CFK:9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Padrone Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ehcapa Tnencinv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tnencinv has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shinobi
vs
Tnencinv

195 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Padrone Shinobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ehcapa Tnencinv!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shinobi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tnencinv is trying to defend but Shinobi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tnencinv is trying to stand back up but Shinobi is controlling him

Tnencinv is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinobi.
Tnencinv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shinobi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tnencinv throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Shinobi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Padrone Shinobi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenghis Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Markov
vs
Skywalker

190 cm
21
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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, Ivan Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenghis Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
Markov closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Markov pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Markov moved away.

Markov instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Markov.

It looks like Jenghis Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Markov pulls Skywalker into guard.

Markov has his feet on Skywalker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Skywalker clinches but Markov breaks the clinch

so Markov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Markov stops Skywalker from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Markov looking to pass the guard.

Markov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markov misses with a head kick.
Markov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Markov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skywalker wants to clinch

and Markov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Markov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker tries to clinch

and Markov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skywalker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markov avoids it.
Skywalker misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Markov.

Markov manages to break the clinch.
Skywalker wants to clinch but Markov slips to the side
and Markov counters with a head kick. That will keep Skywalker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker closes the distance looking to clinch

and Markov counters with a shoot takedown. Skywalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Markov trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Markov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skywalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Markov passes Skywalker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skywalker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markov. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to kick Markov off but Markov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Markov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Markov is looking to advance position but Skywalker won't allow it.
Markov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov is really struggling to control Skywalker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenghis Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Skywalker tries to clinch
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skywalker closes the distance but Markov moves to the side

and Markov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skywalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skywalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skywalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skywalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markov works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Markov's takedown attempt.
Skywalker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markov blocks it with crossed arms.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Markov's takedown attempt.
Markov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skywalker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skywalker will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov scores with a kick to the body.
Markov tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Markov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Markov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Skywalker.
Markov fails with a takedown attempt.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Markov counters by clinching up.

Markov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skywalker uses from the top position.
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to strike off his back.
Markov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Markov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Markov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skywalker tries to clinch up

and Markov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skywalker wants to stand and escape but Markov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov won't allow Skywalker to get back to his feet.
Markov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Markov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jenghis Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Markov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Skywalker tries to clinch there but Markov circles away.
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Jenghis Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker throws a hook but Markov blocks it.
Skywalker wants to clinch
and Markov counters with a head kick. That will keep Skywalker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.

Markov clinches with his opponent.

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov throws a right hand that Skywalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skywalker also avoids with ease.
Skywalker tries to clinch

and Markov counters with a shoot takedown. Skywalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Skywalker kicks Markov off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Markov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Markov gets control of Skywalker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Markov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skywalker gets to his feet. Markov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch

and Markov counters by clinching up.
Skywalker looking to throw knees to the head but Markov is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Markov's brow.
Skywalker is looking to break free of the clinch but Markov has double underhooks.
Markov managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markov can't get the takedown.
Markov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skywalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Markov stalling the fight.
Skywalker wants to stall.
Skywalker is pressed up against the cage. Markov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skywalker down to the mat. Skywalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick.
Skywalker wants to clinch but Markov slips to the side

and Markov counters by moving into the clinch.
Markov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skywalker walks away with a smile on his face. Markov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Markov with that takedown attempt.
Skywalker clinches but Markov breaks the clinch
and Markov counters with a three punch combo that has Skywalker backing up. Skywalker nods at Markov to acknowledge the strikes.
Markov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skywalker.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov misses with a head kick.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skywalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skywalker tries to land a knee to the head but Markov blocks with his arms.
Markov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markov.
Skywalker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch

and Markov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Markov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Казаки - Ой да blaring out of the sound system. John Wayne Gacy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedor Emelianenko's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
Wayne Gacy

183 cm
24
233 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

198 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Wayne Gacy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.

Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gacy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gacy is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gacy scores with a shot to the body.
Gacy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Gacy is avoiding it.
Gacy slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Gacy.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Gacy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gacy throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gacy circles away.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gacy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gacy.

Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gacy trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Emelianenko has control of Gacy's left arm, preventing Gacy from doing any damage.
Gacy postures up.
Gacy trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gacy tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Gacy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gacy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy looks gassed!

Emelianenko stands up out of the half guard.
Gacy circles away from the clinch attempt.

Emelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Gacy defends the submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Gacy is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fedor Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff John Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

John Gailfus
vs
Dahmer

225 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff John Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dahmer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gailfus sprawls well initially but Dahmer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gailfus is staying active underneath Dahmer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gailfus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dahmer is working away from the top position though.
Dahmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Gailfus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Dahmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dahmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gailfus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gailfus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dahmer manages to mount him!
Dahmer fails to move to back control.
Gailfus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dahmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gailfus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahmer avoids the attempt from Gailfus to control.
Gailfus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gailfus is squirming around, avoiding Dahmer's attempts to control the action.
Gailfus is looking to get to half guard.
Gailfus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahmer on the ground.
Gailfus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dahmer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gailfus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gailfus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gailfus tries to lock up and control but Dahmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Dahmer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gailfus has worked his arm free - good work by Gailfus!
Dahmer looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gailfus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dahmer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gailfus pushes Dahmer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dahmer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gailfus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dahmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gailfus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gailfus wants to control but Dahmer postures up.
Dahmer in the domination position with Gailfus hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Dahmer crashes against the mat.
Dahmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gailfus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gailfus.

Gailfus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gailfus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gailfus wants to control but Dahmer is keeping him busy.
Gailfus is really struggling to control Dahmer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dahmer struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus trying to control the position but Dahmer is working away.
Gailfus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gailfus trying to control the action but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Gailfus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dahmer!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gailfus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dahmer is bucking up trying to escape but Gailfus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dahmer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gailfus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dahmer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gailfus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahmer keeps working.

Gailfus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dahmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gailfus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dahmer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gailfus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gailfus lands a few punches from side control.
Dahmer is breathing heavily.

Gailfus is trying to get an arm triangle but Dahmer is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer is not content to let Gailfus control the position.
Gailfus is chipping away with strikes.
Gailfus wants to control but Dahmer is keeping him busy.
Dahmer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dahmer tries to improve position but can't.
Gailfus is looking to take a break and control but Dahmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Gailfus is putting a hurting on Dahmer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dahmer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gailfus presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gailfus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dahmer is looking to escape.
Gailfus controlling from mount.
Dahmer tries to hold on but Gailfus pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus controlling the pace for now.
Dahmer is in a horrible position here. Gailfus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gailfus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dahmer is looking to escape.
Gailfus landing punches.
Gailfus controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Gailfus landing strikes from the mount.

Gailfus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gailfus with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dahmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gailfus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jeff John Gailfus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dahmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gailfus is retaining full guard.
Dahmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gailfus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gailfus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff John Gailfus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dahmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gailfus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gailfus.
Dahmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gailfus is one step ahead there.
Gailfus wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Dahmer 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.
Gailfus is pushing down on Dahmer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dahmer is fighting to maintain full guard but Gailfus has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gailfus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dahmer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer trying to hold on to Gailfus's head to control him but Gailfus postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gailfus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahmer keeps working.
Dahmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gailfus has his takedown stuffed

and Dahmer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gailfus's guard now.

Gailfus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dahmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gailfus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeff John Gailfus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer trying to control but Gailfus is working from the bottom.
Dahmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gailfus is keeping the position for now.
Gailfus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gailfus tries to get out of the position.

Dahmer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gailfus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dahmer has Gailfus in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gailfus stands up and waves to Dahmer to follow him.
Gailfus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dahmer on the side of the head.
Jeff John Gailfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gailfus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gailfus works his foot free and advances to mount.

Gailfus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dahmer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dahmer shrugs it off.

Gailfus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dahmer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dahmer tries to bench press Gailfus off him but Gailfus keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus happy to just control the position for now.
Dahmer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gailfus controlling his opponent.
Jeffrey Dahmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahmer is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff John Gailfus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gailfus 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 Vladimir Khabensky 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... Jeff John Gailfus!