SPFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemios Padovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Castro
vs
Padovan

187 cm
21
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Namunamu Clothing

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 St Petersburg, Muhammed Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artemios Padovan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro checks a low kick from Padovan.
Padovan shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Padovan defends well and Castro ends up having to push Padovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Padovan throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Padovan fails to land the takedown.

Castro closes the distance and clinches.

Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castro wants to control from the top but Padovan keeps moving.

Padovan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castro stacks Padovan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Castro!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Castro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Padovan is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Padovan wants to get back to his feet.
Castro trying to control the action but Padovan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padovan is trying to get back to half guard.

Castro swings around for an armbar but Padovan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castro's guard.
Padovan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Padovan is one step ahead there.
Padovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Padovan from controlling successfully.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Padovan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Padovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castro's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro is looking to escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Padovan misses.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Padovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Castro forces Padovan back against the cage and clinches.
Castro is trying to pull guard but Padovan has him pressed against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemios Padovan.
Padovan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Padovan defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Padovan tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Padovan after a bit of a struggle.

Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro throws a low kick but Padovan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castro takes the fight into the clinch.

Padovan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Padovan controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries to break free.
Artemios Padovan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Padovan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Padovan scores with punches to the body.
Padovan controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Padovan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Padovan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Padovan.
Castro tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Castro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Padovan trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Padovan tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Padovan stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to control the position but Padovan postures up.

Padovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Padovan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castro tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artemios Padovan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Padovan swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Padovan misses with a kick to the body.
Castro avoids the head kick by Padovan.

Padovan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Padovan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Padovan laying and praying for a moment but Castro takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro wants to improve his position but Padovan is controlling well.
Castro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Padovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro is looking to control Padovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?

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.
Padovan prevents Castro from improving his position.
Padovan is controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castro fails with the takedown.
Padovan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Padovan defends well and Castro ends up having to push Padovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Padovan on that attempt.
Padovan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemios Padovan.
Castro tries to clinch but Padovan moves out of range.
Padovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padovan did well to prevent Castro getting side control.

Castro seems to be working for a kimura but Padovan defends the submission attempt.
Castro tries to stand and escape but Padovan is controlling the position.
Well, if Castro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Castro is keen to just control but Padovan is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padovan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Padovan is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Padovan trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Castro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Padovan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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 Muhammed Castro.
I think Castro 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kuleshov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reegiano Williano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williano has chosen Put A Donk On It 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.

Kuleshov
vs
Williano

160 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Shinobi

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Kuleshov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reegiano Williano!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuleshov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuleshov.
As Williano tries to get set, Kuleshov tries to push him back and clinch up but Williano manages to avoid the attempt.

Kuleshov closes the distance and clinches.
Williano keeps control of Kuleshov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuleshov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williano.
Kuleshov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov taking a breather.
Williano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuleshov after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuleshov tries to score a body lock takedown but Williano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Williano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williano misses with a head kick.
Kuleshov fails with a takedown attempt.

Kuleshov pushes Williano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuleshov tries for a takedown but Williano manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuleshov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williano breaks from the clinch.

Kuleshov moves into range and clinches up with Williano.
Kuleshov taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuleshov breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Kuleshov.
Kuleshov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williano tries a head kick but it misses.

Kuleshov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Williano gets control of Kuleshov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williano controls Kuleshov momentarily but Kuleshov frees himself.
Kuleshov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williano controlling Kuleshov's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuleshov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuleshov wants to control from the top but Williano keeps moving.
Williano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuleshov is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Kuleshov gets to his feet - Williano follows without any prompting.
Kuleshov darts in looking for a takedown but Williano gets double underhooks and turns Kuleshov into the cage.
Williano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williano connects with a right hand. Kuleshov shakes it off.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up but Williano circles away and keeps his distance.
Williano unleashes a big counter combination but Kuleshov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Kuleshov clinches.
Kuleshov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuleshov tries to pull guard but Williano won't allow it.
Kuleshov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williano walks away with a smile on his face. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexei Kuleshov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuleshov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuleshov wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuleshov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuleshov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williano throws a counter combo.
Kuleshov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reegiano Williano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williano looks to throw the jab but Kuleshov is out of range.
Kuleshov is looking to counter the offense by Williano and move into the clinch.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up but Williano circles away and keeps his distance.
Williano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuleshov circles away quickly and effectively.
Williano shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuleshov tries to sprawl out of it but Williano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuleshov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuleshov sprawls well. Kuleshov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williano gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuleshov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williano sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williano shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuleshov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexei Kuleshov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reegiano Williano.
Williano throws a sloppy head kick and Kuleshov moves out of range easily.
Kuleshov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williano.
Williano is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuleshov has managed to clinch.
Williano has a couple of punches blocked by Kuleshov.
Kuleshov wants a takedown but no success here.

