HFC 12:Nemkov vs Kruiz PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Drago
vs
Kuznetsov

197 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Drago saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Drago avoids it well.
Drago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Drago.
Kuznetsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Drago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuznetsov's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drago has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Drago stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Drago pushes Kuznetsov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks winded!

Drago moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.

Drago jumps guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Drago pushes Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Drago moved away.

Drago dives in and scores a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Drago is standing up over Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov looks to escape but Drago dives into side control.

Drago advances nicely into full mount.

Drago working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kuznetsov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Drago off and cradles Kuznetsov's limp body as Drago celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Kuznetsov was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks God!'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vovan Klizma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vovan Klizma has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vovan Klizma seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Klizma
vs
Peterson

178 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vovan Klizma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Klizma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Klizma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klizma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Vovan Klizma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Peterson.
Klizma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klizma throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peterson darts in looking for a takedown but Klizma gets double underhooks and turns Peterson into the cage.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Klizma circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peterson tries to sprawl but Klizma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Klizma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Klizma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klizma is breathing heavily.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Klizma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klizma is thwarting Peterson's attempts to control the position.
Peterson is trying is best to control the position here.
Klizma wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Peterson manages to get to full guard.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Klizma tries to pass.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Klizma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klizma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peterson defends well and Klizma ends up having to push Peterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klizma tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Peterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Peterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Peterson pushing down on Klizma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peterson is taking a breather. Klizma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson is trying to work for a kimura but Klizma is defending well.
Peterson drops an elbow to the side of Klizma's head.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klizma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klizma is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Peterson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Klizma has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Peterson is on him like a limpet, forcing Klizma back against the cage.
Peterson misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson is working for takedown but Klizma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Klizma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Klizma has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Klizma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klizma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovan Klizma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Peterson.
Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klizma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klizma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson leaves Klizma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klizma checks a leg kick.
Peterson looks for the body kick but Klizma saw that one coming.
Klizma feinted with a counter takedown.
Klizma has been working on his balance at The Grind - $700, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Peterson.
Klizma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klizma.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wanted to stand there but Klizma had control of the position.
Peterson pushes down on Klizma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klizma's head.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Klizma defends it.
Peterson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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

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

Peterson dives in and scores a takedown into Klizma's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Klizma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck for Klizma with that takedown attempt.

Peterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klizma is trying to escape back to his feet but Peterson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Peterson is working Klizma over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Klizma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Peterson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Klizma is trying to escape and Peterson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Klizma is forced to tap! Nice work there by Peterson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Peterson!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Frantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Nemanjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frantz comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Nemanjic has chosen Skabo - Vuk Vuku Nikad Covek as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Frantz
vs
Nemanjic

178 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

200 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Mohito Fightwear
Dauntless

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Frantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Nemanjic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemanjic throws a head kick but Frantz moves out of range.
Frantz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Konstantin Nemanjic has been cut.

Nemanjic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nemanjic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frantz's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Nemanjic.
Nemanjic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frantz's face.

It looks like Jan Frantz has been cut.
Nemanjic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frantz's face.
Nemanjic lands a nice knee to the body.
Nemanjic tries to score a body lock takedown but Frantz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Nemanjic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Frantz is trying to keep an underhook but Nemanjic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nemanjic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nemanjic looks winded!

