DSC STRIKE 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovic Nonbeomogov (ranked 6662 p4p, 547 weight class) and Jon Denker (ranked 25247 p4p, 642 weight class). Jon Denker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nonbeomogov
vs
Denker

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovic Nonbeomogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Denker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denker darts in looking for a takedown but Nonbeomogov gets double underhooks and turns Denker into the cage.

Nonbeomogov clinches up against the cage.

Nonbeomogov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nonbeomogov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jovic Nonbeomogov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nonbeomogov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nonbeomogov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nonbeomogov is trying to control. Denker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonbeomogov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nonbeomogov prevents Denker from improving his position.
Denker is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov prevents Denker from improving his position.

Nonbeomogov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denker.

Nonbeomogov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Denker on his heels. He'll look to pass Denker's guard now, I'm sure.
Nonbeomogov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denker on the ground.
Nonbeomogov prevents Denker from getting back to his feet.
Nonbeomogov looking to pass the guard.
Nonbeomogov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nonbeomogov wants to control from the top but Denker keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov passes Denker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nonbeomogov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nonbeomogov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nonbeomogov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov lands strikes from half guard.
Denker trying to control from the bottom.

Nonbeomogov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denker is in trouble now - Nonbeomogov has advanced to mount!
Denker has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Nonbeomogov's lack of action.
Denker is trying to control but can't.
Nonbeomogov wants to control but Denker is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nonbeomogov working the head and body with strikes.
Nonbeomogov controlling the action here.
Nonbeomogov trying to pass the guard but Denker defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denker tries to roll over but Nonbeomogov keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovic Nonbeomogov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Denker blocks a head kick by Nonbeomogov.
Denker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nonbeomogov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nonbeomogov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Denker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nonbeomogov is aware though and is defending well.
Nonbeomogov trying to control but Denker is working from the bottom.
Nonbeomogov preventing the sweep.
Nonbeomogov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denker has a closed guard, preventing Nonbeomogov from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nonbeomogov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Denker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Denker has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Nonbeomogov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Denker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jovic Nonbeomogov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Denker advances position into side control!

Denker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nonbeomogov, who protects the arm well.
Nonbeomogov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Denker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nonbeomogov wants to control but Denker postures up.
Nonbeomogov tries to bench press Denker off him but Denker keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nonbeomogov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Denker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nonbeomogov tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Denker stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Nonbeomogov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nonbeomogov working the body and head with strikes.
Denker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Nonbeomogov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Denker misses with a few strikes there.

Denker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Denker is breathing heavily.
Nonbeomogov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov prevents Denker from getting back to his feet.
Nonbeomogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nonbeomogov trying to control the position from guard on top but Denker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nonbeomogov gets to his feet. Denker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Denker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Denker moves in looking to clinch but Nonbeomogov pushes him off.
Nonbeomogov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Denker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Denker avoiding damage as Nonbeomogov throws knees to the body.
Denker fails to pull guard.
Denker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Denker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nonbeomogov manages to get himself to full guard.

Nonbeomogov seems keen to control Denker's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nonbeomogov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nonbeomogov, not yet.
Denker tries to free his leg and advance position but Nonbeomogov is retaining full guard.
Nonbeomogov is trying to control the position but Denker postures up.
Nonbeomogov working a defensive guard but Denker passes into half guard.

Denker seems to be working for a kimura but Nonbeomogov defends the submission attempt.

Denker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Denker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nonbeomogov wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Nonbeomogov trying to hold on to Denker's head to control him but Denker postures up.
Nonbeomogov is looking to escape.
Denker is looking to take a break and control but Nonbeomogov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nonbeomogov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denker preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jovic Nonbeomogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Denker.

Denker clinches up against the cage.

Nonbeomogov breaks from the clinch.

Nonbeomogov clinches with his opponent.
Denker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nonbeomogov is defending well.
Nonbeomogov stalling.

Nonbeomogov lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov stays in close to Denker's body and controls the position.
Nonbeomogov trying to control but Denker is working from the bottom.

Denker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nonbeomogov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nonbeomogov postures up.
Nonbeomogov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nonbeomogov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Denker.
I think Denker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Denker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kincaid (ranked 25367 p4p, 709 weight class) and Edwin Marquez (ranked 6148 p4p, 566 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Edwin Marquez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kincaid
vs
Marquez

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edwin Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Kincaid blocks the low kick.
As Marquez tries to get set, Kincaid tries to push him back and clinch up but Marquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Kincaid is looking to clinch.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kincaid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but Kincaid persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Marquez throws a counter combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marquez!
Kincaid throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
Marquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquez throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kincaid throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
Marquez blocks a head kick by Kincaid.
As Kincaid backs off Marquez throws a huge counter combo but Kincaid manages to avoid it all.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Marquez uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kincaid tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Marquez is absolutely delighted - when Kincaid wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edwin Marquez!
In his post fight interview, Edwin Marquez gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not saying that I'm the best. I'm just saying that he sucks.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikihail Gustov (ranked 5936 p4p, 562 weight class) and Pasha Mista (ranked 6363 p4p, 583 weight class). Pasha Mista will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gustov
vs
Mista

185 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikihail Gustov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Mista!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mista!
A punch combination from Gustov misses.
Gustov defending well as Mista loads up on a big left hand.
Mista connects with a leg kick. Gustov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gustov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustov as he jumps to the side.

