RMFC Thirty Eight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Your Worst Nightmare. Destruction has chosen Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour as his entrance music. Dick Destruction will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Klebanov
vs
Destruction

168 cm
23
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

179 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Klebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
Klebanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Destruction.
Destruction tries to clinch but Klebanov is having none of it.
Klebanov misses with a takedown attempt - Destruction sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destruction throws a leg kick which misses Klebanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Klebanov tries to avoid it.
Destruction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klebanov at a distance.
Klebanov shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Destruction scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klebanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction moves in looking to clinch but Klebanov pushes him off.
Klebanov throws out a leg kick but Destruction moves out of range and Klebanov only half commits.
Destruction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Destruction.
Destruction lands with a kick to the temple. Klebanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Destruction misses with an uppercut.
Destruction attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klebanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klebanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Destruction thows a body shot but no joy.
Destruction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Destruction throws a head kick that half lands.
Klebanov shoots in but Destruction avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction doesn't manage to clinch there - Klebanov circles away.
Klebanov tries for a takedown but Destruction sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destruction bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klebanov's head backwards.
Destruction throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klebanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction wants to clinch up but Klebanov keeps it at a distance.
Destruction misses with a hook.
Destruction lands an overhand right.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klebanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klebanov dodges the punch combination from Destruction.
Destruction takes a swing at Klebanov's ribcage but misses.
Klebanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destruction's waist but Destruction gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klebanov off to one side.
Klebanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klebanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destruction as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Destruction misses the target.
Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klebanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Destruction scores with a one two! Klebanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klebanov looks for a takedown but Destruction sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Destruction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Destruction rushes Klebanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Destruction.

It looks like Evgeni Klebanov has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Destruction lands a knee to the head.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destruction keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Destruction scores with a push kick.
Destruction misses with the combination.
Klebanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Destruction but Destruction pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Destruction rushes Klebanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Destruction trying to land knees to the body.

Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Destruction.

Klebanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Destruction!
Destruction tries to hold on but Klebanov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klebanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Destruction because Klebanov loaded up on that one.
Klebanov 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.
Klebanov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Destruction slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Destruction keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klebanov prevents Destruction from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klebanov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Klebanov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Klebanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klebanov throws a strike but Destruction avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Klebanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destruction utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klebanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Destruction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klebanov.
Klebanov wants to control from the top but Destruction keeps moving.
Klebanov throwing strikes but missing.
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Destruction misses with a hook. Klebanov ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Klebanov misses
and Destruction counters with a thumping low kick.
Destruction digs a good hook to Klebanov's body.
Klebanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction throws a sloppy head kick and Klebanov moves out of range easily.
Klebanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Destruction connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klebanov. That did some damage!
Destruction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destruction checks a leg kick.
Destruction lands with a good body shot.
Klebanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klebanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Destruction misses with a wild combination.
Klebanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klebanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a head kick but Klebanov moves out of range.
Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klebanov. That did some damage!
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Destruction.
Destruction looks to score with a jab to the body but Klebanov is just out of range.
Destruction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Destruction is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klebanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Destruction moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Destruction lands with a thumping leg kick.
Destruction leaves Klebanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction cracks Klebanov with an open hand slap.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
A combination from Destruction does no damage.
Destruction catches Klebanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov blocks a head kick by Destruction.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destruction sprawls well. Destruction wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klebanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Destruction thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klebanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Klebanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destruction turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destruction lands a lovely overhand right.

Destruction gets caught flat footed, as Klebanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Destruction controlling the position.
Let's hope that Destruction has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Destruction trying to control the position.
Destruction wants to sweep here but Klebanov controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov throws a strike but Destruction rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Klebanov keeps moving.
Klebanov is trying to keep Destruction in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction trying to control but Klebanov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Klebanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Destruction tries to clinch there but Klebanov circles away.
Destruction tries to clinch but Klebanov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Klebanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction looks to land a combination. Klebanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klebanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Klebanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Destruction parries the strikes from Klebanov easily there. Klebanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Destruction to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klebanov working away.
Klebanov throws an elbow but Destruction slips to the side and avoids it well.
Destruction takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Klebanov wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Destruction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Destruction manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klebanov's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klebanov.
Destruction trying to hold on to Klebanov's head to control him but Klebanov postures up.
Destruction tries to roll over but Klebanov keeps him under control.
Klebanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Destruction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destruction trying to control here.
Klebanov wants to take a breather but Destruction is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Destruction desperately trying to maintain half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Destruction wants to clinch up but Klebanov keeps it at a distance.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klebanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klebanov moves out of range as Destruction throws a body kick.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction lands a jab-cross combination.
Destruction looks to land a right hand but Klebanov moved out of range.
Klebanov has a takedown stuffed.
Klebanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destruction connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction looks to throw the jab but Klebanov is out of range.
Klebanov misses with a low kick.

Klebanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Destruction is trying to defend but Klebanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Klebanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klebanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destruction trying to hold on to Klebanov's head to control him but Klebanov postures up.
Klebanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klebanov throwing shots but Destruction is blocking nicely.
Destruction has his hands clasped together around Klebanov's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Klebanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destruction as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klebanov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klebanov. That did some damage!
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destruction as he jumps to the side.
Klebanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evgeni Klebanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klebanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Destruction winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Shu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shu has chosen We International as his entrance music. Ready Go has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Go
vs
Shu

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Ready Go!
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, Thai Shu!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shu fails with a takedown attempt.
Shu tries for a takedown but Go sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Go feints and then cracks Shu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shu down.
Go throws a sloppy head kick and Shu moves out of range easily.
Shu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Go pinned against the cage. Go gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ready Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thai Shu.
Shu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Go tries to avoid it but Shu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Go to the ground. Go escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Go cracks the inside of Shu's front leg.
Shu looks gassed!
Go is looking to land body kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Go has Shu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shu avoids a wild elbow strike from Go.
Shu takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Thai Shu has been cut.
Shu takes an elbow to the forehead.

Go breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Go looks for the body kick but Shu saw that one coming.
Go misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Go there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Go feints a jab and as Shu dips his head, Go unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Shu right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Shu falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Go smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ready Go!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Alexiev (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!

Button
vs
Alexiev

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenson Button!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Alexiev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Button shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexiev tries to sprawl out of it but Button keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexiev tries to clinch there but Button circles away.
Alexiev throws a right and a left that both miss.

Alexiev gets caught flat footed, as Button shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Button loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Button missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Button.
Button chips away with some ground and pound.
Button scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexiev controlling the position.
Button working some strikes from top position.
Button loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Button postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Alexiev uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Button shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexiev is trying to defend but Button finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alexiev looks gassed!
Button is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexiev defending well though.
Button working the head and body with strikes.
Button winds up and cracks Alexiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Button knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexiev on the ground.
Alexiev punching from the bottom.

Alexiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Button thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexiev's head.
Alexiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Button is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Button.
Alexiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Alexiev takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Alexiev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Button regains guard immediately.
Alexiev trying to control but Button is working from the bottom.
Button wants to stand and escape but Alexiev is having none of it.
Button on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Button tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev postures up in Button's guard and throws a big left but Button blocks it.
Alexiev tries to stand but Button is controlling from the bottom.
Alexiev won't allow Button to get back to his feet.
Alexiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Button is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Button steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexiev.
Button shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexiev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenson Button. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alexiev takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexiev controlling the action here for a moment.
Button drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexiev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Button is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Button avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexiev wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Alexiev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Button's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alexiev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Button.

Button shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexiev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Button seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alexiev taking some punishment here, with Button in his half guard.

Alexiev kicks Button off and gets back to his feet.

Button closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alexiev did well to prevent Button getting side control.
Alexiev wants to control but Button is keeping busy.
Alexiev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Button is staying active.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Button thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexiev's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexiev is trying to stand back up but Button is controlling him
Button drops an elbow to the side of Alexiev's head.
Alexiev wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Button lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Button drops an elbow to the side of Alexiev's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexiev tries to clinch up but Button circles away and keeps his distance.
Button is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexiev throws a right hand that Button ducks under and follows up with a left that Button also avoids with ease.

Alexiev takes the fight into the clinch.
Button is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexiev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenson Button. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexiev taking a breather.
Button drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexiev gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Alexiev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexiev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Button pushes Alexiev off looking to stand but Alexiev dives back in and keeps control.
Alexiev moves nicely into side control.
Alexiev wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexiev is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexiev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Button is not content to let Alexiev control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Alexiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexiev throws a nice looking combination but Button bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexiev wants to clinch up but Button keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Button.
Alexiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Button moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexiev misses the jab.
Button misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Button is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenson Button. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Button has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexiev finds it's way round the side to connect with Button's head.
Button changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexiev tries to avoid it but Button manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexiev to the ground. Alexiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Alexiev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Button, pushing him back against the cage.
Button has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alexiev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Button is trying to stand back up but Alexiev is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexiev controlling the pace.
Button pushes Alexiev off looking to stand but Alexiev dives back in and keeps control.
Alexiev wants to pass to mount but Button is defending the position.
Button blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexiev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexiev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alexiev trying to control from half guard but Button is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Alexiev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexiev uses his free foot to push down on Button's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Button.