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

Nemanjic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemanjic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Nemanjic is looking for a kimura but Frantz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nemanjic to get the leverage.
Nemanjic is just content to waste time from the top position. Frantz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Frantz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Nemanjic gets to his feet. Frantz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemanjic.
Frantz is looking for a counter combo.
Frantz looks to land a combination but Nemanjic avoids it well.
Konstantin Nemanjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nemanjic clinches.
Frantz working hard to break the clinch.
Frantz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frantz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frantz is trying to break free.
Frantz tries to circle away but Nemanjic has him pinned against the cage.
Nemanjic keeps control of Frantz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nemanjic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frantz is trying to break the clinch but Nemanjic has him pressed against the cage.
Nemanjic lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Frantz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nemanjic prevents Frantz from breaking the clinch.
Frantz has had enough of the clinch but Nemanjic keeps him there for the moment.
Nemanjic keeps control of Frantz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic keeps control of Frantz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nemanjic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frantz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nemanjic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frantz tries to break the clinch but Nemanjic is controlling the position.
Nemanjic prevents Frantz from breaking the clinch.
Frantz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nemanjic tries to land a knee to the head but Frantz blocks with his arms.
Frantz can't break the clinch.
Nemanjic has Frantz pressed against the cage, preventing Frantz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nemanjic looking to throw knees to the head but Frantz is blocking nicely.
Frantz tries to break the clinch but Nemanjic is controlling the position.
Nemanjic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frantz managing to block the knees to the body from Nemanjic.
Nemanjic wants to take the fight to the mat but Frantz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jan Frantz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Nemanjic.
Frantz tries to break free but Nemanjic pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Frantz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nemanjic tries to land a knee to the head but Frantz blocks with his arms.
Frantz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frantz tries to stall but Nemanjic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nemanjic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frantz.
Nemanjic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frantz.
Nemanjic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frantz's face.
Nemanjic tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Nemanjic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Frantz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frantz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemanjic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nemanjic scores with a head kick.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nemanjic misses with a head kick.
Nemanjic throws a sloppy head kick
and Frantz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frantz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nemanjic has his takedown stuffed
and Frantz counters with a left and a right that stings Nemanjic.
Frantz misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frantz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nemanjic wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nemanjic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frantz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nemanjic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frantz tries to circle away but Nemanjic has him pinned against the cage.
Nemanjic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frantz blocks it with crossed arms.
Frantz wants to break free but Nemanjic has control.
Nemanjic prevents Frantz from breaking the clinch.
Nemanjic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frantz is trying to push Nemanjic away but Nemanjic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frantz is trying to push Nemanjic away but Nemanjic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Frantz wants the takedown. Nemanjic is fighting it off but Frantz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nemanjic's guard against the cage.
Frantz passes Nemanjic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frantz working the head and body with strikes.

Frantz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frantz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frantz blocks a head kick by Nemanjic.
Nemanjic tries for a takedown but Frantz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frantz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frantz throws a series of strikes that have Nemanjic backpedaling.

Nemanjic has closed the distance and engaged Frantz in a clinch.
Konstantin Nemanjic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nemanjic lands a knee to the head.
Nemanjic has Frantz pressed against the cage, preventing Frantz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nemanjic misses with a knee strike.
Frantz wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frantz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nemanjic has him pressed against the cage.
Nemanjic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frantz's face.
Frantz is trying to break the clinch but Nemanjic is controlling him.
Nemanjic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frantz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jan Frantz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Nemanjic.
Nemanjic misses with a head kick.
Frantz throws a big counter combination but Nemanjic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frantz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nemanjic tries to clinch but Frantz is having none of it.
Frantz appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Frantz misses.
Nemanjic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frantz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jan Frantz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nemanjic wants to clinch up but Frantz keeps it at a distance.
Frantz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nemanjic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frantz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that misses
and Frantz counters with a one-two to the body.
Jan Frantz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nemanjic lands with a kick to the temple. Frantz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frantz fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemanjic scores with a head kick. Frantz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nemanjic throws a sloppy head kick
and Frantz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Nemanjic moves into the clinch.
Nemanjic tries for a takedown but Frantz manages to get underhooks.
Nemanjic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nemanjic tries to land knees in the clinch but Frantz avoids the damage to the body.
Nemanjic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nemanjic.
Frantz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Frantz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

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

Nemanjic has one foot on Frantz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nemanjic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frantz.
Nemanjic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Frantz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frantz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nemanjic circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemanjic tries to clinch but Frantz moves out of range.
Nemanjic throws a sloppy head kick and Frantz moves out of range easily.
Frantz throws a big counter combination but Nemanjic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frantz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nemanjic circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemanjic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Nemanjic looks to move away, Frantz throws a big counter combo but Nemanjic just gets out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Frantz scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frantz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frantz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frantz tries to bum rush Nemanjic with a series of wild strikes but Nemanjic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Nemanjic lands but Frantz takes it in his stride.
Nemanjic has his takedown stuffed
and Frantz counters with a two punch combo.

Nemanjic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frantz, pushing him back against the cage.
Nemanjic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frantz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemanjic walks away with a smile on his face. Frantz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Nemanjic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nemanjic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frantz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jan Frantz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Nemanjic.
Nemanjic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nemanjic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemanjic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nemanjic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frantz's efforts to push away.
Frantz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frantz is looking to break free of the clinch but Nemanjic has double underhooks.
Frantz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frantz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frantz tries to break the clinch but Nemanjic is controlling the position.
Frantz tries to circle away but Nemanjic has him pinned against the cage.
Frantz has had enough of the clinch but Nemanjic keeps him there for the moment.
Frantz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frantz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frantz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frantz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nemanjic keeps control of Frantz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nemanjic manages to break the clinch.
Frantz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nemanjic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frantz counters with a three punch combo that has Nemanjic backing up. Nemanjic nods at Frantz to acknowledge the strikes.
Nemanjic lands a head kick!
Frantz catches Nemanjic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Nemanjic clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frantz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frantz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Nemanjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemanjic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frantz tries to counter with a takedown but Nemanjic is quick to defend against it.
Nemanjic throws a head kick but Frantz moves out of range.
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!
Frantz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frantz misses with a two punch combination.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that half lands.
Frantz throws a series of punches but Nemanjic moves out of range.

