QFC Tournament 625 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jordan
vs
Pain

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Jordan!
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, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pain sprawls well initially but Jordan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Pain makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.

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

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain is working for takedown but Jordan is calmly controlling the position for now.

Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Jordan.

Pain gets tackled into the cage by Jordan. Jordan maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to break free but Jordan has control.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pain.

Jordan feints and as Pain raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jordan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jordan is looking to improve his position.
Jordan trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Jordan tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jordan gets full guard.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan is controlling Pain's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jordan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jordan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jordan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jordan walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pain looks winded!
Pain throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pain tries to counter with a clinch but Jordan shakes him off and moves away.

Jordan forces Pain back against the cage and clinches.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jordan stalling against the cage.

Jordan breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Pain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jordan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pain is trying to defend but Jordan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jordan is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Pain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Max Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jordan.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain is breathing heavily.

Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jordan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is pulling down on Pain's head. It's preventing any offense from Pain, at least for the moment.

Jordan working for a triangle but Pain defends it easily.
Jordan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain being controlled here, momentarily.
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pain's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jordan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pain's guard.
Pain keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jordan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pain's guard.
Pain tries to roll over but Jordan keeps him under control.
Jordan stalling.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jordan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jordan fails with the takedown.
Pain throws a combination that misses

and Jordan moves into the clinch.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jordan prevents it.

Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan shoots in and drives through. Pain sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Pain tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pain.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jordan looking to score a takedown here. Pain is defending well but Jordan drives through and ends up in Pain's guard.
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pain's guard.
Jordan lands a couple of elbows.
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to control.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jordan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jordan feints and as Pain raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to control.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan tries to counter by clinching up but Pain breaks away and moves out of range.

Jordan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Jordan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pain works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Michael Jordan!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Michael Jordan!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Michael Jordan!

Michael Jordan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chaka Babatunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Saint Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Babatunde
vs
Saint Piere

190 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Babatunde!
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, George Saint Piere!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Piere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Piere seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Babatunde is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Saint Piere!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Geahie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratsu Rahib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Geahie
vs
Rahib

186 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Geahie!
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, Bratsu Rahib!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahib takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Geahie leaves Rahib with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geahie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ronald Geahie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahib closes the distance and clinches up with Geahie, looking for a takedown. Rahib pushes Geahie against the cage but Geahie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahib tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geahie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geahie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahib just manages to avoid it.
Geahie throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Rahib tries to counter it with a takedown but Geahie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahib blocks a head kick by Geahie.

Geahie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rahib, pushing him back against the cage.
Geahie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Rahib fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geahie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahib.
Ronald Geahie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bratsu Rahib.
Rahib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geahie walks away with a smile on his face. Rahib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geahie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Rahib as he checks the leg kick.
Rahib shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geahie as he avoids it easily.
Geahie wants to land a leg kick but Rahib is out of range.
Ronald Geahie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rahib tries to keep at a distance but Geahie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Geahie looking to throw knees to the head but Rahib is blocking nicely.
Geahie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rahib wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geahie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Geahie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahib takes a knee right on the jaw!
Geahie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rahib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Geahie to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahib is looking to control Geahie's arms but Geahie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahib has his back to the cage.
Geahie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahib has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rahib managing to block the knees to the body from Geahie.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but Rahib blocks it.
Rahib tries to pull guard but Geahie holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahib drops back down to his feet.
Geahie stalling against the cage.
Rahib is trying to stall.
Geahie tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahib avoids the damage to the body.
Rahib takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geahie walks away with a smile on his face. Rahib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geahie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Geahie throws the kick towards the body but Rahib avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahib blocks the leg kick.
Geahie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rahib wants to clinch.
Geahie tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahib swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Geahie.
Rahib will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Geahie has closed the distance and engaged Rahib in a clinch.
Geahie trying to land knees to the body.
Geahie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rahib avoiding damage as Geahie throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahib avoiding damage as Geahie throws knees to the body.
Rahib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahib wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geahie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rahib's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rahib misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geahie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahib changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geahie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Geahie is looking to slow Rahib down with leg kicks.
Rahib checks a leg kick nicely.
Geahie sets himself, and Rahib steps forward looking for the clinch! Geahie avoids it this time.
Rahib looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geahie is fending him off so far but Rahib persists. Nope, Geahie circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Geahie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rahib on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Geahie throws a head kick that misses.
Rahib shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geahie pinned against the cage. Geahie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bratsu Rahib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geahie tries to land a leg kick but Rahib saw it coming and moves away.
Geahie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Geahie scores with a head kick.
Geahie throws a body kick that misses.
Geahie misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahib shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geahie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahib paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geahie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Geahie misses with a head kick.
Geahie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geahie lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Geahie.
Rahib blocks a head kick by Geahie.

Rahib drives through and clinches with Geahie against the cage.
Rahib is trying to drag Geahie to the mat but Geahie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ronald Geahie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bratsu Rahib.
Geahie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahib has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Rahib pulls Geahie into guard.

