GFC 15: Dynamite PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kahka Kaladze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantemir Khashukaev (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.

Kaladze
vs
Khashukaev

173 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
16
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahka Kaladze!
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, Kantemir Khashukaev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev.
Kaladze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khashukaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kaladze tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaladze wants to improve his position but Khashukaev is controlling well.
Khashukaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaladze wants to improve his position but Khashukaev is controlling well.
Khashukaev lands a big elbow - Kaladze is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Khashukaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantemir Khashukaev!
A very excited looking Kantemir Khashukaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Castle
vs
Slider

185 cm
31
205 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider scores with a decent looking hook.

Slider clinches up against the cage.
Castle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slider slows down the pace here.
Castle wants to get back to striking at distance but Slider won't allow it.
Slider comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castle tries to circle away but Slider has him pinned against the cage.
Slider landing knees to the body.
Castle has had enough of the clinch but Slider keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Slider.

It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider lands a nice elbow.
Castle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slider has him pressed against the cage.
Slider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider has Castle pressed against the cage, preventing Castle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider lands an elbow just above Castle 's eye.
Slider lands an elbow that stopped Castle in his tracks for a moment.
Slider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slider stalling against the cage.
Castle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slider scores with a knee to the head.

Frank Castle's cut is getting worse.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slider has Castle pressed against the cage. He pushes Castle back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Slider throws a beautiful elbow that sends Castle crashing to the floor! Slider piles on the pressure with more strikes! Castle is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lolipo Slider!
Lolipo Slider bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazbek Lermantov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McAdams
vs
Lermantov

181 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kazbek Lermantov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermantov misses with a takedown attempt - McAdams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

McAdams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lermantov is looking for a sweep.
Lermantov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lermantov actively working from the bottom here.
Lermantov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermantov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lermantov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McAdams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermantov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAdams has managed to get both his arms back between Lermantov's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McAdams preventing the sweep.
McAdams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lermantov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lermantov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAdams controls the pace.
Lermantov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

McAdams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lermantov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lermantov looks winded!
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lermantov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lermantov working a defensive guard here.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lermantov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lermantov as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McAdams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McAdams lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McAdams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McAdams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lermantov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

McAdams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McAdams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lermantov can do to turn this around?

Lermantov gets the takedown into side control.

McAdams sneaks out the side door and pushes Lermantov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Lermantov is defended easily by McAdams.
McAdams feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermantov has a takedown stuffed.
McAdams tries to counter with a takedown but Lermantov is quick to defend against it.
McAdams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lermantov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lermantov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lermantov tries to score with some ground and pound. McAdams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Lermantov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lermantov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lermantov is breathing heavily.
McAdams stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams continues to stall.
McAdams can't do much from the bottom here.
McAdams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Lermantov is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McAdams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Lermantov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McAdams defends it well.
McAdams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdams manages to get to full guard.
McAdams has Lermantov pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lermantov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McAdams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAdams has his hands on Lermantov's head, controlling the position.
Kevin McAdams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lermantov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McAdams looking for a sweep. Not yet McAdams, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

McAdams slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McAdams 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. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Lermantov, which made it look bad.

McAdams drives through with a takedown into Lermantov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lermantov wants to sweep but no luck.

Lermantov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAdams wants to stand but Lermantov is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermantov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lermantov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAdams controlling from the top position.

McAdams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McAdams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Lermantov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McAdams's guard.

McAdams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermantov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAdams is defending well.
McAdams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lermantov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McAdams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kevin McAdams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazbek Lermantov.
McAdams is looking to take this one to the mat.
McAdams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lermantov walks away with a smile on his face. McAdams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lermantov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lermantov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermantov misses with a takedown

so McAdams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Lermantov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kevin McAdams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAdams 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazbek Lermantov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McAdams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAdams, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Zal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kissell
vs
Zal

160 cm
21
141 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
30
152 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Zal!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kissell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Zal misses the target.
A head kick from Kissell lands but Zal takes it in his stride.
Kissell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No joy there for Kissell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kissell lands with a nice body kick.
Zal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kissell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zal scrambles back to his feet.
Kissell sizes up Zal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zal takes a step back to recover.
Kissell throws a nice head kick!

Zal is rocked!
Zal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kissell.
Zal is still on wobbly legs! Can Kissell finish him?
Kissell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zal has time to react.
Kissell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kissell scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zal swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Zal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zal seems to have recovered his senses.
Kissell keeps Zal at a distance using the push kick.
Zal misses with a straight left.
Kissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zal throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kissell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kissell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kissell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kissell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zal throws a big shot that misses.
Zal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from Zal.
Kissell lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kissell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zal looks winded!
Zal misses with a jab to the body
and Kissell counters with a leg kick.
Zal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kissell cracks Zal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kissell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zal momentarily.
Zal misses with a combination
and Kissell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kissell. Those never looked like landing.

A big head kick from Kissell and Zal is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kissell lands a couple of elbows.
Zal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kissell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell slows the pace down in half guard.
Kissell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kissell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kissell is taking a breather. Zal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is nestled in close to Zal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zal is trying to stand up here but Kissell is controlling him well.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kissell is nestled in close to Zal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that 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.