Nemanjic has closed the distance and engaged Frantz in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Frantz.
I think Frantz 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan Frantz!
Our winner, Jan Frantz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matty Minchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Anara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Minchin
vs
Anara

178 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matty Minchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Anara!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minchin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Minchin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minchin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minchin lands a jab-cross combination.

Anara is rocked!

It looks like Ruslan Anara has been cut.
Minchin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anara is still on wobbly legs! Can Minchin finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minchin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anara counters by clinching up.
Minchin tries to break the clinch but Anara is controlling the position.

Minchin jumps guard.

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

Anara gets to his feet - Minchin follows without any prompting.

Minchin lands a left and a right that send Anara crashing to the mat, dazed. Minchin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Minchin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anara.
Minchin connects with a nice cross there... Anara is looking wobbly and Minchin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Anara to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Minchin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matty Minchin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Ali Raouff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baruch Yehuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdi Ali Raouff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ali Raouff
vs
Yehuda

200 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdi Ali Raouff!
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, Baruch Yehuda!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali Raouff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali Raouff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali Raouff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yehuda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff lands with an uppercut that bounces Yehuda off the cage and back into range.
Ali Raouff slips a jab and a cross from Yehuda.
Ali Raouff misses with a two punch combination.
Yehuda dodges the punch combination from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff throws a head kick but Yehuda moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yehuda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yehuda gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Baruch Yehuda has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yehuda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yehuda punishes Ali Raouff's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali Raouff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali Raouff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yehuda avoids the head kick by Ali Raouff.
Yehuda looks to land a combination but Ali Raouff avoids it well.
Ali Raouff takes a swing at Yehuda's ribcage but misses.
Ali Raouff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yehuda looks winded!
Yehuda moves forwards but Ali Raouff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali Raouff catches Yehuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff doesn't manage to clinch there - Yehuda circles away.
Ali Raouff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ali Raouff doesn't manage to clinch there - Yehuda circles away.
Yehuda misses with a body shot

and Ali Raouff counters with a left hand that sends Yehuda to the canvas!

Yehuda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali Raouff loads up on a big left hand. Yehuda felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ali Raouff looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yehuda can't hide his disappointment, as Ali Raouff celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdi Ali Raouff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andretii Kazadorez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deair Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deair Shaw looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kazadorez
vs
Shaw

190 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Andretii Kazadorez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deair Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazadorez's corner calls for a 1-2. Kazadorez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Deair Shaw has been cut.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazadorez misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Shaw leaves his chin hanging out and Kazadorez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shaw crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andretii Kazadorez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Portavsky Tchaevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tchaevsky
vs
Punisher

220 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Portavsky Tchaevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punisher throws a hook to the side of Tchaevsky's head but Tchaevsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchaevsky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tchaevsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Punisher. Those never looked like landing.
Punisher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchaevsky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tchaevsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Punisher - just one landing.
Punisher misses the jab.
A slow jab from Punisher misses its intended target.
Tchaevsky tries to counter with a takedown but Punisher is quick to defend against it.
Punisher jabs Tchaevsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punisher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchaevsky is just out of range.
Punisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Punisher lands with a nice body punch.
Punisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punisher tries to bum rush Tchaevsky with a series of wild strikes but Tchaevsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchaevsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchaevsky moves away.
Punisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Punisher.
Punisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Tchaevsky.
Tchaevsky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tchaevsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punisher takes a swing at Tchaevsky's ribcage but misses.
Tchaevsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tchaevsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Tchaevsky's head.
Punisher scores with a one two! Tchaevsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punisher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Tchaevsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Punisher.
Punisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punisher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tchaevsky in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by Punisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Punisher.
Punisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Tchaevsky staying out of range there.
Punisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tchaevsky at a distance.
Punisher missing with a left hand there. Tchaevsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tchaevsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Punisher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchaevsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tchaevsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Punisher stalks Tchaevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tchaevsky's face. Tchaevsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Punisher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punisher looks to land a right hand but Tchaevsky moved out of range.
Tchaevsky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Punisher misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchaevsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tchaevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tchaevsky takes one on the button.
A big right from Punisher misses.
Tchaevsky ducks under a wild hook from Punisher.
We've been informed that Punisher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tchaevsky walks into a jab.
Tchaevsky avoids the body shot from Punisher.
Punisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Punisher punishes Tchaevsky's body with a nice straight punch.

Tchaevsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Punisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punisher can't do much from the bottom here.
Punisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Punisher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tchaevsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Tchaevsky thows an elbow strike that misses. Punisher gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Tchaevsky doesn't seem too bothered but Punisher quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Tchaevsky is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Tchaevsky really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Punisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

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

Kriel
vs
Mendez

171 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Mohito Fightwear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez lands a jab.
Kriel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kriel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendez misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.

Kriel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kriel lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kriel controls the pace.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kriel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kriel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel working some strikes from top position.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kriel wants to stand but Mendez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Kriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kriel stands and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mendez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kriel.
Mendez is not content to let Kriel control the position.

Kriel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendez is looking for a sweep.
Mendez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to buck Kriel off but Kriel is having none of it.
Mendez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kriel.
Mendez is trying to get back to his feet.
Kriel is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kriel throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Kriel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kriel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Kriel drags him back down.
Mendez is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Kriel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kriel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kriel slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Mendez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kriel controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piet Kriel dominated that round.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kriel looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Kriel.
Mendez throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Kriel blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kriel counters with a single leg into guard. Mendez didn't expect that.
Kriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez is trying to hold Kriel in close to prevent damage but Kriel has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.

Kriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendez is just riding it out for now. Kriel eventually gives up the hold.
Kriel wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.

Kriel 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.

Mendez looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Mendez looking for submissions off his back.
Kriel wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position.
Piet Kriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez is pressing down on Kriel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.

Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kriel is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Kriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
Kriel wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mendez misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Mendez throws a one two combo.
Kriel throws a wild body kick that Mendez sees coming a mile off.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez tries to land a front kick but Kriel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kriel avoids a kick to the body.

Kriel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendez to the ground. Kriel is now in Mendez's guard.
Kriel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Mendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mendez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is trying to force a seperation but Kriel has the dominant position.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch but Kriel keeps him there for the moment.

Kriel manages to break the clinch.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Good work by Kriel as he checks the leg kick.
Mendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Kriel gets a double leg takedown into Mendez's guard.
Kriel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel preventing the sweep.
Kriel works over Mendez with some ground and pound from guard.
Kriel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Kriel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mendez working for a triangle but Kriel defends it easily.

Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kriel is aware though and is defending well.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kriel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kriel trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mendez has his foot on Kriel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kriel works his way back into a safe position though.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.

Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kriel defends it easily.
Kriel pushing down on Mendez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kriel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel working Mendez over with strikes.
Mendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kriel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Kriel.
Kriel with a couple of short strikes.

Mendez is rocked!
Kriel wants to take his opponent's back but Mendez doesn't allow it.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel lands a big elbow - Mendez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mendez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Piet Kriel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bale
vs
Henderson

194 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Bale.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bale lands a shoulder strike.
Bale is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bale scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Bale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Henderson is rocked!
Bale dips a shoulder and cracks Henderson with a mighty uppercut! Henderson falls back against the cage and Bale unloads with a barrage of strikes! Henderson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bale screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bale!
Tony Bale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemkov comes to the cage accompanied by eRa - enae Volare Mezzo. Kruiz has chosen ZARILA KANDZE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nemkov
vs
Kruiz

173 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
28
193 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Kruiz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov throws a jab when Kruiz was well out of range.
Kruiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruiz.
Kruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Nemkov misses

and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nemkov won't be happy with that.
Nemkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruiz wants to control but Nemkov is keeping him busy.

Kruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kruiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nemkov is defending well.

Kruiz tries for a kimura but Nemkov is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kruiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nemkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruiz advances nicely into full mount.

Kruiz working for a guillotine from mount but Nemkov is in no mood to give up.
Nemkov tries to reverse the position but Kruiz maintains control.
Kruiz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kruiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Kruiz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kruiz scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kruiz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nemkov is surviving well by controlling Kruiz's body position as best he can.
Kruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nemkov is working to get back to half guard.
Kruiz wants to control the pace but Nemkov is squirming around nicely.

Kruiz wants to finish this one by submission but Nemkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kruiz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov tries to lock up and control but Kruiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Nemkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kruiz throwing strikes here but Nemkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nemkov can't escape the position.
Kruiz unloads with some shots from mount but Nemkov bucks and avoids them well.
Nemkov blocking the ground and pound.
Nemkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Kruiz.

Kruiz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kruiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Kruiz waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Oleg Nemkov had this to say: 'The champ was a much better fighter tonight, but I believe he will be moving on to bigger and better things. I would like to fight for the vacant belt as soon as possible'.