
Calaeabius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calaeabius tries a head kick but it misses.
Pazidzioch blocks a head kick by Calaeabius.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pazidzioch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calaeabius throws a series of punches but Pazidzioch moves out of range.
Calaeabius misses with a body kick.

Pazidzioch clinches.
Pazidzioch keeps control of Calaeabius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calaeabius gets underhooks to prevent Pazidzioch's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazidzioch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pazidzioch tries for a takedown but Calaeabius manages to get underhooks.
Calaeabius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pazidzioch has him pressed against the cage.
Pazidzioch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calaeabius prevents it.
Pazidzioch wants a takedown.
Pazidzioch is looking for a takedown.
Calaeabius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pazidzioch has Calaeabius pressed against the cage, preventing Calaeabius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calaeabius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Calaeabius has had enough of the clinch but Pazidzioch keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazidzioch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calaeabius's efforts to push away.

Calaeabius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pazidzioch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calaeabius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pazidzioch doesn't manage to clinch there - Calaeabius circles away.
Calaeabius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pazidzioch circles away quickly and effectively.
Calaeabius misses with a few strikes there.
Calaeabius tries to score with a low kick but Pazidzioch moves his leg out of the way.

Pazidzioch takes the fight into the clinch.
Calaeabius is trying to force a seperation but Pazidzioch has the dominant position.
Calaeabius wants to get back to striking at distance but Pazidzioch won't allow it.
Calaeabius can't break the clinch.
Pazidzioch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calaeabius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pazidzioch tries to score a body lock takedown but Calaeabius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calaeabius is trying to push Pazidzioch away but Pazidzioch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calaeabius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calaeabius throws a series of punches but Pazidzioch avoids them all with ease.
Calaeabius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pazidzioch wants to clinch up but Calaeabius keeps it at a distance.
Calaeabius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Calaeabius. Those never looked like landing.

Pazidzioch moves into range and clinches up with Calaeabius.
Calaeabius is trying to break the clinch but Pazidzioch is controlling him.
Calaeabius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pazidzioch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaeabius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calaeabius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pazidzioch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calaeabius after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudius Calaeabius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Calaeabius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Pazidzioch has Calaeabius up against the cage in a clinch.
Pazidzioch wants a takedown.
Pazidzioch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calaeabius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pazidzioch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calaeabius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claudius Calaeabius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Pazidzioch.

Calaeabius manages to break the clinch.
Calaeabius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pazidzioch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pazidzioch moves out of range of the body kick from Calaeabius.
Calaeabius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pazidzioch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pazidzioch wants to counter with a clinch but Calaeabius pushes him away.
A combination from Calaeabius does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calaeabius throws a head kick that misses.
Claudius Calaeabius is winning the standup battle so far.
Calaeabius keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Calaeabius.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pazidzioch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calaeabius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pazidzioch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch but Calaeabius is having none of it.
Calaeabius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calaeabius throws a solid leg kick but Pazidzioch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calaeabius.
Pazidzioch blocks a low kick nicely.
Pazidzioch moves out of range of the body kick.
Calaeabius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calaeabius misses with a series of wild punches.
Calaeabius keeps the fight on the outside.
Calaeabius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch up but Calaeabius circles away and keeps his distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pazidzioch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calaeabius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pazidzioch is working for takedown but Calaeabius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pazidzioch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calaeabius pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazidzioch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calaeabius is defending well.
Calaeabius has had enough of the clinch but Pazidzioch keeps him there for the moment.
Pazidzioch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calaeabius prevents it.
Calaeabius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pazidzioch wants to take the fight to the mat but Calaeabius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calaeabius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pazidzioch.
Calaeabius is trying to force a seperation but Pazidzioch has the dominant position.
Pazidzioch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calaeabius after a bit of a struggle.
Pazidzioch is trying to drag Calaeabius to the mat but Calaeabius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Calaeabius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calaeabius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Pazidzioch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Calaeabius.
Claudius Calaeabius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calaeabius throws a head kick that misses.