Kissell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kissell!
Zal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zal avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Kissell.
Zal 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.
It looks like Kissell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kissell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zal scrambles back to his feet.
Zal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kissell counters with a nice leg kick.
Zal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kissell counters with a body kick that stops Zal in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissell tests Zal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kissell.
Zal is breathing heavily.
Zal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kissell.
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Zal gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
Zal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zal avoids it really well and circles away.
Zal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kissell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zal's waist but Zal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kissell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kissell - that will leave a mark!
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zal looks to land a combination but Kissell avoids it well.
Zal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kissell.
Kissell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kissell keeps Zal at a distance using the push kick.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell lands a front kick.
Kissell lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kissell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissell jabs Zal right on the nose. Zal blinks but takes it well.
Lyman Kissell is winning the standup battle so far.
Kissell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zal momentarily.
Kissell lands a nice looking body shot.

Kissell sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Zal to the ground! Kissell dives into full mount looking to finish!
Zal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zal is in a horrible position here. Kissell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kissell raining down shots from the mount!
Kissell dominating with strikes here.
Kissell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell scoring with strikes but Zal is staying in there.
Kissell tries to control but Zal wriggling away.
Kissell unloading with bombs!
Kissell with shots to the head and body - Zal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kissell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kissell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kissell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Zal bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kissell and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Killers. 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.

Miller
vs
Sleed

173 cm
29
156 lbs
16 - 14 - 1

166 cm
32
159 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jock Sleed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sleed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Sleed off the cage and back into range.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleed.
Sleed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sleed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller blocks a head kick by Sleed.
Miller thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sleed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Miller backs off Sleed throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Sleed throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Sleed is looking to land body kicks.
Sleed throws a head kick that misses.
Miller blocks a head kick by Sleed.
Miller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sleed just manages to avoid it.
A combination from Sleed does no damage.
Sleed staying out of range there.
Sleed misses with a few strikes there.
Miller lands with a hook. Sleed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Miller lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sleed if he has to take too many more of those.
Sleed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller throws a series of punches but Sleed moves out of range.
Sleed throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sleed throws a body kick that misses.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sleed.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Sleed.
Sleed avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller cracks Sleed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleed tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Sleed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Sleed avoids the body shot from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Sleed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sleed has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sleed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Sleed's front leg but catches the back leg as Sleed tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sleed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sleed tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller clobbers Sleed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sleed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sleed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sleed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those.
Sleed lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miller blocks a head kick by Sleed.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Sleed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sleed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sleed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller moves out of range as Sleed throws a body kick.
A combination from Sleed does no damage.
Sleed throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sleed.
Sleed looks winded!
Sleed scores with a kick to the body.
Miller cracks the inside of Sleed's front leg.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller blocks a head kick by Sleed.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miller takes a swing at Sleed's ribcage but misses.
Sleed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleed misses with the combination.
Sleed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Sleed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller with a hook.
Sleed misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jock Sleed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sleed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sleed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sleed throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sleed.
Sleed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Sleed throws a lazy head kick
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Sleed throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Sleed tries a head kick but it misses.
Sleed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Jock Sleed has been cut.
Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sleed throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Sleed tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jock Sleed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jock Sleed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Sleed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Jock Sleed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleed misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Sleed.
Sleed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Sleed throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Sleed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Sleed tries a head kick but it misses.
And Miller counters with a quick kick to the body but Sleed blocks it.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sleed is breathing heavily.
Miller misses with a straight right.
A combination from Sleed does no damage.
Sleed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a big head kick but Sleed shrugs it off.
Sleed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sleed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miller.
Sleed lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sleed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sleed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller lands a jab to Sleed's midsection.
Sleed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller scores with a jab. Sleed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Sleed is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Miller.
Sleed is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Sleed lands a high kick!
Miller looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Miller backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Sleed's temple! It sends Sleed violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Miller celebrates and the doctors try to help Sleed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jeffrey Miller!
Our winner, Jeffrey Miller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baltasar Halko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halko comes to the cage accompanied by The Lumberjack by Jackyl. Christopher Zeus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Halko
vs
Zeus

150 cm
31
300 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
29
300 lbs
15 - 6 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baltasar Halko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus tries to clinch there but Halko circles away.
Zeus cracks a nice hook into Halko's ribs.
Halko fails with the takedown
and Zeus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zeus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zeus throws a right and a left that both miss.

Halko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zeus!

Zeus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Baltasar Halko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zeus.

It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Zeus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zeus is looking to clinch but Halko is avoiding it.
Zeus checks a low kick from Halko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko tries to bum rush Zeus with a series of wild strikes but Zeus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus throws a nice looking combination but Halko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halko keeps the fight on the outside.
Halko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Halko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Halko throws a combination that misses
and Zeus counters with a two punch combo.
Zeus tries to clinch up but Halko circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeus defending well as Halko loads up on a big left hand.
Halko shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeus counters with a nice uppercut.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko misses with a body shot.
Halko misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeus connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Halko to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Zeus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christopher Zeus!
Christopher Zeus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen LL CoolJ - Headsprung as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hoyce
vs
Silva

195 cm
27
290 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

192 cm
40
280 lbs
42 - 30 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoyce.
Hoyce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoyce wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Hoyce.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Hoyce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Hoyce.
Hoyce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoyce there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Hoyce.

It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyce takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thows a leg kick but Hoyce checks it

and Hoyce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Hoyce lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hoyce lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva looks winded!
Hoyce punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoyce jabs at Silva's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoyce fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Hoyce throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.