Mista closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mista misses with some punches.
Mista tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustov avoids it.
Gustov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Mista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mista avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mista connects with an inside leg kick.

Gustov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mista tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustov avoids the damage to the body.
Mista displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustov up against the cage.
Mista is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Gustov pulls guard effortlessly.
Mista trying to control but Gustov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustov wants to get back to his feet but Mista is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gustov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gustov has escaped and now he's on top!

Mista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mista is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mista prevents Gustov from improving his position.
Gustov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mista is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gustov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mista working over Gustov with some ground and pound. Gustov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustov is trying to stand up here but Mista is controlling him well.
Gustov is trying is best to control the position here.
Mista thows a huge punch but Gustov dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mista seems to be working for a kimura but Gustov defends the submission attempt.

Gustov looking for submissions off his back.
Gustov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mista working the head and body with strikes.

Gustov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mista working over Gustov with some ground and pound. Gustov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gustov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mista.
Pasha Mista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Mista there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Mista has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mista connects with a solid leg kick.
Mista tries a low kick but Gustov avoids it.
Mista fails to land with a series of punches.
Mista throws a head kick that misses.
Gustov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mista moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mista leaves Gustov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mista fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gustov is out of range.

Gustov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mista, pushing him back against the cage.
Gustov missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Gustov manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Gustov gets a double leg takedown into Mista's guard.
Gustov pushes down on Mista's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mista wants to control but Gustov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mista has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gustov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mista back against the cage.
Mista misses with some punches.
Gustov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mista up against the cage.
Mista with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mista throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gustov.
Mikihail Gustov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mista as he jumps to the side.
Gustov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikihail Gustov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gustov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mista quickly recovers to half guard.
Gustov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mista tries to get to full guard but Gustov has control of the leg.
Gustov wants to pass to mount but Mista is defending the position.
Gustov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mista wants to control but Gustov is keeping busy.

Gustov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mista fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gustov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gustov winds up and cracks Mista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mista keeps working.
Gustov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mista is trying to control but can't.

Gustov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mista tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikihail Gustov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Di Pietro (ranked 6034 p4p, 653 weight class) and Gregor Narkun (ranked 6455 p4p, 661 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Di Pietro
vs
Narkun

188 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomy Di Pietro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Narkun!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Pietro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Narkun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Di Pietro sprawls well. Di Pietro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Narkun gets slowly back to his feet.
Narkun goes for a double leg but Di Pietro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Di Pietro continues to drive forward.
Di Pietro cracks Narkun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy body kick from Narkun
and Di Pietro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gregor Narkun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Pietro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Di Pietro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Narkun's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narkun looks for a takedown but Di Pietro sprawls well.
Tomy Di Pietro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Narkun.
Di Pietro throws a sloppy head kick and Narkun moves out of range easily.
Di Pietro lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Pietro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Narkun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Di Pietro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Narkun somewhat.
Di Pietro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narkun tries to bum rush Di Pietro with a series of wild strikes but Di Pietro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narkun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Di Pietro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Di Pietro throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Gregor Narkun has been cut.
Di Pietro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Narkun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Narkun looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Narkun.
Di Pietro lands a front kick.
Di Pietro lands a brutal head kick. Narkun looks out on his feet and Di Pietro throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tomy Di Pietro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mc David (ranked 5876 p4p, 557 weight class) and John McGillicutty (ranked 6151 p4p, 571 weight class). McGillicutty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Head Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mc David
vs
McGillicutty

177 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Mc David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty throws a head kick but Mc David moves out of range.
Mc David is looking to counter punch.
John McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mc David lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGillicutty doesn't seem phased though.
Mc David connects with a body shot that sends McGillicutty's belly button to the back.
McGillicutty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGillicutty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGillicutty tried to score with a low kick but Mc David checks it.
We've been informed that McGillicutty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGillicutty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGillicutty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGillicutty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from McGillicutty misses
letting Mc David counter with a right hand.
McGillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGillicutty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGillicutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mc David counters with a right hand to the body.

Mc David instigates a clinch.
McGillicutty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mc David - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mc David gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

Mc David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGillicutty sees it coming and defends easily.
Mc David is keen to just control but McGillicutty is a slippery customer.
Mc David works his way into side control.

Mc David has an Americana. McGillicutty didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mc David is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mc David hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roy Mc David!
In defeat, John McGillicutty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you win. Sometimes you pick a fight with your opponent in the parking garage post-fight.'.