Prestige FC 11: Genesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daulton Shearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shearer comes into the arena with Life style blaring out of the sound system. Chalidow has chosen Martin Garrix - Proxy as his entrance music. Daulton Shearer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mamed Chalidow's chin.

Shearer
vs
Chalidow

185 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
33
185 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daulton Shearer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamed Chalidow!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shearer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shearer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Mamed Chalidow has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chalidow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shearer scores with a jab to the head.
Shearer throws a combination that misses

and Chalidow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shearer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Chalidow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shearer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chalidow has Shearer in his guard.

Chalidow has a closed guard, preventing Shearer from standing up.

Chalidow pushes a forearm under Shearer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shearer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Chalidow!
After winning the bout, Mamed Chalidow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kirilenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Instrumental Core - The Angels Among Demons. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Silva
vs
Kirilenko

183 cm
30
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kirilenko!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirilenko closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Kirilenko pushes Silva against the ropes but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirilenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirilenko shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirilenko.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirilenko.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kirilenko.
Kirilenko goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Silva continues to drive forward.
Fernando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kirilenko.
Silva slips under a jab from Kirilenko.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Kirilenko avoids it well and moves away.
Kirilenko throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Kirilenko. Kirilenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirilenko but Kirilenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirilenko tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirilenko closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Kirilenko pushes Silva against the ropes but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirilenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirilenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirilenko stuffs the takedown.
Kirilenko shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kirilenko looks winded!
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kirilenko wants to hit a switch here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kirilenko there!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Kirilenko wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kirilenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Kirilenko is trying to escape the mount.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kirilenko can't escape the position.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirilenko can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Kirilenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva.
You can see the frustration on Kirilenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not going to allow Kirilenko to sit and survive in this position.
Silva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've been informed that Kirilenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kirilenko just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Kirilenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Kirilenko right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kirilenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Kirilenko avoids it well and moves away.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirilenko defends well and Silva ends up having to push Kirilenko into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernando Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirilenko as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kirilenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirilenko being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kirilenko from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirilenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirilenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirilenko's guard.
Fernando Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva pushing down on Kirilenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirilenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva prevents Kirilenko from improving his position.
Kirilenko is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kirilenko for as long as he can get away with.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva dives in and grabs Kirilenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirilenko pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Kirilenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva staying out of range there.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirilenko!
Kirilenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Kirilenko is working from the bottom.
Kirilenko is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Kirilenko is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirilenko can do to turn this around?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Silva shoots in and drives through. Kirilenko sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kirilenko enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kirilenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirilenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Kirilenko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Kirilenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirilenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirilenko looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kirilenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kirilenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva avoids the attempt from Kirilenko to control.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirilenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirilenko wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Silva.
Kirilenko reaches up to try and control the position but Silva seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kirilenko rolls and tries to escape and now Silva has his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Silva keeps control of the position as Kirilenko tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirilenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva.
Silva is hanging on to Kirilenko's back as he tries to escape.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Silva controlling well, preventing Kirilenko from escaping the position.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva keeps control of the position as Kirilenko tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position.
Fernando Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mark Kirilenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva controlling well, preventing Kirilenko from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Kirilenko do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes to the ring accompanied by Mamed - CoreMoon. Oliveira has chosen Marcelo D2 - Desabafo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Khalidov
vs
Oliveira

182 cm
31
196 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Khalidov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

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

Oliveira 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.
Khalidov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.

Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Khalidov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oliveira wants to get up but he can't break Khalidov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidov, not yet.
Khalidov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.

Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidov is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.

Khalidov 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.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Khalidov 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.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.

Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidov is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira trying to control the position.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Khalidov 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.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.

Khalidov 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.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidov moves out of range of the body kick from Oliveira.
Khalidov feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Khalidov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.

Khalidov seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira moves into full guard.

Khalidov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Khalidov off! Khalidov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Khalidov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Khalidov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khalidov working away.
Khalidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?

Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalidov trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidov tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.

Khalidov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.

Khalidov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control but Khalidov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Khalidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Oliveira trying to control but Khalidov postures up.

Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.

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

Khalidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control the position.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch.

Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khalidov is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khalidov works his way to full guard. Good work.

Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Oliveira trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut

and Khalidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.

Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Khalidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliveira trying to control here.

Khalidov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Khalidov 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.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira looking to control.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.

Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.

Khalidov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalidov has Oliveira in his guard.

Khalidov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.

Khalidov is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov 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.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Khalidov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Khalidov off! Khalidov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Ricardo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Khalidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalidov, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!
Mamed Khalidov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Typhaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover comes to the ring accompanied by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoover
vs
Typhaze

172 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
174 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Typhaze!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover defending well as Typhaze loads up on a big left hand.
Hoover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoover lands a nice shot to the body.
Typhaze looks to land a body kick but Hoover moved away.
Hoover scores with a one two! Typhaze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Typhaze tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hoover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Hoover both land. Nice combination.
Typhaze digs a good body shot into Hoover's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhaze looks to land a combination but Hoover avoids it well.
Typhaze moves in looking to clinch but Hoover pushes him off.
Hoover digs a good hook to Typhaze's body.
Typhaze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Typhaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoover moves out of range as Typhaze strikes.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Typhaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Typhaze throws a counter combo.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Typhaze steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoover.
Typhaze tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hoover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover lands a nice hook to Typhaze's body. Typhaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhaze wants to clinch.
Hoover lands a nice hook to Typhaze's body. Typhaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Typhaze finds it's way through Hoover's defenses.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Typhaze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoover throws a one two combo.

Typhaze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Typhaze seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hoover shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Typhaze is backing up but Hoover catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Typhaze covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hoover Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Hoover!
Dominic Hoover spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Jack N Box. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kane Miller was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Valdez
vs
Miller

186 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Miller!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valdez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miller's guard.
Valdez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to kick Valdez off but Valdez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valdez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Valdez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valdez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Valdez preventing the sweep.
Valdez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Valdez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miller to his feet.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Valdez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Valdez pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valdez controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.
Valdez is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Valdez stalling.
Miller tries to kick Valdez off but Valdez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez prevents Miller from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valdez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdez controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez takes Miller's back.
Valdez biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.

Valdez has his feet on Miller's thighs here. He's pushed Miller off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Miller screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Valdez!
Kane Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Menlowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla comes to the ring accompanied by Sobota - Do góry łeb. Menlowe has chosen Step Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michal Materla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Materla
vs
Menlowe

182 cm
31
193 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Felix Menlowe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menlowe throws a sloppy head kick and Materla moves out of range easily.
Materla tries to counter by clinching up but Menlowe breaks away and moves out of range.

Materla looking to score a takedown here. Menlowe is defending well but Materla drives through and ends up in Menlowe's guard.
Menlowe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Materla controls the pace.
Materla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Materla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Materla advances to mount.
Materla wants to get back to his feet but Menlowe is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla tries to stand up but Menlowe grabs his leg and drags him down! Menlowe is now on top, in side control.
Menlowe trying to control the action but Materla is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla regains half guard.
Materla tries to roll over but Menlowe keeps him under control.
Menlowe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Materla is looking for a sweep. Menlowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two 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.
Materla manages to get to full guard.
Menlowe trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
Materla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menlowe throws an elbow that misses. Materla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menlowe's guard. Nice move by Materla!

Materla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla looking to sit in guard and control but Menlowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Materla keeping moving, preventing Menlowe from controlling successfully.
Menlowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materla swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Menlowe wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Materla's closed guard. He's half up but Materla has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Materla pivots and extends the arm, Menlowe falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Materla! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Materla!
Michal Materla decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan comes to the ring accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Zegan
vs
Azbuhlev

180 cm
31
165 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maciej Zegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zegan lands with a nice body punch.

Azbuhlev drives through with a takedown into Zegan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Azbuhlev is fighting to break Zegan's control of his arms but Zegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azbuhlev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zegan is keeping the position for now.
Zegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zegan is working hard here to advance position.