Kuleshov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williano uses from the top position.
Kuleshov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuleshov, not yet.
Kuleshov has a closed guard, preventing Williano from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuleshov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williano's guard.

Kuleshov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuleshov stopping the sweep attempt from Williano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williano has a closed guard, preventing Kuleshov from standing up.
Kuleshov preventing the sweep.
Kuleshov wants to pass the guard but Williano is keeping the position.
Kuleshov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuleshov trying to control the position from guard on top but Williano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuleshov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuleshov controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuleshov wants to control from the top but Williano keeps moving.
Kuleshov wants to stand but Williano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuleshov connects with the punch.

It looks like Reegiano Williano has been cut.
Williano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williano is defended easily by Kuleshov.

Kuleshov closes the distance and pushes Williano back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuleshov misses with a punch on the inside.

Kuleshov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williano wants to control from the top but Kuleshov keeps moving.
Kuleshov is looking to stand up but Williano isn't so interested in that idea.
Williano wants to get up but he can't break Kuleshov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov keeping moving, preventing Williano from controlling successfully.

Williano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Kuleshov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reegiano Williano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from Williano misses.
Kuleshov throwing a counter right hand but Williano manages to avoid it.
Kuleshov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuleshov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuleshov wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuleshov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuleshov tries to clinch up.
Williano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williano throws a right and a left that Kuleshov avoids nicely.
Kuleshov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williano.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williano moves into the clinch.
Williano jumps guard but Kuleshov stands there with Williano around his waist. Williano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuleshov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williano is working for takedown but Kuleshov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexei Kuleshov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reegiano Williano.
Kuleshov is trying to pull guard but Williano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuleshov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williano after a bit of a struggle.
Kuleshov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuleshov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuleshov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuleshov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuleshovs head.
Kuleshov letting Williano take a breather here.
Williano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuleshov to keep the fight standing.
Kuleshov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuleshov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williano dives in and grabs Kuleshov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuleshov pushes down on Williano's head and hops out.
Williano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williano scores with a nice strike.
Williano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Williano shoots in and drives through. Kuleshov sprawls well.
Williano leaves Kuleshov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuleshov doesn't manage to clinch there - Williano circles away.
Kuleshov slaps away a takedown attempt from Williano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuleshov scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuleshov or perhaps it was just good defense by Williano, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williano needs to keep his hands up - Kuleshov had a free shot at his head there.

Kuleshov clinches up against the cage.
Kuleshov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williano walks away with a smile on his face. Kuleshov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuleshov tries to clinch there but Williano circles away.
Williano misses with a takedown attempt - Kuleshov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuleshov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuleshov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kuleshov moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reegiano Williano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reegiano Williano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Reegiano Williano waved his t-shirt featuring Shinobi's logo in front of the cameras.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nyberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Winterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winterio has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nyberg
vs
Winterio

184 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Shinobi

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Nyberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Winterio!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winterio takes one to the side of the head.
Nyberg throws a hook to the side of Winterio's head but Winterio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyberg throws a head kick that misses.
Nyberg connects with a crisp jab.
Nyberg moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nyberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Winterio clinches up with Nyberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Nyberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winterio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winterio prevents a body shot from Nyberg.