Pazidzioch clinches up against the cage.
Pazidzioch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calaeabius after a bit of a struggle.
Pazidzioch tries for a takedown but Calaeabius manages to get underhooks.
Pazidzioch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calaeabius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calaeabius is trying to break free.
Calaeabius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pazidzioch looking for a takedown.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pazidzioch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calaeabius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch but Calaeabius is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Calaeabius.
Pazidzioch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Calaeabius. Those never looked like landing.
Calaeabius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calaeabius misses with a series of wild punches.
Pazidzioch tries to clinch up.
Calaeabius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Pazidzioch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calaeabius, pushing him back 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!
Pazidzioch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calaeabius is defending well.
Pazidzioch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calaeabius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marian Pazidzioch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pazidzioch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calaeabius fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudius Calaeabius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calaeabius 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 Claudius Calaeabius!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Claudius Calaeabius!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Claudius Calaeabius!

Claudius Calaeabius wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Roche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loyd Maywacker (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.

Roche
vs
Maywacker

187 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Roche!
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, Loyd Maywacker!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roche. Maywacker does a little dance to reset his feet.

Roche has closed the distance and engaged Maywacker in a clinch.

Maywacker tightens his grip and picks Roche up, before dumping him to the ground. Roche manages to land in guard.
Maywacker wants to control from the top but Roche keeps moving.
Maywacker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maywacker landing with the ground and pound.
Roche really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maywacker scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maywacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Maywacker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maywacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Roche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maywacker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roche haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maywacker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maywacker wants to control from the top but Roche keeps moving.
Roche on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roche tries to get out of the position.
Maywacker postures up in Roche's guard and throws a big left but Roche blocks it.
Roche preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maywacker trying to control but Roche is working from the bottom.
Roche trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Roche is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maywacker's half guard.
Roche knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maywacker on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maywacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maywacker working a defensive guard here.
Roche is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roche trying to control but Maywacker is working from the bottom.
Maywacker is pulling down on Roche's head to control his posture.
Maywacker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maywacker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roche has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maywacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roche manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywacker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maywacker tries to free his leg and advance position but Roche is retaining full guard.
Maywacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Roche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maywacker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roche utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maywacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maywacker throwing strikes from guard but Roche blocks nicely.
Roche keeping moving, preventing Maywacker from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maywacker postures up in Roche's guard and throws a big left but Roche blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roche throws a good cross that connects.

Roche shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maywacker is trying to defend but Roche finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roche is thwarting Maywacker's attempts to control the position.
Roche trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maywacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Roche will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maywacker tries to sprawl but Roche drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maywacker wants to control but Roche is keeping busy.
Roche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maywacker's head.
Maywacker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maywacker.
Greg Roche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Maywacker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Maywacker wants the takedown. Roche is fighting it off but Maywacker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roche's guard against the cage.
Maywacker trying to control but Roche is working from the bottom.
Roche is controlling Maywacker's posture.
Maywacker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maywacker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maywacker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roche trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maywacker working some strikes from top position.
Maywacker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roche wants to stand and escape but Maywacker is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Maywacker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maywacker working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Roche's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maywacker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Roche is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Roche is rocked!
Maywacker is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Roche is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Maywacker! That's hurt Roche! Will he recover? Maywacker fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loyd Maywacker!
A relieved looking Loyd Maywacker 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yury Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrard Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares comes to the cage accompanied by We Are Harlot - Denial. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lannister's choice of entrance music: Black Veil Brides - Heart of Fire. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soares
vs
Lannister

170 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yury Soares!
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, Gerrard Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares scores with a leg kick.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lannister.
Soares scores with a leg kick.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches up with Soares, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes Soares against the cage but Soares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soares but Soares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yury Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerrard Lannister.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lannister.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soares. Lannister shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Soares. No joy for Lannister on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister looks winded!
Soares leaves Lannister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lannister's sensitive parts.

Soares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Soares.
Soares comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soares lands an elbow just above Lannister 's eye.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike from Soares.
Soares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soares lands a damaging elbow.
Soares lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lannister's brow.
Soares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Soares throws an elbow that misses.
Soares gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soares lands an elbow inside that Lannister shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Lannister is rocked!
Soares lands an elbow that stopped Lannister in his tracks for a moment.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Soares creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Lannister! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Soares.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yury Soares!
Yury Soares decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Gerrard Lannister was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry, but, i don't lose more.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yolo Yolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Kid (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.

Yolovski
vs
Kid

150 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yolo Yolovski!
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, Rocky Kid!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yolovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yolovski tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.