Azbuhlev gets to his feet - Zegan follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azbuhlev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azbuhlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azbuhlev with a poor takedown
and Zegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zegan swivels and escapes.
Azbuhlev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azbuhlev shoots in looking for a takedown. Zegan tries to sprawl out of it but Azbuhlev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zegan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azbuhlev tries for a takedown but Zegan circles away easily
and Zegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azbuhlev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zegan finds it's way round the side to connect with Azbuhlev's head.
Zegan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zegan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Sabed Azbuhlev has been cut.
Zegan throws a sloppy head kick and Azbuhlev moves out of range easily.
Zegan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zegan throws a head kick but Azbuhlev moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Zegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zegan blocks an elbow strike from Azbuhlev.
Zegan blocks a body shot from Azbuhlev.
Zegan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Azbuhlev fails to land.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zegan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azbuhlev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev tries to land a knee to the head but Zegan blocks with his arms.
Azbuhlev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azbuhlev is looking to control Zegan's arms but Zegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azbuhlev has his back to the ropes.
Azbuhlev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zegan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azbuhlev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zegan is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Azbuhlev throws an elbow but misses.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zegan is keeping busy.
Zegan lands an uppercut.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Zegan.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zegan is keeping busy.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zegan.
Azbuhlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azbuhlev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan lands a knee to the head.
Zegan blocks the elbow strike.
Zegan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azbuhlev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zegan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zegan lands a good knee to the midsection. Azbuhlev won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zegan.
Zegan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan looking to throw knees to the head but Azbuhlev is blocking nicely.
Zegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Zegan.
Azbuhlev pushes Zegan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Zegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Zegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Azbuhlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azbuhlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Azbuhlev misses with a takedown attempt - Zegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zegan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Azbuhlev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zegan tries to avoid it but Azbuhlev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zegan to the ground. Zegan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zegan tries to counter by clinching up but Azbuhlev breaks away and moves out of range.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zegan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zegan scores with a hook to the body. Azbuhlev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Zegan has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azbuhlev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azbuhlev misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev tries to work over Zegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azbuhlev is working Zegan over against the ropes.
Azbuhlev scores with a shoulder strike.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Nice body punch from Zegan - that landed with a thud.
Azbuhlev misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zegan.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan landing knees to the body.
Maciej Zegan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azbuhlev misses with an elbow strike.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
Zegan tries to work over Azbuhlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azbuhlev trying to control the position but instead, Zegan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azbuhlev into the ropes.
Azbuhlev presses Zegan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev misses with an elbow strike.
Zegan blocks an uppercut.
Zegan blocking some punches.
Zegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azbuhlev can do to turn this around?
Azbuhlev misses with some punches.
Azbuhlev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zegan obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azbuhlev tries to stall but Zegan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Azbuhlev looking to slow down the pace here.
Azbuhlev seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Azbuhlev working aggressively here.
Zegan tries a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks it.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zegan landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zegan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Zegan.
Zegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Zegan.
Zegan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azbuhlevs head.
Zegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zegan.
Zegan scores a nice knee to the body.
Azbuhlev looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Zegan.
Azbuhlev taking a breather.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Azbuhlev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zegan landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan gets through Azbuhlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zegan with a knee to the head.
Zegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azbuhlev.
Zegan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Azbuhlev is breathing heavily.
Zegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
Zegan tries a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks it.
Zegan letting Azbuhlev take a breather here.
Azbuhlev trying to stall but Zegan improves his position.
Zegan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zegan.
Zegan blocks a body shot from Azbuhlev.
Zegan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
Zegan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Zegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Azbuhlev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azbuhlev somewhat.
Nice shot by Zegan.
Azbuhlev shoots in for a takedown but Zegan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azbuhlev misses with a takedown attempt - Zegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zegan works the jab nicely.
Azbuhlev shoots in and drives through. Zegan sprawls well.
Zegan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azbuhlev's hands.
Azbuhlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azbuhlev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Azbuhlev is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zegan moves into the clinch.
Azbuhlev is still on wobbly legs! Can Zegan finish him?
Zegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azbuhlev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zegan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Azbuhlev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Azbuhlev drops to his knees and Zegan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Zegan!
A less than humble Maciej Zegan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karesky
vs
Diaz

