MMANIAK 42 Spartan-Cigano PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies has chosen Condemned 84 - Face the agression as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jokinen
vs
Mies

164 cm
40
141 lbs
23 - 18 - 1

173 cm
40
149 lbs
31 - 39 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pit Mies!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mies. Mies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Mies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.

Jokinen moves into the clinch.

Jokinen has hold of one of Mies's legs. Mies is fighting the takedown attempt but Jokinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mies working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jokinen has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jokinen seems content to control.

Mies looking for subs from the bottom but Jokinen mounts him!
Mies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mies regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.

Jokinen is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.

Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mies!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.

Jokinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mies gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mies!
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.

Jokinen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mies can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.

Jokinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mies is desperately trying to improve his position but Jokinen has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Mies can't escape the position.
Mies keeps trying to improve his position.
Mies is trying to reverse the position but instead Jokinen has taken his back - oops!
Jokinen has good solid back control here.

Jokinen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mies is in real trouble here. Jokinen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mies is tapping out! Jokinen wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramsay Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamidovich Saitiev has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Darrow
vs
Hamidovich Saitiev

178 cm
30
173 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

183 cm
35
185 lbs
18 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsay Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Hamidovich Saitiev off balance momentarily.

Darrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamidovich Saitiev, pushing him back against the cage.
Darrow is leaning against Hamidovich Saitiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks winded!
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot to the head.
Darrow works on Hamidovich Saitiev's body with a couple of short punches.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamidovich Saitiev backwards.
Darrow working Hamidovich Saitiev over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamidovich Saitiev backwards.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow digs a right hand into Hamidovich Saitiev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hamidovich Saitiev's gas tank.
Darrow works on Hamidovich Saitiev's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Darrow gets through Hamidovich Saitiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.

Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
Nice body punch from Darrow.
Hamidovich Saitiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamidovich Saitiev backwards.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails to pull guard.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamidovich Saitiev backwards.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Darrow.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Hamidovich Saitiev's ribcage. Hamidovich Saitiev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow throws a big uppercut that drops Hamidovich Saitiev! More strikes from Darrow and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hamidovich Saitiev lies dazed against the cage as Darrow celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramsay Darrow!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trap Door. Lotus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the tiger. Tiago Mendez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mendez
vs
Lotus

184 cm
51
180 lbs
39 - 38 - 0

186 cm
51
172 lbs
34 - 49 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

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 39 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 49 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Lotus is quick to defend against it.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.

Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to break free.

Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling the position.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendez wants the takedown. Lotus is fighting it off but Mendez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lotus's guard against the cage.
Lotus is looking to sweep but instead, Mendez has passed into half guard.

Lotus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.

Mendez seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotus is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lotus trying to control here.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lotus keeps trying to improve his position.
Mendez moves into full mount! Lotus won't be happy about that!

Mendez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lotus has worked his arm free - good work by Lotus!
Lotus struggling a bit here.
Lotus is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.
Mendez working away.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. 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.
Lotus is trying to work for a sweep but Mendez has mounted him!
Lotus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez tries to control but Lotus wriggling away.

Mendez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lotus is on top in guard.
Lotus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lotus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lotus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez 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.

Mendez pushes Lotus off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Lotus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lotus continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez checks a low kick from Lotus.
Lotus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lotus sprawls well. Lotus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lotus tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side.
As Lotus tries to get set, Mendez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lotus manages to avoid the attempt.
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a high kick.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiago Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Lotus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez looks for the body kick but Lotus saw that one coming.
Lotus blocks a head kick by Mendez.

Lotus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendez to the ground. Lotus is now in Mendez's guard.

Mendez pushes Lotus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Lotus avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Lotus shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Lotus.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Lotus wants to counter with a clinch but Mendez pushes him away.
Lotus fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Lotus.
Lotus swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Lotus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendez throws a chopping leg kick but Lotus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lotus breaks the clinch.

Mendez rushes Lotus and presses him up against the cage.

Mendez jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mendez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lotus pushes down on Mendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lotus wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendez is positioning himself well to prevent Lotus advancing to mount.
Lotus is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.

Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lotus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendez holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lotus can do to turn this around?
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mendez passes Lotus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lotus trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Mendez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lotus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lotus manages to circle out of the way.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lotus avoids it really well and circles away.
Lotus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense.
Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lotus back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lotus.
Lotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tiago Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lotus tries to keep at a distance but Mendez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mendez breaks the clinch.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling him.
Lotus is trying to break free.

Mendez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendez manages to end up in side control.
Mendez working the ground and pound.

Mendez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lotus to his feet.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Mendez sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez.

Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiago Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus misses with a body shot.
Lotus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lotus somewhat.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendez defends it nicely.

Mendez clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Mendez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.

Mendez jumps guard and drags Lotus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lotus looking to sit in guard and control but Mendez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lotus trying to control the position.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mendez stands up and beckons Lotus to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Mendez!
Our winner, Tiago Mendez, 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.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Koreshkov
vs
Dos Santos

176 cm
31
179 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

196 cm
23
172 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Koreshkov avoids it easily.

Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.

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

Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Koreshkov working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koreshkov pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos has hold of Koreshkov's hands but Koreshkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos strikes from the bottom but Koreshkov uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Dos Santos tries to buck Koreshkov off but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.

Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koreshkov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Koreshkov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dos Santos has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Koreshkov!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.