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.
Alexiev trying to control but Button is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexiev punching from mount but Button doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Alexiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Alexiev!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deki Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HB Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Stankovic
vs
Pencil

173 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deki Stankovic!
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, HB Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Pencil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stankovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Pencil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stankovic is trying to buck Pencil off.
Stankovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pencil's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pencil wants to take a breather but Stankovic is having none of it.
Stankovic trying to control but Pencil postures up.
Stankovic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pencil jumps into side control!

Pencil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stankovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stankovic is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pencil manages to move to mount!
Stankovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pencil scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Stankovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pencil working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Stankovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pencil with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pencil won't let Stankovic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Stankovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pencil moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stankovic has worked his arm free - good work by Stankovic!
Pencil working the ground and pound.
Stankovic bucks up and tries to throw Pencil off but instead Pencil has got his back!

Pencil is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Stankovic is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). HB Pencil!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Oleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Graf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graf
vs
Oleg

178 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
150 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Oleg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleg takes a swing at Graf's ribcage but misses.
Graf throws a one two combo.
Oleg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oleg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graf manages to avoid it.
Oleg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oleg.
Graf connects with a body shot.
Oleg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Graf throws a right hand that Oleg ducks under and follows up with a left that Oleg also avoids with ease.
Graf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oleg just misses with a punch to the body.
Oleg scores with a sloppy right hand. Graf should have avoided that one.

It looks like Artem Graf has been cut.
Oleg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Graf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graf shoots in looking for a takedown. Oleg tries to sprawl out of it but Graf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oleg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oleg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graf was well out of range. Poor timing from Oleg.
Graf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf shoots in but Oleg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oleg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graf slips a straight right by Oleg.
Graf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oleg.
Graf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oleg.
Oleg misses with a looping right.
Oleg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Graf rather than just go for the knockout.
Graf shoots in for a double leg but Oleg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graf throws a right hand that Oleg ducks under and follows up with a left that Oleg also avoids with ease.
A big left from Oleg misses.
Oleg throws a body punch but Graf moves out of range.
Oleg throws an overhand right that lands on Graf's shoulder, as Graf tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oleg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graf counters with a one-two to the body.
Graf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oleg.
Graf misses with the combination.
Oleg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Artem Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graf throws a series of punches but Oleg avoids them all with ease.
Oleg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oleg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graf manages to avoid it.
Graf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oleg swivels and escapes.
Graf is working the combinations to good effect here.
Graf is breathing heavily.
Oleg looks to throw the jab but Graf is out of range.
Graf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oleg cracks Graf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graf's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Graf duly obliges.
Graf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oleg.
Graf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oleg.
Graf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Viktor Oleg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oleg.

Graf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oleg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oleg wants to get back to his feet but Graf drags him back down.

Oleg explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Graf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oleg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oleg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graf.
Oleg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graf.
Graf misses with a two punch combination.
Oleg misses with a body punch
and Graf counters with a series of strikes. Oleg will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Oleg.
A shot to the body from Oleg misses
and Graf counters with a three punch combo that has Oleg backing up. Oleg nods at Graf to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Oleg misses
and Graf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graf.
Graf throws a hook to the side of Oleg's head but Oleg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oleg takes a swing at Graf's ribcage but misses.
Oleg thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Graf.
Graf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oleg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oleg looks to score with a jab to the body but Graf is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oleg looks to score with a jab to the body but Graf is just out of range.
Oleg throws a jab when Graf was well out of range.
Oleg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graf manages to avoid it.
Oleg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viktor Oleg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artem Graf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oleg missing with a left hand there. Graf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oleg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graf throws a series of punches but Oleg moves out of range.
Graf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oleg throws an overhand right that lands on Graf's shoulder, as Graf tries to avoid the shot.
Graf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oleg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Graf is rocked!
Graf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Graf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Oleg connects with the perfect overhand right and Graf falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Oleg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Oleg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitry Slova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maia
vs
Slova

173 cm
24
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
149 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitry Slova!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slova looks gassed!
Maia lands a slapping body shot.
Maia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Maia finds it's way through Slova's defenses.
Maia scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slova dodges the punch combination from Maia.
Maia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maia lands a lovely overhand right.
Maia scores with a body shot.

Maia lands a big uppercut and Slova crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Slova looks OK. Maia waves Slova back to his feet!

Slova is rocked!
Maia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slova is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
Maia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slova seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maia feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Slova crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Maia!