Yolovski moves into range and clinches up with Kid.

Yolovski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kid regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yolovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Yolovski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yolovski wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Yolovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kid!

Yolovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yolovski is trying to control Kid's posture but Kid avoids it.
Yolovski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yolovski is looking to regain half guard here but Kid keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski is working hard here to advance position.
Yolovski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kid's best efforts.

Kid stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Kid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yolovski is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yolovski works his way to full guard. Good work.

Yolovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kid is aware though and is defending well.
Yolovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yolovski tries to get out of the position.
Yolovski has Kid pulled in close to control his posture.
Yolovski working a defensive guard here.

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

Yolovski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yolovski's body to avoid the submission. Yolovski has instead reached around Kid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yolovski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yolo Yolovski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Mickael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junichiro Daikosuke (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.

Mickael
vs
Daikosuke

170 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Mickael!
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, Junichiro Daikosuke!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daikosuke stalks Mickael and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mickael's face. Mickael staggers backwards, shaken.
Daikosuke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickael swivels and escapes.
Daikosuke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mickael tries to clinch there but Daikosuke circles away.
Daikosuke tries to clinch up.
Daikosuke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mickael counters with a series of strikes. Daikosuke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mickael shoots for a double leg takedown but Daikosuke sprawls well. He's pushed Mickael's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daikosuke closes the distance and clinches up with Mickael, looking for a takedown. Daikosuke pushes Mickael against the cage but Mickael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Mickael closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daikosuke to the mat! Daikosuke manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickael trying to control but Daikosuke is working from the bottom.
Daikosuke wants to sweep but no luck.
Mickael stands and throws Daikosuke's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Mickael stands up and beckons Daikosuke to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daikosuke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mickael is trying to defend but Daikosuke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daikosuke is thwarting Mickael's attempts to control the position.
Daikosuke is looking to advance position but Mickael won't allow it.
Mickael keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mickael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mickael.
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.
Daikosuke throws an elbow that misses. Mickael uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daikosuke's guard. Nice move by Mickael!

Mickael won't allow Daikosuke to sweep him here.
Mickael trying to control but Daikosuke is working from the bottom.
Daikosuke tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikosuke is trying to keep Mickael in close.
Mickael trying to control the position from guard on top but Daikosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Daikosuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mickael passes into half guard.
Mickael stops Daikosuke from getting back to his feet.
Daikosuke tries to get to full guard but Mickael has control of the leg.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mickael scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Mickael is trying to work for a kimura but Daikosuke is defending well.
Mickael wants to control but Daikosuke is keeping him busy.
Daikosuke wants to get back to full guard but Mickael has passed into side control.
Daikosuke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mickael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daikosuke is not content to let Mickael control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mickael throws a head kick that misses.
Daikosuke shoots for a double leg takedown but Mickael sprawls well. He's pushed Daikosuke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mickael gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Daikosuke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daikosuke.
Daikosuke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mickael just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mickael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daikosuke can do to turn this around?
Mickael goes for a takedown attempt but Daikosuke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daikosuke shoots in looking for a takedown but Mickael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daikosuke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Igor Mickael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junichiro Daikosuke.
Daikosuke throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daikosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mickael feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daikosuke lands a leg kick that knocks Mickael off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Mickael.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daikosuke is defended easily by Mickael.
Daikosuke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daikosuke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickael swivels and escapes.
Daikosuke is looking to clinch.
Mickael tries to counter with a takedown but Daikosuke is quick to defend against it.
Mickael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daikosuke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mickael somewhat.
Daikosuke feints the counter takedown.
Mickael fails to land the takedown.
Igor Mickael is winning the standup battle so far.
Daikosuke shoots in and drives through. Mickael sprawls well.
Daikosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Mickael.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickael tries to close the distance and clinch but Daikosuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daikosuke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mickael avoids the head kick by Daikosuke.
Mickael sizes up Daikosuke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mickael shoots for a double leg takedown but Daikosuke sprawls well. He's pushed Mickael's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mickael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daikosuke flicks out a counter leg kick but Mickael steps away.
Mickael looks for a takedown but Daikosuke sprawls well.
Daikosuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mickael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mickael takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daikosuke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikosuke shoots in but Mickael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickael fails to land the takedown.
Mickael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daikosuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daikosuke tries to clinch there but Mickael circles away.
Daikosuke has a takedown stuffed.
Mickael lands with a kick to the temple. Daikosuke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Daikosuke drives through and clinches with Mickael against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickael throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mickael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daikosuke to keep the fight standing.