Winterio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matti Nyberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Winterio is just out of range.
Winterio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winterio throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Nyberg lands.
Winterio tries to move into range but Nyberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Dan Winterio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterio tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyberg has his takedown stuffed
and Winterio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck for Nyberg with that takedown attempt.
Winterio throws a big counter head kick but Nyberg avoids it with no problem.
Nyberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winterio goes for a double leg but Nyberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nyberg continues to drive forward.
Nyberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winterio counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Nyberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nyberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Winterio - the referee stops the clock and Nyberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Winterio. Nyberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nyberg swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg misses with a double jab.
Nyberg throws a body punch but Winterio moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyberg. Winterio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winterio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyberg is fending him off so far but Winterio persists. Nope, Nyberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Winterio stuffs the takedown.
Winterio staying out of range there.
Winterio tries to counter with a clinch but Nyberg shakes him off and moves away.
Nyberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winterio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Winterio thinks about the counter body kick.
Nyberg lands a jab to Winterio's midsection.
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!
A left lands for Nyberg.
Nyberg looks for a takedown but Winterio sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winterio dives in and grabs Nyberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nyberg pushes down on Winterio's head and hops out.
Nyberg swings for the body but Winterio moves out of range.
Nyberg lands with a shot to the body.

Winterio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nyberg trying to stall but Winterio improves his position.
Winterio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winterio tries to throw a body punch but Nyberg avoids it by throwing Winterio back against the cage.

Winterio jumps into guard, dragging Nyberg to the mat.
Winterio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winterio tries to strike from the bottom.
Winterio keeping moving, preventing Nyberg from controlling successfully.
Winterio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nyberg is now in half guard.
Winterio is trying to stand back up but Nyberg is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nyberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winterio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dan Winterio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winterio was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyberg.
Nyberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winterio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Nyberg catches Winterio right on the button with a cross.
Nyberg throws a good cross that connects.

Winterio moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Winterio.

Winterio decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winterio is looking for a triangle but Nyberg pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Winterio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterio has control of Nyberg's left arm, preventing Nyberg from doing any damage.
Nyberg looking to pass the guard.
Nyberg being controlled here momentarily.
Winterio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

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.
Nyberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winterio on the side of the head.
Winterio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nyberg.
Nyberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winterio.
Nyberg stalks Winterio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Winterio's face. Winterio staggers backwards, shaken.
Winterio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Winterio takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Winterio.
Winterio tries to pull guard but Nyberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Winterio drops back down to his feet.
Nyberg tries to pull guard but Winterio won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Winterio.
Nyberg blocks a body shot from Winterio.
Nyberg tries to pull guard but Winterio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winterio.
Winterio tries to throw a body punch but Nyberg avoids it by throwing Winterio back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nyberg fails to land.
Winterio tries to work over Nyberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Winterio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winterio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nyberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winterio's waist but Winterio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nyberg off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Nyberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg jabs at Winterio's body.
Winterio is breathing heavily.
Nyberg lands with a nice body punch.
Nyberg throws a nice looking combination but Winterio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winterio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nyberg.
Winterio shapes to counter with a head kick.

Winterio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winterio fails to pull guard.
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!

Winterio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winterio wants to control the position but Nyberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Nyberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Winterio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Nyberg.

Winterio moves into the clinch.
Winterio is trying to drag Nyberg to the mat but Nyberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Winterio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winterio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winterio throws a head punch that misses.
Nyberg has a couple of punches blocked by Winterio.
Winterio presses Nyberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winterio slows down the pace here.
Nyberg takes a shot to the head.
Winterio lands a damaging elbow.
Winterio is trying to drag Nyberg to the mat but Nyberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Nyberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nyberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winterio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nyberg tries to avoid it but Winterio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nyberg to the ground. Nyberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matti Nyberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Winterio.
Winterio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winterio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winterio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nyberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Winterio's head.

Winterio is rocked!

Winterio clinches up with Nyberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Winterio is still on wobbly legs! Can Nyberg finish him?
Nyberg dodges an elbow strike from Winterio.
Dan Winterio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nyberg lands a big right hand that drops Winterio! The killer instinct kicks in and Nyberg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nyberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Nyberg!
After the fight, Matti Nyberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aeron Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nesterov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Nesterov

174 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeron Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nesterov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Nesterov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nesterov misses with a two punch combination.
Nesterov slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Nesterov with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Nesterov throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Aeron Lewis has been cut.
Nesterov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nesterov has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aeron Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.