Geahie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rahib, up you get!
Geahie throws a head kick that misses
and Rahib counters with a right hand to the body.

Geahie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rahib, pushing him back against the cage.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but Rahib blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Geahie slows down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Geahie obliges.
Rahib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geahie is defending well for now.
Geahie stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahib wants to take the fight to the mat but Geahie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Geahie landing knees to the head.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahib avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rahib pressing his opponent against the cage.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geahie tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahib avoids the damage to the body.
Rahib jumps guard but Geahie stands there with Rahib around his waist. Rahib gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Rahib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geahie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahib tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geahie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Rahib backs away, Geahie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Rahib with that takedown attempt.
Rahib is breathing heavily.
Geahie tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahib throws a counter combo.
Geahie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahib has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geahie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rahib is defended easily by Geahie.
Geahie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Geahie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Geahie throws a leg kick which misses Rahib's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahib tries to avoid it.
Rahib misses with a two punch combination.
Geahie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahib's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Rahib instigates a clinch.

Rahib jumps guard and drags Geahie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Geahie wants to stand but Rahib is controlling his posture from full guard.
Geahie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahib can do to turn this around?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Geahie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Geahie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rahib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geahie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rahib.
Geahie tries to clinch but Rahib is having none of it.
Rahib walks forward, straight into a front kick from Geahie.
Geahie throws a sloppy head kick
and Rahib counters with a series of strikes. Geahie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rahib changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geahie tries to avoid it but Rahib manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geahie to the ground. Geahie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Geahie misses

and Rahib counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahib.
Geahie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geahie scores with a knee to the head.
Geahie scores a nice knee to the body.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rahib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Geahie.
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!
Geahie missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geahie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Geahie stalling against the cage.
Geahie has Rahib pressed against the cage.
Geahie lands a knee to the body.
Geahie stalling against the cage.
Rahib drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronald Geahie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bratsu Rahib.
Rahib tries to break free but Geahie pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Geahie.
Geahie missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geahie with a knee to the head.
Geahie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahib blocks it with crossed arms.
Geahie stalls.
Rahib tries to break the clinch but Geahie is controlling the position.
Geahie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahib up against the cage.
Geahie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Geahie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahib.
Geahie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Geahie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahib.
Geahie stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahib drops down looking for an ankle pick but Geahie pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Geahie.

Geahie darts in and clinches Rahib up against the cage.
Geahie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ronald Geahie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Geahie tries to land a knee to the head but Rahib blocks with his arms.
Rahib is trying to push Geahie away but Geahie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Geahie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geahie.
Rahib struggles to land a body shot inside as Geahie controls his hands.
Geahie has Rahib pressed against the cage.
Rahib has Geahie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geahie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Geahie.
Geahie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahib up against the cage.
Geahie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but Rahib blocks it.
Geahie blocks the elbow strike.
Geahie lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Geahie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Geahie tries a knee to the head but Rahib blocks it.
Bratsu Rahib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahib blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Geahie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geahie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ronald Geahie!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Ronald Geahie!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ronald Geahie!

Ronald Geahie wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

Rogan
vs
Swallow

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Rogan!
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, John Swallow!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swallow shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogan sprawls well. He's pushed Swallow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Swallow closes the distance and clinches.
Swallow blocks an elbow strike from Rogan.
Swallow has Rogan pushed against the cage.
Rogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogan prevents a body shot from Swallow.
Rogan controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swallow blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Rogan to work.
Rogan lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swallow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Rogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogan misses the jab.
Swallow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogan counters with a nice body shot.
Joe Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Swallow.
Swallow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swallow moves away.

Swallow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swallow wants a takedown.
Swallow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swallow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swallow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogan's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rogan to work.
Rogan tries to throw a body punch but Swallow avoids it by throwing Rogan back against the cage.

Rogan gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Rogan is trying to work for a kimura but Swallow is defending well.
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!

Rogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Swallow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Swallow trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rogan is working for a kimura here but Swallow manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rogan's guard.

Rogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swallow is aware though and is defending well.
Swallow content to stall in guard here.

Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swallow is aware though and is defending well.

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

Rogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swallow is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rogan.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Rogan gets back to half guard.
Rogan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swallow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swallow pulls his head out easily.
Swallow tries to pass to full mount but Rogan defends it.
Swallow is trying to control. Rogan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Swallow seems content to control.
Rogan trying to control here.
Swallow wants to take a breather but Rogan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Rogan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Swallow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rogan dives in for a single leg takedown but Swallow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swallow works over Rogan's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Swallow.
Rogan swings for the body but Swallow moves out of range.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Swallow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogan wants to get back to full guard.

Swallow moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swallow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan wants to control but Swallow postures up.
Swallow trying to control the position but Rogan is working away.
Rogan regains half guard.
Joe Rogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swallow pulls his head out easily.
Swallow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swallow is looking to take a break and control but Rogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogan tries to roll over but Swallow keeps him under control.
Rogan is staying active underneath Swallow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Swallow is just content to waste time from the top position. Rogan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Swallow from controlling successfully.
Swallow is breathing heavily.
Rogan wants to sweep but no luck.
Swallow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rogan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swallow defends it easily.