Daikosuke manages to break the clinch.
Mickael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daikosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daikosuke tries to clinch up
and Mickael finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Daikosuke gets caught flat footed, as Mickael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daikosuke is controlling Mickael's posture.
Igor Mickael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mickael loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daikosuke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Mickael dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mickael throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daikosuke's waist but Daikosuke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mickael off to one side.
Igor Mickael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mickael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickael seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daikosuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Mickael circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daikosuke.
Mickael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mickael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daikosuke avoids it really well and circles away.
And Daikosuke tries to counter it with a takedown but Mickael pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daikosuke lands a glancing blow to the side of Mickael's head.

Daikosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mickael, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikosuke keeps control of Mickael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daikosuke fails to pull guard.
Daikosuke looking for a takedown.
Igor Mickael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junichiro Daikosuke.
Daikosuke is trying to stall.
Daikosuke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daikosuke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daikosuke tries to pull guard but Mickael forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daikosuke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mickael has him pressed against the cage.
Daikosuke is trying to break the clinch but Mickael is controlling him.
Daikosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mickael to keep the fight standing.
Daikosuke is trying to pull guard but Mickael has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daikosuke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mickael is defending well for now.
Daikosuke stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mickael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mickael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daikosukes head.
Mickael prevents Daikosuke from breaking the clinch.

Daikosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daikosuke leaves Mickael with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daikosuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mickael tried to counter with a leg kick but Daikosuke avoided it.
Mickael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daikosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daikosuke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mickael defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Mickael misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daikosuke closes the distance and pushes Mickael back into the cage.
Daikosuke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mickael has him pressed against the cage.
Mickael goes for a takedown attempt but Daikosuke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Daikosuke clinches up against the cage.
Daikosuke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mickael has had enough of the clinch but Daikosuke keeps him there for the moment.
Daikosuke keeps control of Mickael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daikosuke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mickael just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mickael keeps control of Daikosuke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daikosuke wants to get back to striking at distance but Mickael won't allow it.
Mickael prevents Daikosuke from breaking the clinch.

Mickael manages to pull guard.

Daikosuke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mickael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mickael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mickael!

Mickael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daikosuke keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mickael has control of an arm but Daikosuke manages to advance to Mickael's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Junichiro Daikosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mickael 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Igor Mickael!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Igor Mickael!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Igor Mickael!

Igor Mickael wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ulov Nalimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Da Gaucho (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.