Nesterov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesterov is taking a breather. Lewis 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.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nesterov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nesterov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Nesterov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nesterov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewis tries to get out of the position.
Lewis tries to kick Nesterov off but Nesterov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Nesterov on that attempt.
Aeron Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nesterov.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nesterov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nesterov off to one side.
Nesterov shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Nesterov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nesterov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nesterov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nesterov tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Lewis.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesterov. Nesterov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lewis throws a right and a left that Nesterov avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nesterov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nesterov.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nesterov wants to clinch.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nesterov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Nesterov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nesterov has managed to clinch.
Nesterov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Nesterov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Nesterov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aeron Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aeron Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nesterov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesterov can do to turn this around?
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nesterov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Nesterov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nesterov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nesterov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aeron Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis scores with a three punch combo!
Nesterov misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aeron Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nesterov.
Nesterov has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Nesterov avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesterov avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesterov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Nesterov scores with a shot to the body.
Nesterov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nesterov fails to land the takedown.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Nesterov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesterov. Nesterov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nesterov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.

Nesterov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lewis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lewis's guard now, I'm sure.
Nesterov wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Nesterov is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nesterov is controlling him.
Nesterov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nesterov prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Nesterov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nesterov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Nesterov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nesterov in particular looking to stall.
Nesterov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nesterov uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound.
Lewis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nesterov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nesterov controlling from mount.
Nesterov looking to finish with strikes here!
Nesterov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lewis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesterov controlling from mount.
Nesterov thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aeron Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aeron Lewis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nesterov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Nesterov dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Lewis misses with the combination.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nesterov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nesterov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nesterov somewhat.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Nesterov lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nesterov closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Nesterov pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aeron Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nesterov.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Nesterov looks to move away, Lewis throws a big counter combo but Nesterov just gets out of the way.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Aeron Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesterov. Nesterov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Nesterov gets a clinch.
Nesterov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Nesterov has double underhooks.
Nesterov looking to stall.
Nesterov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis leaves Nesterov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Nesterov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nesterov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis leaves Nesterov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Nesterov avoids nicely.
Nesterov wants to clinch.
Lewis scores with a one two! Nesterov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Nesterov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.

Nesterov rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Nesterov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Nesterov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aeron Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesterov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination. Nesterov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesterov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nesterov dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nesterov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nesterov shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nesterov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Nesterov clinches up against the cage.
Ivan Nesterov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aeron Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aeron Lewis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Main event

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

Fliehr
vs
Lothbrok

201 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Fliehr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok stuns Fliehr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fliehr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lothbrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut.
Lothbrok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fliehr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lothbrok throws out the jab.

Fliehr clinches up against the cage.
Lothbrok taking a breather.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
I was talking to Fliehr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fliehr working aggressively here.
Lothbrok blocks an uppercut.
Fliehr pushes Lothbrok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Lothbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fliehr backwards.
Lothbrok blocks a body shot from Fliehr.
Lothbrok working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fliehr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fliehr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fliehr works on Lothbrok's body with a couple of short punches.
Lothbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fliehr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Lothbrok.
Fliehr blocking some punches.
Fliehr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lothbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fliehr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fliehr blocking some punches.
Lothbrok blocks an uppercut.
Fliehr misses with a punch to the body.
Lothbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Fliehr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fliehr.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fliehr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Fliehr misses with some punches.
Fliehr blocking some punches.
Lothbrok working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Fliehr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fliehr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fliehr has a couple of punches blocked by Lothbrok.
Fliehr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok blocking some punches.
Lothbrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lothbrok lands a left hand.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fliehr or not.
Fliehr is breathing heavily.
Lothbrok working aggressively here.
Lothbrok lands with a right to the head.
Fliehr blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fliehr backwards.
Lothbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lothbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok lands a right hand.

Fliehr is rocked!
Lothbrok creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fliehr with a big uppercut! Fliehr tries to clinch up but Lothbrok pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fliehr to the mat! Fliehr covers up and Lothbrok unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rollo Lothbrok!
Rollo Lothbrok is the new heavyweight champion!