Swallow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swallow has managed to get both his arms back between Rogan's legs - danger averted.
Swallow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Swallow content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rogan has locked up a guillotine! Rogan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Swallow is holding on here and Rogan must be using up a lot of energy. Swallow has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rogan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Rogan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Bieber
vs
Brown

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Bieber!
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, Chris Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieber tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bieber tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown trying to control the action but Bieber is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bieber's face as Brown controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber is trying to get back to half guard.
Bieber parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bieber to escape.
Bieber can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieber is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Bieber is working away.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bieber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bieber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown just content to control the position.
Bieber sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bieber is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bieber is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Bieber is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bieber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bieber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bieber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bieber is keeping the position for now.

Bieber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bieber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bieber is breathing heavily.

Bieber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown is pushing down on Bieber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bieber is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bieber taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Bieber is controlling the position.
Bieber is looking to improve his position.
Bieber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bieber tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown prevents Bieber from getting the reversal.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Bieber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bieber regains half guard.

Bieber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brown misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bieber misses its target.

Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bieber on his heels. He'll look to pass Bieber's guard now, I'm sure.

Bieber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Bieber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bieber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bieber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bieber can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bieber actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Bieber works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bieber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bieber wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown advances to half guard.
Bieber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to take a breather but Bieber is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Bieber is defending well.

Bieber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown is keen to just control but Bieber is a slippery customer.
Bieber manages to get to full guard.
Brown passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Bieber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bieber is looking to escape.

Bieber looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Brown pushes past his half guard into mount!
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chris Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Bieber to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bieber is working to get back to half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes but Bieber is staying in there.
Brown lands a big elbow.
Bieber is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Bieber wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bieber staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Bieber is in bad spot here.
Brown cracks Bieber with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bieber from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bieber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bieber sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Bieber avoids it this time.
Bieber throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bieber throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Bieber throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown shoots in but Bieber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bieber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bieber lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bieber won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bieber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bieber from controlling successfully.
Bieber stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bieber from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Bieber postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Bieber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justin Bieber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bieber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bieber advances position into side control!
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bieber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Bieber seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bieber is working away from the top position though.

Bieber trying to work for an americana but Brown has managed to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieber won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Bieber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

Brown trying to control but Bieber is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Bieber is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Bieber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown trying to control but Bieber is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Bieber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

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

Evans
vs
Trout

174 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Evans!
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, Sam Trout!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trout tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evans is in Trout's guard.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Trout is retaining full guard.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans is looking to pass into half guard but Trout pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trout is in guard.

Trout trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trout looking to pass the guard.

Trout drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Trout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Evans drops back looking for a leg! Trout is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trout manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Trout's guard.
Trout trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Trout being controlled here, momentarily.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trout is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trout is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trout wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trout is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trout!
Evans controlling from the full mount.
Trout tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Evans breaks from Trout's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trout is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans prevents Trout from getting the reversal.

Evans is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trout has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trout!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Trout from controlling successfully.
Trout looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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!
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trout controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Evans drives through with a takedown into Trout's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
Evans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trout for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trout is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trout swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Trout is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trout controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Thomas Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Trout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trout is trying to keep Evans in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trout lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trout cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trout lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trout scores with a jab to the head.
Trout lands a head shot.
Trout throws a shot to the body.
Trout scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trout keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trout scores with a jab.
Trout is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trout.
Trout works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trout connects with a single shot there.
Trout slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trout prevents Evans from improving position.
Trout can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trout's legs.
Trout tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trout's legs.
Trout struggling a bit here.
Trout is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Trout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Trout lands a body shot.
Trout connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Trout scores with a body shot.
Jab by Trout.
Evans walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Evans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sam Trout seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trout was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Trout is retaining full guard.
Trout is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trout has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Evans should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Trout has tightened it up now! Evans should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Trout!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

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

Velasqes
vs
Macdonah

150 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Urban Fighter

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasqes!
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, Goey Macdonah!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Velasqes counters with a shoot takedown. Macdonah fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Velasqes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasqes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqes with a nice head shot there.
Velasqes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Velasqes postures up.
Velasqes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macdonah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasqes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasqes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasqes throwing strikes but missing.
Velasqes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

Macdonah drives through and clinches with Velasqes against the cage.
A short right from Macdonah.
Velasqes throws a head punch that misses.
Macdonah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Macdonah.
Velasqes taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Velasqes fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macdonah lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macdonah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasqes is trying to maintain a safe position but Macdonah gets an underhook and turns Velasqes into the cage.
Macdonah working hard to break the clinch.
Macdonah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macdonah lands a shoulder strike.
Macdonah lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Velasqes fails to land.
Velasqes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macdonah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Macdonah.
Velasqes is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Velasqes fails to land.
Macdonah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Macdonah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasqes trying to control the position but instead, Macdonah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velasqes into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Macdonah.
A nice left hand lands by Macdonah.
Macdonah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macdonah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macdonah dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macdonah lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Goey Macdonah!