177 cm
32
170 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

180 cm
29
178 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pejro Karesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karesky closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Karesky - that landed with a thud.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karesky after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Karesky.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Karesky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karesky lands a nice uppercut.
Karesky working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Karesky slows down the pace here.
A short right from Karesky.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Pejro Karesky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
Karesky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karesky lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Karesky.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz looks winded!
Karesky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the ropes.
Karesky crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karesky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karesky pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Karesky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karesky scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karesky.
Karesky just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Karesky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karesky is struggling to control the position.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karesky stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Karesky.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karesky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Karesky.
Karesky has Diaz pushed against the ropes.
Karesky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karesky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karesky fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Karesky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Karesky - that landed with a thud.
Karesky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karesky is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karesky lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Karesky slowing the pace effectively.
Karesky stalling the fight.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karesky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karesky stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pejro Karesky.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karesky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karesky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karesky works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Karesky landing knees to the body.
Karesky is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karesky slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karesky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karesky.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karesky lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karesky obliges.
Karesky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Karesky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
Karesky lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karesky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karesky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pejro Karesky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Karesky closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the ropes.
Karesky gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Karesky lands a knee to the body.
Karesky works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Karesky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karesky has Diaz pushed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karesky obliges.
Karesky lands a shot to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karesky leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karesky taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pejro Karesky.

Karesky rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Karesky lands a nice shot to the body.
Karesky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karesky pushes Diaz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Karesky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Karesky works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Karesky connects with a knee to the head.
Karesky stalling.
Karesky lands a right hand.

Diaz is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karesky.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Karesky finish him?
Karesky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karesky lands a big right hand that drops Diaz! The killer instinct kicks in and Karesky finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Karesky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pejro Karesky!
Diego Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Eu amo este esporte e eu nunca vou parar até que eu estou morto, então eu estarei de volta novamente. (I love this sport & I will never stop until I'm dead so I will be back again)'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Zarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellbane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ultimate Hellbane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zarco
vs
Hellbane

172 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

150 cm
31
170 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Zarco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Hellbane!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hellbane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarco misses the jab.
Zarco lands a high kick!
Zarco misses with a straight left.
Hellbane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zarco defends it well.

Hellbane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zarco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hellbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellbane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarco controls Hellbane momentarily but Hellbane frees himself.
Hellbane wants to control from the top but Zarco keeps moving.

Zarco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hellbane is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zarco wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarco managing to control the position.
Hellbane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zarco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zarco keeping moving, preventing Hellbane from controlling successfully.
Zarco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hellbane Rushes Zarco and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Zarco is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Hellbane Piles on the pressure and Zarco crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultimate Hellbane!
Ultimate Hellbane is the new welterweight champion!
As Ultimate Hellbane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sign on for title fight > forget to train > profit, apparently!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes to the ring accompanied by Symptom of The Universe (1975) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nascimento
vs
Hernandez

189 cm
37
222 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

189 cm
28
220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nascimento scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Sergio Hernandez has been cut.

Nascimento drops Hernandez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hernandez looks back up at him and smiles so Nascimento waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Nascimento's head but Nascimento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nascimento finish him?
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sergio Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nascimento fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
That kick from Nascimento tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.

Nascimento lands a big uppercut and Hernandez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hernandez looks OK. Nascimento waves Hernandez back to his feet!
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nascimento can pounce on him.
Nascimento digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Nascimento connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nascimento counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Nascimento moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nascimento.
Nascimento blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nascimento lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Nascimento lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez missing with knees to the body.
Nascimento lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nascimento.
Hernandez looks winded!
Nascimento lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Nascimento.

Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Nascimento throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nascimento comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been told by Nascimento's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nascimento flashes Hernandez a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hernandez's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hernandez crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Nascimento punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristiano Nascimento!
Cristiano Nascimento was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.