Nalimov
vs
Da Gaucho

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulov Nalimov!
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, Daniel Da Gaucho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Gaucho wants to clinch up but Nalimov keeps it at a distance.
Da Gaucho tries to clinch but Nalimov moves out of range.
Da Gaucho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nalimov connects with a body shot that sends Da Gaucho's belly button to the back.
Da Gaucho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nalimov as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Nalimov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Gaucho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nalimov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Gaucho tries to clinch up.
Da Gaucho throws a sloppy head kick
and Nalimov counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Gaucho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nalimov is fending him off so far but Da Gaucho persists. Nope, Nalimov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ulov Nalimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Da Gaucho.
Nalimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Gaucho shoots in looking for a takedown but Nalimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Gaucho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gaucho wants to clinch but Nalimov slips to the side
and Nalimov counters with a nice leg kick.
Nalimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nalimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nalimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nalimov connects with a body shot that sends Da Gaucho's belly button to the back.
Nalimov works Da Gaucho's body with a nice hook.
Da Gaucho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Gaucho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nalimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Gaucho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nalimov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Gaucho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nalimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Gaucho at a distance.
Nalimov is looking to wear down Da Gaucho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nalimov connects with a right hand. Da Gaucho shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Gaucho looks for a takedown but Nalimov sprawls well.
Da Gaucho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nalimov lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Gaucho's head.
Da Gaucho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice combination there by Nalimov.
Nalimov lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nalimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nalimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Gaucho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nalimov swivels and escapes.
Nalimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Gaucho.
Nalimov jabs at Da Gaucho's body.
Da Gaucho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nalimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Gaucho somewhat.
Nalimov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Gaucho. Da Gaucho gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nalimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Gaucho at a distance.
Nalimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Gaucho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Gaucho shoots and misses
and Nalimov counters with a head kick. That will keep Da Gaucho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Da Gaucho looks winded!
Da Gaucho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nalimov can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Nalimov. Beautiful body shot.
Nalimov looks to land a combination but Da Gaucho avoids it well.
Nalimov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nalimov lands a nice shot that snaps Da Gaucho's head back.
Nice cross by Nalimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Gaucho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Nalimov. Beautiful body shot.
Nalimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Gaucho can do to turn this around?
Nalimov throws a front kick that sends Da Gaucho stumbling back into the cage.
Da Gaucho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nalimov throws a body punch but Da Gaucho moves out of range.
Da Gaucho is looking to clinch but Nalimov is avoiding it.
Da Gaucho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nalimov swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Gaucho throws a leg kick
and Nalimov counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Gaucho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nalimov pinned against the cage. Nalimov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nalimov tried to counter with a leg kick but Da Gaucho avoided it.
Ulov Nalimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Da Gaucho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nalimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Gaucho. That did some damage!
Nalimov is looking to slow Da Gaucho down with leg kicks.
Da Gaucho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nalimov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nalimov scores with a hook to the body. Da Gaucho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulov Nalimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nalimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Da Gaucho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Da Gaucho showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Gaucho gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Da Gaucho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nalimov counters with a left and a right that stings Da Gaucho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Gaucho misses with a few strikes there.
Nalimov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nalimov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nalimov scores with a body shot.
Da Gaucho pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho tries to clinch up
and Nalimov counters with a nice body shot.
Da Gaucho misses with a takedown attempt - Nalimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Gaucho is breathing heavily.
Nalimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Gaucho eats them both and turns towards Nalimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ulov Nalimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Gaucho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Gaucho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Gaucho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Gaucho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nalimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Gaucho somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nalimov jabs Da Gaucho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Gaucho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nalimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nalimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nalimov swings for the body but Da Gaucho moves out of range.
Nalimov avoids the head kick by Da Gaucho.
A right-left combo lands from Nalimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulov Nalimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nalimov throws a shot to the body.
Nalimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Gaucho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniel Da Gaucho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Gaucho shoots in looking for a takedown but Nalimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Gaucho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nalimov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Gaucho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nalimov counters with a thumping low kick.
Nalimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nalimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Gaucho manages to avoid it.
Nalimov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nalimov throws a good cross that connects.

Da Gaucho 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.
Nalimov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nalimov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nalimov wants to control but Da Gaucho passes easily into half guard.
Nalimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Da Gaucho trying to pass the guard but Nalimov defending well.
Da Gaucho not doing much here.
Ulov Nalimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Da Gaucho stands up and beckons Nalimov to join him on the feet.
Nalimov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nalimov, right into the meat.
Nalimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Gaucho is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Gaucho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Gaucho throws a combination that misses
and Nalimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nalimov throws a head kick that misses.
Nalimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nalimov lands a slapping body shot.
Da Gaucho shoots in for a takedown but Nalimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ulov Nalimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Da Gaucho.
Da Gaucho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Gaucho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nalimov feints and then cracks Da Gaucho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Gaucho down.
Nalimov scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nalimov connects with a body shot.
Nalimov works Da Gaucho's body with a nice hook.
Nalimov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Da Gaucho looks to clinch
and Nalimov counters with a nice body shot.
Da Gaucho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nalimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniel Da Gaucho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nalimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Gaucho is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nalimov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Gaucho. Da Gaucho gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Da Gaucho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Nalimov both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulov Nalimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nalimov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ulov Nalimov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ulov Nalimov!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ulov Nalimov!

Ulov Nalimov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Helter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Leroux (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.

Helter
vs
Leroux

172 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Helter!
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, Antoine Leroux!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leroux has managed to clinch.

Leroux breaks the clinch.

Helter drives through with a takedown into Leroux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Helter stopping the sweep attempt from Leroux.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helter trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Helter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helter works over Leroux with some ground and pound from guard.
Leroux has Helter pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leroux can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leroux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Helter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helter was well out of range. Poor timing from Leroux.
Leroux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helter counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Leroux! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

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